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Saturday information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Thursday
Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Thursday at
p.m. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more 8 p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more
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The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap information, call (231) 972-2884. information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or
and sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.
start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. information, call (231) 972-2884. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
For more info: Contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587. Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County information, call (231) 972-2884.
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Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta
1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424 information, call (231) 972-2884. County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.
N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Center. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
SIERRA performs live the last Saturday of every information, call (231) 972-2884. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
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month from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Morley American TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on information, call (231) 972-2884.
Legion. All welcome. Square dancing if enough Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,
patrons want it. Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,
information. call (231) 972-2884.
Sunday The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
p.m. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
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Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m. Old Jail House Grief peer support group 9 a.m. every Tuesday at information, call (231) 972-2884.
Group, 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. on
796-8956. Center at (231) 779-9550. Thursdays in conference room A, the third room on
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 8 Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. second and the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter
p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more fourth Tuesdays of the month at Reed City Public on the corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue.
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information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for For more information, call Eric at 866-398-5440.
Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478. more information. The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes and Recruitment appointments for NEMSCA Head Start, p.m.
Lounge in their newly remolded room, located at the Big Rapids Public Schools Focus on Fours preschool Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at
corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please and Crossroads Charter Academy Just Fours will be noon at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
enter through the door facing Old 27. The dances held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mecosta-Osceola Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.
are held every Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. Call (989) Intermediate School District Resource Center. Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30
COUNTY
539-5406 if you have any questions concerning the Appointments are scheduled every 20 minutes. p.m. every Thursday. Recycle! is located at 424 N.
dance. Parents can contact Karen at (231) 527-1430 or Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
Alanon meeting support group for families and Donna at (231) 592-0638, after 3 p.m., Monday Center.
friends of alcoholics will be held every Sunday at 7 through Thursday, or anytime on Friday for more Mary Tocco gives a seminar on vaccine safety at 5
p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids. information or to schedule an appointment. p.m. at 330 Rockford Park Drive in Rockford. She
Evart United Methodist Church youth group. Every will touch on vaccine ingredients and production,
Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Wednesday natural immunity, autism vaccine connection, H1N1,
Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Gardisil and more. More information is available at
Join the group for a free meal, games and fellowship. Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Vorpi Chiropractic, (616) 866-1081.
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Monday information, call (231) 972-2884. Friday
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 1671 meets Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blanchard Wesleyan Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
Church, located at 542 Jackson Road in Blanchard. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior information, call (231) 972-2884.
Enhance Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. 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 information, call (231) 972-2884.
Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the p.m. Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Library preschool story hour at 10:30 a.m. every Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. Wednesday at Big Rapids Community Library. Open Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Bridge at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior to the public. Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior
Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at St. Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more
information, call (231) 972-2884. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at information, call (231) 972-2884.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step (231) 796-3703. Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise
recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits and HERSEY FARMERS MARKET held weekly from in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796-
hang-ups meets every Monday. Dinner is at 6 p.m., 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in downtown 4993.
worship and gender-specific meetings from 7 to 9 Hersey. Contact: Deana Jager at (231) 465-4058 or The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. at Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, deanajager@charter.net. p.m.
15085 220th Ave., Big Rapids. Call the church office Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open by Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8
for more infomation (231) 796-2600. appointment by calling (231) 250-5555. Special p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
Schizophrenia Anonymous meets every Monday sessions are held the second Saturday of each Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental month. Knitting circle will begin meeting at 4 p.m. on
Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets the Fridays at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of
support group with a 6-step program. Anyone fourth Wednesday of each month at the Mecosta all levels are encouraged to come and learn or share
with schizophrenia or mental illness is more than County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. knitting techniques.
welcome to attend. For more information call Mike For more information, call (231) 972-2884. FSU Emeriti Association Members: Today (April
B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is Hospice of Michigan offers a living on support group 30) is the deadline to make reservations for our May
available at meetings. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each Luncheon to be held May 12. See the reservation
Euchre from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise month. Hospice is located at 400 Perry Ave. in Big form in your April newsletter for details.
in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 796- Rapids. For more information, contact Diane Snyder
4993. at (231) 796-7371. Saturday
The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 The Big Rapids Women’s Softball Association
p.m. (BRWSA) will be holding a meeting for all coaches/ The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5
TOPS Club of Michigan, No. 1793 will meet at 3:30 team representatives to pick up their 2010 season p.m.
p.m. Mondays at the Red Cross Building in Big schedules and pay the final team fees. Additional The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap
Rapids. For information, call (231) 823-2275. All are information can be found on the league’s website: & sporting clay shoots every Saturday. Trap shoots
welcome. www.brwsa.net. This “grab-n-go” meeting is 6-8 start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The
Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. 8 p.m. at St. p.m. at the Scoreboard Bar and Grill. club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20.
Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at The Literature in Person Series in collaboration For more info: Contact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
(231) 796-3703. with The Michigan Poet present a special night Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group. Meets at 8
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. of poetry with Linda Nemec Foster and Robert p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact
every Monday. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Fanning at 7 pm. at Artworks in Big Rapids. Foster Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.
Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center. is a former Grand Rapids Poet Laurette and author Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to
The Big Rapids Lions Club will be meeting at the of nine books of poetry. Fanning teaches at Central 1 p.m. every Saturday. Recycle! is located at 424
Gate at 6:30pm on the second and fourth Mondays Michigan University and is the author of three books N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood
of each month. of poetry. This event is free to the public. There will Center.
be refreshments. Wheatland Music Organization Jamboree - an
Tuesday Unity of Clare Church will be presenting a discussion informal gathering of acoustic musicians, singers
of the Historical Jesus. This discussion will take and listeners. All ages and abilities welcome.
Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday place at 6:30 p.m. on April 28 at the Church (215 W. Come share your favorite tune! Held at 2 p.m. at
at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center. 6th Ave., Clare). Everyone is welcome to join to learn the Wheatland Cabin, located at 7251 50th Ave. in
Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the more about Jesus and his place in the historical time Remus.
Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., in which he lived. For more information please call
Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884. (989) 426-2761.
Alcoholic Anonymous meeting every Tuesday at 8
p.m. at St. Michael’s School in Remus. For more

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Pawfect companion Mecosta County Community

Foundation. She also has
contribute to heart disease.
Before arthritic pain is severe
training served as a member of the Big Hormone replacement therapy enough to consider surgery,
BIG RAPIDS — Your dog can Rapids Public Schools Board of does not help -- but dietary some simple measures can be
brighten the day of hospital Education and Mecosta-Osceola changes can help menopausal implemented to diminish pain
patients, nursing home residents Intermediate School District women manage their weight. and promote joint health.
and school children after Board of Education. Dr. Cederquist recommends a
becoming a certified member of Auxiliary President Judy diet in which women monitor * Respect the pain you feel.
the Pawfect Companions Canine Hays said Conrad’s infectious the amount and timing of Perform activities only to the
Therapy Dog Team. energy and spirit have helped carbohydrates. “A woman who point of discomfort.
Registration for the six-week the gift shop undergo a could previously eat a breakfast
class costs $40, which includes significant change since she has of cereal and fruit when she * Plan ahead and be realistic
the therapy dog testing fee volunteered. was insulin sensitive will find about what you can do.
and the American Kennel “Anyone can tell, just by looking she rapidly gains weight with
Club Canine Good Citizen around (the gift shop), what a the same meal if she is insulin * Learn how to pick things up
certification. Registration is at 6 tremendous job she has done,” resistant.” properly. Bend from the knees
p.m. on April 27. Classes are held she said. “She was instrumental when lifting and carrying weights
at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the in getting them to expand the Women also need to consume more than 30-40 pounds.
Hemlock Park pavilion. gift shop when the hospital was adequate lean protein, though
To enroll, dogs must be at least renovating.” Dr. Cederquist emphasizes * Reduce repetitive impact on
1-year-old and have proof of that they might consider the joints, and distribute weight
current vaccinations. Knowledge Bistro M.D. diet plan. “Women among them to protect joints.
of basic obedience is a plus. who work with me learn that
For more information, call the Women, It’s Not adequate protein is not excessive * When walking more than four
Pawfect Companions at (231) Your Fault That protein, and that all protein does or five miles, wear well-padded
250-5968.
You’re Gaining not have to be sourced from
meat.”
shoes with rubber soles.
MCMC to honor Weight * Think about your weight. The

(NewsUSA) - Many women To learn more, visit www. impact on your joints will be
Conrad report the same story -- after bistromd.com or call the toll-free less detrimental if you are not
By Martin Slagter menopause, they gain weight number1-866-401-3438. carrying extra weight.
Pioneer Staff Writer around their abdomen, no
BIG RAPIDS — The Mecosta matter how little they eat or how
County Medical Center Auxiliary much they exercise. Hip and Knee Pain: “No one is too young or too old
for joint replacement,” says
will honor volunteer Rita Conrad When is it Time to Douglas E. Padgett, M.D., chief
for 25 years of service during These women aren’t going
its spring brunch at 10:30 a.m. insane -- research suggests that Consider Surgery? of the Adult Reconstruction
and Joint Replacement
on Saturday at Pere Marquette menopause causes weight gain. (NewsUSA) - Chronic joint aches
and pains caused by arthritis Service at Hospital for Special
Catering Company. According to Dr. Caroline J. Surgery. “Every condition
Conrad, who is stepping down Cederquist, M.D., designer of the can interfere with everyday life,
limiting mobility and function. can be addressed, even when
so that she can spend more time Bistro M.D. weight-loss program, compounded by other medical
traveling with her husband, a recent animal experiment conditions.”
Jerry, will be recognized during revealed a link between changing In early stages of arthritis,
the brunch for her work as a estrogen levels and weight gain. pain relief can be obtained
from acetaminophen and anti- The Adult Reconstruction and
buyer for the MCMC Auxiliary When estrogen levels dropped Joint Replacement Service at
Gift Shop. MCMC Director of in the brain, laboratory animals inflammatory drugs like aspirin,
naproxen and ibuprofen or, for Hospital for Special Surgery is
Community Relations Tom gained weight around their the world leader in hip, knee
Hogenson said during Conrad’s abdomens, even when fed the some, injections into the joint
(intra-articular injections). and surgical arthritis patient
time as a volunteer, interest same amount of food. Why? treatment, education, innovation
in merchandise has increased The animals developed insulin However, when arthritis
progresses, the cartilage between and research. For more
while proceeds have steadily resistance, a metabolic condition information, visit www.hss.edu.
multiplied. that signals the body to store the bones disappears, and the
“Speaking for MCMC, and carbohydrates as fat, rather than joint is “bone on bone.” At
I believe, her Auxilian use them to fuel muscles. this stage, these conservative
colleagues, I believe it is fair to measures may not be enough. Program Teaches
say that the privilege and the “Insulin resistance develops in
“As the progression of EMS Workers About
pleasure has been mutual and most people as they age, but
much appreciated,” he said. women experience the onset arthritis cannot be stopped, Epilepsy
“(Increased proceeds for the more dramatically than men patients should consider joint (NewsUSA) - When the average
gift shop is) sure evidence of due to the hormonal changes replacement surgery when the citizen sees someone pass out
satisfaction with our products of menopause,” explains Dr. pain in an arthritic joint is severe or start convulsing, their first
and consumer convenience as Cederquist. and disabling,” says Alejandro
instinct is probably to dial 9-1-
the gift shop has evolved along González Della Valle, M.D.,
orthopaedic surgeon at Hospital 1. Unfortunately, too many
with the Medical Center.” Unfortunately, insulin resistance emergency medical services
Conrad’s work with the gift shop can negatively affect women’s for Special Surgery in New York.
(EMS) personnel do not know
truly has been a labor of love, health. Insulin resistance causes
and something she has always The criteria used for how to recognize or treat a
yet more insulin resistance,
been interested in contributing as the fat that accrues in the recommending joint replacement person experiencing a seizure.
to, she said. abdomen secretes hormones surgery include disabling pain
“I was surprised that (the that encourage more fat associated with limp, loss of When someone is having a
Auxiliary) was doing this and I’m storage, which increases function and mobility. The best
seizure they often become
very honored,” she said. “I feel insulin resistance. Abdominal candidates for surgery are people
who have seen deterioration confused, cannot communicate
like the honor should go to all of fat increases the risk of and do not understand or
the people that have volunteered cardiovascular disease, diabetes, in their quality of life or
impairment in their activities respond to questions or orders.
at the gift shop. It’s a very loyal high blood pressure, high
following.” of daily living due to arthritic Forceful methods of restraint,
cholesterol, stroke and several
In addition to her volunteer types of cancer. Abdominal fat pain. Activities such as going such as tasering, hog-tying,
work with the Auxiliary, Conrad increases bad cholesterol, lowers for a walk or performing some facedown holds and choke holds
volunteers as the chair of the good cholesterol and releases non-impact recreational sports can put people with epilepsy
scholarship committee for the inflammatory hormones that should not be difficult for people in serious danger. Tragically,
without major health problems.
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EVENTS BEGINNING APRIL 24, 2010

EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check with your caregivers. 1st Tuesday of each month, 4 p.m. to contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.
club or organization to be certain of meetings, WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday 5 p.m. Crossroads Radiation Center, 4499 220th
outings and classes, as they may be canceled evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Call for T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-
due to bad weather or other reasons. If any US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., information (231)832-5817 or just stop in. 9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United
listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or meeting starts at 6:00p.m. Methodist Church.
(231)745-4635 with correct information. ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’ families and friends of Alcoholics will meet T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m.,
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an interest in serving terminally ill patients Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon ~MAY 4 Reed City.
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services such as friendly visiting, patient NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Lutheran Church, 22275 Four Mile Road, Reed East Todd Street.
transport/patient outings, errand running, child MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, corner City. There will be a catered at 12 noon. The
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available to fit each person’s schedule. Please This group meets the last monday of each month with DVD at one o’clock. For those who wish to THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every
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6840 for further information. specific subjects, CO-OP information is also Karen Crosson at (231)832-4798.
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gives everyone an opportunity to raise money to more information, call the church (231)832- with potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie S. Nelson Rd. “Old Yates School”. Doors open
help men and women in unplanned pregnancies 9072. Church is barrier free. (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237. Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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American Breakfast” (first Sunday of every MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of 231-734-6005.
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East Todd Street.
REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first
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REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, For mor information call (231)832-2247. The p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.
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information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. services for individuals with Dementia, THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the 219 East Todd Street.
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qualified buyers. Corner of M-57 & M-91, Greenville • Hours: Mon. 9-7 • Tues.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-2
LIVING ESTATE AUCTION OF

Roger Eichenberg
Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 1:00 p.m.
2391 20 Mile Rd., Barryton, MI
Directions: from Barryton at the Sunoco station M-66 and 20 Mile Rd., turn and go east just
over 1/2 mile to sale site. Look for auction signs.
Buzz Rigg Fits Front Of M Water Cooled, 3 Hrs Coleman Heater
Farmall Old Simplicity Has 12 Hrs, 4 Electric Motors
Rear Wheel Weights For Bn Or Briggs 10 Field Cultivators Shovels
A Farmall Simplicity Tractor With La Inter- Tool & Die Toolbox
2 Small Clinton Gas Motor national 1 1/2 To 2 1/2 HP
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Milk Cans
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Cut Off Saw For Electric Or Gas Assortment Of Belting Trailer House Hitch Adjustable
Engine Old Hand Field Duster 200 Receiver With 1000 Lbs Bars
5 Hrs Briggs Side Shaft Runs 2 Steel Minnow Buckets Rubber Matt For 8 Ft Box
But Smokes Numerous Gas Engine Parts Latter Racks Fits 80 To 87
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2 Briggs Kick Start, Not Running Columbiana Pump Co. Homelite Chain Saw 16” Bar,
Fair Bank Morris Display Engine Steel Shelves Like New
2 Wooden Handle Push Mower Roof Jack Air Compressor
Maytag Engine Off, Washing Glider Swing Bird Figurines
Machine 2 Bottom International Plow 2 Porcelain Table
Buttler Hand Pump & Buttler 12 Inch Lots Of Holiday Items, Easter,
Pump Jack 12 Ft Semi V Alumina Boat
Christmas, Halloween
• Our facilities are designed to provide John Deere Hit & Miss 1 1/2 Hrs Wheel Horse Parts
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• Our retirement living provides apartment-style Cart 7/8 Shaft Old Wooden Chairs
accommodations where services focus on Cussiman Grain Binder Engine Trailer House Jack Lots Of Misc. Nick Nacks
providing independence and privacy. AUCTIONEER: PHIL CURRIE 231-796-6617 BOB PARKER 231-823-2329
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105 Linden St
Big Rapids, MI
Forward Realty, Inc. (231) 796-4808
Enjoy living in this ranch with every
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Muskegon riverfront “A” frame
very fairly priced just 8 years old. 3
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acre lot. Great recreational area. Should
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Horsehead lake. $84,900 10001818
This is a very sharp ranch with all
appliances included, even stackable
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1 acre. Quiet country setting and large
2 plus car garage with stairway to loft
for storage. 2948642
2300 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath
home in a family neighborhood in Big
Rapids. 2 car garage, fenced in yard,
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$16,495 $8,995
*Plus tax, title, plate and doc fee. With approved credit. See dealership for details. All rebates to dealer.
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• 25% Discount for Veterans returning to Big Rapids
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or (313) 510-0928 (Jeff’s
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(Inside RE/MAX Building) a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May
2, and Monday, May 3 in ~paid advertisement~
231-796-4606 or 1-800-522-9588
110 For Rent
INCOME BASED, BARRIER free (for per-
sons with disabilities) housing available!
Water Tower Place Apartments are seek-
ing qualified applicants to fill 1 bedroom
units located on Water Tower Road.
Maintenance, gas, electric, garbage dis-
posal, water and sewer included in rent.
Real Estate & Personal Property Close to Ferris, shopping malls, restau-
MOVING AUCTION
rants and job opportunities. Stove, refrig-
erator and air conditioner in each unit.
Apply at 9 Parkview Village, Big Rapids.
(231)796-8689. The application is also
698 Robert Drive • Harrison, MI available at
Due to health reasons, we are selling our home & will sell the following at public auction. Located 11 Miles west of Harrison on bigrapidshousing.org
M-61 to Temple Dr., then south & west 1 block to Krista St., then south 1 block. OR 4 Miles south of Marion on M-66 to M-61,then
east 6 ½ miles to 698 Robert Dr.
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010 • 10 A.M

REAL ESTATE: 2 Bedroom 2 bath vinyl sided Elec. wheelbarrow • Expandable reamer sets • Gear pullers •
home, approx. 1,300 sq. ft. of living space. SHOP RELATED TOOLS (MOST ARE IN Many new tools • Assorted clamps • Drill bit
Other features include, like new appliances. LIKE NEW COND.): Craftsman 8 drawer roll sets • Router bit sets • Milwaukee hole saw
This property has a 24’x32’ pole barn W/ around tool cabinet • Craftsman 10 drawer set • Tool organizers W/ quan. of assorted
8’x24’ lean two,20’x37’ Greenhouse style tool chest • Husky 8 drawer tool chest • hardware • Several boxes of new nuts, bolts,
building W/ sliding end doors (currently set- Other tool boxes & cabinets • Acetylene set metal screws, clevis pins, hitch clips, etc.
up for storage),12’x19’ Mini-barn, (2) 20’x20’ W/ gauges & tips on a cart • Craftsman 6 h.p. • Assorted new auto. related tools • 4 Ton
carports. For terms & property Inspection: air compressor W/ 30 gal. tank • Lincoln 225 porta-power • Lincoln cordless power luber/
Call John Peck @ 989-426-8061 OR Bill @ AC/DC welder • Welding table W/ H.D. vise
231-743-6348. • Welding rod • Craftsman 10” table saw • 9” grease gun • Craftsman 3 ½ ton roll around
PERSONAL PROPERTY Band saw • Craftsman 8” pedestal grinder floor jack • 1 Ton chain hoist • Elec. winch •
KUBOTA 4X4 UTILITY VEHICLE, FORD • Good selection of hand held power Laser level • Many more items from the shop
TRACTOR, CUB CADET GARDEN tools to include Craftsman 6 pc. 19.2 volt • Jewelry wagon load of shop related items
TRACTOR & MISC. ITEMS: Kubota RTV 900 cordless power tool set W/ roll around chest GUNS: Python 357 mag. CTG pistol • Llama
utility vehicle, 4x4 diesel, power steering, • Craftsman ½” router W/ table • Craftsman “Comanche” 357 mag pistol (both handguns
cab, steel front guard (201 hrs.) • Ford 2000 twin cutter saw • Milwaukee Saw-Zall • require purchase permits) • Coast to Coast
gas tractor, W.F., W/ Freeman 3000 loader, Milwaukee ½” elec. hammer drill • Milwaukee “Master Mag.” 410 ga. pump shotgun, full
material & manure buckets (1422 hrs.) • Cub hole shooter • ½” Elec. impact wrench • choke (shot once) • Coast to Coast “Marlin” 22
Cadet 3184 garden tractor, hydro. drive,
3 pt., W/ 54” & 44” mower decks, bagger
Assorted Craftsman grinders • Craftsman
sander/polisher • Bosch jig saw • B&D 1 3/4
cal. carbine semi-auto. rifle • Quan. of ammo. WE WILL BE AT
• Crossman pellet rifle
system, snow blower, 52” front blade, 3 pt. 4’ h.p. plunge router • Several skill saws • Ryobi HOUSEHOLD RELATED ITEMS: China THE CADILLAC HOME
rear back blade, 282 hrs. (sells as a complete
package) • 7’x16’ Tandem trailer W/ ramps
4”x36” belt sander • Multi air tool set • Drill
bit sharpener • Wagner airless paint sprayer
cabinet • Wardrobe dressers • Black leather SHOW MARCH 5 & 6
recliner • Swivel rocking chair • (2) Bookcases
• King Kutter 3 pt. 7’ rear back blade • King • Die grinders • Good selection of hand
• Dorm size refrigerator • Kirby vacuum
Kutter 3 pt. 6’ double disc • King Kutter 3 pt.
bale spear • (2) 2 Section drags • Huskee 22
tools to include Complete Craftsman socket
sets from 1/4” drive to 3/4” drive (Standard sweeper • Assorted dishes • Many more
household related items & box lots • This is
Kevin Witbeck
ton, 5 ½ h.p. portable log splitter • Pull type & Metric) • Craftsman open & boxed end www.whitepineheating.com
fertilizer spreader • Werner 10’ fiberglass step wrench sets up to 1 ½” (Standard & Metric) • a partial listing!
ladder • (3) 6’ Alum. step ladders • Cement
mixer W/ elec. motor • Mantis rototiller/
Craftsman torque wrenches • Craftsman 107
pc. tap & die set • Allen wrenches including
AUCTIONEER NOTE: This is a good clean
auction.
(231) 743-6544
cultivator • Gas leaf blower • Gas weed eater T-handle type • Chisel sets • Files & punches • TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash or Cell (231) 342-0351
• Homelite chain saw • Assorted yard tools • Pliers & tin snips • Crescent & pipe wrenches check with proper I.D.
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING WITH PHOTO’S VISIT JOHNPECKAUCTIONS.COM
Bill & Donna Underhill, Owners • 698 Robert Dr., Harrison, MI
JOHN PECK AUCTIONS LLC

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110 For Rent 160 Real Estate 170 Items 170 Items 230 Recreational
for Sale for Sale Vehicles
Land for Sale BLACK DIRT, COMPOSTED Garden
Manure, Garden Compost (Leaves), Truck Camper
d
r e m odele 10 Sand, Gravel, Field Stones, Delivered,
BORN FREE PICK-UP camper. 18.5’
a few
Tractor Loader Work and Light Site Work
t! long. Has tag axle. Self-contained.
Only apts. lef
231-527-1664 or
Jimbigrapids@aol.com $1,000. 231-414-7583.
240 Manufactured
ACRES CANADIAN Lakes/Stanwood
area. Well, septic and electricity 231-
GARAGE SALE Homes
510-6085 after 4pm PRICES: SELLING NEW &
PRE-OWNED HOMES
A PT
S
Waterfront
$15.00 - 1 day
$27.00 - 2 days FIREWOOD 1) 28x42, 2-Bedroom, 2-bath, air, fireplace,
slider, $16,900.
$32.35 - 3 days
8 FOOT LENGTHS
231-734-9978 COTTAGE WANTED
Lakefront, on large, wide lot, or
$42.20 - 4 days
2) 24x52, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, fireplace,
all appliances, $19,900.
Office Located at
765 W. Jefferson, Evart acreage; deep, good fishing lake.
$52.00 - 5 days
$61.80 - 6 days
10-CORD 3) 28x52, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, lot model,
(734) 284-9662, or contact never lived in, $39,900.
Springview Manor II is accepting
applications for 1, 2 & 3 bdr. Apts. h.hajduk@comcast.net
35¢ per word after
15 words, per day.
SEMI-LOADS 4) 28x56, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, drywall, fire-
Rent is based on 30% of the adjusted
gross income.
Office Hours Tues & Thus 8-6:30. 170 Items ******************** delivered. place, slider, $26,900.
5) 28x60, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, slider,
Barrier Free Units available.
TDD 800-649-3777.
www.gldmanagement.com
for Sale Call (231)592-8348 (231)846-0346 appliances, $26,900.
1997 F-150 4X4 ext cab, runs & drives, All ads must be pre-paid by credit card 6) 28x56, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, new car-
over the phone or feel free to stop by
any time.
needs work. $2150.00 OBO. Truck pet, fireplace, $27,900.
our office to pay by check or cash. See pictures at 7) 28x64 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, fold down
130 Wanted to Rent camper solid condition. $500.00 OBO.
Call (231)679-9642 115 N. Michigan Avenue www.coxx.com drywall, appliances, $36,900
Big Rapids, MI 49307 8) 28x70, 3-Bedroom, 2-bath, drywall, fire-
FAMILY OF 4 looking for house or apart- ******************** place, appliances, $39,900
QUALITY OAK. CUT, split, delivered
ment for rent in or around Big Rapids area.
(231)408-2512
ANDY’S PLACE YOUR $49.50 rick. Buy from honest, woodcut- PRE-OWNED
SINGLE-WIDES ALSO
ter. Visa, Energydraft accepted. (231)266-
TREE SERVICE AD ONLINE: AVAILABLE
160 Real Estate www.pioneergroup.com
5102.
Call for complete inventory
TREE WORK OF ALL Complete Mobile Movers, Inc.
2-BEDROOM, 1-BATH HOME north of
Reed City with a 30x50 garage, as is with
KINDS
Specializing around M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE of Furniture M-37, Brohman, MI 49312
(231)745-8969
extras on 1 acre corner lot on 7 Mile Evart. Largest selection of good used HIDE-A-BED LOVE SEAT, couch and Homes open 7 days a week!!
power lines & houses
and Mack Trail. (231)250-6270, (231)250- and new furniture and appliances. over-stuffed chair, desks, bookshelves, WE PAY CASH FOR
8722. (231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade. dressers, end tables & coffee table, LR USED HOMES!
Serving Montcalm, Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2) chairs, China cabinets, full mattress & box
3-BEDROOM STICK-BUILT home on 10
acres, $89,900. (231)832-9237
Newaygo, Kent &
Mecosta Counties
www.mandjfurniture.com spring, bed frames, table & 6 chairs, TV 250 Autos for Sale
cabinets, and so much more. Cottage
& more!
QUALITY CUSTOM TRAILERS Treasures Resale Shop with 2 buildings ‘07 BUICK LACROSSE, local trade, full
3-BEDROOM, 1-BATH ON 10-acres, 4x8 Tiltbed $749, 5x8 Tiltbed $849, 5x8 to shop in one location. We also carry power, 28,700 actual miles, GM Certified.
hardwood floors, new septic, finished WE ACCEPT ALL
Mesh Ramp $989, Custom Trailers Built, thousands of pieces of jewelry, purses, One of a kind. Ask for Paul Riley
24x32 garage, small animal barn, all MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Trailer Repair, Trailer Parts Welding household, collectibles from new to ‘06 Chevy Impala SS, 36,000 actual
appliances included. 1-Mile off pave- Repair 231-527-1664 or antique. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri miles. Lady owned. Special deal on this
ment, between 2-lakes, close to snow- *Snowplowing* Jimbigrapids@aol.com from 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun one when you contact Paul Riley.
mobile trails, Evart Schools. For sale by *Firewood* 11am - 4pm. Closed Wednesdays. 231- Bookwalter Motor Sales 989-831-5271
owner $98,000. (231)734-0282 *Rooftop Snow* 652-5587. Visa and M/C accepted.
SNAPPER 10-HP REAR engine riding
*Removal* mower w/twin bagger. Very good condi- Always buying jewelry.
JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed- tion, $825. Call Dave (231)796-3429
room, 1 bath condominium with large www.andystreeservice.com
living room and dining area, fireplace FREE ESTIMATES 230 Recreational
and deck overlooking the Manistee
River in Downtown Manistee. This
FULLY INSURED Firewood Vehicles
lower level condo has easy accessibility 800-982-4540 SUMMERTIME PRICING LATE 2006 SUZUKI King Quad 700,
and has great views of the big ships Quality dry oak, cut, split and delivered. low hours, Camo, windshield, back rack,
coming up and down the Big Manistee
“We go all over!!” wench, plow ready. $5,999. Narlochs
$40 a rick. (231)872-0372
River Channel. Heated in ground pool Power Sports, Evart (231)734-9775 Brad.
is just steps away and you are within
walking distance of the Victorian Port
City Downtown and the famed River-
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,
Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.
Manager’s Specials
extra storage area. Super for year
around or summer getaway! Located
at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317
Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
to move! $119,000. Contact Jean
Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
‘08 JEEP WRANGLER ‘06 CHEVY IMPALA
Manistee. (866) 448-2100. UNLIMITED 4x4, 4,000 MILES. V6,, VERY CLEAN. #P3183
WE HAVE DECIDED to sell our 3 rental

properties (good homes) In and very
Like New! Only…
$
10,989
close to Barryton. 2 Have 3-bedrooms
each, 1 Has 4-5 bedrooms and 2-have
natural gas heat. Nice yards at all of
them. 1 is open, the other 2 are both rent-
10,985 19,975
‘04 LINCOLN
N ‘05 CHEVY
Y
$ $
ed now. Possible land contract. Jim Huff- ‘07 PONT. GRAND PRIX ‘06 CHEVY UPLANDER
man (989)382-7565 evenings best. SLS,, V6,, VERY SHARP. #P3164 TOWN CARR SILVERADO 2500
500 7 PASS.,, DVD,, LOADED. #P3176
Only…
$
11,990 10078A. Only… #P310A. Only… Only…
$
12,900
LOADED, LOW MI. LT, LOADED.
‘06 HONDA CIVIC ‘08 FORD FUSION ‘04 EXPLORER XLT ‘04 CHEVY MONTE CARLO ‘04 CHEV. TRAILBLAZER ‘06 MALIBU MAXX
LOW MILES,, VERY CLEAN. #P3126 SIPS GAS,, LIKE NEW! #P3185 LOW MILES. #P3112. SUPERCHARGED DALE JR. EDITION,, LOW MI. #P3189 LIKE NEW. #P3216 SS,, LOADED,, MUST SEE. #P3175
Only…
$
12,795 Only…
$
12,975 Only…
$
12,979 Only…
$
12,997 Only…
$
13,789 Only…
$
13,995
‘05 JEEP WRANGLER ‘07 CHEV. TRAILBLAZER ‘04 GMC 2500 4x4 ‘03 HUMMER H2 ‘07 GMC SIERRA CREW ‘05 CHEVY 2500 4x4
4x4,, SOFT TOP. #P3146 LOADED. #P3219 DIESEL,, LOADED,, LOCAL TRADE. LOADED,, LEATHER,, 4x4,, LIKE NEW. SLT,, DVD,, LOADED. #P3169 DURAMAX DIESEL,, LOADED,, MUST SEE!
Only…
$
14,976 Only…
$
18,978 Only…
$
21,977 Only…
$
22,973 Only…
$
24,795 Only…
$
26,973
**All prices are tax, title and doc fee extra, sale price includes all applicable incentives from manufacturer. Some restrictions may apply.
Buyer must qualify for incentives and have verifiable proof of eligibility. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors.
FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.

5977 Alpine Ave., at 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park, MI 49321
(Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile)
(616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519
www.foxgm.com
WELCOME TO
HOWARD CITY
HOME OF THE PEASE
INSURANCE
VIKINGS AGENCY, INC.
518 West Shaw St.
Howard City
(231) 937-4141
Ask Us About
Group Discounts
Heckman & Son
24 years of hometown service Lawn Care &
for your auto, recreational
Snowplowing
231-629-1972
vehicles, home, business, life
and health insurance needs.
Droski Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Full Service Lawn Care Professional
104 E. Edgerton St., PO Box 340 • Howard City, MI Randal Heckman, Owner
231-937-5563
24 years of Hometown Service for your auto, home, business and life insurance needs.
MICHELLE NEWELL
ABR®, CHMS
Associate Broker
(231) 937-6630 HOME OFFICE & FAX
Community
(231) 578-9302 CELL
michelle.newell1@coldwellbanker.com First
Federal Credit Union
Each Office is
independently Owned
HOPPOUGH & ASSOCIATES

and Operated
837 W. Shaw, Bldg. B • Howard City

9350 Howard City-Edmore Rd., Howard City
www.coldwellbanker.com 231-937-9400
• Skilled Nursing • Handy Helper Services
• Private Duty Nursing • Medical Social Work
• Physical Speech & • Home Health Aides
Occupational Therapy • Respite Care
• Light Household Repairs
/ Yard Work
Call: (888) 937-4514
Seniors… Enter to
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FREE Coffee w/meal FREE Coffee from The Coffee Beanery
Breakfast Special Gas Krispy Kreme Donuts Delivered Daily
3
Card We Strive for ONLY
$ 00 The Best Possible Service
M-46 until 11 am
Visit Our Booth at The Community Expo, May 1
Auto / Truck Plaza Lunch Specials

Combo w/Drink M-46
Howard City Auto / Truck Plaza
231-937-4090
$
5 99 19504 Edgar Rd. • Howard City • 231-937-4090
1 mile east of 131 (across from Burley Park)
Come for an evening of fun,

and find out about the great
businesses in your community!
2 D AY AUCTION SALE
Friday, April 30th, 2010 & Saturday, May 1st, 2010
250 Autos for Sale
1999 Sable Wagon-$1,200
2000 Malibu-$1,400
1997 Expedition-$2,500
255 Trucks
Vans & SUVs
2003 CHEVY BLAZER, air, power locks,
power windows, power seats, Runs
Great, 103,000 miles, $8,000. (231)832-
James P. Barry Trust • Barryton MI 1998 Cutlass-$1,200
1998 Regal-$1,900
3467
Friday’s Sale - April 30th - 10:00 am 1999 Expedition-$3,800

Held at 98 Renwick St. - Barryton, MI 1987 Suburban-$1,100
1997 Grand Prix GT-$2,600
280 Farm Goods
Real Estate — Household — Riding Mowers
Early 1900’s Plantation Style 30” Magic Chef (Gas Range) Loring & Blake Organ 2002 Grand Prix GT-$4,500 HAY AND STRAW for sale. Wanted,
Brick Home G.E. Refrigerator 37” Home Theater TV 1991 Ranger Ext 4x4-$2,000 square baler. Also firewood for sale.
Sale handled by Eagle Realty of Bed and Dressers Antique Office Desk 1999 Ranger Ext 4x4-$4,500
Edmore, MI Duncun Phife Table (w/Chairs & Metal Clothes Cab. (231)796-1247
PH: 989-427-5609 Leaves) Misc. Chairs & Rockers 1998 Transport-$2,500
FX: 989-427-4101 Oval China Cabinet Craftsman 16 Hp Riding Mower 2006 Harley Low Custom-$7,500
Web: eaglerealtymi.com
Call for appointment Terms &
Details
Microwave
Antique Alaska Ice Box
Gibson Chest Freezer
Wheelhorse C-81 Riding Mower
Cub Cadet Riding Mower
6’x8’ Utility Trailer
1989 Winnebago 31’ $4,900
15’ Trihull 85 Hp Glastrom-$1,200
Hay For Sale
House auction at 10am Kenmore Washer & Dryer 4’x7’ Utility Trailer 2000 Escort 2x2 $2,400 ROUND BALE HAY for sale 4x5 bales
Grandfather Clock 8’x12’ Storage Shed COZ MOTORS SALES & SERVICE stored inside. Small square bales. Call
Saturday’s Sale - May 1st - 10:00 am 231-349-0804 231-388-0374
Held at the Barryton Community Bldg. 1/2 mile W. of M-66 on Chippewa Lk. Rd.
To Serve You
Household Goods — Lawn & Garden Items — Power Tools — Hand Tools — Wrenches — Sporting
Goods — Outboard Motors — Antique Collectables — & 100’s of Items Yet to Be Discovered
Craftsman 12” Band Saw Appliance Dollys Small Office (Refrigerators) Antique Pictures
5 Speed Drill Press Tree Climbing Spikes Sewing Machines (And Cabinets) Wire Baskets
Sears Jointer/Planer Hand Seeder Humidifiers Tote Boxes
Better...
New 10” Tablesaw Small Elec. Roto-tiller Several Vacuum Sweepers Iron Stone Pictures
Belt Sanders (2) Schwin Bicycles Copy Machine Metal Pitchers
Jig Saw - LG. “C” - (Clamps) Old Dinner Bell Pots, Pans & Kitchenware Milk Bottles
Bench Grinders Metal Wash Tubs 100’s of Books Cookie Jars
Shop Creeper Small Stainless Sink Lg. Qty. Yard Ornaments Malt Maker
Air Compressor 15 H.P. Evinrude (Outboard Motor) Several Old Trunks Orange Crates
EXPRESSWAY AUTO AUCTION

Large Bench Vise Antique Evinrude (Small Outboard Restaurant Pots, Pans (And Cookware) Oval Picture Frames
Power Nailers Motor) Elec. Smoker Pitcher & Basin Set
Power Staplers Elec. Boat Motors Metal Racks & Shelving Beer Signs & Glasses
Bar Signs
Anvil - LG. Pipe - (Wrenches)
Cordless Blower
Drill Bit Sets (New & Used) Power -
Fishing Poles
Tackle Boxes
Boat Anchors
Steam Cleaner
Wheel Chair
Several Fans
Liquor Bottles
Old Irons Will be having our sales the
C.J. Hurricane Lamp Holders
Hand Tools
Lg. Tool Box on Casters
Water Skies
New Trailer Wench
Antique Wooden (Pie Safe)
Antique Windup Victoria (Record
Driftwood
Jadeite
1st & 3rd Monday of each month
Industrial Dust Collector Lg. Qty. Garden Tools Player)
AUCTIONS
Hanging Planters
Several Ladders Outdoor Canopy Elec. Guitar & Amp Dog Planter Collection
New & Used Gas - Heaters Several New Tarps Auto Harp Creamer Collection
Kerosene Heaters Insulation Several Typewriters Button Collection
Elec. Heaters Stove Pipe Piano Bench - Mirrors Old Cameras
Lincoln Welders
Several Weed Eaters
Plywood & Paneling
Wood Fencing
1943 Barryton Press (Good
Condition)
Creamer Collection
Lusterware Mon., May 3 & 17, 6:30 pm
Push Lawn Mowers
Hyd. Pipe Bender
Small Game Trap
Dressers & Stands
33-45-78 Records
Tiara Glassware
Jewelry
Avon Collection Bring in your cars, trucks, vans, boats,
1000’s Screws, Bolts, Fasteners
Jumper Cables
Tables & Chairs
Lamps & Rockers
Amber Depression Glass
Pink Depression Glassware
Bell Collection
Wooden Chess Set motor homes, RVs, trailers, quads, & toys
Much, Much More • Just Come & See For Yourself & Enjoy The Day Visit our website at www.expresswayautoauction.org for all sales listings
Sale Held Inside - Lunch Available
8930 Maple Hill • Howard City
Brigner Auction Service
Terms & Conditions: Cash or good check day
of sale. No goods to be removed until settled 2 miles N of Howard City, Exit
for & all goods to be settled for day of sale. All 120 US-131 X-way & M-46 East
Barryton, MI merchandise sold as is, where is. Auctioneers and
clerks act as selling agents only and assume no
231-937-5868
(989)382-7578 liabilities or guarantees. All announcements day of
sale take precedence over printed matter. 800-560-0838
Maxfield’s
Restaurant Over 25 Years Experience
Professional, Individual Hair Designs
Men • Women • Children
• HAIRCUTS • PERMS
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05 FORD F250 4X4 - DIESEL, S/C WITH PLOW ........................... $23,440 07 FORD FUSION SE ..................................................................... $10,967 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT - V6 RED 4X4............................................ $18,994
05 MERCURY MARQUIS LS.......................................................... $11.990 07 FORD EDGE SEL PLUS - HEATED LEATHER AWD .................. $22,996 08 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB - 4X4 XLT 5.4L ................................ $22,998
06 FORD F250 SC DIESEL FX4 - ONE OWNER............................. $27,880 07 FORD ESCAPE - 4X4 XLT V6 .................................................... $18,980 08 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW - 4X4 XLT OFF LEASE.................. $26,947
06 FORD FREESTYLE SE - AWD, CROSSOVER............................ $12,660 08 FORD ESCAPE - V6, 4X4, OFF LEASE ...................................... $19,992 08 CHEVY MALIBU - LOCAL TRADE............................................. $11,942
06 MERCURY MILAN - V6, AUTO ................................................. $11,944 08 TOYOTA RAV 4 - V6, 4X4, FACTORY WARRANTY .................. $19,635 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT - V6 4X4 MOON & TUNE.......................... $18,988
07 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY - 6,500 MILES ............................... $26,944 08 FORD TAURUS X CROSSOVER LIMITED ................................ $22,991 09 FORD FOCUS - 4DR AUTO 15K................................................ $13,999
07 FORD FOCUS SE - 4 DOOR, LOCAL TRADE ...............................$9,990 08 LINCOLN MKX - AWD .............................................................. $32,997 09 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS - LIKE NEW ............................. $18,988
07 FORD EDGE - ONE OWNER FWD 11K ..................................... $19,963 08 FORD EDGE - ONE OWNER...................................................... $17,997 09 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN............................................................... $19,966
07 FORD FOCUS - HATCH BACK 22K ........................................... $10,998 08 FORD FUSION - V6 LIKE NEW SEL.......................................... $15,988
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