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Detroit Tigers vs.Toronto Blue Jays

July 22, 2010Game time: 1:05 PMCost: $85.00 per personIncludes transportation fromBig Rapids or Mecosta and

admission to the game.Seats are behind 3rd base inthe shaded terrace section.

Contact Angela Ayling atTime 2 Travel today to reserveyour seat, deadline is July 1st.

We look forward totraveling with you!

Phone:

231-796-0276Email: [email protected]

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Reed City Hospital

Forewarning!Second Annual Charity Golf Classic Approaching

You have the power to create a healing environment for patients and their families facing serious illness or end of life. Proceeds from our Charity Golf Classic will

benefit the creation of a Palliative Care Suite at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital. With no hospitality houses between Cadillac and Big Rapids, this private

space will help alleviate the hardship placed on families in times of crisis. In fact, hospital staff have already donated a third of the cost of this $32,000 project!

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Second Annual Charity Golf Classic

Monday, August 23

Tullymore Golf Club and Resort, Canadian Lakes, MI

Registration and sponsorship deadline is August 14. Register online at spectrum-health.org/reedcity. Hosted by Spectrum Health Foundation Reed City Hospital

and tournament sponsor Spectrum Health. For information on sponsorship opportunities, call 231.832.7184.

7:30 a.m. Welcome reception, continental breakfast and driving range open

9 a.m. Shotgun start

2:30 p.m. Awards banquet

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TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPERMONDAY,JULY5,2010

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08 TOYOTA4 RUNNER LUXURY

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06 LEXUS LS350The Mt. Everest of

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07 TOYOTA TUNDRA

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$369 P/MO*

06 CHEVY SILVERADOEXT CAB 4X4

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06 HIGHLANDER

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06 SIENNAAWD

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07 TOYOTA RAV 44x4, Bright Red,

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$269 P/MO*

05 TOYOTA COROLLAAuto, A/C, Power Locks &

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$139 P/MO*

08 TOYOTA FJCRUISER

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07 TOYOTAPRIUS50 MPG

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09 TOYOTA COROLLA7 To Choose From, Comfort &

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09 TOYOTA YARISFull Factory Warranty,

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09 TOYOTA SCION TCLike New, 100,000 Mile

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09 TOYOTA CAMRYS3 To Choose From, American

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07 CHEVY COBALTIncludes Tax, Title, Transfer Fee,

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08 TOYOTARAV 4 4X4

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02 SATURN4 Door, 64,000 miles, First

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07 FORDEDGE SEL

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06 KIA SPORTAGELX SUV

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03 FORD F350 CREWDUALLY

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05 TOYOTA TUNDRAEXT CAB

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08 FORD FOCUS4 Door, One Owner, Local

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09 FORD MUSTANGCOUPE

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MONDAY,JULY5,2010TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER

Red Cross Blood Drive

ThursdayJuly 15, 2010

12:00 noon to5:45 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church19778 US-10 Reed City

Positive ID required American Red Crossdonor card or photo ID showing date of birth

The Tri CountyNews Shopper

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For classified or displayinformation call or fax:

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Advertising Director - Sharon Frederick

Account Reps - Deb Romanowski, Danette Doyle,Dawn Brock & Katie Grossmeyer

Classifieds - Kelly LastEmail: [email protected]

Composition Supervisor - Kym Roldan

Heres My Card Deadline: Wednesday NoonDisplay Ad & Classified Ad Deadline:

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RV Powersports Marine, Motor Cycles, Quads,

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SALE

Downtown Big RapidsJuly 8th, 9th& 10th, 2010

Stop by for Fantastic Savings!

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We hope to see you July 8, 9 & 10!Thursday & Friday Hours:9 AM to 6 PM Saturday Hours: 9 AM to 5 PM

While you are here, be sure to check out our new fall lines. They are arriving dail y!

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Thursday 30% off all in stock Fossil(purses, watches & small leather goods)

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your

club or organization to be certain of meetings,outings and classes, as they may be canceleddue to bad weather or other reasons. If anylisting is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566or (231)745-4635 with correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyonebeing abused is 1-800-950-5808. There is noexcuse for abuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low CostServices. Call (231)679-0489 For MoreInformation.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEERTRAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac islooking for caring and dedicated people with

an interest in serving terminally ill patientsand their families in the Reed City Area andthe outlaying communities. Volunteers provideservices such as friendly visiting, patienttransport/patient outings, errand running, childcare, and clerical services. Volunteer classesare available to fit each persons schedule.Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKENBBQ (Third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m. (231)832-5102.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluckand Cards, 12 p.m. (third Saturday of each

month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call(231)832-5102.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary AllAmerican Breakfast (first Sunday of everymonth), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East OsceolaAvenue.

LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, BreakfastBuffet, 7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge,#2452, 8400 U.S.-10.

EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2ndSunday of every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stopserving their Pancake Breakfast on the thirdSunday of each month until further notice.

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING,7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For moreinformation, call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday of everymonth).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday atReed 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 CANCERSUPPORT GROUP MEETING secondMonday of each month, 7p.m. For moreinformation, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 hostbingo each Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doorsopen at 4p.m. Early bird takes place at6p.m. with regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m.(License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Mondayevening 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 SOCIETYPROGRAM LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER.Cancer Support Group for Women.Sponsored by Paradise Salon and SpectrumHealth Reed City Hospital Cancer Services.2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00p.m. January-March-May-July-September-November. Hosted by Crossroads RadiationTherapy Center, 4499 220th Street, ReedCity, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire bycalling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817or Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING, at the Sears Church of God,corner of Highway 10 and 40th Ave., westentrance. This group meets the last mondayof each month at 6 p.m. to discuss naturalhealth options and specific subjects, CO-OPinformation is also available.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDINGSUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 10a.m.Monthly topics. Open to all pregnantand nursing mothers. Children welcome.Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLLgroup 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 clubhouse.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (everyTuesday) 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 tothose in need (second and fourth Tuesdayof the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh DayAdventist Churchs Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONFOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday)1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call(231)832-2624 for more information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPMEETING, (second Tuesday of each month),1p.m. at St. Anns Church Basement inBaldwin. 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, 219East Todd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets thesecond and fourth Tuesdays of the month,2-4p.m. The group meets at the CommunityMental Health for Central Michigan in Osceola

County located at 4473 220th Ave. in ReedCity. For mor information call (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals whoprovide caregiving services for individualswith Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal medical conditions. There is nocharge to participate and there are noresidency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m.the second Tuesday of the month at St. PaulLutheran Church. Open to the public. TheMay meeting honors Girl Scouts with a GirlScouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesdaymorning at the Assembly of God Church inBig 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, ReedCity at 8 p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided inTustin on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St.There is entertainment after lunch. Forinformation call 231-734-6005.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesdayof each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-EmanuelLutheran 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 SummerStory Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. Aparent must remain in the library during storyhour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and thirdWednesday 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 PIONEERCLUB, 6p.m. every Wednesday for firstthrough sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME

is every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. untilnoon.There will be games, crafts, songs andstories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUBMEETINGS are held the first Wednesdayof each month (excluding January throughMarch), and the public is always welcome.The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinnerfollowed by the meeting which starts at7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FORHUMANITIES meeting is the first Wednesdayof every month. Call the hotline for locationof the meeting and for information. (231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEmeets at 6p.m. the second Wednesday ofeach month. For information call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW HallPost #7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Birdat 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meetsthe first Wednesday of each month at 7:30p.m. at the Big Rapids Masonic Temple oneast 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.

~JULY 7, 14, 21, & 28FREE FAMILY FUN Every Wednesday in Julyfrom 7 to 8 p.m. at Bethesda Church of God,9484 210th Ave., Reed City.

www.bethesdacog.net

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONFOOD PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday)1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church. Call(231)832-2624 for mor information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday ofeach month), at Baldwin Family Health CareConference Room. For more informationcontact 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 UnitedMethodist Church.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary BaptistChurch, 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 ReedCity Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220thAve., Reed City.

EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center,219 East Todd Street.

REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every4th thursday of the month.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night,

7:00p.m. at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS meetevery Thursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the EvartDepots community room. There is no charge.For more information, call (231)734-5125 or(231)734-9131

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS everyThursday evening at the Assembly of GodChurch in Big Rapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m.,meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUBmeets every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the secondThursday of every month at the Evart Moose

at 7p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided inTustin on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St.There is entertainment after lunch. Forinformation call 231-734-6005.

~JULY 15WALLEYE FISH DINNER will be held at theVFW Post #10770, LeRoy on Thursday, July15 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is donations,public welcome. Hall is on Mackinaw Trail inLeRoy next to Citizens Bank.

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEwill be held Thursday, July 15 at TrinityLutheran Church, 19778 US-10, Reed Cityfrom 12 noon to 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry(first Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129E. 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 SeniorCenter, 219 East Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from

5 to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at8400 US-10 in Evart. For more informationcall (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoyVFW Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail nextto Citizens Bank. Earlybird starts at 6p.m.Concession stand is open.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TOBE TURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.Send all upcoming events no later thanWednesday Noon to:The Tri-CountyYvonne Morneau211 W. Upton, Suit BReed City, MI 49677Phone: (231)832-5566

Fax: (231)832-5558

EVENTS BEGINNING JULY 3, 2010

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Liquidation SaleMon July 12 - Sat July 17

10AM-6PMAll greenware, bisque, brushes, and

other supplies 50% off. New and

used paints $.20-$1.00 Please bringyour own boxes. 17900 M-46 WestHoward City, MI 49329. 231-937-

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ARE YOU TIRED of a dead-end job oworried about being laid off? MPI, in 30years, has never laid off and has plentof room for advancements. Were look-ing for dependable and self-motivated peo-ple to join our sales team. We offer full-time, 5-day work scheduled, $8.00 to$11.50/hour, paid weekly. Call (231)796-9286.

LIVE-IN MATURE CAREGIVER/COM-

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RN Case Managers:Part-time positions available, IV infusion

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Physical and Occupational Therapist:Part-time positions available seeing patients in the

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02 FORD ESCAPE XLT4 dr., 4x4, auto., V6, leather, moon roof, PW,

PL, tilt, cruise, ABS, CD, AC, alloys. KBB $8,450.

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02 HONDA ACCORD4 dr., SE, 4 cyl., auto., AC/ PW, PL, tilt,

cruise, moonroof, alloy wheels. KBB $7,595.

YOUR PRICE$6,995

99 FORD EXPLORER 4X44.0L V6, auto., AC, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,

4 door. KBB $5,415.

YOUR PRICE$4,450

00 CHEVY BLAZER2 dr., 4.3L V6, roof rack, PW, PL, tilt,cruise, CD, AC, tow pkg. KBB $5,985.

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06 HYUNDAI SONATAGLS, 4 dr., 3.3L V6, PW, PL, tilt, cruise,

ABS, CD, AC, stability control. KBB $9,265.

YOUR PRICE$6,495

02 DODGE DAKOTASLT, 4.7L V8, 2WD, 4 dr., PW, PL, tilt, cruise,

CD, AC, spray in bed liner. KBB $7,195.

YOUR PRICE$4,995

92 FORD MUSTANG LXConvertible. 2 dr., auto., AC, PW, PL,tilt, cruise, very clean. Fresh trade.

YOUR PRICE$3,995

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSSales Service Quick Lube

KELLER NORTH COUNTRY MOTORSNOW LOCATEDON M-82 HOWARD CITY

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DALE LONGCORE

Sales Manager

Mon. & Wed. 8 am - 7 pm;Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 6 pm;

Sat. 10 am - 2 pm

(231) 937-5173OR1-877-937-5173Tax, title, license, DOC, down. Payments on best terms available. WAC. *Call dealer f or details.

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

FULLY CERTIFIED MECHANIC ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES FREE LOANER CARW/APPT.

99 SUBARU FORESTER S4 dr., 4 cyl., 2.5L, auto., AWD, AC, PS, PW,

PL, tilt, cruise, roof rack. KBB $6,520.

YOUR PRICE$5,495

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ESTATE AUCTIONSATURDAY JULY 10, 2010 @ 10 AM

8809 E. Loop Rd. HESPERIA, MI

DIRECTIONS: 1 mile west of Hesperia on M-20 to 198th Ave. North on 198th to Loop Rd. East to sale site. Watch for signs!

Chase Auction & Appraisal Service, LLC in association with Kroepel & Associates, Inc. Real Estate and Appraisal Serviceswww.kroepel-associates.com , have been commissioned by the Estate of Donald Wilson to sell his personal property and Real

Estate at public auction. All Items Absolute EXCEPT Real Estate.

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tines Heavy gear reducers Pillow block bearings Misc. Logs Piles of banded slab wood Rolls of Sandpaper 275 gal. Oil storage tankon stand Large Band Saw Rototiller Hydraulic Log roller Hand Box Nailer MF rear end & transmission for parts Antique phone switchboard Bolt Bins & Bolts Electric Hydraulic pump & Tank w/pulley 5 Buildings to include Office & Storage (1)17x30 (1) 60x63x16 high(1) 40x80 (1) 40x160 (1) 45x65 Many, many items pertaining to the sawmill to numerous to mention.

TERMS: Cash or check with positive ID. No out of state checks. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. All items sold as is, where is. Announcements made day of saletake precedence over written material. Lunch wagon & Porta Jon on site.Real Estate Terms: A 3% Buyers Premium will be added to the high bid to establish the purchase price. This Buyers Premium will become part of the Auctioneers Commission. Anon-refundable deposit of $500 up to $50,000.00 purchase price and not more than $1,000 over $50,000.00 purchase price will be required of the successful bidders within 48 hoursof the conclusion of the auction. A Kroepel & Associates representative will contact you if you are the high bidder to coordinate your deposit and buy/sell agreement signatures.Cash, cashiers checks, or personal checks are accepted for the deposit. This deposit is NOT refundable if you the buyer do no t carry through with the purchase. Your bidding is notconditional upon financing, so be sure you have arranged financing if needed and are capable of paying cash at the closing. Conditions; All properties sell AS IS WHERE IS with nowarranties of any type expressed or implied as to the merchantability, usability, fitness for a particular purpose, or any matter of whatsoever type or nature. Inspection: Buyers shallrely entirely on their own information, judgment, & inspection of the property & records. Closing: The balance of the purchase price will be due at the closing within 30 days. Taxes &Assessments due on or before the auction will be paid by the seller without proration. Possession will be given at the closing unless otherwise noted. Deed & Title Insurance: Sellerwill provide, at their cost, a warranty deed to the property and an owners title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price at closing.

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Must be able to create plans for classroom

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LEARN ABOUT CORN AND CORN

PRODUCTS AT THE 2010 AG EXPO

LANSING, MICH. Where can you find

the newest corn-based products, corn-powered vehicles and a corn-powered

superhero named Captain Cornelius all

in one place? At the 2010 Ag Expo! Be

sure to stop by Tent A at this years event

and visit the Corn Marketing Program

of Michigan (CMPM) and the Michigan

Corn Growers Association (MCGA)

booth for lots of great information and

giveaways relating to Michigans most

bountiful cropcorn.

The 31st annual Ag Expo, held July

20-22 on the campus of Michigan State

University (MSU), is Michigans largestoutdoor farm show. The show will be

open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 20

and 21 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July

22. Visitors can view demonstrations

and exhibits on equipment, products

and services of interest to farmers and

agribusinesses.

Agriculture is Michigans second largest

industry and corn is the largest crop

grown in our state. The industry is always

changing and we are constantly working

to develop new uses and markets for

corn, said Jody Pollok-Newsom, CMPMand MCGA executive director. That

is why the CMPM and MCGA display

combines the latest information on

ethanol, corn-based plastics and fabrics,

corn heating units, corn-related research,

as well as facts and information to bust

the myths on ethanol and corn. We strive

to show our growers and other Ag Expo

attendees where the Michigan corn

industry is today and where it is headed

in the future.

As one of the many exciting uses for

corn, ethanol will be a large focus of theCMPM and MCGA booth. To showcase

ethanol use, a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV)

and an ethanol-powered snowmobile,

courtesy of Kettering University, will

be onsite for the public to view. A FFV

can run on ordinary gasoline, gasoline

blended with up to 85 percent ethanol

and all combinations in between.

In addition to information on ethanol,

products made from corn-based plastics

will also be on display at the booth. The

higher price of petroleum-based products

has helped to increase the market formore environmentally-friendly, corn-

based plastics. Companies are now

looking to utilize corn-based plastics

to not only be environmentally-friendly,

but also to make economical business

decisions. They are finding new and

improved ways to make plastic from

corn polymers which biodegrade in a

fraction of the time their petroleum-based

counterparts need.

Also featured at the corn booth will

be everyones favorite corn-powered

superhero, Captain Cornelius. Captain

Cornelius will be available each day

to meet children. There will also be

balloons, popcorn and Captain Cornelius

tattoos for children, so be sure to visit the

CMPM and MCGA booth to learn more

about corn.

Headquartered in Lansing, the CMPM

is a legislatively-established statewide

program that utilizes one-cent per bushel

of Michigan corn sold. Investments

are made in the areas of research,

education, market development, and

new uses in an effort to enhance the

economic position of Michigan corn

farmers. The CMPM works cooperatively

with the Michigan Corn Growers

Association (MCGA), a grassroots-

membership association representing

the states corn growers political

interests since the 1970s. Michiganscorn industry adds more than one billion

dollars to the states economy annually

and in 2009, Michigans corn farmers

harvested a record setting crop of more

than 309 million bushels. For more

information, visit the website of the

MCGA and the CMPM at www.micorn.

org.

BOOMERS REFUSE TO TAKE OLD

AGE LAYING DOWN

(NewsUSA) - Many baby boomers

expect to exercise well into theirseventies, and most plan to live

independently for as long as possible.

Luckily, companies are designing

products that help boomers retain their

active lifestyles.

To help consumers find products that

are easy to use at any age, the Arthritis

Foundation developed its Ease of Use

program, which employs testers with

moderate-to-severe arthritis to evaluate

products. The Arthritis Foundation

provides the following tips for boomers

unwilling to let age interfere with theirfavorite activities:

* Choose exercise equipment that

reduces strain on joints. Baby boomers

love their exercise, so it can be

frustrating when knees, hips and backs

protest after running or cycling. But

theres no reason that boomers cant

make adjustments that allow them to

continue their favorite activities.

For example, gym rats can find indoor

exercise equipment specifically

designed to avoid straining hips, kneesand shoulders. The NuStep 4000

Recumbent Cross Trainer received

the Arthritis Foundations Ease-of-Use

Commendation for its comfortable

seat and ability to provide an effective

upper- and lower-body workout without

stressing joints.

* Make bathroom cleaning more

accessible. Cleaning the bathroom

can often be an arduous task. Bending

and scrubbing can add unwanted

pressure to joints and muscles.

Products like Scrubbing Bubbles, anSC Johnson cleaning product, has

incorporated innovative ways to ease

unnecessary work from the necessary

evil of cleaning the bathroom. Scrubbing

Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner is

a breakthrough cleaning system that

automatically sprays cleaner to eliminatethe buildup of tough soap scum and mold

and mildew stains. The cleaning formula

combines with the water on your shower

walls to begin working immediately.

* Eliminate bending and kneeling. As

you age, climbing on chairs to reach

tall shelves or stooping to fish through

low cabinets becomes less feasible.

Designing your home to put your

possessions in reach can help you stay

independent as you age.

When purchasing cabinets or otherstorage spaces, look for features

like adjustable shelving, pullouts and

extensions. For example, The Diamond

Logix 36 Inch SuperCabinet with Rollouts

and Pullouts has three roll-out trays, dual

storage and two wire pull-out baskets, so

you dont have to reach, kneel or bend to

access items.

For more information, visit www.arthritis.

org.

FLEAS AND TICKS POSE PROBLEMS

FOR PETS

(NewsUSA) - It happens every summer

-- your dog spends a lot of time outdoors,

whether he is playing, hiking or camping,

only to end up with swollen ticks on his

ears or belly hours later. But parasites,

such as fleas and ticks, are not just a

summer menace. They can infect pets at

any time.

Banfield Applied Research and

Knowledge (BARK), Banfield Pet

Hospitals (www.banfield.net) internal

research team, recently reviewed morethan 2.2 million health records obtained

from dog and cat visits in 2009. Fleas

are the most common parasite in kittens

under six months, middle-aged dogs and

senior dogs and cats. Their research

also shows that May is the peak season

for ticks, and October is the peak season

for fleas, making parasites an ongoing

concern for pet owners.

According to the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme

disease, which is carried by ticks, is

the most commonly reported vector-transmitted disease. And research

suggests that dogs are twice as likely to

develop Lyme disease as humans living

in the same area.

Parasites are more than annoyances

-- they spread disease, not only to your

pets, but to other members of your family

as well. Fleas and ticks are responsible

for potentially severe allergic reactions,

tapeworm infections and can cause

severe anemia and death in young, sick

or debilitated pets, explained Jeffrey

Klausner, DVM, MS, DACVIM, senior

vice president and chief medical officer

for Banfield.

Preventing fleas and ticks is a critical

part of a pets health care, but pet

owners should speak to their veterinarian

before attempting treatments.

Flea and tick preventive care products,

like powders, sprays and spot-on

treatments, offer varying degrees of

efficacy and safety. Additionally, the huge

number of products available can make

selecting the proper preventive care

product overwhelming to Pet owners,

said Karen Johnson, DVM, vice president

and client advocate for Banfield.

Getting flea and tick products directly

from your veterinarian helps ensure

pet safety, as veterinarians instruct pet

owners in proper dosage and application.Pet owners should also ask veterinarians

about flea and tick products approved

by the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, such as FirstShield.

At Banfield, preventive care is the

cornerstone of our practice -- that

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(NewsUSA) - Many couples accept

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Snoring happens when the soft tissuesin the back of your throat relax, so they

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get too relaxed, they can actually block

your airway, cutting off your breathing.

This condition, called obstructive sleep

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brain, not wanting to starve from lack of

oxygen, wakes patients when they stop

breathing, sometimes hundreds of times

per night. According to the American

Board of Internal Medicine, 50 to 60

percent of those who snore have sleep

apnea.

Most patients are unaware of the

problem, because they dont remember

waking up throughout the night. For

this reason, its important to speak to a

doctor if you experience loud snoring,

excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty

concentrating, sore throat or high blood

pressure.

Risk factors for sleep apnea include

being male, being overweight, drinking

alcohol and having a large neck or a

history of nasal problems. The American

Sleep Apnea Association provides a quiz

that can help you determine your Snore

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Score, or the likelihood that you have

sleep apnea. You can take the quiz at

www.sleepapnea.org.

Obstructive sleep apnea isnt just

annoying. When you stop breathing, yourheart beats faster, raising your blood

pressure and increasing your chances

of heart attack and stroke. Insufficient

sleep can affect your job performance

and ability to perform basic functions, like

driving a car.

There are treatments for sleep apnea,

ranging from simple lifestyle changes to

breathing machines to surgery. Speaking

to your doctor about snoring will not only

improve your quality of life -- it may help

your partner get a good nights rest, too.

For more information, visit www.

sleepapnea.org.

10 TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP HYGIENE

(NewsUSA) - Between office meeting

and errands, sports practice and studies,

many people sacrifice sleep for a few

more hours of productivity. According to

the National Sleep Foundation, fewer

than half of Americans report getting

adequate sleep every night.

But sleep deprivation results in more

than just yawns. Inadequate sleep has

been linked to depression, weight gain,

hypertension, poor concentration and

memory retention, and accidents.

Take driving, an activity that most

Americans perform daily. In a recent

National Sleep Foundation poll, 54

percent of respondents said that theyhave driven while drowsy. Twenty-eight

percent confessed to falling asleep at

the wheel. People know that alcohol

impairs driving, but too few consider

sleep deprivations effect on their motor

skills. Drowsy driving causes thousands

of accidents each year.

Setting aside seven to eight hours for

sleeping isnt a luxury -; its a necessity.

The American Sleep Apnea Association

offers 10 tips for better sleep hygiene:

1. Set a sleep schedule, and stick to it.

2. Dont nap for more than 45 minutes a

day.

3. Avoid excessive alcohol intake within

four hours of bedtime. Do not smoke.

4. Avoid caffeine six hours before

bedtime.

5. Avoid spicy food six hours before

bedtime.

6. Exercise regularly, but not right before

bed.

7. Use comfortable bedding.

8. Keep your room at a comfortable

temperature.

9. Block out noise, and eliminate as much

light as possible.

10. Do not use the bed as an office,

workroom or recreation room.

If you feel tired even after sleeping eight

hours, an undiagnosed sleep disorder,

such as sleep apnea, may be to blame.

In sleep apnea, the soft tissue in the

back of the throat collapses during sleep,

blocking the airway. Sufferers wake up

for a few seconds every time they stop

breathing, sometimes hundreds of times

a night. Visit www.sleepapnea.org to find

out your Snore Score, or the likelihood

that you have sleep apnea. The disordercan be treated, so its important to speak

to a doctor if you experience excessive

daytime fatigue.

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BIG RAPIDS Ferris State University

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84th National Cherry Festival.

Ferris participation in this summers

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Ferris State University is excited about

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Playing Doctor with your Home8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal & Value to Your Home

Curb appeal has alwa ys been important for homesellers. With the vast majorityof todays homebuyers starting their search on the Internet, the appearance of

your property is more critical than ever. You only have a few seconds to catchtheir attention as they scroll through listings online to get them to stop and takea closer look.

But the role of curb appeal goes beyond just making a good first impression.The way your house looks from the street can impact its value. It can alsoshorten the time it takes to sell your house.

We asked real estate agents, appraisers, home stagers, landscape designers,and home inspectors which curb appeal projects offer the most value when

your house is on the market, both in terms of its marketability and dollars. Hereis what they told us:

1. Paint the house. Hands down, the most commonly offered curb appealadvice from our real estate pros and appraisers is to give the exterior of yourhome a good paint job. Buyers will instantly notice it and appraisers will noteit on the valuation.

Paint is probably the number one thing inside and out, says Frank Lucco,managing partner of Houston-based IRR-Residential Appraisers and Consulta nts.Id give additional value for that. If youre under two years remaining life (onthe paint job), paint the exterior because it tends to show wear badly.

Just make sure you stay within the range of accepted colors for your market. Ahouse thats painted a wildly different color from its competition will be marked

down in value by appraisers.2. Have the house washed. Before you make the investment in a paint job,though, take a good look at the house. If its got mildew or general grunge,just washing the house could make a world of difference, says Valerie Torelli,a California real estate agent with a background in accounting.

Before she puts a house on the market, Torelli often does exterior makeoverson her clients homes, a service she pays for herself to get higher sellingprices. Overall, she says her goal is to spend less than $5,000, with a goal ofgenerating an extra $10,000 to $15,000 on the sale price.

Torelli specifies pressure-washinga job that should be left to professionals.Pressure washing makes the house look bright and clean in addition to gettingrid of unsightly things like cobwebs, which may not be seen from the yard butwill detract from the homes cleanliness when seen up close, she says.

The cost to have a professional cleaning should be a few hundred dollarsafraction of the cost of having the house painted.

3. Trim the shrubs and green up the yard. California real estate agent ValerieTorelli says she puts a lot of emphasis on landscaping, such as cutting downovergrown bushes and replacing them with leafy plants and annuals mulchedwith beautiful reddish-brown bark. It runs me $30 to $50, says Torelli. Doyou get a return on your money? Absolutely. It sucks people in.

You also dont want bare spots. Take the time to fertilize the yard, throw outsome grass seed, and if need be, add some sod.

4. Add a splash of color. It could be a flower bed of annuals by the mailbox,a paint job for the front door, or a brightly colored bench or an Adirondackchair. You can get a cute little bench at Home Depot for $99, Torelli notes.Spray paint it bright red or blue and set it in the yard or on the front porch.

Its not a bad idea, but dont plan on getting extra points from an appraiserfor a red bench, says John Bredemeyer, president of Realcorp in Omaha. Itsdifficult to quantify, but it does make a home sell more quickly, Bredemeyersays. Maybe yours sold a couple weeks faster than the house down the street.Thats the best way to look at these things.

5. Add a fancy mailbox and house numbers. An upscale mail box andarchitectural house numbers or an address plaque can give your house adistinctive look that stands out from everyone else on the block. Torelli makesthem a part of her exterior makeovers Ive gotten those hand-paintedmailboxes, she says. A nice one runs you $40 to $50. Architectural housenumbers may run as high as a few hundred dollars.

6. Repair or clean the roof. Springfield, Va.-based home inspector andformer builder Reggie Marston says the roof is one of the first things he looksat in assessing the condition of a home. Hell look at other houses in theneighborhood to see if there are a lot of replaced roofs and see if the subject

house has one as well. If not, hell look for curls in the shingles or missingshingles. Im looking at the roof for end-of-life expectancy, he says.

You can pay for roof repairs now, or pay for them later in a lower appraisal;appraisers will mark down the value by the cost of the repair. That could knockthousands of dollars off your appraisal. According to Remodeling Magazines2009-2010 Cost vs. Value Report, the average cost of a new asphalt shingleroof is more than $19,000.

Roofs are issues, Lucco says. You wont throw money away on that job. Yougotta have a decent roof.

Stains and plant matter, such as moss, can be handled with cleaning. Its a jobthat can often be done in a day for a few hundred dollars, and makes the rooflook like new. Its not a DIY project; call a professional with the right tools toclean it without damaging it.

7. Put up a fence. A picket fence with a garden gate to frame the yard isan asset. A fence has more impact in a family-oriented neighborhood thanan upscale retirement community, Bredemeyer says, but in most instances,appraisers will give extra value for one, as long as its in good condition. Dayin a day out, a fence is a plus, Bredemeyer says. Expect to pay $2,000 to$3,500 for a professionally installed gated picket fence 3 feet high and 100feet long.

8. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning. Nothing sets off subconsciousalarms like hanging gutters, missing bricks from the front steps, or lawn tools

rusting in the bushes. It makes even the professionals question what else hasntbeen taken care of.

A house is worth less if the maintenance isnt done, Lucco says. Those littlethings can add up and be a very big detractor. When people say, Id buy it ifit werent for all the deferred maintenance, what theyre really saying is, Idstill buy it if you reduce the price.

Georgia-based freelance writer Pat Curry has covered housing and realestate for consumer and trade publications for more than a decade, includingcovering new home sales and marketing for BUILDER, the magazine of theNational Association of Home Builders.

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