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ISABELLA BANK CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Please bring items of interest to Isabella Bank in Breckenridge by 4pm on Tuesday’s.

Saturday, January 7th [email protected]:00a.m. Breckenridge BHS Bowling team will be hosting a Cross-Overtournamentat300BowlinAlma.We’rehavingaBakeSale&50/50drawings.Webowl at 1:00&3:00.The alley is asking for a $5peradult,spectatorfee.Pleasecomeoutandsupportourteams.

Sunday, January 8th American Legion SAL Breakfast 9am-12pm. All you can eatfrenchtoast,scrambledeggs,sausageandhashbrowns,$6/person. St. Louis First United Methodist Church Community breakfast,8:00-11:15a.m.Freewilloffering.116S.Franklin,St.Louis.SecondSundayofeachmonth.

Monday, January 9th BHSJVGirls/BoysBasketball@Ithacaat6:00p.m. Merrill Community Child Development Center is having a pop

bottledrivefrom3:30-6:30p.m.intheMSparkinglot.Fundsraisedwillbeusedtowardsthepurchaseofnewstatemandatedcribsfortheinfant/toddlerroom.ThanksforsupportingMCCDCandouryoungestchildren.Questionscall989-293-8355

tuESday, January 10th FreeGrowerMeetingatJonesfieldTownshipHall,Merrillfrom9amtonoon.3re-certpoints.Frank’sCropWatch989-751-5631

thurSday, January 12th FreeGrowerMeetingatJonesfieldTownshipHall,Merrillfrom9amtonoon.3re-certpoints.Frank’sCropWatch989-751-5631 FreeCommunityDinneratBreckenridgeUnitedMethodistChurch,5:00-6:00p.m. Gospel Jamboree 6:30-9:00 p.m.LivingHopeFellowship, 107W.StateSt.,St.Louis. BreckenridgeMasonicLodge#406Meeting7:30p.m. BHSJV/VarsityGirlsBasketballvs.ValleyLutheran(home)at6p.m.

FrIday, January 13th BMSFunFridayinMiddleSchoolGym3:25p.m.to5:00p.m. BHSJV/VarsityBoysBasketball@ValleyLutheranat6:00p.m.

Saturday, January 14th SteakSandwichNight5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.Steaksandwich,fries,coffee.ClassicCountryMusic6:00p.m. BHSVarsityWrestling@Gladwinat10:00a.m. BMSCheerleadingCompetition@FarwellHighSchoolat10:00a.m.

Sunday, January 15th BenefitBrunch,MerrillSacredHeartParishHall,8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.Adults$7,Children10&under$3.00PreschoolersFree.TakeOutsAvailable.

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Interiors By NevilleMid-Michigan’s Choice for Kitchen & Bath

712 E. Center, Ithaca(989) 875-4911

kitchen cabinets - displays for sale

White/Cherry8’ Section

Cherry and White Foil Cabinets

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989-875-2775Chris & Marla Buerge, Owners • Email: [email protected]

1418 E. Center St.,

Ithaca(behind Auto Value)

•Fresh Apple Cider & Apples

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OPEN Thursday, Friday

& Saturday Thru January

DEWEY’S CARPET AND FURNITURE

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WOLVERINEOPTICAL

463-18387314 N. Alger Rd. Alma, MI 48801

Accepting BCBS, VSP, Eye Med & Davis Vision Insurance

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DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE MONDAYS ALL DAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS

2 Year Unconditional Warranty on Lens & Frames

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BINGOMerrill Knights of Columbus Every Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

We now have“Progressive Bingo”

21520 Gratiot Rd., Merrill* Hall is air conditionedHall Rental - 842-1128

$300-$700 cash for junk ve-hicles. Will beat other offers. Free pickup on appliances and other scrap metals. Call 643-7060 or 482-0485

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 989-996-7701.

DUPLEX APARTMENT- Hemlock, 2 bdrms., stove/re-frigerator furnished, no pets. 989-642-5688.

FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood Face Cords $50, delivery available for addi-tional fee. Lonnie Butcher (989) 842-5165, [email protected]ewood: Seasoned Oak, $65/cord. Delivery Available. Call 989-854-0945

FOR SALE - a small lift chair $175, 989-842-5292.

5135 W. HOUGHTON LAKE DRIVE - Price recently re-duced...get ready for snowmo-bile and ice fishing season at this beautiful hilltop home over-looking Houghton Lake. Fully furnished. Home is 1200ft and features natural stone fireplace, 2 car attached 22x22 garage, hardwood floors and knotty pine interior, stunning views of Houghton Lake from every room, 3 large bedrooms (master with walk-in closet), 1 full bath and 1/2 bath, utility & laundry room, spacious sep-arate dining room, 3-season sun room overlooking lake, large deck and 10x16 storage shed, stone & vinyl exterior, firepit, and lots of parking. Deeded shared lakefront ac-cess $89,900. Call 989-996-0130 or visit http://nmi.craigsl-ist.org/reo/2740819225.html for more information.

FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apart-ment in Breckenridge. In-cludes appliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-842-3641.

FRANK’S PAINTING - barn painting, exterior, interior, painting, power washing, drywall, wallpaper, texturized ceilings and walls, 989-293-8444.


124 N. Midland St., Merrill, MI 643-5565

Hours: Mon.-Thur 10 am-12pm Fri. 10 am - 2 am,Sat. 10 am - 1 am • Sun. 10 am - 9 pm

Take outs available

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additional item 50¢12” w/1 item...$6.75

additional item 75¢14” w/1 item...$8.50

additional item $1.0016” w/1 item...$9.35

additional item $1.10XL 12x18 w/1 item...$9.70

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RattiBUILDERS

Custom Homes•Remodeling•Additions

Gary RattiOwner

4515 North Steel RoadHemlock, MI 48626

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$250-$600 FOR Junk vehicles. Free pick up on scrap, metal, iron & appli-ances, 989-643-7366 or 989-482-2677.

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311 FIRST STREET BRECK-ENRIDGE. Updated 3 bed-room one and a half story home on a large fenced lot. Newer windows, hardwood floors, deck, siding and much more. All with an attached one car garage, $64,900. 6490 N. GRATIOT COUNTY LINE RD. Updated 2 story farm house. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen and din-ing room. Big country porch. New 16x18 deck, play ground equipment. 30x40 pole and 14x16 shed. Many updates, $79,900. Call Tom Strouse, RE/MAX of Midland. 989-832-0090.

DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day war-ranty on used batteries, 989-643-7015.FOR SALE: 1993 Ford F150 XLT w/topper. Extra good shape, 95,000 miles. New brakes & tires on front this summer, $3,000 Call 989-842-3067.

FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath with new roof, furnace & air, attached garage. 236 1st Street, Breckenridge, 989-842-5292.

FOR SALE: Seasoned mixed hardwood $45/face cord. Tom Mallory 989-681-2340.HELP WANTED - Experienced counter person preferred. Will train right person. Apply within, Hemlock Parts Plus 989-642-3200.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Full Time, Hemlock Rauchholz Memorial Library. Need BA, experience preferred, con-tact 989-642-8621. Deadline January 20, 2012.S & J STORAGE - THREE SIZES AVAILABLE. Call 989-681-8115.SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $50/face cord, unsplit available $30, 989-681-5511.

STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT - Downtown Ithaca. One bedroom, first floor beautiful open floor plan. All new & energy efficient. $450/per month plus utilities. Call 989-996-7701 Immediate Occupancy.TOO BUSY TO CLEAN give us a call walls, windows, floors, we do it all. Specializing in regular cleaning, detail cleaning, residential & commercial, 989-642-6814 or 989-642-2303.

Wanted to Buy: Older motor-cycles, snowmobiles, boat mo-tors in running and non-running condition. 810-394-2577.


Dr. Hilligan, Dr. Kocks & Dr. Suppes

642-4510525 W. Saginaw Rd

HEMLOCKHours: M, W, Th, F 8:30am-5:30pm

Closed Tuesday.

Provider for: VSP, BCBS, Medicare, and Eyemed

•Experienced professional eye care•Full optical •Contact Lenses

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989-643-7200

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Any Large Pizza

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Valentine Enterprise

8901 Gratiot Rd.Bannister, MI 48807989-862-5972

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The Early Payoff Doesn’t Add Up DEAR BRUCE: My husband is 54 and is recently retired. He makes be-tween $66,000 and $73,000 annually from his pension. I estimate, because my husband’s ex is taking him to court for her share of his pension, and the courts have not yet ruled on what her share is. Once he’s done with court, our income combined may range from $138,000 to $144,000 per year. In our savings, we have about $20,000. We have four children, ages 9 to 14, and my husband and I do not file taxes together. Our total monthly debt is about $9,000. We have no credit card debt. We do have a home equity line of credit with an outstanding balance of $6,000. Our primary residence has a mortgage, and we have three rental prop-erties with mortgages (all rented, only one with a profit). We have 3 1/2 acres of land, title free, and our normal utilities, phone, satellite TV and normal expenses for our children. I figure if we double up on the mort-gages, in six years we could have our house paid off. The current mortgage bal-ance is $147,000; our monthly payment is $800. Given our situation, when is it too soon to pay off our mortgage? -- Lyn, via email DEAR LYN: I am perplexed about a number of things, but let’s start at the end of your letter. You have a current mortgage of $147,000. Even if you wanted to pay it off, how would you do so? I don’t see where the money is coming from. Fur-ther, you mentioned that you have three rental properties with mortgages, and two of the three are not making a profit. I question your math as well. If you’re paying $800 a month, that’s $9,600 a year. If you doubled up, that would be a total of

$19,200 a year, which multiplied by six years is $115,200. Part of that sum would go to pay taxes and very likely insurance out of your escrow account. Even if the entire $115,200 were paid against princi-pal, you wouldn’t come close to paying off your mortgage. You would have to pay closer to $24,500 a year. I’m also wondering why you file tax-es separately. People with a decent but modest income very seldom save by fil-ing separately. I think some recalculating on your part needs to take place. With your in-come, I don’t see this happening in six years. Good luck.

DEAR BRUCE: This is strictly a hy-pothetical question. We have A-1 perfect credit and would never do anything to jeopardize that, but my husband and I have a friendly bet on the answer. In 2005, we bought a house for $136,000 cash. The home’s value in-creased to about $220,000 in early 2007. We took out a home equity loan on that house for $220,000 because we were buying a second home and didn’t need the loan. This leaves us with an open line of credit for $220,000 just sitting at the bank. We never sold the first house but are renting it. It is now worth about $120,000. My question to you is: What would the bank do if we spent that money and didn’t pay it back? I am assuming that it would sell the first house that we used as collateral, but the bank would suf-fer a loss of about $100,000. We live in Florida, and I don’t think they can place a lien or take the second house (the one we live in). My husband thinks the bank would just take the loss. I think the bank would make us pay the difference. Who

is right? -- J.Q., via email DEAR J.Q.: It’s my opinion that there’s no way the bank would take a hit like that. You have an open line of credit for $220,000. But it’s very unlikely the bank would lend you the money based upon such an old appraisal. Even if that amount were still available to you, it would be clear that you knew the col-lateral on this piece of property was no-where near what you were borrowing. I don’t think it would be much of a stretch to prove that you went into such a situa-tion fraudulently. Like a lot of wonderful ideas that sound even better after a couple of cock-tails, this is one that’s best forgotten. (Interested in buying or selling a house? Let Bruce Williams’ “House Smart” be your guide. Price: $14.95, plus shipping and handling. Call 800-337-2346.) (Send your questions to Smart Mon-ey, P.O. Box 2095, Elfers, FL 34680. Send email to [email protected]. Questions of general interest will be answered in future columns. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.)

$300-$700 cash for junk ve-hicles. Will beat other offers. Free pickup on appliances and other scrap metals. Call 643-7060 or 482-0485311 FIRST STREET BRECK-ENRIDGE. Updated 3 bed-room one and a half story home on a large fenced lot. Newer windows, hardwood floors, deck, siding and much more. All with an attached one car garage, $64,900. 6490 N. GRATIOT COUNTY LINE RD. Updated 2 story farm house. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen and din-ing room. Big country porch. New 16x18 deck, play ground equipment. 30x40 pole and 14x16 shed. Many updates, $79,900. Call Tom Strouse, RE/MAX of Midland. 989-832-0090.

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 989-996-7701.

DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day war-ranty on used batteries, 989-643-7015.DUPLEX APARTMENT- Hemlock, 2 bdrms., stove/re-frigerator furnished, no pets. 989-642-5688.FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood Face Cords $50, delivery available for addi-tional fee. Lonnie Butcher (989) 842-5165, [email protected]: Seasoned Oak, $65/cord. Delivery Available. Call 989-854-0945

FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apartment in Breckenridge. Includes ap-pliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-842-3641.FOR SALE - a small lift chair $175, 989-842-5292.FOR SALE: 1993 Ford F150 XLT w/topper. Extra good shape, 95,000 miles. New brakes & tires on front this summer, $3,000 Call 989-842-3067.

FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath with new roof, furnace & air, at-tached garage. 236 1st Street, Breckenridge, 989-842-5292.FOR SALE: Seasoned mixed hardwood $45/face cord. Tom Mallory 989-681-2340.FRANK’S PAINTING - barn painting, exterior, interior, paint-ing, power washing, drywall, wallpaper, texturized ceilings and walls, 989-293-8444.

HELP WANTED - Experi-enced counter person pre-ferred. Will train right per-son. Apply within, Hemlock Parts Plus 989-642-3200.LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Full Time, Hemlock Rauchholz Memorial Library. Need BA, experience preferred, con-tact 989-642-8621. Deadline January 20, 2012.


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SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $50/face cord, unsplit available $30, 989-681-5511.STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT - Downtown Ithaca. One bedroom, first floor beautiful open floor plan. All new & energy efficient. $450/per month plus utilities. Call 989-996-7701 Immediate Occupancy.TOO BUSY TO CLEAN give us a call - walls, windows, floors, we do it all. Special-izing in regular cleaning, detail cleaning, residential & commercial, 9896426814 or 9896422303.Wanted to Buy: Older motor-cycles, snowmobiles, boat motors in running and non-running condition. 8103942577.

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 989-996-7701.DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day warranty on used batteries, 9896437015.DUPLEX APARTMENT- Hem-lock, 2 bdrms., stove/refrigerator furnished, no pets. 9896425688.

FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood Face Cords $50, delivery available for addi-tional fee. Lonnie Butcher (989) 8425165, www.landr[email protected]: Seasoned Oak, $65/cord. Delivery Available. Call 9898540945

FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apartment in Breckenridge. Includes ap-pliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 9898423641.FOR SALE - a small lift chair $175, 9898425292.FOR SALE: 1993 Ford F150 XLT w/topper. Extra good shape, 95,000 miles. New brakes & tires on front this summer, $3,000 Call 989-8423067.

FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath with new roof, furnace & air, attached garage. 236 1st Street, Breckenridge, 9898425292.FOR SALE: Seasoned mixed hardwood $45/face cord. Tom Mallory 989-681-2340.

FRANK’S PAINTING - barn painting, exterior, interior, painting, power washing, drywall, wallpaper, texturized ceilings and walls, 9892938444.

HELP WANTED - Experi-enced counter person pre-ferred. Will train right per-son. Apply within, Hemlock Parts Plus 9896423200.LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Full Time, Hemlock Rauchholz Memorial Library. Need BA, experience preferred, con-tact 9896428621. Deadline January 20, 2012.

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IS NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for the

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JANUARY 20, 2012Please send your nominations to:

P.O. Box 293 • Breckenridge, MI 48615

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 989-996-7701.DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day war-ranty on used batteries, 989-6437015.DUPLEX APARTMENT- Hemlock, 2 bdrms., stove/refrigerator furnished, no pets. 9896425688.FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood Face Cords $50, delivery available for addi-tional fee. Lonnie Butcher (989) 8425165, www.landr[email protected]: Seasoned Oak, $65/cord. Delivery Available. Call 9898540945FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apartment in Breckenridge. In-cludes appliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-8423641.FOR SALE - a small lift chair $175, 9898425292.FOR SALE: 1993 Ford F150 XLT w/topper. Extra good shape, 95,000 miles. New brakes & tires on front this summer, $3,000 Call 989-8423067.FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath with new roof, furnace & air, attached garage. 236 1st Street, Breckenridge, 9898425292.FOR SALE: Seasoned mixed hardwood $45/face cord. Tom Mallory 989-681-2340.FRANK’S PAINTING - barn painting, exterior, interior, painting, power washing, drywall, wallpaper, texturized ceilings and walls, 9892938444.HELP WANTED - Experi-enced counter person pre-ferred. Will train right per-son. Apply within, Hemlock Parts Plus 9896423200.

THE PERFECT PLACETO HOST YOUR

“The Center” Breckenridge, MI

•Retirement Party •Baby Shower

•Birthday Party •Wedding Reception

•Family Reunion•Graduation Party

•Office Party

Call Larry for more information @ 989-327-8831

WHATEVER THE OCCASION

S & J STORAGE - THREE SIZES AVAILABLE. Call 989-681-8115.SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $50/face cord, unsplit available $30, 989-681-5511.


EverGreen Hill

FREE ESTIMATES!

Old Man Winter is coming upon us fast! Don’t get caught in the cold!

LET US PLOW YOUR DRIVE

OR BUSINESS LOT!

You Have Tried The Rest Now Go

With The Best.$25 -$50 Per driveway

Senior citizen discount availableSalting & Business rates available

We have 7 “real” plOW trucks available! no waiting - 24 hr. service

Tree Farm & Snowplowing

16310 Frost Road Hemlock, MI 48626-9605(Corner of Frost & Hemlock Road)

PHONE: (989) 642-3482 (989) 642-5526❄

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(989) 842-5221

989-585-1100Commercial & Residential COMMERCIAL

& RESIDENTIALSNOW REMOVAL

& SALTING

Licensed & insured~Free estimates~senior discounts

• 24 Hr. Service • 10 Trucks to Serve YouImmediate Snow Removal • Snow Hauling

Affordable Rates • Personal Service

Specializing in ExteriorRoofs (Asphalt & Steel) Siding • Decks

Pole Barns • Fencing • Garages Installation of garage doors & openers

Additions etc. • Free EstimatesCall James 989-280-8699

Remodeling & Construction

Mt. Pleasant and Saginaw locations 989-773-3473 989-793-5700

www.HammerRestoration.com

New Ownership!We Cater

Parties!

& Convenience Store105 S. Center Rd. • Saginaw, MI 48638

989-249-0511liQuOr beer WiNe ciGars & pipe tObaccO

buying scrapAll Grades of Scrap Steel & Iron, Aluminum

Copper & Brass, Sheet Iron, Appliances & Cars

OpeN

saturDaY

8 tO 12

Freecar

pick-up

(989) 752-76461445 N. NIAGARA, SAGINAW

SAGINAW * WEST BRANCH * TRAVERSE CITYOpen Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

www.rifkin-co.comrecycling Today for Tomorrow

STEVE BOWkER Licensed & Insured Builderfor all your building needs.

New Contruction/remodeling/doors/windows/additionsgarages/decks/siding/kitchens/baths/roofs

CALL STEVE [email protected]

Call for estimates!


7613 Gratiot (In Shields)Saginaw, MI 48609 • (989) 781-1800

service and repairs on cars, trucks, vans and

Motor homes.

car & van rental

travel trailers

Your after Market ac-cessories Dealer.

specializing in Fleet service.

S & J STORAGE - THREE SIZES AVAILABLE. Call 989-681-8115.SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $50/face cord, unsplit available $30, 989-681-5511.STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT - Downtown Ithaca. One bedroom, first floor beautiful open floor plan. All new & energy efficient. $450/per month plus utilities. Call 989-996-7701 Immediate Occupancy.

TOO BUSY TO CLEAN give us a call - walls, windows, floors, we do it all. Special-izing in regular cleaning, detail cleaning, residential & commercial, 989-642-6814 or 989-642-2303.Wanted to Buy: Older motor-cycles, snowmobiles, boat motors in running and non-running condition. 810-394-2577.

$300-$700 cash for junk ve-hicles. Will beat other offers. Free pickup on appliances and other scrap metals. Call 643-7060 or 482-0485

DUPLEX APARTMENT- Hemlock, 2 bdrms., stove/re-frigerator furnished, no pets. 989-642-5688.DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day war-ranty on used batteries, 989-643-7015.

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 989-996-7701.FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood Face Cords $50, delivery available for addi-tional fee. Lonnie Butcher (989) 842-5165, [email protected]: Seasoned Oak, $65/cord. Delivery Available. Call 989-854-0945

FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apart-ment in Breckenridge. In-cludes appliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-842-3641.FOR SALE - a small lift chair $175, 989-842-5292.FOR SALE: 1993 Ford F150 XLT w/topper. Extra good shape, 95,000 miles. New brakes & tires on front this summer, $3,000 Call 989-842-3067.

FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath with new roof, furnace & air, attached garage. 236 1st Street, Breckenridge, 989-842-5292.FOR SALE: Seasoned mixed hardwood $45/face cord. Tom Mallory 989-681-2340.

FRANK’S PAINTING - barn painting, exterior, interior, painting, power washing, drywall, wallpaper, texturized ceilings and walls, 989-293-8444.HELP WANTED - Experi-enced counter person pre-ferred. Will train right per-son. Apply within, Hemlock Parts Plus 989-642-3200.

S & J STORAGE - THREE SIZES AVAILABLE. Call 989-681-8115.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Full Time, Hemlock Rauchholz Memorial Library. Need BA, experience preferred, con-tact 989-642-8621. Deadline January 20, 2012.SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $50/face cord, unsplit available $30, 989-681-5511.


Breckenridge Village Council-Regular Meeting-December 26, 2011A regular meeting of the Breckenridge Village Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Seeley at the Breckenridge High School Media Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call was taken by Clerk Suhr.Councilpersons Present: Clapp, Schaub, Sterling, Zimmerman, SeeleyCouncilpersons Absent: Chapin, OstranderStaff Present: Manager Jeff Ostrander, Clerk Suhr-Motion to approve the agenda. CARRIED.OLD BUSINESS-Introduction of Water Ordinance – sent to finance committee.NEW BUSINESS-Motion to approve the Water System Payment Applications for Fleis and Vanderbrink. CARRIED.-Motion to approve the Sewer System Payment Applications for Fleis and Vanderbrink. CARRIED.-Motion to approve Land sale of Lot#8 in the Industrial Park to Gemini Capital Mgmt L.L.C. for $22,120.00 CARRIED.-Motion to approve 2011-2012 Budget Amendments. CARRIED.-Motion to form a Website Committee to analyze and reconstruct the Village website. CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned by President Seeley at 7:40 p.m.Respectfully submittedBridget M. SuhrVillage Clerk

Consignment saleBring in your items. Turn

over rate 2 to 8 days, “most” items. New/used floor items

on clearance. Furniture gallery

127 W. Main, Carson City 989-584-6888

LayawayAvailable

Wegner Auctioneers(989)793-8689 • www.wegnerauctioneers.com

LaTarte Estate Auction4541 Gratiot Rd., (M-46) Saginaw

(Adjacent to Saginaw Country Club)Saturday, January 14th @ 10am

*Complete line of home furnishings including: dining & bedroom sets, curio cabinets, antique & contemporary dressers & chests*Home Electronics & household appliances including: Sony Bravia 40” LCD TV (2011), washer/dryer set, etc.*Shop tools & related equipment including: 6000 watt portable generator w/electric start, precision machinest tooling, radial arm saw, jointer, etc.*Hoveround Mobility Chair, electric scooter & related*Collectibles, household & misc. items

SALE TO BE CONDUCTED IN GARAGE AND HOME

IRA & 401K ROLL OVERSCall Jim Hurst Hurst Financial LLC, 303 E. Saginaw St.,

Breckenridge, MI 48615.

18 years of experienCe

Local 989-842-5098

Toll free 1-888-415-3213

gohurst.com

J NYEEXCAVATING:



989-295-0412

BINGOMerrill Knights of Columbus Every Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

We now have“Progressive Bingo”

21520 Gratiot Rd., Merrill* Hall is air conditionedHall Rental - 842-1128

Drake accounting & tax Service

-Iris Drake

Enrolled to practice before the

Internal Revenue Service

Accredited Tax Advisorsm

219 N. Mill St., St. Louis989-681-0433


STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT - Downtown Ithaca. One bedroom, first floor beautiful open floor plan. All new & energy efficient. $450/per month plus utilities. Call 9899967701 Immediate Occupancy.Wanted to Buy: Older motor-cycles, snowmobiles, boat motors in running and nonrunning condition. 8103942577.

TOO BUSY TO CLEAN give us a call walls, windows, floors, we do it all. Special-izing in regular cleaning, detail cleaning, residential & commercial, 9896426814 or 9896422303.

$300$700 cash for junk ve-hicles. Will beat other offers. Free pickup on appliances and other scrap metals. Call 6437060 or 4820485

311 FIRST STREET BRECKENRIDGE. Updated 3 bed-room one and a half story home on a large fenced lot. Newer windows, hardwood floors, deck, siding and much more. All with an attached one car garage, $64,900. 6490 N. GRATIOT COUNTY LINE RD. Updated 2 story farm house. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen and din-ing room. Big country porch. New 16x18 deck, play ground equipment. 30x40 pole and 14x16 shed. Many updates, $79,900. Call Tom Strouse, RE/MAX of Midland. 9898320090.

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 9899967701.

DUPLEX APARTMENT Hemlock, 2 bdrms., stove/refrigerator furnished, no pets. 9896425688.FIREWOOD Seasoned hardwood Face Cords $50, delivery available for additional fee. Lonnie Butcher (989) 8425165, www.landrbutcher@gmail.com.

2/$5

ORE IDA 20-32 OZ.SELECT VARIETIES

Potatoes

2/$3

bETTy CROCkER • TunA,hAmbuRgER OR ChICkEn

4.70-7.40 OZ.

hELPERS

99¢OuR FAmILy 48 OZ.

Tomato Juice

OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM- 9 PMSATURDAY 8 AM - 8 PM; SUNDAY 9 AM - 6 PM204 E. SAGINAW, BRECKENRIDGE • 842-5089Long Distance Customers Call 1-888-5SILERS

Hot Deli & Fresh Bakery

OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 8 AM- 9 PMSATURDAY 8 AM - 8 PM; SUNDAY 9 AM - 6 PM204 E. SAGINAW, BRECKENRIDGE • 842-5089Long Distance Customers Call 1-888-5SILERS

Hot Deli & Fresh Bakery

Siler’sWWW.SILERSMARKET.COM

$399$168

SPECIALS GOOD MONDAY, JAN 9 THRU SUNDAY, JAN 15, 2012

bOnELESS Lb.

$168

SIRLOInSTEAk

2/$5

gEnERAL mILLS gOLDEn gRAhAmS, FIbER OnE 80 CAL hOnEy SQuARE, TOTAL, muLTI gRn

ChEERIOS, ChEERIOS• 9-14 OZ.

CEREAL

$148

5#

Clementines$488

OuR FAmILy ShREDDEDOR Chunk 8 OZ.

ChEESE$177 2/$6

LAy’S 10.0-10.5 OZ.

Potato Chips

99¢3# yELLOw

OnIOnS

LEAn PORk Lb.

STEAk

5/$3

OuR FAmILy 14.50-15.25 OZ. gREEn bEAnS OR

CORn

$599

COunTRy FRESh 5 QT. PAIL

ICE CREAm

FRESh bOnELESS SkInLESS Lb.

ChICkEnbREAST

mIXED EnD CuT Lb.

PORk ChOPS


6 CT. HARD

$139ROLLS

COunTRy fReSH 5 qT. pAiL

ice Cream$599

3# yeLLOw

OniOnS

99¢5#

Clementines$488

LAy’S SeLeCT VAR. 10.0-10.5 OZ.

potatoChips

2/$6

BeTTy CROCKeR TunA, HAMBuRGOR CHiCKen 4.70-7.40 OZ.

HeLpeR2/$3

OuR fAMiLy CAnneD 14.50-15.25 OZ.GReen BeAnS OR

CORn5/$3

Household, Health & Beauty

OuR fAMiLy 24 OZ.SeLeCT VARieTieS

OuR fAMiLy 8 CT.

pApeRTOweLS

Bakery - POP - SNaCkS

fiBeR One SeLeCT VAR.5 CT.

pLuS Dep. 2 LiTeR BOTTLeS

COKeproducts

8 OZ. DOLE SHREDDED

LeTTuCe2/$3pasta Sauce pASTA

10/$10

OuR fAMiLy 12-16 OZ.SeLeCT VARieTieS

OuR fAMiLy MAC & CHeeSe 5.50-7.25 OZ.

5/$3OuR fAMiLy 64 OZ.fReSH pReSS AppLe

$169JuiCe

10/$10$499

SnACKS2/$5

DinneRS

2/$3

OUR FAMILY 18 CT. LARGE

eGGS2/$5

OuR fAMiLy TOMATO OR CHiCKen nOODLe 10.50-10.75 OZ.

SOup5/$3

FLORIDA’S NATURALSELECT VAR. 59 OZ.

Orange Juice2/$6

GrOCery -- GrOCery DaIry aND FrOZeN - PrODUCe - PrODUCeOUR FAMILY 48 OZ.

COOKING

OiL$299

??

1# CLAMSHELL

Strawberries10/$10

LAnD O LAKeS SeLeCT VAR. 7-8 OZ.SpREAD bOwLS ........................2/$3LenDeR SeLeCT VAR. 6 CT.bAGELS .................................... $1.77COffeeMATe 16 OZ. fLAVOReD SeLeCT VAR.CREAMERS ................................2/$4STOuffeR SeLeCT VAR. 6-12 OZ.RED bOx ENTREES ..................5/$10COunTRy fReSH 16 OZ. SeLeCT AR.SOUR CREAM ........................... $1.79COunTRy fReSH 16 OZ. SeLeCT VAR.CHIp & VEGGIE DIpS ........................... $1.79COunTRy fReSH GALLOnORANGE jUICE ....................... $2.99COunTRy fReSH ROunD 6 pK. SeLeCT VAR.ICE CREAM SANDwICHES ..........................2/$3

OUR FAMILY 28 OZ.TOMATO SAUCE OR

TOMATOeS

Bakery -- BAKERY

OuR fAMiLy 12 CT. uLTRA 12 ROLLS OR DeLuXe 12 CT.

BATHTiSSue$499

Buy 1 GeT 1

DOZEN

ROSeS$999

OUR FAMILY 15 OZ. SELECT VAR

BeAnS4/$3

$1294# nAVeLORANGES .......................... $2.499 OZ. DOLe CLASSiC ROMAine, 12 OZ. GReeneR SeLeCT OR 11 OZ. JuST LeTTuCeSALAD ................................2/$4ROMA LB.TOMATOES ........................$1.29GReen LB.CAbbAGE .............................. .49¢5 LB. ReDS & yuKOn GOLDpOTATOES ........................ $3.998 OZ. BABy BeLLA wHOLe OR SLiCeDMUSHROOMS ......................2/$412 OZ. BiRDOLAbIRDSEED bELLS ................$1.792# BiRDOLA LARGeFEED CAKES ...................... $3.99

wASHINGTON RED DELICIOUS, GOLD DELICIOUS, FUjI,

bRAEbURN, jONAGOLD Lb.

AppLeS

99¢

GeneRAL MiLLS GOLDen GRAHAMS,fBR One 80 CAL HOney SqR, TOTAL,

MuLTi GRn CHeeRiO, CHeeRiOS 9-14 OZ.

CeReAL2/$5

OuR fAMiLy SHReDDeDOR CHunK 8 OZ.

CHeeSe$177

ORe iDA 20-32 OZ.SeLeCT VARieTieS

potatoes2/$5

CAMpBeLL SeLeCT HARVeST SeLeCT VAR. 18.60 OZ.

2/$3SOup

GeneRAL MiLLS SeLeCT VAR. 6 CT.MILK & CEREAL bARS ................2/$5MARZeTTi 16 OZ. SeLeCT VAR.DRESSING .............................. $2.49unCLe BenS 6 OZ. SeLeCT AR.RICE SIDES ..............................2/$3HunGRy JACK 28-32 OZ. SeLeCT VAR.pANCAKE MIx .......................... $1.99OuR fAMiLy 10.50-10.75 OZ. SeLeCT VAR.SOUp ......................................... .89¢OuR fAMiLy pCS & STeMS ReG OR nO SALT 4 OZ.MUSHROOMS ...........................3/$2OuR fAMiLy 15.50 OZ.SLOppY jOE SAUCE ................... .89¢

nATuRe VALLey6 CT.

2/$5Snack Bars

OuR fAMiLy 5 OZ.CHunK wATeR

79¢TunA

OuR fAMiLy 46 OZ.

TomatoJuice

99¢

HUNGRY jACKSELECT VAR. 27.60 OZ.

SyRup$299

OUR FAMILY CANNEDSELECT VAR. 15-15.25 OZ.

fRuiT

89¢

OUR FAMILY DELUxESHL & CHD OR REG 12-14 OZ.

Mac & Cheese$169

OUR FAMILY 15 OZ.SELECT VAR. CAN w/MEAT

pASTA

89¢

OUR FAMILY 5 Lb. CRINKLE CUT

fRieS$449

Buy 1 GeT 1

pLuS Dep. 12 pK. 12 OZ. CAnSOR 8 pK. 16.9 OZ. BOTTLeS

pepSiproducts3/$12

COUNTRY FRESH1/2% LOwFAT ORFAT FREE GALLON

MiLK$299

enGLiSH Muffin 16 OZ.

$129BReAD

pLAin OR SuGAR fRee 10 OZ. AnGeL fOOD

$299CAKe

VAniLLA & CHOCOLATe 4 CT.

$139Tiger Tails

OuR fAMiLy 50 OZ.

LaundryDetergent2/$5

OuR fAMiLy 34 OZ. SeLeCT VAR.

FAbRIC SOFTENER ..........$2.99OuR fAMiLy 40 CT. SHeeTS

FAbRIC SOFTENER ..............99¢OuR fAMiLy 96 OZ.SeLeCT VARieTieS

$179BLeACH

AunT MiLLie’S HeALTHy GOODneSS16-20 OZ. Buy 1 AT $3.29 GeT 1 fReeBReADS .........................................fReeAunT MiLLieS 8 CT. DeLuXeBuy 1 AT $3.19 GeT 1 fReeBunS .............................................fReeSARA Lee 20 OZ.wHOLe GRAin wHiTe OR wHeAT BReAD .....................$1.79nABiSCO SeLeCT VAR.. 4.44-4.68 OZ.100 CALORie pACKS .....................2/$4KeeBLeR SeLeCT VAR. 9.5-16.0 OZ.TOwnHOuSe CRACKeRS ..............2/$5SeLeCT VAR. 6.3 OZ.fiBeR pLuS ....................................2/$5KeeBLeR SeLeCT VAR. 13.3-14.5 OZ.CHip DeLuXe COOKieS ...............2/$5LiTTLe DeBBie SeLeCT VAR.BiG pACK SnACKS ........................2/$6

pILLSbURY GRAND bUTTERMILK 10.20 OZ.

Biscuits2/$4

OUR FAMILY REGOR UNSALTED 16 OZ.

CRACKeRS$129

Saginaw Valley Shopper, Breckenridge, MI, 1-8-12, Pg. 11Saginaw Valley Shopper, Breckenridge, MI, 1-8-12, Pg. 10

BOGO

BOGO

ROASTBONELESS ENGLISH CUT BEEF LB.

$329

ECKRICH DELI SLICEDREG & HONEY LB.

HAM

We now have Video Rentals

Check our new releases!!!

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS!

Deer Processing will be done again this season!

$65 PLUS THE HIDE

Ask for Kurt or BJ

Call 989-842-5089 For Drop Off Time

FRESH BONELESS SKINLESS LB.

Chicken Breast

KOEGELS BULK SLICEDLARGE LB.

BOLOGNA$299

$329BOLOGNA

KOEGELS RING LB.

Spare RibsTENDER BABY BACK PORK LB.

$388

MIxED END CUT LB.

Pork Chops

$148LEAN PORK LB.

STEAKS$168BONELESS SIRLOIN LB.

STEAKS

$399

$399

KOEGELS SKINLESS 4 LB. PKG.

FRANKS$1099

Siler’s has HotSOUP & CHILI

by the cupTRAY PACK CHICKEN LB.

Drumsticks

89¢HONEYSUCKLE FROzEN LB.

Turkey Breast$159

STEAKSTENDER LB. T-BONE

$688

BULK LB.mozzerella cheese ...................... $3.29COPPERwOOD BULK MILD LB.colby cheese ..................................... $3.49COPPERwOOD HONEY SMOKED LB.turkey breast .................................. $4.69BULK REG MACARONI & MAC-N-CHEDDAR LB.salads .................................................. $2.69ECKRICH 14 Oz. SMOKED & POLISHsausage .................................................2/$5OUR FAMILY jUMBO 1 LB. PKG.hot dogs ...............................................$1.1910 LB. BOx #2bacon ...................................................$17.99MAS BUEANO 1 LB. ROLLchorizo ............................................... $2.99

MEATY COUNTRY STYLE FINGER LB.

RIBS$168

SILERS HOMEMADE BULK BREAKFAST LB.

SAUSAGE$199

$168FRESH BONELESS SKINLESS LB.

Chicken Breast Monday

Tuesday

wednesday

Thursday

Friday

This weeks“HOT DELI”

wet Burritos

Lasagna

Pot Roast

Meatloaf

Salisbury Steak

Monday

I.q.F. LB.pollock Fillets .............. $1.69BOSTON BUTT PORK SHOULDER LB.roast ................................... $1.68

STEAKSBONELESS LB.

DENVER

$329

GroundBeef

SILERS FRESH LEAN 5 LB PKG.

$1399



Breckenridge Insurance Agency126 Eaton St., PO Box 548 • Breckenridge, MI 48615

989-842-3161www.biaofmi.com

-------------------------of Michigan-------------------------

Every Auto-Owners policy comes with a local agent!

robertsconcrete/masonry & excavation

Driveways • Pole barns • concrete removalagricultural • commercial • Foundations • block

cultured stone • brick • Drain Fields • site Work • basements

989-842-5451 • brecKenriDGe

Touch of color, llcC o m p l e t e A u t o D e t A i l i n g

• Hand Wash• Buffing• Engine Wash

• Hand Wax• Interior Shampoo• Fabric Protection

•Paint Chip Repair

Steve Zaleski

6918 Jerome Rd.Alma, MI 48801

Cell: (989) 560-9259Phone (989) 463-6500







PLANE JANE’S TRAVEL

[email protected]

Booking cruisesAir - Packages

Hotel - Rental Cars


Main Street Pizza117 N. Midland St., Merrill

989-643-7200

* not valid with any other offer. One per person, per order, limit one your choice

New Hours: Mon.-Thur. 11am-1pm, 4pm-10pmFri. 11am-10pm, Sat. & Sun. 4pm-10pm

~Merrill Location Only~Expiration Date 1-9-12 • Must present coupon

Buy a regular suB sandwich & get a regular

Breadstick FREE

POLAR CONSTRUCTION - Your Exterior Specialist:Sid-ing, custom windows & seam-less gutters. 989-233-2701

Full Line of Designer Tuxedos for your special occasions

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Precious MemoriesBridal & Tux Shoppe

NEW LOCATION115 E. Center St., Ithaca

875-2255

Remote Starters$149 with this ad

some vehicles require additional

by-pass

Lifetime Warranty Parts & Labor

5735 N. State Rd.Alma, MI 48801989-463-JTS1 (5871)

Regular Business Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm

Sat.: 9 am-2 pm

www.jtselect.com

COUPON

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Carman’s Tree Service& Stump Removal

Gary CarmanOwner / Operator

8426 N. WheelerWheeler, MI 48662

(989) 330-9782 cell25 yrs. Experienced

Free EstimatesLicense / Insured

Taking Pride in our Exceptional “Clean Up!”

Huskie Softball Gun Raffle5 Guns • $10 a ticket

For tickets callMark Gulliver at 615-6783Argil Willman at 289-0451

License#R14123



(989) 842-5221

DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day war-ranty on used batteries, 989-643-7015.Firewood: Seasoned Oak, $65/cord. Delivery Available. Call 989-854-0945FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apart-ment in Breckenridge. In-cludes appliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-842-3641.

FOR SALE - a small lift chair $175, 989-842-5292.FOR SALE: 1993 Ford F150 XLT w/topper. Extra good shape, 95,000 miles. New brakes & tires on front this summer, $3,000 Call 989-842-3067.FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath with new roof, furnace & air, attached garage. 236 1st Street, Breckenridge, 989-842-5292.FOR SALE: Seasoned mixed hardwood $45/face cord. Tom Mallory 989-681-2340.FRANK’S PAINTING - barn painting, exterior, interior, painting, power washing, drywall, wallpaper, texturized ceilings and walls, 989-293-8444.

HELP WANTED - Experi-enced counter person pre-ferred. Will train right per-son. Apply within, Hemlock Parts Plus 989-642-3200.LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Full Time, Hemlock Rauchholz Memorial Library. Need BA, experience preferred, con-tact 989-642-8621. Deadline January 20, 2012.

S & J STORAGE - THREE SIZES AVAILABLE. Call 989-681-8115.SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $50/face cord, unsplit available $30, 989-681-5511.Wanted to Buy: Older motor-cycles, snowmobiles, boat motors in running and non-running condition. 810-394-2577.

TOO BUSY TO CLEAN give us a call - walls, windows, floors, we do it all. Special-izing in regular cleaning, detail cleaning, residential & commercial, 989-642-6814 or 989-642-2303.

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FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apart-ment in Breckenridge. In-cludes appliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-842-3641.FOR SALE - a small lift chair $175, 989-842-5292.FOR SALE: 1993 Ford F150 XLT w/topper. Extra good shape, 95,000 miles. New brakes & tires on front this summer, $3,000 Call 989-842-3067.

village council village of breckenridge gratiot county, michigan

ordinance no. 157

ordinance amending ordinance no. 154 - an ordinance to authoriZe the iSSuance of SeWer SyStem revenue bondS, by the village of breckenridge PurSuant to the ProviSionS of act 94 of the Public actS of michigan of 1933, aS amended, for the PurPoSe of undertaking imProvementS to the village’S SeWer SyStem; to PreScribe the form of bondS; to Provide for the Payment and Security of Said bondS; to Provide for the rightS of the holder of Said bondS and enforcement thereof; and other matterS relating to Said bondS.

WHEREAS, this Village Council, by Ordinance No. 154 adopted on November 22, 2010 (the “Bond Ordinance”), authorized the issuance

of bonds (the “Series 2010 Bonds”) in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $4,903,000 to pay part of the costs of improvements to the

Village’s sewage disposal system (the “System”); and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Bond Ordinance as hereinafter provided.

THE VILLAGE OF BRECKENRIDGE ORDAINS, as follows:

1. AMENDMENTS TO BOND ORDINANCE. The following is substituted for and in the place of Sections 1(m) and 4 of the Bond

Ordinance:

“1. DEFINITIONS. Whenever used in this Ordinance, except when otherwise indicated by the context:* * * * *

(m) “Series 2010 Bonds” means the bonds of the Village authorized by Sections 3 and 4 of this Ordinance.

* * * * *4. BOND DETAILS. The Series 2010 Bonds shall issued in two series.

(a) ThefirstseriesoftheSeries2010Bondsshallbeissuedintheformofonefully-registeredbondintheprincipalamountof$2,800,000that shall be designated “Sewer System Revenue Bond, Series 2010” and shall be payable out of the Net Revenues, as more fully set forth in Section 5 hereof. Such series of the Series 2010 Bonds shall be sold to and registered in the name of the United States of America acting through the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (“Rural Development”) in furtherance of Rural Development’s program to provide low-interestrate,long-termloansforeligibleprojects(the“Program”).ThisCouncilherebydeterminesthattheProgramandthedeliveryofsuchseries of the Series 2010 Bonds directly to the United States of America as provided in this Ordinance will provide the Village with the lowest costofborrowingmoneyfortheProject.SuchseriesoftheSeries2010BondsshallbedatedasofthedateoftheirdeliverytotheUnitedStatesofAmerica.ThisCouncilherebyratifiesandconfirmstheactionsofthePresidentinapprovingthetermsofsuchseriesoftheSeries2010Bonds,which series of the Series 2010 Bonds were issued to the United States of America on December 14, 2010. The principal amount of such series of the Series 2010 Bonds shall bear interest from the date a principal payment is received from the purchaser of such series of the Series 2010 Bonds asshownontheregistrationgridatarateequalto2.25%perannum,asdeterminedbythePresidentatthetimeofsale,payableonthefirstdayofJuneandDecemberineachyearcommencingonJune1,2011.AsdeterminedbythePresidentatthetimeofsaleofsuchseriesoftheSeries2010Bonds, the principal installments of such series of the Series 2010 Bonds shall be due on December 1 in each year as follows:

PAYMENT DATEDECEMBER 1 AMOUNT

PAYMENT DATEDECEMBER 1 AMOUNT

2011 $44,000 2031 $68,000

2012 45,000 2032 70,000

2013 46,000 2033 72,000

2014 47,000 2034 73,000

2015 48,000 2035 75,000

2016 49,000 2036 77,000

2017 50,000 2037 78,000

2018 51,000 2038 80,000

2019 52,000 2039 82,000

2020 54,000 2040 84,000

2021 55,000 2041 86,000

2022 56,000 2042 87,000

2023 57,000 2043 89,000

2024 59,000 2044 91,000

2025 60,000 2045 94,000

2026 61,000 2046 96,000

2027 63,000 2047 98,000

2028 64,000 2048 100,000

2029 65,000 2049 102,000

2030 67,000 2050 105,000


(b) ThesecondseriesoftheSeries2010Bondsshallbeissuedintheformofonefully-registeredbondintheprincipalamountofnottoexceed$2,103,000,asdeterminedbythePresidentatthetimeofsale,shallbedesignated“SewerSystemRevenueBond,Series2011”andshallbepayableoutoftheNetRevenues,asmorefullysetforthinSection5hereof.SuchseriesoftheSeries2010BondsshallbesoldtoandregisteredinthenameoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaactingthroughRuralDevelopmentinfurtheranceoftheProgram.ThisCouncilherebydeterminesthattheProgramandthedeliveryofsuchseriesoftheSeries2010BondsdirectlytotheUnitedStatesofAmericaasprovidedinthisOrdinancewillprovidetheVillagewiththelowestcostofborrowingmoneyfortheProject.SuchseriesoftheSeries2010BondsshallbedatedasofthedateoftheirdeliverytotheUnitedStatesofAmerica.TheprincipalamountofsuchseriesoftheSeries2010BondsshallbearinterestfromthedateaprincipalpaymentisreceivedfromthepurchaserofsuchseriesoftheSeries2010Bondsasshownontheregistrationgridataratenot to exceed 2.375% per annum, as determined by the President at the time of sale, payable on the first day of June and December in each year asdeterminedbythePresidentatthetimeofsale.TheprincipalinstallmentsofsuchseriesoftheSeries2010BondsshallbedueonDecember1in such years as shall be determined by the President at the time of sale, provided that the final principal installment shall be due not later than December1,2051.”

2. AMENDMENTTOFORMOFSERIES2010BONDS.TheformofSeries2010BondsinSection20oftheBondOrdinanceshall

beamendedtoconformtotheforegoingamendmentstotheBondOrdinance.

3. RATIFICATIONOFBONDORDINANCE;REPEAL;SAVINGSCLAUSE. The Bond Ordinance, as amended herein, is ratified

and confirmed. All other ordinances, resolutions and orders and parts thereof insofar as they may be in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.

4. PUBLICATIONANDRECORDATION.ThisOrdinanceshallbepublishedinfullonceinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationin

theVillagepromptlyafteritsadoptionandshallberecordedintheminutesofthemeetingoftheCouncilatwhichthisOrdinancewasadopted.

SuchrecordingshallbeauthenticatedbythesignaturesofthePresidentandtheClerk.

5. EFFECTIVEDATE.ThisOrdinanceshallbeeffectiveimmediatelyuponitsadoption.

Adoptedandsignedonthe28thdayofFebruary,2011.

VILLAGEOFBRECKENRIDGE

SS\\ CharlesD.Seeley President

SS\\ BridgetM.Suhr Clerk

STATEOFMICHIGAN ) )ssCOUNTYOFGRATIOT )

IherebycertifythattheforegoingconstitutesatrueandcompletecopyofanOrdinancedulyadoptedbytheVillageCounciloftheVillage

ofBreckenridge,CountyofGratiot,Michigan,ataregularmeetingheldonFebruary28,2011,andthatthemeetingwasconductedandpublic

noticewasgivenpursuanttoandinfullcompliancewiththeOpenMeetingsAct,beingAct267,PublicActsofMichigan,1976(the“Act”),and

thattheminutesofthemeetingwerekeptandwillbeorhavebeenmadeavailableasrequiredbytheAct.

IfurthercertifythatthefollowingCouncilmembersvotedforadoptionofsaidOrdinance:_______Anderson,Chapin,Ostrander,Schaub,

Sterling,Zimmerman,Seeley____andthatthefollowingCouncilmembersvotedagainstadoptionofsaidOrdinance:______________None___

__________________________________________.

IfurthercertifythatsaidOrdinancehasbeenrecordedintheOrdinanceBookoftheVillageandthatsuchrecordinghasbeenauthenticated

bythesignaturesofthePresidentandVillageClerk.

BridgetM.Suhr Clerk VillageofBreckenridgeDated:_February28_,2011



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James “Jimbo” R. Fari-son, 68, of Shepherd, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 at the Florida Hospital Wa-terman in Tavares, Fla. He was born on Jan. 2, 1943 in Oil City, son of the late, James E. and Audrey C. (Purtill) Farison Bandur-ske. Jim attended St. Louis High School, graduating in 1962. He married the for-mer Elizabeth A. Wilcox on April 22, 1967 in Midland. Jim was employed with the Michigan Department of Transportation as an in-spector, retiring in 1997 af-ter 34 years of service. He then when on to work with Wilcox Associates. Jim loved working on cars, go-ing to car shows, hanging out with his Oil City bud-dies, hunting, fishing and going to casinos. Surviving in addition to his wife, Liz,

of 44 years is his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Edward Haskins of Mid-land; grandchildren, James, Megan and Erica Haskins; brother, Larry D. and Linda Farison of Shepherd; sister, Linda A. and Robert Gee-seman of Brooklyn, Mich.; step-brother, Dan Bandur-ske and his partner Tim Schnaidt of Beverly Hills, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, James and Audrey, Jim’s step-father, Leonard S. Bandurske pre-ceded him in death. Funeral services took place at 11 a.m., Wednesday Jan. 4, 2012 from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., Mid-land. Pastor Mark Beers and Pastor Fred Becknell offici-ated with burial in Midland Cemetery. Jim’s family re-ceived friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the American Diabetes Asso-ciation in Jim’s memory. www.waresmithwoolever.com.

Bernard Parker Dawson (1920-2011)

Bernard P. Dawson, age 91, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Tues-day evening. Funeral services were held at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant on Monday, January 2, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Terry Hose of-ficiating. Internment fol-lowed at Surrey Twp. Cem-etery in Farwell. Visitation was on Sunday, January 1, 2012 from 3 - 5 p.m. and on Monday, January 2, 2012, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. En-velopes were available at the funeral chapel. Bernard was born on April 9, 1920 in Pontiac to Ber-niece and Gordon Dawson.

His parents and step-father, August Kadwell, preceded him in death. Step broth-ers Albert, Lawrence, and Howard Kadwell, also pre-ceded him.Bernard served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and he was a Mason. He loved hunting, fishing, golf-ing, baseball, bowling, and liked riding horses. Bernard and his wife Vivian retired from owning and managing the K and D Furniture store and Dawson’s Department Store in Farwell, in 1988, after 36 years in business.Bernard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vivian I.; two children, Dennis (Fang) Dawson of Littleton, CO and Lynda (John) Lueb-kert, of Breckenridge, MI. One grand child, Andrew J. (Lynsey) Lockwood, of Iowa; one great-grand child, Chase Russell Lock-wood. One step-grand child Mu Heng Li of Colorado. One sister-in-law, Elmira Fletcher. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins. You may view Bernard’s obituary online and send a condolence to the family, light a memorial candle, or place a memorial donation at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com.

Norma J. (Cofman) Essex (1932-2012) Norma J. Essex, 79, of Alma passed away at her home on New Year’s Day, surrounded by her loved ones. A Memo-rial Service for Norma was held at the Alma VFW Hall on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. Pastor Randy Brandon officiated. Norma was born in Mus-kegon on April 7, 1932 to Dewey and Helen (Jones) Coffman. She was a bus driver for Alma Schools for 22 years. Norma was an ac-tive member of the Alma VFW and volunteered at the Alma Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Norma was a loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be dearly missed. Surviving Norma are three sons, Darrell (Maxine) Stray-

er of Riverdale, Kenneth (Lou) Essex of Owosso, and Fordson J. Essex of Brecken-ridge; three daughters, Faye Strayer of Alma, Jewel (Ray) Roller of Copperas Cove, Texas and Lucretia “Crick-ett” (Dale) Hamilton of St. Louis; two sisters, Margaret (Rod) Larson and Ethel Ross; one brother, Alvin (Elaine) Coffman; 14 grandchildren; and many great grandchil-dren. Preceding Norma in death were her husband, Fordson; her son, John Strayer; her daughter, Colleen Mallory; and her daughter-in-law, Mi-chelle Essex. Memorial contributions may be made to MidMichigan Home Care-Hospice. The family is being served by the Dewey Funeral Home of Alma.

Elizabeth “Liz” Gregus

Age 60, of Merrill, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma.Liz was born September 23, 1951 in Alma the daughter of Don and Annie Allen. She graduated from Breck-enridge High School in 1969. She married Joseph Gregus on July 28, 1993 at Lake Tahoe, NV. Liz worked for over 15 years as a Collections Officer, AVP at the Isabella Bank in

Breckenridge.She is survived by her hus-band Joseph of Merrill, two children Amos Mallek of Midland, Shannon Mallek of Mt. Pleasant, step-chil-dren Paul Gregus of Merrill, Kyle Gregus of Hemlock, Tera Gregus of Midland and two grandchildren Gavin Gregus and Gabriel Krish. Also sister Janis Ann Allen of Bay City.Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral services were held Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11 am at the Lux and Whit-ing Funeral Chapel, Breck-enridge. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hem-lock. Visitation was held Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to wishes of the family.

James SoucieAge 86, of St. Louis, passed away December 28, 2011 at Schnepp Health Care in St. Louis.Jim was born July 31, 1925 in Windsor, Canada to James and Winifred (Mul-lin) Soucie. He married Jean Hutchinson on December 3, 1983. He attended Alma College and Central Michi-gan University earning his Masters Degree. Jim was a very accomplished art-ist. He taught art classes at Montcalm Community Col-lege. He served his country during WWII in the Navy and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America.Jim was a member of Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis. He was a very devote man. Jim was one of the first social action minis-ters in the Saginaw diocese appointed by Bishop Uten-er. His ministry helped him to start the Office of Hu-man Services in St. Louis. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2966 and the St.

Louis ministerial Associa-tion.He is survived by his wife Jean of St. Louis, two sons Mike (JoAnn) Sou-cie of Pasadena, CA., Jim (Kathy) Soucie of Paradise, CA., five daughters Denise Jensen of Las Vegas, NV., Jeanine Soucie of Philadel-phia, PA., Ricki (Taoufik) Nadji of Interlochen, Robin (Jim) Deyarmond of Stuart, FL., Rhonda (John) Carter of Carson City, NV. Also 26 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two sis-ters.A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Janu-ary 4, 2012 at 11 am at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Louis. Visitation was held Tuesday from 6-8 pm with a prayer service at 7:30 pm at the Lux Funeral Home of St. Louis. Memo-rials may be made to the Office of Human Services. -Helen Betty Emeott-

Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012, at her home. Age 84 years. Helen Betty Helm was born July 22, 1927 in Birch Run, Michigan. She married Francis Emeott, September 25, 1948. He survives her. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Surviv-ing besides her husband are a son and his wife, Randy and Mary Emeott, Hemlock, MI; three grand-children and their spouses, Craig and Tina Emeott; Jill

Emeott; Christopher and Mandy Emeott; four great grandchildren, Mia, Ava, Zachary and Haley; a sister, Laura Pauler; several nieces and nephews. Four broth-ers and sisters have pre-deceased her. The funeral liturgy took place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catho-lic Church, 1035 N. River Rd. Rev. David Parsch of-ficiated with entombment in Oakwood Mausoleum. Friends called at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Cha-pel, 201 N. Miller Rd. from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday where the parish vigil ser-vice was held at 7:00 p.m. Friends then called at the Church from 9:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of the funeral liturgy. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to con-sider the charity of their choice. www.casefuneral-home.com


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-Glenn (Ted) Jesse-Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Covenant-Coo-per. Age 70 years. The son of the late Ruby Cleona (Tessman) and Lawton Jes-se was born September 11, 1941 in Harrison, Michi-gan, living in Saginaw all of his life. He married Shirley A. Pettit, March 9, 1968. She survives him. He was employed by the City of Saginaw retiring with about 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, en-joying hunting and fishing. Surviving besides his wife, Shirley, are a daughter, two sons and their spouses, Toni and Mike Roenicke; Timo-thy and Dineen Brown, Saginaw, MI; Glenn Jesse Jr. and his wife, Lisa, Free-land, MI; A son-in-law, Hank Forge, Saginaw, MI; 13 grandchildren, Rick Brown III; Dustin, Meli-sa, Marshall Brown; Dr. Michael Michutka; SPC. Christopher Brown, serv-ing with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan; Tyler Brown; Meagan, Mikayla and Mad-ison Jesse; Jessica, Edward

and Cheyenne Forge; seven sisters, three brothers and their spouses, Ruby and Hank Messner; Lila Podo-jak; Linda and Dan Van Sickle, Goldie Garchow, Esther Stack, Alta Gauthi-er, Loretta Jesse; Owen and Judy Jesse, Leary Garchow, Dale and Geri Garchow; many nieces, nephews and his dear friend, Louise Spica. He was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Ann Forge; a son, Richard Lee Brown Jr. and two brothers, Miles Jesse and David Gar-chow. The funeral service took place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at W. L. Case and Co. Fu-neral Chapel, 4480 Macki-naw Rd. Burial was in Oak-wood Cemetery. Friends called at the Chapel from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday and then on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to con-sider the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Assoc. www.case-funeralhome.com

-Georgia E. “Peggy” Stadler (Doan)-

- Merrill, Michigan - Passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011, at St. Mary’s of Michigan. Age 82 years. Georgia was born May 12, 1929 in Santa Barbara, California. She leaves a daughter, Judy (Stadler) Leveto, and a son, Leon-ard (Sharon) Stadler; five grandchildren, George Le-veto, Kari, Lisa, John (Tif-fany), and Phillip Stadler;

six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas, Zoe, Ethan, Alexander and An-drew. She was predeceased by her husband, George Stadler, her brother, How-ard Doan Jr., and her sister, Victoria Johnson-Simpson. Funeral service took place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church, 17927 Dice Road, Hemlock. Rev. Paul Hauser officiated with burial in Richland Lutheran Cemetery. Her family re-ceived friends at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of ser-vice. Her family requests no flowers be sent. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Zion Lutheran Church. www.casefuneral-home.com

Linda J. (Peters) Baracy (1957-2011)

Linda J. Baracy, age 54, of Riverdale, Mich. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. A Memorial Service for Linda was held at Doig Chapel, Masonic Pathways in Alma on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor George Showers of Seville Com-munity Church of God offi-ciated. The family received visitors at the Dewey Fu-neral Home in Alma on Monday, Jan. 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with an Elks’ Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. Linda was born in Alma on July 12, 1957 to Wesley and Joanne (Dewey) Peters. She graduated from Alma High School in 1975 and attended Michigan State University. She then mar-ried Rick Pratt and together they had two children, Ali-son and Amy. She worked for Dr. Gervin and Com-mercial Bank for a number of years. For 23 years she was em-ployed by Lobdell Emery, starting as a purchasing clerk and progressing to assistant Vice President. Shortly after the closing of Lobdell Emery, she began working at the State Road Animal Hospital in Alma. In 1995 she married Gari Baracy in Lake Tahoe. They lived on the Pine River in

the Riverdale area, where they hosted the Thum, the Dewey, and the Peters Family Reunions for many years. Since her youth she was ac-tive with Alma Elks’ Lodge #1400 which provided her the opportunity to show-case her many talents. She was co-captain of the Alma Elk’s Relay For Life team for many years. Linda was a loving, caring wife, mother, sister, daugh-ter and friend, always put-ting others before herself. She never asked anything in return. Surviving Linda are her husband, Gari; her daugh-ters, Alison Pratt of Fox River Grove, Ill. and Amy Pratt of Rochester Hills, Mich.; her mother, Joanne Peters of St. Louis, Mich.; her brothers, Douglas (Car-ol) Peters of Temperance, Mich. and David (Cheryl) Peters of Caro, Mich.; her mother-in-law, Belva (Don) Knapp; her father-in-law, Melvin (Dawne) Baracy; her stepson, Heath (Sheila) Baracy; her stepdaughter, Candice Mays of Mauldin, S.C.; three step grandchil-dren; and many other fam-ily members. Preceding Linda in death were her father, Wesley Pe-ters in 2007; and her step father-in-law, Dr. Wm. S. Brilhart. Memorial contributions may be made to the “Alma Elk’s Memorial Fund” for Special Needs Children or “The State Road Ani-mal Hospital Squirt Fund” which was established to provide funding for pets in need. The family is being served by the Dewey Funeral Home of Alma.

Edie Parsons

On December 31, 2011, Edie Parsons went to be with her Savior after a three-year battle with lung pulmonary fibrosis. She is now celebrating in Glory Land and is smelling the roses and blowing out the candles.Edie is survived by her lov-ing husband of 52 years, Raymond Parsons, whom she married on April 25, 1959, in Germany. When Ray’s tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force was com-pleted, she and Ray moved to Freeland, before residing in Midland in 1961. She was an excellent home-maker, loving and caring wife, mother, and Oma. She enjoyed women’s league bowling at Northern Lanes for many years, aquasize at Four Seasons Health Club, and lunch with the Wen-dy’s group and many other friends. She loved baking her famous chocolate chip cookies for all of her grand-children and camping with family and friends. She was known to her grandchildren and other young children as Oma.Edie attended Merrill Wes-leyan Church for many years, and has many friends there.Edie is also survived by three children, Marianne (Cliff) Samuel of Hemlock,

Bill (Lynda) Parsons of Midland, and Alice (Mark) Krueger of Midland. She is also survived by a sister, Angelika (Jurgen) Becker; and niece, Iris (Gerhard) Schenk, all of Germany.Edie has nine grandchildren, Jennifer (Lance) Schroeder of Hale, Steven Kempl of Midland, Mauria (Mike) Adomeit of Midland, Troy Samuel (and close friend Tammy) of Sugar Grove, Ill., Stacie Samuel of Hem-lock, Brandon (Charity) Parsons of Midland, Seth (Rose) Samuel of Sagi-naw, Mark Krueger II and Michael Krueger of Mid-land. She also has 15 great-grandchildren, Matt, Collin, Tyler and Riley Schroeder, Isabella, Hannah, and Av-ery Kempl, Sarah, Renee, Andrea and Jayme Chad, Jason and Kaylee Adomeit, and Clover and Camdyn Parsons. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilhelm and Min-na (Pichman) Schulz; and sisters, Gretel Schulz and Hilda Weisharr, all of Ger-many.Funeral services took place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at the Merrill Wesleyan Church, 3765 N. Chapin Road, Merrill. Pas-tor Dale Kessler and Pastor Scott Bills officiated, with private family burial in Poseyville Cemetery. Ed-ie’s family received friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., and at the church on Wednes-day from 10 a.m. to time of services. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Merrill Wesleyan Church Missions Group. www.waresmithwoolever.com

Susan M. Parsons

Age 52, of St. Louis, MI died Friday, December 30th, 2011 at University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor. Funeral Ser-vices were held at Resur-rection Life Church in St. Louis, MI on Thursday, January 5th at 11:00 A.M. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 6-8 P.M. and Wednes-day, January 4, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel. Susan was born in Cincin-nati, Ohio on November 21, 1959, the daughter of Calvin and Maureen (Rob-inson) Willey. She was a graduate of Port Huron Northern High School with the class of 1977. Sue mar-ried Robert Parsons on Au-gust 24, 1979 in Yale, MI. She resided most of her adult life in St. Louis, and provided daycare for 17

years to many local chil-dren. Sue enjoyed scrap-booking, reading, and trea-sured spending time with her family & friends. She also enjoyed time on Lake Michigan beaches, and was a faithful member of Resur-rection Life Church. She is survived by her husband, Bob Parsons of St. Louis, MI; father, Cal-vin Willey of Lake Port, MI; 4 children, Mollie and Tom Heine of Lansing, MI; Chad and Carley Par-sons of Williamston, MI; Megan and Kevin Packard of Kalamazoo, MI; Benja-min Parsons of St. Louis, MI; 4 brothers, David and Rhonda Willey of Port Hu-ron, MI; Mark and Lezlee Willey of Grand Blanc, MI; Eric and Donna Willey of Mt. Clemens, MI; Tim and Vicki Willey of Romeo, MI; sister, Renee and Brad Morris of Wales, MI; par-ents in law Larry and Caro-lyn Parsons; brother in law Mike and Nancy Parsons of St. Louis, MI; sister in law Liz and Bob Solomon of Grand Ledge, MI; and sev-eral nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother.Memorial contributions may be made to the fam-ily. Online condolences can be sent to www.smith-familyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel in St. Louis, Michigan.

Court, Michael R.Mt. Pleasant, MI

Our beloved father, grand-father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at the age of 46 years. Mi-chael was born on Decem-ber 13, 1965 in Carson City, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 -1990 during the Gulf War. Michael was employed for 17 years with Meridian Automotive. He enjoyed sports, music, scary mov-ies and spending time with his grandson. Surviving are his children; Christy, Nichole, Caleb; grandson Damien; his mother and step-father; Carol A. (Mur-

phy) and Ralph Glazier; his siblings; Marty (Rachel) Court, Kim (Peter) Oster-loh, Karen (Brock Wyeth) Court, Keyna (Ken Euler) Court, David (Tiffany) Court; his significant other; Linda (Sumner) Richard-son; a special niece, Jessica Court; many other family members and friends. Mi-chael was predeceased by his father; Roy J. Court and grandparents Chet and Bertha Murphy. Funeral service took place on Fri-day, January 6, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel, 125 E. Saginaw Road in Merrill. Rev. Richard Gos-sett officiated with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the auspices of VFW Post 7302 Hemlock/Mer-rill. Friends visited at the chapel from 2:00-9:00p.m. on Thursday. Memorial do-nations may be made to the wishes of the family. www.casefuneralhome.com


90th Birthday

Bessie Simonovic Bessie Simonovic will becelebrating her 90th birthdayonJanuary10,2012. Her family would like to

honortheoccasionwithacardshower.Cardsmaybesent to561W.KentRd.,Wheeler,MI48662

The family of Edna Howard wish to convey our sincerest appreciation for the prayers and support during our Mother,

Grandmother, and Great Grandmother’s passing. We are blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.

We would also like to express our gratitude to Schnepp Health Care Center for the kind words, support and loving care you provided during Mom’s three year stay, as well as

the professional services and personal touch of Lux Funeral Home. Pastor Dale Golden’s wonderful words of comfort at

her servcie, and the delicious meal provided by the ladies of the Methodist Church. Thank you all.

She will be truly missed,Dale & Vonnie Howard, Paula & Hap Harper

Brenda & Don Kipp & families

Thank you from the Merrill Community Caring is Sharing ProgramThe2011MerrillCommunityCaringisSharingProgramhasdrawntoacloseforanotheryear.Thisyear65Food/GiftBasketswerepackedforfamiliesintheMerrillCommunitySchoolDistrict.Wewouldliketotakethisopportunityto

sayTHANK YOUtothefollowingforalloftheirdonationsoftime,work,food,giftsormoney.Withyourhelpthe2011CaringisSharingProgramwasahugesuccess!

Babion’sAdultCareHomeCommunityFriendsCurves-Hemlock

Dr.JeffreyGreen,DDSJonesfield/Lakefield Fire Department

Meijers-GratiotRoadMerrillBusinessAssociation

MerrillCommunitySpiritCommitteeMerrillCongregationalChristianChurch

MerrillElementary,Middle/HighSchoolsStaffandStudentsMerrill Firstbank Office

Merrill-HemlockVFWandAuxiliaryMerrill Lions Club

MerrillKnightsofColumbusMerrillMiddleSchoolStudentCouncil

MerrillNationalHonorSocietyMerrillSacredHeartChurch

MerrillScaredHeartHighSchoolCCDClassesMerrillWesleyanChurchandMissionaryGroup

Siler’sMarketSparrowHospital

St. John’s Lutheran Church - Marion SpringsSt.Patrick’sRyanCCDClasses

WalthersFarmsWheeler Immanuel Lutheran Church

Therewerealsomanyindividuals,toomanytomention,whoalsomadedonationsofeitherfood,gifts,timeandmoney.TothoseindividualswealsoextendaveryheartfeltTHANK YOU!

Yourwonderfulgenerosityofalltrulyshowedthe“SpiritofChristmas!”

Gulliver-Zielinski Kelly Gulliver and DainZielinski were married De-cember 17, 2011 at MessiahLutheran Church, Midland. Parents of the bride andgroom,Mark& JoyGulliver,

Mike Zielinski and Latina McNearny celebrated withguests. The couple will reside inBosier, Louisiana, where Dain isintheAirForce.

QDMA donates to local food pantry

“Wish Tracie Eastman-

Schneider a Happy

Birthday on Jan. 7th”

Love, Scott, Ann & Amy

ThanksThanks to our children, Angie, Duane,

and Brent for giving us a surprise party on our 50th Anniversary on

December 26, 2011. We were very surprised when we arrived at LoneStar

and found them, along with all our grandchildren and special friends. Extra thanks to Richard & Jane Greening for

taking us to the surprise. We never had a clue what was going to happen.

Dale & Jane Myers

The Central Michigan QDMA Branch recently donated 600 pounds of venison and presented a check for $1242.00 to the Breckenridge, Merrill, Wheeler Food Pantry.

Wedding Announcement

Newly Installed Officers of Breckenridge Masonic Lodge #406 F.&A.M. for 2012

Back Row (L-R)-Senior Steward, Loren Humm P.M.; Chaplain, Valdo Shankel, P.M.; Tyler, Vance Humm; Treasurer, Dale Bushre, P.M.; Secretary, Douglas Sowle, P.M.; Marshall, Dale Shankel, P.M.Front Row (L-R)-Senior Deacon, Terry Roberts Jr.; Junior Warden, Scott Morrow; Worshipful Master, Jim Peck, P.M.; Senior Warden, Stanley McMann, P.M.; and Junior Deacon, Jack Newson. Absent from picture, Junior Steward, Steve Napieralski, P.M.

Plank Road and Drake House Museums Welcomes You!

The Breckenridge-Wheeler Historical Society is looking for new members this coming year. Membership money is used

to maintain the buildings and artifacts. Ap-plications may be found at Silers,

the Library and Anschutz. Members receive the museum newsletter. Please become a member and support our

museums and programs.

J NYEEXCAVATING:



989-295-0412

90th Birthday George Morris ofWheelerwillbecelebratinghis 90th birthday onMonday,January9,2012. His family would liketo honor him with a card

shower.Cardsmaybesentto : George Morris, C/OBardon Woods AssistedLiving, 9472 Kochville Rd.,Freeland,MI48623

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 989-996-7701.DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day war-ranty on used batteries, 989-643-7015.DUPLEX APARTMENT- Hemlock, 2 bdrms., stove/re-frigerator furnished, no pets. 989-642-5688.FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood Face Cords $50, delivery available for addi-tional fee. Lonnie Butcher (989) 842-5165, www.landr-butcher@gmail.com.Firewood: Seasoned Oak, $65/cord. Delivery Available. Call 989-854-0945

FOR RENT: 2 bdrm apart-ment in Breckenridge. In-cludes appliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-842-3641.

ALL new office space for rent. 145 E. Center St., Ithaca. Large lobby and office. Overall area 18x30. $550/utilities included, 989-996-7701.DAVIS AUTO - New and Used Batteries, 30 day war-ranty on used batteries, 989-643-7015.


EightCAP, Inc.

Join us in raising money to help need families and individuals in Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, and Montcalm counties stay warm this winter. Brochures available online at www.EightCAP.org

SATURDAYFebruary 4, 2012 @ 10:30 am

Isabella Bank401 N. Main St. - Mt. Pleasant

Walk around an outdoor route in downtown Mt. Pleasant and

enjoy a soup and bread luncheon

SATURDAYFebruary 25, 2012 @ 10:30 am

Alma First Church of God - His Place

200 W. Superior St. - AlmaWalk around an outdoor route in downtown Alma and enjoy a

soup and bread luncheon

MERRILL COMMUNITY CALENDAR

All information for the Merrill Community Calendar will be picked up at the Merrill Community Library by 12:00 pm on Wednesday.

The Merrill District Library will begin the winter session of story hour on Wednesday, January 4th at 10:00 a.m. and will continue each Wednesday through February 22nd. Children MUST be three (3) years old by the beginning of the session. The registration fee is $5.00 to cover craft supplies and snacks. Please call 643-7300 for more information. The Merrill Village Council will meet on Monday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Merrill Village Office. Lakefield Township meeting will be held on Monday, January 16th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakefield Township Hall. Jonesfield Township meeting will be held on Monday, January 16th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jonesfield Township Hall. The Merrill Lions Club Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m. at Firstbank in Merrill. The Merrill Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, January 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Merrill Middle/High School Media Center.

HEMLOCK COMMUNITY CALENDARAllinformationfortheHemlockCommunityCalendarwill

bepickedupatWrightPharmacyat12:00pmonWednesday.

The Rauchholz Memorial Library will be participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This is a free tax assistance program for those who cannot pay for tax preparation. A trained volunteer will prepare simple tax forms at the library on Wednesdays only, Feb. 1 - April 11, between 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. by appointment only. No farm returns are allowed. Please call the library at 642-8621 to obtain more information and to schedule an appointment. Again, an appointment is needed to have your taxes prepared, walk-ins are not allowed. Preschool story/craft hour resumes on January 17 at the Rauchholz Memorial Library. Ages 3-5 are welcomed to attend. Openings are available and registration is required. Please call the library at 642-8621 to register your child. Make your Valentine’s Day card craft activity will be sponsored by the Rauchholz Memorial Library on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Younger kids will require an adult to attend to assist in making the cards. There is no charge to attend the craft session. Please call the library at 642-8621 to register for the craft event. Hemlock Lions Club meets Monday, January 9th at Old Town Hall at 7 pm. Always looking for new members. Hemlock-Merrill VFW will host a steak sandwich night on January 14th from 5-7 pm. Classic country music starts at 6 pm.

Turkey DinnerWednesday, January 11, 2012

4:30 pm ~ 7:00 pm

17927 Dice Rd.• Corner of Dice and Iva RoadsHemlock • 989-642-5909

Adults $10Children 5-12 $5Under 5 are Free

Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, vegetable,

coleslaw, coffee and dessert.

Zion Lutheran Church

If you would like a hot meal or prefer not to eat alone,

pleace come and join us at the Breckenridge United Methodist

Church for a free dinner on Thursday, January 12. Serving at 5:00 p.m. You’ll find good

friends and good food.

Schedule for upcoming meals is: January 12, January 26, February 9, February 23, March 8 and March 22

Always serving from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.


CLEANERSWe use a dry foam ex-tractionmethod.Cleansdeeper, dries real fast.WeScotchguardallcar-petsandfurniture.Low-estpriceinCentralMichi-gan. FREE deodorizer.36yearsexperience.

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St. Louis V.F.W. Bingo every week

Wed/Thur/Fri. Door opens at 4PM. Sunday Bingo doors open at 1PM.

1295 W. Monroe Rd., M-46.

This event is an entertaining 90 minute glimpse into married life. Unpacked Live as only Jay and Laura Laffoon can do. It’s full of laughter and Christian wisdom as they explore the unique reality marriage brings

to everyday life. To learn more, visit www.jayandlaura.com

When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss St., Saginaw, MI 48602

Tickets: $10 per person - purchase a 4-pack for $36, Tickets are $12 at the door

St. Louis First United Methodist Church116 S. Franklin, St. Louis

The St. Louis First United Methodist Men will serve a Community Breakfast Sunday, January 8 at 11:15 A.M., which is the first community breakfast offering of the New Year. A free-will offering will be taken. Plans are to provide the community breakfast on a monthly basis...the second Sunday of each month. No need to sign up in advance; if this sounds like something you would enjoy doing, please come and join us the second Sunday of each month.

For SaleWood Pellets

$205/ton plus taxCall for more info

989-280-4709

Noon lunch menufor week ofJan. 9-13

For more infocall Pat Schultz at(989) 842-3338

Unsweetened fruit available for Desserts.

Menus are subject to change without notice.

Extra bread available upon request.

*Milk & Margarine provided with all meals.

Suggested Donation $2.50 Reservations are required

24 hours in advance.

GratiotCounty

Food with

Friends

MondayChop Suey (beef & pork)BreadBrown RiceTossed SaladTropical Fruit

TuesdayMeatloaf (beef & turkey)BreadBaked PotatoEuropean BlendMixed Fruit Cup

WednesdayBaked HamBreadSteam CabbageCorn & Lima BeansBerry Fruit Cup

ThursdayBaked ChickenBreadWhipped Potatoes/GravySpinachCitrus Gruit Cup

FridayLasagna (turkey)Garlic ToastFruited ColeslawPeachesGraham Goldfish

COMING SOON

January 13 & February 3And All Fridays of the Lenten Season

Perch$12/Shrimp $10 • All you can eat Polluck $9Chicken Nuggets $5

4:30 - 7:00 p.m.Take Outs Available • Call 989-643-5477

Fish FrysMerrill Knights of Columbus

Does anyone know who this man is in the Michigan

shirt? Could it be........ Ohio State fan, Mr. Schiemann?

We may have waited 8 years,

but it was worth it.Class of 2011

FORSALE:2bedroom,1bathwithnewroof,furnace&air,at-tachedgarage.2361stStreet,Breckenridge,989-842-5292.FORSALE: Seasonedmixedhardwood$45/facecord.TomMallory989-681-2340.FRANK’S PAINTING - barnpainting,exterior,interior,paint-ing, power washing, drywall,wallpaper, texturized ceilingsandwalls,989-293-8444.HELPWANTED-Experiencedcounterpersonpreferred.Willtrainrightperson.Applywithin,Hemlock Parts Plus 989-642-3200.LIBRARY DIRECTOR - FullTime, Hemlock RauchholzMemorial Library. Need BA,experience preferred, contact989-642-8621.DeadlineJanu-ary20,2012.S & J STORAGE - THREESIZESAVAILABLE. Call 989-681-8115.SPLITHARDFIREWOODFORSALE - $50/face cord, unsplitavailable$30,989-681-5511. TOOBUSYTOCLEANgive

us a call - walls, windows,floors, we do it all. Special-izing in regular cleaning,detailcleaning,residential&commercial, 989-642-6814or989-642-2303.

WantedtoBuy:Oldermotor-cycles, snowmobiles, boatmotors inrunningandnon-runningcondition.810-394-2577.

311FIRSTSTREETBRECK-ENRIDGE.Updated3bed-room one and a half storyhomeonalargefencedlot.Newer windows, hardwoodfloors, deck, siding and much more. Allwithanattachedonecargarage,$64,900.6490N.GRATIOTCOUNTYLINERD. Updated2storyfarmhouse.3bedrooms,1bath,largekitchenanddin-ingroom.Bigcountryporch.New16x18deck,playgroundequipment.30x40poleand14x16shed.Manyupdates,$79,900.CallTomStrouse,RE/MAX of Midland. 989-832-0090.

$300-$700cashforjunkve-hicles.Willbeatotheroffers.Free pickup on appliancesandotherscrapmetals.Call643-7060or482-0485

FORRENT: 2bdrmapart-ment in Breckenridge. In-cludes appliances, washer/dryer, non-smoking. 989-842-3641.FORSALE-asmallliftchair$175,989-842-5292.


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Furnace Filters & Parts.

If we don’t have it, we can usually get it

the next day. Katt’s Sales

5690 Monroe Rd., (M-46)1/2 mile West of Breckenridge

989-842-5288

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Ithaca • Hemlock • MerrillSt. Louis • Alma • Midland

& surrounding areas! 989-842-3597

The Village of Breckenridge would like to say...

Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who contributed to the flags on the new water tower; Margaret Smith; in memory of Robert R.

Smith, Elizabeth Myers, Rob & Karla Fleming, Jeff & Denise Gulick, Al & Jane Deitrich, Robin Rappley, Valdo & Nancy Shankel, Mike Sterling

and family, Eric & Darcy Siler, Charlene Vanhaften, Marlene Miller, Pug & Linda Chapin, Wayne & Fawn Wright, Roy & Linda Shankel, Breckenridge Insurance, Jeff & Susan Ostrander, Tim& Ollie Miller,

Robert & Lucille Shaver, Ann Schneider, Mark Sterling, Food With Friends (Breckenridge), Kirk& Tawny Smith, Rothenberger Company, Mark Green,

Larry Fleis, Umbaugh Company, DVM Utilities, Dale Golden, James Durham and family, Eric & Bridget Suhr, Gary & Lois Bartow,

Breckenridge Chamber, and the American Legion.The total cost for the two American flags added up to $7300.

American Legion donated $2,000 Chamber of Commerce donated $750

Thank you to everyone who contributed funds to the two American flags painted on the new Water Tower.

“All things are possible when people

are free!”

Saturday, January 14th, 20129am-2pm

Ascension Lutheran Church8695 Gratiot Rd., Saginaw, MI 48609

New & Gently Used Kids Clothes(Newborn - High School), Toys, BooksBaby Gear, Nursery Items, Maternity

Admission is $1 for AdultsStrollers Welcome

Proceeds to benefit Youth of Ascension’s trip to ELCA YouthGathering in New Orleans

Mom Mom Sale2

$15 a table

Call Michelle

Wardlow (989)

642-2146

LIBRARY DIRECTOR - Full Time, Hemlock Rauchholz Memorial Library. Need BA, experience preferred, con-tact 989-642-8621. Deadline January 20, 2012.S & J STORAGE - THREE SIZES AVAILABLE. Call 989-681-8115.SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD FOR SALE - $50/face cord, unsplit available $30, 989-681-5511.STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENT - Downtown Ithaca. One bedroom, first floor beautiful open floor plan. All new & energy efficient. $450/per month plus utilities. Call 989-996-7701 Immediate Occupancy.

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