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Howard City. residents within the village lim-
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tails on posters that are hung their own snowman/winter dis-
throughout the local businesses play. Although there is no for-
as well as additional information mal competition setup this year
in our own, River Valley Shop- for the residents; we hope to see
per. The details are also posted some participation and hope to
on the howardcity.org website. make it a formal competition
One of the many things next year.
we are looking forward to is a This is a great way to help
friendly competition between decorate our town and get us all
the businesses located within the ‘geared up’ for the Winterfest
village limits. They are compet- two day event.
50th Anniversary: Neil and Beverly Hand of Howard City, will be celebrating their 50th
Dept. State closed for MLK holiday Wedding Anniversary on January 16, 2010. Children of the couple are Pam and Bill Vos,
Scott and Lori Hand, Terry and Jeanne Hand, Kim and Tim Slavens. A family dinner is
LANSING — All Secretary as a holiday or weekend, can planned for the celebration.
of State will be closed in ob- be renewed the following day
servance of Martin Luther without penalty.
King Jr. Day on Jan. 18.
The Department of State
mails notices to motorists 45
Motorists renewing license
plates can “skip the trip” to
the branch office and do busi-
funny quote
days before their driver li-
cense or license plates expire
ness by mail, or if eligible, by
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that expire on a day when stations — many of which are
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Don E. Williams, 91, passed Richards; four grandsons, Gary,
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in Howard City, MI, he lived sisters, Marian and Lois Wil-
most of his life in the Akron liams, Margaret Senne; and a
area. Don was a member of the niece and nephews. A memorial
Firestone VFW Post #3383, a service was held at Adams Ma-
retired service station owner, an son Memorial Chapel in Akron,
outdoorsman and a pilot. Pre- Ohio, where Pastor Don Davies
ceded in death by his brothers officiated. Military rites were
Albert and Jack Williams, he is conducted by the Firestone
survived by his wife of 67 years, VFW. Burial is at Greenlawn
Dorothy; daughter Donna (Syd) Memorial Park.
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COLLEGE SPECIAL
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the goal of helping 5 million more Americans Although it is widely recognized that stu- 4-H/MSUE pride by wearing their D. Transportation may be coordi-
earn degrees or certificates from community dents in community colleges vary greatly from green or white 4-H or MSUE ap- nated through the county MSUE
colleges by 2020. one another, Bahr is taking this understanding parel. office. Parking is free for all school
meanwhile, the new Gi Bill, which took ef- one step further by developing a classification “This event is a win-win op- buses; all other buses are $20. Car
fect last August, is expected to greatly increase scheme based on students’ behaviors. portunity for everyone,” said proj- parking costs $5.
the number of Iraq and Afghanistan war vet- In a recent study, Bahr classified 165,921 ect event coordinator Pat Talbot. 4-H displays and staffers will be
erans who attend college. community college students into six catego- “With over 4,500 tickets already on hand to provide information on
Bahr’s research has looked at issues such ries: transfer, vocational, drop-in, noncredit, distributed, this televised event the youth development program
as: experimental and exploratory. will provide excellent visibility and how to get involved with 4-H.
remediation Of particular interest, he found that 32 for MSUE’s 4-H Youth Develop- Contact the country MSUE office
A great challenge for community colleges percent of all first-time students are drop-ins, ment program, the Spartan spirit for more information on this event
is to bring students’ basic skills in math and who take just one or two classes, complete of MSU Extension staff members, or call Talbot at (517) 432-7616 or
English up to the level required to succeed in them successfully, and then leave college, ap- families and friends, the beautiful e-mail talbotp@msu.edu.
college coursework — so-called postsecondary parently having achieved their goals. MSU campus, free access to the for more information on the
remediation. “This gives you a sense of just how varied Breslin Center, and a chance to Breslin Center, go to: http://bre-
In a recent study of 28,089 remedial math the goals are of students who are served by cheer on the MSU women’s bas- slincenter.com/main.asp. In-
students, Bahr found that only 28 percent community colleges,” Bahr said. “Some stu- ketball team. It just doesn’t get any formation on the MSU women’s
completed a college math course. The reasons dents just want to take a class or two for career better.” basketball team and all MSU var-
for the low rate of success are numerous, but advancement or other reasons, some want to The game starts at 2 p.m.; sity sports can be found at: http://
one significant problem is that severely defi- complete a degree, and some want to transfer the doors will be open for the msuspartans.collegesports.com/.
cient students must take many courses and to a four-year college. The community college MSUE 4-H group at noon and for To learn about MSU Extension
stay in college quite a long time to catch up meets all of these needs and more.” the general public at 12:30 p.m. and its 4-H Youth Development
their math skills, he says, adding that “retain- Enrollment at Michigan’s four-year univer- MSUE and 4-H attendees should program, go to” http://www.msue.
ing students long enough to fix severe skill de- sities has grown 12 percent since 1999-2000, enter the Breslin Center at Gate msu.edu/portal/.
ficiencies remains challenging.” from 227,973 to 257,203, while community
College Hopping college enrollment has increased by more
While most analysts look at community
college students’ upward transfer to four-year
colleges, Bahr found that 27 percent make “lat-
than four times that rate, hitting 11.7 million
today, or 44 percent of total U.S. college en-
rollments.
American Legion and
eral transfers” from one community college to
another within six years of first entering col-
lege, resulting in “substantial undercounts”
Fifty-three percent of community college
students are age 22 or older, with the average
age now at 29. Many are employed full-time,
Auxiliary donate to
of the number of students who complete de-
grees.
Given that the success of a community col-
36 percent are minorities, 17 percent are single
parents and 39 percent are the first generation
in their family to attend college.
Carson City Hospital
lege often is measured by how many of the “When we think about how to improve the CARSON CITY — American Defibrillator (AED) in Jeanne’s
students who began at the college eventually state of the economy, especially the economy Legion Post 380 and the Ameri- memory.
graduate, the large number of students who of southeastern Michigan, the community col- can Legion Post 380 Auxiliary re- An AED is a computerized
transfer between community colleges gives a lege is at the center of the action,” Bahr said. cently made generous donations medical device that can check a
misleadingly poor picture of how community “Whether we’re seeking to help the daunting to Carson City Hospital. person’s heart rhythm. It can rec-
colleges are doing, Bahr said. number of people who have trouble with read- The funds, totalling $500, ognize a rhythm that requires a
He also found that 34 percent of younger, ing, writing or math, or providing job skills to were donated in memory of shock, and can advise the rescuer
traditional-aged students transfer laterally the unemployed, or retraining laid-off work- Jeanne Wineland, who worked at when a shock is needed. The AED
compared to just 7 percent of the oldest com- ers, or offering a cost effective way for young Carson City Hospital as a nurse uses voice prompts, lights and
munity college students (those age 50 and people to transition to a four-year college, it’s for many years. The funds were text to tell the rescuer the proper
over). the community college that is going to provide used to purchase a much-needed steps to take. AEDs are very accu-
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below for registration details. Please do not arrive 231-578-6587 for more details. meet with others to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of
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time. Bring your own container to hold 50 lbs. of Church, 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs, MI Kaminski, 231-924-7013.
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food. Saturday, January 9th, 10:00 am, First Christian 49319. For info call 616-696-8236. Drop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues
Reformed Church, Fremont. Please call 231 924- Mid-Michigan District Health Department or fees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people
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Hearing & Vision Screening Clinic. Free vision call Carol (989)831-8778.
Com Church, Howard City/Croton. Sponsored by testing, as well as hearing screening tests for all Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pm
the Croton Township Fire Department. Tuesday, children ages 3 to 21. For more information or to
on Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. • Sparta
Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-
January 12th, 5:00 pm Resurrection Life Church, schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, 7:00pm. Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. • White Cloud, Commission on
Newaygo. Wednesday, January 13th, 10:00 am, Monday through Friday.
Aging. Weigh in 5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93
Gibbs St. • Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-
NCCS Fremont. Wednesday, January 13th, 5:00 pm, 6:10pm on Mondays, meeting 6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. • Lakeview, New
Hesperia Com Education, Sponsored by the Local The third Thursday of each month, Wendy Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting
10:00-11:00am. East M-46. • Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Area Churches. Thursday, January 14th, 3:00 pm, Lewkowski, MSW, Bereavement Coordinator Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland
Amazing Grace Acres Church, Brohman. for Heartland Hospice will be holding a grief Dr. • Howard City, Reynolds Township Hall (back building), Thursdays
weigh-in 4:30-5:10 PM, meeting 5:15-6:00 PM. First meeting free. For
support group. This group is open to anyone in
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control information call 231-937-4441.
Program. The Gratiot County Breast and Cervical the community and will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Grief Recovery Support Group Weekly Meetings Tuesdays 9:30-
Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) clinic will take Heartland Hospice office located at 1041 West 11:00am, Pierson Bible Church, ministries building, 101 Grand St.,
Pierson, Michigan. Call 636-5542 or 636-5680 for info.
place on January 14, 2010 at the Mid-Michigan Main Street, Fremont, MI. Call Wendy with any Emphysema Support Group Meetings 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30pm,
District Health Department at 615 N. State St., questions 231-924-0153. Health Department, White Cloud.
Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer!
Suite 2 in Stanton. Women between the ages of Toddler Time every Monday at 11:00 am at Reformers Unanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction,
40 and 64 may be eligible for free mammograms, the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township offered at Bills Lake Baptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of
Newaygo. Every Friday night 7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.
pelvic exams and Pap tests. Library. Ages 19 Months-3 year olds, listen to a Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days
Friday, January 15 - 2nd Annual Martin story, do a craft, sing songs and other activities. & Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open,
5:30-6:30pm Women’s-Open, 7:00pm Men’s-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm
Luther King Jr. Day of Service Celebration Everyone is welcome, questions call 231-937-5575 12&12 12 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-
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Young People of Addictions-Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last
include a welcome by Fremont Mayor Jim Rynberg, at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Thursday every month speakers meeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want
keynote address by Dr. Charles Poole of Muskegon, Library. Ages 3-5 year olds, come listen to stories, convenient parking.
make a craft and other activities. Everyone is Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug
and music by FHS students under the direction of free). Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125
Laurene Homsher. Participants are invited to bring welcome, questions call 231-937-5575 and ask for Newell Street, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.
their lunch during this noontime event although Cheryl. Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Binge
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689-6553, Marge.
Camp Newaygo Lang Lodge: Fireside Dinner weekly at the Still Waters Ministry Center, 218 Drug Problem? Narcotics Anonymous Now Meeting on Thursdays,
and Card Party - January 16, 6-9:00 p.m. Williams St, Howard City. 10am - 11:30 am. Free 7pm, United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell St., White Cloud. (C, NS,
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Enjoy a delicious dinner before a blazing fire in of charge. To register call Jill at 231-937-6193. Newaygo Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30pm, Monday. 18 Justice St., next to St.
the fieldstone fireplace, includes soup, entrée, Would you like to know about becoming a Marks Episcopal Church, behind City Hall.
vegetable, dessert, and coffee or tea, follow dinner Catholic? Through the Rite of Christian Initiation Teen 12-Step Meeting Seventh Day Adventist-Baptist Church, 984
Wilcox Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-
by relaxing by the fire or joining in a progressive of Adults (RCIA), adults who have never been 8:00pm.
euchre tournament! All proceeds help support baptized, or have been baptized in another Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are
summer camping! Advance reservation only, call Christian tradition have the opportunity to study
living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE.
Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.
Brenda at 231-652-1184 or email campretreats@ Catholicism in a group setting. If you would like to ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem
nccscares.org. know more, please call Christ The King Catholic drinking, please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to
you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.
Women’s Action Network January Church at 231-937-5757 and leave your name and SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday,
Meeting, Monday, January 18, 5:30 p.m. at the phone number. 7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508,
Wednesdays, 8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays
Winter Inn in Greenville. This meeting will The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non- 7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking)
focus on the WAN 2010 calendar and activities, denominational group gathering on the
KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya
675-7663
WAN goals, updated policies and procedures, first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 PM to SAND LAKE: St. Mary’s/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church,
and review the responsibilities of officers and 3:00. Interested people of all ages are encouraged basement of church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. David 231-
chairpersons. Anyone interested in becoming a attend. If you would like further information about
937-5577, Mon. 8pm - C
CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri.
member is encouraged to attend. Woman’s Action these meetings, the Lakeview Area Seniors, or 8pm - C; Sun. 7pm - O
Network supports the efforts of area women by HOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-
providing scholarships, grants and educational transportation to meetings, please call: Marlene 723-5081, Wed. 7:30pm - O
opportunities. The WAN Hat Rack assists cancer Scott 989-352-6661, Dorothy Jensen 989-831- GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.;
victims by providing hats, wigs and scarves for 4496, Nancy Olsen 231-937-6272, Gary Wakenhut Sun. 7:00pm - O
FREMONT: St. Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan, Tues., Thurs. & Fri.
women suffering hair loss from cancer treatment 989-352-6996. 12noon - C, Sun. 11:00am - O, NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner (M-82).
Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm (non-smoking), Tues. & Thurs. 8pm
or any other disease. For additional information or The Timothy Hauenstein Reynolds Twp - C; Sat. 11am - O
to obtain more information visit the website www. Friends of the Library meet from 9:00 - 11:00 Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm
WomensActionNetwork.info. am on the second Wednesday of the month. All NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John
924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C
Annual Church Rummage Sale - Christ The interested persons are welcome to attend. Library Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracy’s Custom
King Catholic Church, Howard City, 9596 Reed location, 117 Williams St., Howard City. River Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm;
Tues. Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri.
Road. West off Federal on to M46, North off The Howard City Skate Park Committee meets Noon, 5:30pm (Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only – all
types of recovery welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3 rd Sat. of month is open,
M46 on to Reed Road. Follow the signs. January Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. @ the Howard City non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game
22nd and 23rd, 9-5. All proceeds go to the Faith Village Hall located behind the Village offices. Call night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm (O).
Formation Program. Marianne @ 231.937.6203 for more information. WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-
1779- Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C
Free Food Truck, Thursday, January 28, 2010, The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL
PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired
at 4:00 pm, at the Free Methodist Church, 110 N. meets 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m., because you have an emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression,
Edgar Rd., Lakeview. Sponsored by the Lakeview @ Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township anger, anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse or fear getting in the way of
you being able to really “live”? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 10:00am,
Ministerial Association along with Six Lakes Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl United Methodist Church, 240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For more
Isabella Bank and John Grawburg providing the @ 231-937-5686. information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.
5,995
030 Special Notices 100 Pets & Supplies 100 Pets & Supplies
Please Shovel
Out Your Mailbox!
BEAUTIFUL MALE WHITE cat needs a
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passed away. Spoiled and loves atten-
tion. Neutered, declawed, 8-10 years
LOW COST SPAY & NEUTER for pets
of low income families. Call 231-652-
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$
If our drivers can’t reach your old.231-937-9207
110 For Rent
and Under
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shopper’s guide and/or news- female, 1 shorthaired male. Vet 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Howard
paper. checked. UTD on shots. $100/each. City. $135/week, plus deposit. Includes
Call Pat (231)834-8541
at
utilities. No Pets. (231)937-4820
Give our drivers a hand and
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Thank You!
1995 Chevy 3500 Flat bed dump, 454, 5 spd. .............. 2,995
paid. $
090 Business Call Kim (231)937-4740
Services
1999 Pontiac Grand Am V6, local trade.................... 3,495
$
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KENT THEATRE 1994 Nissan 4x4 Ext. Cab local trade. ...................... 3,995
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Estimates. 20yrs. experience. (Starting January 14th)
Licensed/Insured.
(616)636-8288 5 - 7 PM
Ensley Roofing, LLC
WILL CLEAN YOUR House the way $8.00 Adults • $4.00 Children 12 & Under
you like. $13-$15/hour. References.
Call Carole 616-685-9331
Children 5 & Under FREE
Since 1988
100 Pets & Supplies
7 MONTH OLD Male Purebred Golden
Howard City VFW M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
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no AKC papers, shots current. Reed City
Area 231-937-5204 616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
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05 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 07 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT 05 SILVERADO CREW CAB 07 SILVERADO CREW CAB 2007 GMC YUKON XL DENALI
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99.7%
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Stoves in Stock: Free log set with purchase Newaygo, non-smoking, no pets.
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Daily Rooms from $40, Weekly NO RENT Till 03/01/2010
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Toll Free: 1-866-761 CORN natural gas. $375/month. (231)867-3341, washer / dryer.
9 Miles East of Newaygo (2676) (2676) mobile. Storage shed. $475/month, plus
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deposit. No dogs. 231-937-4905 or 231-
888-242-6421
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Call Cindy 231-937-5206 REED CITY: 1&2 Bedroom, $500-$650
Karaoke Returns! per month. Utilities included, no pets,
Dee’s Karaoke & DJ APARTMENT IN REED CITY- 3-Bed- on-site manager. (231)465-4049
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Comfort Food • Sports
p Bar • Entertainment recovers, prices go up. BUY NOW, in the
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JIMMY’S EXPRESS LUNCH one bedroom apartment. $325/month
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Monday - Friday 11 AM - 3 PM smoking (616)644-1150. home. Deeded lake access on Mas-
231-652-5525
WEEKLY SPECIALS
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Ideal 1-2 people. 231-225-2831 enette $113.25/week. Furnished small cab- Receive up to $8,000 Tax Credit
Cash
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utilities) Call for availability (616)696- when you buy a
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3 PELLETS walking distance of the Victorian Port
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M-82, 3 Miles West of U.S. 131
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1993 CENTURY 28’X50’, 3-bedroom,
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A AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND
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2009 2500 4X4 LT1
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2009 3500 4X4 LT1
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AVAILABLE WITH
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IN-STOCK*
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05 1500
With
h Plow
w 53 K 5.3 V8 C ............. $1
8 Auto AC 17,4
495
All Wheel Drive, Well Equipped
07 YUKON XL DENALI 4X4
Leathher, Looaded,, Pow
wer Mooon, Enntertaainmeent,
Naviggation, Clean & Sharp Black on Black .......... $3
32,9
995
09 TAHOE LT2
000 Miless ....... $3
4x4, Leatther, Loaded, 17,0 33,9
995
03 2500 HD 4X4
Regu g Box 6.0 .................... $1
ular Cab Long 13,9
995
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Just $16,495* * Plus Tax Title Plate Doc IF WE DON’T HAVE IT WE CAN FIND IT!
ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES
616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
www.spartachevy.com