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A NEW HOME FOR MANS BEST FRIEND
County to review proposals for new animal
shelter Wednesday
By Kyle Leppek
Pioneer Staff Writer
BIG RAPIDS In the months to come, sheltered animals in
Mecosta County will not only have new caretakers, but likely a new
place to call home.
The Mecosta County Board of Commissioners is accepting
proposals for new management to operate a county animal shelter.
The board will review the proposals during the Sheriff and Jail
Committee meeting on Wednesday.
Ken and Susan DeVries, who have operated their privately-
owned shelter for 22 years, announced they would retire their
service effective July 1.
The DeVries have done a wonderful job providing services to the
animals and pet owners in our county, said Paul Bullock, Mecosta
County administrator. They care very much about dogs and theres
been a lot of, I believe, their heart and soul placed into what they
do.
The county is now looking for a successor. An individual,
corporation or nonprot group will be able to present its idea for
a new shelter at the committee meeting. With the retirement date
looming, the board hopes to expedite the process as much as
possible, Bullock said.
Although the current shelter only provides services for dogs,
the new provider also will accept cats. In addition, the shelter
should operate seven days a week, 24 hours a day and be open
to the public a minimum of ve days a week for three hours with
appointments available in the evening. All materials necessary to
operate the shelter will be provided by the new management. Also,
operators will only use lethal injection as the means of euthanasia
and no animals will be transferred to a Class B dealer for testing.
Unclaimed spay and neutered deposits and dog licensing fees
will be transferred to the county. Boarding, adoption, disposal and
surrender fees will be retained by the shelter.
Proposals also should include a liability insurance policy of no
less than $300,000 for the county, the site and a drawing of the
proposed or existing building, proposed hours of operation and the
annual nancial support required from the county.
The DeVries have indicated they would consider selling their
shelter and property to the new management.
Proposals that dont meet the criteria will not be considered,
Bullock said.
Although the county has contracted with a shelter in the past, it is
not a service the county is required to have by law.
For most governmental units, there are things they are
constitutionally obligated to do and there are things that your
citizens expect you to do, Bullock said. (An animal shelter) would
denitely fall, I believe, into one of those where the majority of our
citizens would expect us to participate in.
Bullock has received a number of phone calls inquiring into the
request. Deb Szot, founder of the Riley MacKenzie Fund, and Cate
Arroe, of the Mecosta County Residents for Shelter Pets group,
have also expressed interest in operating a new shelter.
If the board signs a ve-year contract with new management, it
will consider allocating funds to purchase or build a new shelter as
well as yearly support if proposed.
Exactly what the level of participation will be determined once
(the board) looks at a proposal, Bullock said. (The board will) say,
We really like this proposal. Now well talk dollars and cents. Will
they consider the possibility of up-front money? If its proposed then
it will be considered in whatever the proposal is.
At this point it is the countys position to contract with an entity
to run and operate a shelter like the DeVries did. At the end of the
contract, the board will consider signing a contract again with the
shelter.
The board has been supporting animal shelters for many years
and Im not aware of any intention to phase out that support (in the
future), Bullock said.
However, if the new management cannot continue to operate the
shelter, the county will need to look at new proposals again.
The ultimate safety net is always redundancy, Bullock said. Are
we going to have two shelters? No. Not unless someone else starts
one, and it is highly unlikely that that would be supported if we are
already contracting.
The boards intent is to deal with one entity at the moment.
However, if two or more shelters proposed splitting duties at a later
date, it is something the county would consider, Bullock said.
Proposals will be presented to the committee between 10:30
a.m. and noon on Wednesday in room 202 at the Mecosta County
Building, located at 400 Elm St. in Big Rapids. To schedule a
presentation appointment, contact Bullock at (231) 796-2505 by 4
p.m. on Monday.
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PORTION CONTROL:
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(NewsUSA) - The rigors of appearing on the reality TV show The
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empowered her to lose almost 100 pounds. But it was portion control
that kept her losing weight when she returned home from the set.
I live on the motto Moderation not deprivation, she says. As
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When Lisa left the show, she had dropped 60 pounds. But she
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she learned to control the size of her portions.
She recently became the national spokeswoman for Yum Yum
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The idea for these dishes is what got me through this, Mosley
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SMARTPHONES FEED NEW
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(NewsUSA) - The kids are in school, which means they spend
most of their day without parental supervision. The days when
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bullied for lunch money are gone. Now, new threats have emerged
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Smartphones with advanced Internet capabilities have greatly
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SpectorSoft reports that 82 percent of all families surveyed
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and school faculty can keep students off their phones during school
hours, who protects them after school?
Bryan Bowers, author of Keep Your Family Safe Online, said that
the survey proves parents are starting to gain greater awareness of
what their children are actually up to on their phones and online.
So many children have smartphones, and this tells me parents
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children, Bowers said. They are starting to see the reality of what
is out there.
SpectorSoft, focused on monitoring products for children since
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parent. It also has Geofencing capabilities to enable parents to
better understand the whereabouts of their children through their
mobile devices. Parents can create electronic location boundaries
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or exits a pre-dened area with their mobile device.
eBlaster is designed for maximum parental convenience and
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www.spectorsoft.com, and then managed from any remote location.
Plus, it has a GPS function reporting the exact location of the phone
in the event of emergencies.
ARE TEENS PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE?
(NewsUSA) - Among the latest tech gadgets, cell phones and
social media sites, todays teen is more connected than ever.
Although teens are surrounded by a urry of electronics and digital
media, are they gaining the skills needed to succeed in a technology-
driven world?
According to the Department of Commerce, students educated
in science, technology, engineering and math at any level make 26
percent more money overall than counterparts who have studied in
other elds.
Several non-prots and corporations have rallied together to
highlight the importance of teaching young people critical digital
literacy skills.
The access to technology kids get outside of school is often
an important complement to the learning that happens in the
classrooms, said Dan Rauzi, senior director of technology programs
at Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Boys & Girls Clubs has a long history of providing educational
and developmental programs for youth in communities nationwide.
Through a national partnership with Microsoft and Comcast, its Club
Tech program provides free software and access to technology
lessons to youth of all ages. In 2010 alone, the program reached
over 850,000 kids who learned how to design posters, collaborate
on lm projects and make their own music.
Daniel Flores, 16, has participated in Club Tech for two years at
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland, Mich. He believes the skills he
is acquiring in graphic design will help him get into an art college and
pursue a career one day. In fact, hes started his own small business
offering Web and graphic design services.
I wanted to create a business that helps other companies market
and promote their ideas by developing websites, logos and print
making, Flores said.
According to a recent study, teens like Flores who participate in
after-school technology programs exhibit a more positive outlook on
their future. Many also become more positive about nishing high
school and attending college.
Club Tech is more than just providing computers. We give kids
and teens an opportunity to express themselves artistically and
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world skills, added Rauzi.
DIGITAL REVOLUTION YIELDS NEW
OPPORTUNITY FOR FILMS
(NewsUSA) - Digital distribution revolutionized the music industry
to such an extent that its still reeling from the transformative power
of mass downloading. As the music industry adjusts to the rocking
changes of the digital wave, the lm industry is going through its own
set of uncharted waters.
Though not without hiccups, digital distribution met widespread
success in the music industry. The digital revolution, however, has
now shifted focus to the lm industry with the dawn of Netix, digital
streaming and video-on-demand.
Theres never been a better time to be in the movie industry,
says Peter Hoffman, CEO of Seven Arts Pictures. Large studios are
relying on big-budget pictures like 3D titles, but that opens up space
for independent studios to work on small-budget lms and capitalize
on digital distribution.
Seven Arts embraced the opportunity afforded by digital distribution
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Were seeing signicant market opportunity
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distribution alternatives, says Hoffman.
Digital distribution made CDs practically
obsolete, yet a new world of music was born
with iTunes, Pandora and Spotify. Who knows
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ITS TAX TIME. ARE YOU TAKING
ALL THE DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED?
(NewsUSA) - Heres a scary number to keep
in mind if youre just getting your tax receipts
together: $1 billion.
No, its not the amount that Warren Buffets
secretary -- let alone Buffet personally -- paid
the IRS in her lifetime. Its how much taxpayers
approximately wind up forfeiting each year to the
government because of self-inicted tax errors
like: failing to claim tax credits and deductions
legally due them; choosing the wrong ling
status; and not bothering to send in a return at
all.
Well, guess what? A slew of recent changes
in the tax law wont make things any easier this
year.
At a time when taxpayers are hurting, it really
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* Casualty losses. Hurricane Irene. Midwest
tornadoes. Texas wildres. Mother Nature went
a little nutty last year, and -- if the president
declared your area a disaster -- you could be
able to claim your loss as an itemized deduction
on your 2011 return or on an amended 2010
one.
* Reduction in the Energy Savings Home
Improvement Credit. At its height, this was a
30-percent credit on the cost of high-efciency
windows, furnaces, central AC and the like. Its
now 10 percent. Plus, the maximum lifetime
credit went from $1,500 to $500. That means
if you spent a total of $5,000 on IRS-approved
upgrades in 2011, says Smith, you can claim
a $500 credit. Unless, that is, youd already
maxed out in prior years.
* Expiration of the tax credit for hybrid cars. If
you bought a Prius last year, you did so without
the feds help. However, the green cars du jour
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Leaf -- will score you a $7,500 credit. And there
are goodies for things like conversion kits, too.
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capital gains. Or at least the government fears
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SOCIAL CHANGE: A NEW YEARS
RESOLUTION FOR 2012
(NewsUSA) - Political unrest, environmental
crises and economic challenges on a global
scale practically dened 2011. The Arab
Spring ousted three iron-sted rulers, a deadly
earthquake led to mass radiation exposure in
Japan and Occupy Wall Street emerged to be
a historical, internationally united protest. The
year 2011 seized the idea of social change and
ran with it.
Will that momentum continue throughout
2012? All signs point to yes, and Walden
Universitys recent Social Change Impact
Report conrms the trend. The results indicate
the importance of social change and reveal that
people are taking action now and will continue
to do so in the future. The survey shows that
more than nine in 10 Americans (92 percent)
have taken action to engage in positive social
change in the past year and that more than half
of them are committed to engaging in future
positive change as individuals acting on their
own or in informal groups.
Around the world, people are thinking
globally and acting locally, notes Jonathan
Kaplan, president of Walden University. People
have a strong belief in their own power to effect
positive social change and make a difference.
The Social Change Impact Report also states
that nearly nine in 10 adults in the U.S. (88
percent) believe the best way to have an impact
on the world is to make change at the local level.
At a time when many families and organizations
are vulnerable, and fewer resources are
available to support the socioeconomic
challenges that exist, individuals now more than
ever have the opportunity to make a difference
in their communities and beyond.
Walden University offers ve practical tips to
encourage citizens to participate in 2012.
1. Think about what kind of positive
social change you want to effect.
2. Assess what specic skills or expertise
you can offer to help address a particular need.
3. Connect your passion and skills with
your commitment to serve.
4. Research ways your workplace can
get involved in the community.
5. Use a resource that can match you
with an organization that needs your skills.
To see more details from the Social Change
Impact Report, visit WaldenU.edu/impactreport,
and for volunteer opportunities, visit WaldenU.
edu/servicenetwork.
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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.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER
TRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking
for caring and dedicated people with an interest in
serving terminally ill patients and their families in
the Reed City Area and the outlaying communities.
Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting,
patient transport/patient outings, errand running,
child care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes are
available to t each persons schedule. Please call Paul
King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for further
information.
SATURDAY
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.
INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE
COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday
night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in
the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open
to everyone. Reservation are required, please call
(231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact phone
number and number of people attending. Intersection
Church takes place following the dinner starting at
6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.
JANUARY 28
ORIGINAL GOSPEL JAMBOREE will be held
Saturday, January 28 with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. And
music at 7 p.m. at Amazing Grace Church, M-37
and Woodland Park Dr., Brohman. Featuring The
Northwood Brothers, Faith Gospel Team, Lucky
Fulton M.C. Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American
Breakfast (rst 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.
NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held
at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids
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 specic subjects,
CO-OP information is also available.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
TUESDAY
LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to
all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.
Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader
for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email
LLL Sue@charter.net. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of
every month.)
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and
Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.
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 more 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 Scouts tea.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday
morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids.
Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for
families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every
Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in
Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday
evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot.
Pink Hatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call
our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at
734-9733 for any information or questions you may
have.
THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the Intersection
Free Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for the
greater Evart community. This seminar will discuss the
many different agencies, organizations and churches
that offer help for families and individuals during these
current tough economic conditions. Please call ahead
as seating is limited. All are welcome. (231)734-2733
THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP
will meet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519
Cherry, on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks
will be provided and the program will be on Senior
Exercise. For further information, please call Joe
Curtin at (231)734-9139 or Laverne Erbes at (231)832-
5108.
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, (rst 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 rst 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 rst 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 rst 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
rst Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big
Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big
Rapids.
NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will
be held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big
Rapids.
MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418
meetings are held the second Wednesday of every
month at the United Methodist Church on Chestnut
Street in Reed City. The meeting start at 12 noon with
a potluck lunch and programs begin at 1 p.m.
JANUARY 25
THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT BOARD
OF HEALTHS next meeting will be on Wednesday,
January 25 at the Isabella County Ofces of the
Central Michigan District Health Department, located
at 2012 E. Preston Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858.
The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more
information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each
month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference
Room. For more information contact Dave, call
(231)745-2000 ext. 16.
T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,
meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.
For more information call
(231)734-5752.
T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,
meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart,
corner of Third and Oak. For more information, call
Joanne at (231)743-2232 or Terri at (231)920-3014.
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.
ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m.
at Evart Sacred Heart Church.
THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be
meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart
every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community
building. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is
welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for the
Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is at
noon. For more information on carving call 734-5125
or 734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations
call 734-6005.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday
evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids.
Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
meets every third Thursday of the month.
EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of
every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (rst 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, 1 p.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.
Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-
734-6005.
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last
Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.
For more information, call (231)832-5102.
PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE
TURNED IN FOR NEXT 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 or (231)592-8344
Fax: (231)832-5558
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THE FAMILYOF William (Bill) Eckels wishes to thank everyone for their
love and prayers during Bill's passing away. We also thank all who
sent cards and flowers and also donations to Agencies that helped Bill.
We especially thank Father Lam and Father Dave and the Choir for the
beautiful funeral service at St. Mary Church and everyone who helped
at the service.
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KEEP active for the New Year! FIRM-
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Ferris State University
The Assistant Photographer assists
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at http://employment.ferris.edu. Fer-
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underrepresented groups. An Equal
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positions, immediately. Call 231-
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residents. Please contact us via email
address mccares98@mail.com and
leave your name and telephone num-
ber. No internet access - call Barb at
231-796-4416 between the hours of 10
AM - 2 PM Monday thru Saturday.
110 For Rent
2 BEDROOM, REED City, rent includes
utilities, 1-year lease. No pets, starting at
$600/month. (231)465-4049.
3 APARTMENTS TO rent in Reed City
area ranging in price from $400 to $550.
1 month deposit, 1 month in advance,
indoor pets by approval only with pet
deposit. call: (989)430-5694 or (231)629-
6393.
WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-
Apts. and houses in and around Big
Rapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.
Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 or
www.silvernailrealty.com on the web.
START THE NEW Year in your New
Home at COUNTRY PLACE FAMILY
APTS. Recently renovated 1 & 2 bedroom
units. at 815 Country Way in Big Rapids.
Rent based on income minimum rent
$390 and $450 includes heat. Laundry at
end of each hallway. Children's play area
and carport. Applications in hallways or
call Beverly 1-800-225-7982. January
move in special security deposit $212.00.
Managed by Stratford Group Ltd., 442 W.
Baldwin, Alpena, MI. This institution is
an equal opportunity provider, and
employer.
TDD #1-800-855-1155.
START THE NEW Year in your New
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APTS., 830 Country Way in Big Rapids
has a 1 bedroom unit available. Rent
based on income $425 minimum includes
heat. Carport, inside mail delivery, laun-
dry and community rooms for residents.
Applications in foyer or call Beverly 1-800-
225-7982. January move in special secu-
rity deposit $212.00. Managed by Strat-
ford Group Ltd., 442 W. Baldwin, Alpena,
MI. This institution is an equal oppor-
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HERSEY, 2 BEDROOM apartment
$450/month plus $450/deposit plus
utilities. No pets/smoking. (231)832-
3101.
HOWARD CITY: 5 miles N.W., 1 mile from
x-way. Close to State Land on large
wooded lot. 3-Bedroom, new paint.
$600/month. Option to buy. 616-204-
4550.
MORLEY MOTEL
DAILY Rooms from $40, Weekly
rooms from $165. Includes utilities.
No Deposit. (231)856-7820.
Mobile Homes
2 -BDRM. 4 miles south of Big Rapids
$450/month,
2-Bdrm. 3 miles west of Morley
$425/month. No pets. (231)823-2481,
(231)580-1504.
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40 ACRE, CERTIFIED Organic Dairy
Farm, 16675 70th Avenue, Marion,
$105,000. With 25 head cattle, grain,
hay $135,000. (231)743-9539.
170 Items
for Sale
4X8 AIR HOCKEY Table. Good shape.
$150 OBO. 231-762-4596.
170 Items
for Sale
7.5' SNOWPLOW OFF a ford F150,
$500 or trade.
Buckfever865@hotmail.com 231-510-
6592
ELECTRIC MOTOR IN excellent condi-
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Road, Stanwood.
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No Pet sales.
Selling price must be in ad.
Ad will run in combo 1 time.
Deadline- Thursday, 12noon
Add a photo for $5.00
1 single item per ad/per week
Call (231)592-8348
One ad per week
per household.
M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of
Evart. Largest selection of good used
and new furniture and appliances.
(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.
Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)
www.mandjfurniture.com
SMALLAPARTMENT SIZE stove Magic
Chief, natural gas, $100 OBO (989)488-
7779.
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TREADMILL: WESLO CADENCE 340
CS with digital read out, floor mat, folds-
up for easy storage, excellent condition.
Located in Big Rapids. $175 OBO
(231)592-0031.
Firewood
L-AND-D WOOD SERVICE, nice dry
oak, cut/split, $45/rick, stacked on truck
to assure quantity plus. Delivery available,
231-872-0372.
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered
$54.50 and seasoned $65.00 rick. Buy
from honest, woodcutter. Visa, Energy-
draft and DHS accepted. (231)266-5102.
250 Autos for Sale
TAX TIME SPECIALS
coz-motors.com
1994 Sonoma $1500
1995 Jeep $1800
2000 Windstar $1975
1998 Stratus $1800
1997 Escort $1875
2001 Sebring $2500
2002 Alero $2475
2002 Windstar $2575
1999 Escort $2900
2002 Caravan $2800
1997 F150 Ext. 4x4 $2800
1999 Stratus $2590
2001 Grand Prix (2) $3300 each
2003 Caravan $3700
2000 Lesabre $3700
1997 Yukon $4400
2004 Freestar $4900
2004 Sedona $4900
2004 Sebring Convertible $4900
2001 PT Cruiser 69K $4900
2007 Rendezvous $5800
1999 Expidition $5300
2006 Equinox $5500
2007 Taurus $5500
250 Autos for Sale
2000 GMC Conversion Van $5900
2002 Explorer 70K $6450
2006 HHR $6900
1990 Silhouette $1800
1997 Blazer $2950
COZ Motors
(231)856-0180 (231)629-1799
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(616)636-8288
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100 Pets & Supplies
MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES,
males, shot, wormed, blanket, food, very
lovable, $200. cash. (231)972-8721
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Forward Realty, Inc.
105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
(231) 796-4808
www.century21forwardrealty.com
Nice home for small family or retired
couple. Stick built in 1970, 2 bedroom, 1 bath
on main level. Ranch style home, nice pole
barn 16x32 for country toys. 11034846
4000 sq. ft. 5 bedroom, 4 full bath
home located just outside of Big Rapids. 2
replaces, family room and bonus room,
solid surface counters throughout. Oak trim
and doors, heated garage, underground
sprinklers, huge deck. $264,900 11032058
2 bedroom1 bath home on 5.8 acres
in Ashton. 2 stall garage with additional
repair shop. 1 year home warranty included.
11029694
Doublewide on lot just a short walking
distance to Chippewa Lake. Enjoy the very
clean 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with 2+ car
garage. 11021232
This home sits on 5 acres, on a paved
road, has a huge 3 car garage, 3 bedrooms
and one bath. $69,900 11018687
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At Belle Oakes, my meals are
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housekeeping is done. They
offer access to exercise
programs to keep me
motivated and healthy. Not to
mention the on site store,
beauty parlor and spa.
My apartment offers me
the most privacy and
indpendence available.
Stop in and see why so many
seniors prefer Belle Oakes
over your traditional retirement
homes. Youll be glad you did.
Retirement Living
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RETIREMENT LIVING
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tow pkg., alloys. New radiator & sway bar links.
YOUR PRICE
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01 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
V8, AWD, Just In, 4 Door, PW, PL, Tilt,
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YOUR PRICE
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03 PONT. GRAND PRIX
GT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, auto., front wheel drive, AC, PW,
PL ,cruise, PS, tilt, AM/FM stereo, CD player, dual air
bags, pwr. seat, leather, moonroof, rear spoiler, alloys.
YOUR PRICE
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LT, ext., 4.2L 6 cyl., auto, 4WD, ABS, AC, PW, PL, cruise,
PS, tilt, CD, dual air bags, pwr. seat, privacy glass, roof
rack, alloys, tow pkg. New brakes & uids. KBB $9,455.
YOUR PRICE
$
5,495
06 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING
4 Door, V6, 3.5 L Auto, AWD, ABS (4-Wheel), AC, Rear AC&
Heat, PW, PL, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, Cas-
sette, CD, Dual Air Bags, Dual Power Seat, Leather, 3rd Row
Seat, Dual Climate Control, Towing Package, Alloy Wheels.
YOUR PRICE
$
8,995
01 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
X-Cab, Short Bed, V8, 5.3 L, Auto, 4WD, LS, ABS
(4-Wheel), AC, PW, PL, Cruise Control, PS, Tilt Wheel, CD,
Dual Air Bags, PS, Towing, Steel Wheels, Tonneau Cover.
YOUR PRICE
$
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2.5L, V6, 4 Door, PW, PL, CD, Tilt, Cruise, Great MPG
and Pep When You Need It, ABS, AC, Moon Roof
Price Reduced
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$
3,995
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