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ATTENTION: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury

and Ford Truck Owners

Its a common misconception that only car dealerships can perform

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Clearly, consumers can have their maintenance done by their local

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~The Car Care Council

You may be wondering where you will take your Ford car or truck for service and

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MONDAY,July11,2011TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER

Homeschool informational

meeting on July 26

BIG RAPIDS Those interested

in homeschooling and wonderingwhere to begin legally, academicallyor for other resources can attend annformational meeting on July 26.he informal night of encouragementnd information will being at 7 p.m. at

the pavilion by the park in NorthendRiverside Park. Parents and childrenare welcome at the free discussion,where light snacks will be provided.For more information, call DeseraeSchultz at (231) 796-2975 or e-mail [email protected].

Young criminals get a new

chance

BIG RAPIDS Job seekers with aew youthful indiscretions in their pastow can request to have their criminalecords sealed if they have as manys three offenses thanks to a newmendment to a Michigan law.he new amendment allows judges toxpunge, or seal, records with up to

hree minor offenses five years afterhe offender has served his or herentence. Before Gov. Rick Snyderigned the amendment on June 30,udges could not expunge records with

ore than one minor offense.inor offenses are misdemeanors and

ordinance violations committed beforethe person turns 21 that are punishabley up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.

They include offenses such as minor inpossession of alcohol, unlawful entry,littering and certain kinds of disorderlyconduct. Many misdemeanorsclassified as 93-day misdemeanors such as drunken driving, retail fraudr domestic violence cannot bexpunged.he change in the law will be mostelpful to people who, for example,

ight have had a series of minorffenses in their early college yearsnd are now seeking employment,

said Mecosta County Prosecutor Peteraklevic.Its expanding the courts ability to takento account the applicants good deedsr positive things hes done (since theffense), he said. It give judges theiscretion to say, Heres a guy thatas turned his life around. ... If its

nterpreted appropriately and judgesre carefully looking at applicants thatave led a lifestyle to change theirehavior, the law will work.he application process involvesetting fingerprinted by Michigan Stateolice and appearing before the judgeho reviewed the application. Therosecutor who handled the case and

he attorney general both review thepplication as well and, if they haveny objections, the prosecutor willoice them at the applicants hearing.he judge can take those objections

nto consideration, but he or she hashe final say in whether the record wille sealed.ecosta County sees between 10 and

15 expungement applications eachyear, Jaklevic said.

Even getting minor charges expungedan make a job search easier said

Michelle Herron, business services

director for Michigan Works! WestCentral.(Our clients) ask the employmentservices staff, What do I put down,

when the question Have you ever beenconvict of felony or misdemeanor?comes up, Herron said. A lot of times,its the younger crowd who dont makethe wisest choices and that can be ahindrance or barrier to employmentdown the road.With Mecosta Countys unemploymentnumbers on the rise up to 10.5percent in May from 10.1 percent in

April anything that helps peoplebecome more employable is good,Herron said.Anytime you can remove a barrier toemployment whether its criminalcharges or transportation or evenhaving the right interview outfit thatspositive, Herron said. Its a definitebenefit for the individuals who haveminor offense in their background.Jason Elmore, a Cadillac-baseddefense attorney who representsclients in Mecosta and Osceolacounties, said the change in the lawrecognizes that sometimes it takesmore than one brush with the law for aperson, especially for young people, tolearn their lesson.Criminal law recognizes certainpurposes of punishment, (including)rehabilitation, punishment,

deterrence, and restitution, Elmoresaid. Most often people focus onmerely punishment and deterrence.Rehabilitation, which is really a productof deterrence, is often forgotten. Thisamendment recognizes that youngpeople have a steeper learning curveand make stupid decisions in the nameof youth and learning. It recognizesthat good people sometimes makebad decisions.

Dont Be Caught Downwind

At Your Summer Barbecue

(NewsUSA) - A summer barbecue isone of lifes simple pleasures. Yet, toomany hot dogs, hamburgers, bakedbeans and ice cream cones can giveway to another, less-pleasant fact oflife: gas.

Indeed, daily flatulence is normal andnecessary. In fact, the average personpasses gas up to 25 times per day (thehuman body produces one to threepints daily). However, some peopleexperience more gas than others:Seventy-two percent of adults reporttheyve passed gas in public or in front

of someone else, according to a recentsurvey. Often its simply the result ofeating certain foods, including beans,cabbage, broccoli, apples, wholegrains and cheese.

No matter the cause, passing gas inpublic can be, well, embarrassing. Ifyoure planning a Labor Day or end-of-summer barbecue, use these tips toavoid being caught downwind:

Manage gas intake. Restricting yourdiet may not be the best answer tomanaging your flatulence. After all,

there are products on the marketdesigned to counteract gas-producingfoods. However, habits like eating

too quickly, chewing gum or drinkingthrough a straw can also lead toexcess gas in your bowels. So dontfret about taking your favorite foods

off the menu -- simply make sure youreating techniques are sound.

Deactivate gas. CharcoCapsHomeopathic AntiGas Formula isa natural and fast way to controlflatulence. Beyond gas generatedfrom foods addressed by other leadingnatural remedies, CharcoCaps helpsrelieve gas caused by eating dairyproducts like yogurt, proteins such asfish and foods high in fiber, like whole-wheat pizza. Its exceptionally porousmaterial allows it to adsorb a largeamount of gas for its size. Make sureto have some on hand!

Walk it off. Instead of keeping stillafter a meal, take the lead with a post-dinner stroll or a team volleyball game.Gas that sits in the bowels causesdistension and pain, so once you haveit, you might as well mobilize it.

For more information on how to treatflatulence, visit www.charcocaps.com.

Sharing the News About

Medicares Preventive

Services

(NewsUSA) - Did you know that asa result of the Affordable Care Act,Medicare now covers a yearly wellnessvisit and many preventive screeningsand services? Preventive services likethese can find health problems early,when treatment works best. Theseservices can also help keep you fromgetting certain diseases or illnesses.

Take Advantage of Your YearlyWellness Visit

If you have Medicare, the yearlywellness visit is your opportunity to talkwith your doctor to make sure youregetting the care you need, includinga review of any prescriptions you aretaking. At this visit, you and your doctorcan do the following:

* Review your medical and familyhistory.

* Create a list of your current providersand prescriptions.

* Take height, weight, blood pressureand other routine measurements.

* Create a screening schedule forappropriate preventive services foryou.

* Create a list of risk factors andtreatment options for you.

Get Discounts on Prescription Drugs

If you have Medicare prescriptiondrug coverage and youre in thedonut hole during 2011, you get a 50percent discount on covered brandname prescription drugs you buy atthe pharmacy or order through the

mail. This benefit helps make yourprescription drugs more affordable soyou will take them as prescribed to

stay healthy.

Keep You and Your Friends and FamilHealthy

The best way to stay well is to live ahealthy lifestyle. You can be healthieand prevent disease by exercising,eating well, keeping a healthy weighand not smoking. Getting preventiveservices you need is just another waof taking good care of your health. Tellyour friends and family with Medicareabout them, too -- because when youshare the news, you share the health.

Need More Information?

* Visit www.MyMedicare.gov to seedescriptions of covered preventiveservices and track the services youget.

* Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

Hybrid Cars: The

Performance Cars of the

Future

(NewsUSA) - When most people thinof hybrid cars, they imagine practical,mild-mannered vehicles. But could we

someday see hybrid racecars burningup the tracks?

In March of 2010, Porsche (www.porsche.com/usa/) unveiled threehybrids at the Geneva Auto Show: onefor the road; one for the race track;and one that is a genuine Porschesupercar. These innovative newPorsches -- the Cayenne S Hybrid, the911 GT3 R Hybrid and the 918 Spyde-- show that hybrids can be sporty, fasand powerful.

The Cayenne S, Porsches firsproduction hybrid car, features asophisticated parallel full hybrid systemwith the combined power of a 380horsepower V6 combustion engineand an electric motor. The car has thepotential to significantly enhance fueleconomy at high speeds -- when thedriver lifts off the accelerator at cruisingor highway speeds, the gasoline enginecan be switched off and disengagedfrom the drivetrain. This enables thevehicle to move without combustion oelectric power.

The GT3 Rs innovative hybridtechnology has been developed

especially for racing. The fronaxle features two powerful electrimotors that supplement the cars480 horsepower, naturally aspiratedfour-liter flat-six that drives the reawheels. Instead of the heavy batteriesfound in hybrid road cars, an electricalflywheel power generator residesnext to the driver to deliver energto the electric motors. The 911 GT3R Hybrid competed in the 24 Hourson the Nordschleife of Nrburgringin May 2010, leading for eight hoursbefore retiring after 22 hours and 1minutes for mechanical reasons. In the

2010 Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta ifinished 18th out of a starting field o41 cars.

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Contact Kim at 231-250-1071 [email protected]

ith the 918 Spyder high-performance

id-engine concept hybrid sports car,orsche is displaying its expertise in

he field of highly efficient and low-

emission drive technology. The 918

Spyder prototype with plug-in hybridtechnology combines high-tech

performance features with electric

mobility to produce a fascinating range

of qualities. It has an ultra-compact

cars emission levels of 70 grams of

CO2 per kilometer, and it consumes just

three liters of fuel per 100 kilometers,

but can go from 0 to 62 mph in just

under 3.2 seconds and reach a top

track speed over 198 mph.

Before Summer Fun, Make

Sure Your Vehicle Can

Handle the Heat

NewsUSA) - If you ask anyone,whether it be your friends, your

neighbors or your colleagues, all will

tell you the best things about summer

are the surf and the sun! For many of

s, a day at the beach is like a mini-

acation, but if youre not prepared,our lovely day trip can turn into your

orst nightmare! The team at Firestone

omplete Auto Care would like to offer

he following tips to get you ready for

our summer beach trips:

Make sure your vehicles fluids and

lters are fresh and the air conditioner

s working properly, as this will help

eep your vehicle cool in the summer

heat.

* Avoid overloading your vehicle, astoo much weight in the vehicle can

decrease your gas mileage and create

excessive heat inside your tires.

* When driving on sand, point your

vehicles wheels straight ahead when

starting off. This will help reduce the

effort required by your vehicle to move

forward.

* If you get stuck in the sand, reverse

out. Gently reverse on your own tracks

and then try to slowly move forward

again. Before trying to reverse out,

remove sand build-up from behind thetires or under your vehicle.

* Once you get home, remove all

traces of sand, dirt or salt from your

vehicle after a beach trip. When hosing

your vehicle, pay special attention to

areas like the mudguards and any

other nooks and crannies where sand

can get trapped.

* Make sure to check your tire pressure

on all four tires and your spare at least

once per month and before every long

trip. Be certain to keep them at the

recommended pressure level.

Firestone Complete Auto Care also

realizes that rising gas prices might keep

you and your family from embarking

on a summer road trip to the seashore.

Thats why we have set up Gasonomics,

an online resource to help you save

money at the pump! Go to http://

www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/

gasonomics for money-saving tips andspecial offers from Firestone Complete

Auto Care and to locate the lowest

priced gas near your home.

Foreclosures Open Up New

Market

(NewsUSA) - To some, the current real

estate market looks dismal. A weak

labor market, rising mortgage rates and

high energy prices have caused many

American homeowners to lose their

properties. To others, the real estate

markets looks ripe for investment.

Deer Park Development Corporation,

a company with over 30 years of

experience in the real estate market,has developed a new approach for

investors hoping to purchase andresell foreclosed properties for profit.

Foreclosed houses sell at lower prices,

helping investors buy properties

with less money upfront. In the past,

housing prices reflected overinflation -;

as the market evens out, the mortgage

crisis might actually help stabilize

home prices.

Marty OMalley, CEO of Deer Park

Development Corporation, noted that

the current real estate market representsa once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the

astute buyer. With one in every 360

homes in foreclosure nationwide, the

opportunity to buy distressed property

at significant discounts to their original

appraisals is extensive, said OMalley.

In Clark County, Nev., one in evereighty homes is in foreclosure, and on

top of those statistics, one in every two

homes is underwater, meaning that its

not worth the amount of money owedon it.

With this amount of inventory on the

market, there are situations out there

that present themselves as profitable

ventures. Not all of the foreclosures

are money-making deals, but with

experience, professional investors

know when and what to buy, so the

can make successful ventures.

Being an individual investor in the real

estate market can be a dangerous

proposition for the inexperienced.

But investors, in tying themselves to

a group of experienced real estate

players, can use experts hard-earned

knowledge to turn a profit in the down

real estate market.

Allowing individual investors to

participate in ownership through direc

partnership creates a risk-free vehicle

for foreclosure players to work with,

said OMalley,

For additional information, visit Dee

Park Development Corporations Web

site at deerparkdevelopmentcorp.com

or contact Capital Group Advisors a

954-297-0706.

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This is a complete liquidation of a 20 yr. crafting business, with a fullline of Grizzly Industrial wood working equipment, Craftsman,and Porter Cable. Thousands of craft items, both finished, ready toassemble, and unfinished products, too numerous to mention.

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030 Special Notices

Tri-CountyClassifieds

Baldwin, Big RapidsEvart, Reed City

Rodney Area

(231)592-8348Deadline:

Thursday, 12noon

Email:[email protected]

Go Online:www.pioneergroup.com

032 Public Notices

Request for BidsTHE MECOSTA-OSCEOLAISD will beaccepting sealed bids for the sale of thefollowing used vans/bus. Vehicles maybe inspected July 11th-July 15th during

the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in theparking lot located south of our CareerCenter. Sealed bids are due in the Boardof Education office by 3:00 P.M., MondayJuly 18, 2011. If you are bidding onmore than one vehicle you must submita separate sealed bid for each vehicle.The MOISD retains the right to accept orreject any or all bids. All vehicles are sold"As Is".

BUS2002 International/Blue Bird 48 passen-ger bus with 3 wheel chair spaces and alift. 200,915 miles

VANS#1 2000 Dark Blue Ford Windstar143,815 miles

032 Public Notices

#2 1999 Dark Brown Ford Windstar151,841 miles#3 1996 White Dodge Ram cargo van47,872 miles#4 2001 Teal Chevy Astro 201,123 miles#5 1991 Red Ford Club Wagon 72,127miles

Any questions, please contact Mark R.Klumpp, Assistant Superintendent (231)796-3543.

040 Lost and Found

Animals

I'M MISSING! MY name is Max and I'mlost, can you help me find my wayback home? I'm a Shihtzu and I'mblack and white with a black collar.I'm 3 years old. Please call my family(231)629-2348 or (231)629-1465.

REWARD for any information on mywhere a bouts. Lost on 48th Street,Chase.

050 Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED OTR DRIVERS.

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if interested call 231-937-9451 or

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050 Help Wanted

HELP WANTED CERTIFIED automotivetechnician please send resume to P.O Box635 Stanton, MI 48888.

TIRED OF LOOKING for a steady per-manent job? MPI has your answers. Fulltime $8.00/$11.50 per hour, paid week-ly. Our call center raises funds for breascancer, public safety groups and more.So, warm up your voice and come join thefun for a steady income. Call (231)796-9286 today.

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WANTED: TRAVEL AGENTS- BigRapids Travel Agency. Agency experiencea must. Email resumes to:[email protected].

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July 15, 16, 17, 2011Craft & Flea Market All Three Days Opens 8:00 a.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

7:45 a.m. ..... Breakfast Served..............................Big Jackson Church of God8:00 a.m. ..... Flea Market OpensCraft Show ......................................Steven Bitely Memorial ParkFishing Contest (Entry fee required) ... Sippy Flats General Store

3:00 p.m. ....Food Booths Open - Midway - Pony Rides - Game Booths Open5:00 p.m. ....Chicken Bar-B-Que ............. ............. Big Jackson Church of God6:oo p.m. ....Horse Pulls .............................................................Roger Smith7:00 p.m. ....Little King and Queen Contest...............................VFW Aux. 9957:45 p.m. ....Bitely Senior Introduction ...........................Bitely Womens Club8:00 p.m. ....Cake Bake Off .......................................Junior Miss Contestants

Theme Basket ........................................Miss Bitely Contestants8:30 p.m. ....Rythmic Sky Studio Dance ............ with Miss Bitely Contestants9:00 p.m. ....Pie Eating Contest................................Homecoming Committee

Teen Dance ....................................Southern Star EntertainmentDark ............Fireworks Display ................................Homecoming Committee

SATURDAY, JULY 16

7:45 a.m. ..... Breakfast Served............. .............. ... Big Jackson Church of God8:00 a.m. ..... Flea Market OpensCraft Show ......................................Steven Bitely Memorial ParkFood Booths Open - Midway - Pony Rides - Game Booths Open9th Annual Car Show Begins ............. .........Bitely Womens Club

8:30 a.m. ..... 5 K Race ............. .............. .............. ..... Becky Wilkinson & Crew9:00 a.m. .....Horseshoe Pitching Contest .............. .............. Jeff Ford & Crew

(Doubles, $5.00 Per Person)OPEN HOUSE..........................Lilley Township First Responders

9:59 a.m. .....3 on 3 Basketball Tournament ............................Gary Ackerman11:00 a.m. ...Chicken Bar-B-Que ......................... . Big Jackson Church of God12-5 p.m. ....Project Kids Sight (6 - Under, VFW Building) White Cloud Lions1:00 p.m. ....Open House ........................................................Lilley Fire Dept.

Adult Games .............. .............. .............. ...... H. Johnson & Crew(Potato Peeling, Cherry Pit Spit, Nail Driving)

2:00 p.m. ....Car Show Judging ......................................Bitely Womens Club3:30 p.m. ....Karaoke..........................................Southern Star Entertainment

4:00 p.m. ....Childrens Games .............. .............. ............. H. Johnson & Crew5:00 p.m. .... Adult Arm Wrestling .................................................Stage Area7:00 p.m. .... Junior Miss Bitely Contest .............. .............. ......... Jennifer Cole7:30 p.m. ....Karaoke Contest Finals ..................Southern Star Entertainment8:00 p.m. ....Miss Bitely Contest ....................................................Tesse Ford

Citizen of the Year ................................Homecoming Committee9:00 p.m. ....Adult Patio Dance ..........................Southern Star Entertainment

SUNDAY, JULY 177:45 a.m. ..... Breakfast Served..............................Big Jackson Church of God8:00 a.m. ..... Flea Market Opens

Craft Show ......................................Steven Bitely Memorial ParkFood Booths Open - Midway - Pony Rides - Game Booths Open

10:00 a.m. ...Frog Jump Contest (All ages) .............. ........ H. Johnson & CrewChicken Bar-B-Que ............. ............. Big Jackson Church of GodHorseshoe Pitching (Singles) .............. ............ Jeff Ford & Crew

11:00 a.m. ...Canoe Races .............. .............. .............. ...... H. Johnson & Crew

1:00 p.m. ....Bitely Homecoming Parade............................Kathy Way & Crew2:15 p.m. ....Baby Crawl..................................Patio Area - Independent Bank2:25 p.m. ....Cake & Pie Judging Contest .......................Community Building3:00 p.m. ....Foam Watermelon Contest .................................Lilley Fire Dept.4:45 p.m. ....Junior Greased Pig Contest (5 & Under) ..... H. Johnson & Crew5:00 p.m. ....Greased Pig Contest (6-10 Years)................ H. Johnson & Crew5:30 p.m. .... Senior Greased Pig Contest (11-14 Years) .. H. Johnson & Crew6:00 p.m. ....Bitely Homecoming Raffle Drawings .........................Stage Area

2011 HOMECOMING COMMITTEE RAFFLE PRIZES1st Prize $1,000.00 Cash ...............................................Homecoming Committee

2nd Prize 5 Face Cord (Split - Hardwood) Firewood3rd Prize Overnight Stay at The Shack Bed & Breakfast4th Prize Overnight Stay at Aunt Kates Bed & Breakfast5th Prize $100 Shopping Spree .......................................................Bitely Grocery6th Prize $100 Shopping Spree ................................................Sippy Flats/B.W.C.7th Prize $100 Gift Certificate at Doornbos Repair Service8th Prize $50 Cash + 1 year membership Bitely Better Conservation Club

9th Prize $50 Shopping Spree ................................................... Knotty Pine Store10th Prize $50 Gift Certificate Up North Gifts Bitely11th Prize Full Size Handcrafted Quilt ............. .......... Lynnes Quality Quilts12th Prize Handcrafted Afgan ............. ............... .............. ..... Dolly Parshall

The above prizes have been donated in part by the Bitely merchants.Other organization prizes will also be awarded at this time.

Concessions by:Big Jackson Church of God, White Cloud Lions Club,

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The Homecoming Committee would like to thank the many merchantsand volunteers who assisted on this years events.Without their help, there would be no celebration.

Homecoming Committee and Lilley Township are not responsible for anyaccidents or loss during homecoming. ~ Homecoming Committee

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SATURDAY, JULY 9The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. Theclub is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info callJack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle!is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. atthe museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come forfellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul

Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Mecosta County Genealogical Society wants you to bring in your familyreunion scrapbooks and photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have a copyof a group photo or a write-up about who attended or events planned, wewill compile them in our Reunion book. Refreshments will be provided.Bring along your summer guests to look through our thousands ofnewspaper articles on Mecosta County families and businesses. We arelocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids, next to Recycle!. For moreinformation, call (231) 250-5555.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for moreinformation.

Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 10Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S.Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at(989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled roomat the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 andOld 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Itsa great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening of dancing toyour favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment.Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support groupfor families and friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at thecorner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Jointhe group for a free meal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.All-you-can-eat breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. at AMVETS Red Arrow

Post 1941 in Big Rapids, it includes eggs,pancakes, potatoes andbeverage for $6, sponsored by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.All you can eat breakfast buffet hosted by the Reed City Women of theMoose costs $5. Proceeds go to help different charitable organizations.

MONDAY, JULY 11Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at CommunityMental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support groupwith a six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness iswelcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high r ise in Big Rapids. Formore information, call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is locatedat 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope UnitedMethodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings covera nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce. Newmembers are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 MileRoad in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Living On Grief Support Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884. For those who experience death or divorce from aspouse.The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30 p.m.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on mens knitshirts for 50 cents each and mens and womens shorts for $1 each. Plussizes are excluded. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bill s, fuel and rent for thosein need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet roomat Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For

more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquetroom at Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will betaught. For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.

Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. Thisis a group of sisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs;it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot of fun. Formore information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.

TUESDAY, JULY 12Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head GolfCourse.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at(989) 967-8478.Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church,200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for moreinformation.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. Forquestions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase TownshipHall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Churchin Reed City. For more information call (800) 367-6788.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary ParishCenter, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questionsasked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event.For more information, call the parish office at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; itis a support group for families and friends of alcoholics.Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron is at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Alzheimers support group, hosted by the Alzheimers Association,Greater Michigan Chapter, meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta CountyMedical Center, Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. Ahelp line is available 24/7 at (800) 272-3900.Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City PublicLibrary community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on mens knitshirts for 50 cents each and mens and womens shorts for $1 each. Plussizes are excluded. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for thosein need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.The FSUEA Board of Directors meets at 10 .m. in Prakken 114. FSUEmeriti Association members are welcome to attend, as your input isimportant to us.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are

accepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big RapidsCommunity Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come forfellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave.,in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharmatexts, questions and answers and watching dharma-related videos. The

group is under the direction of Michael and Margaret Er lewine, who havemore than 35 years of experience in meditation and dharma practice.Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 MileRoad in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the Remus AreaMuseum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus. Remus Heritage Days will not bemeeting until after the new calendar year.Big Rapids Business and Professional Womens Club meets at 6:30 p.m.at Osburndale.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on mens knitshirts for 50 cents each and mens and womens shorts for $1 each. Plussizes are excluded. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for thosein need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. duringthe summer at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids. We are looking to collectMecosta County scrapbooks and any family histories that pertain to thearea. Volunteers are needed to file obits, index the collections or helpvisitors look up information. Fun, relaxing and lots of history here.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids

Farm and Garden.THURSDAY, JULY 14

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at

(989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, thethird room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on thecorner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, callEric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle!is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood

Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of theMecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more informationcall (231) 796-0966.Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAVbuilding, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Clubs general membershipmeetings are at 7 p.m., from March through October, at 15422 OldMillpond Road in Big Rapids. All are invited you dont need a tractor!Annual family membership is $20. Introductory special is $10 for the firstyear. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or [email protected]. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on mens knitshirts for 50 cents each and mens and womens shorts for $1 each. Plussizes are excluded. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for thosein need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.

FRIDAY, JULY 15Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of alllevels are encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 MileRoad in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on mens knitshirts for 50 cents each and mens and womens shorts for $1 each. Plussizes are excluded. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those

in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.SATURDAY, JULY 16

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. Theclub is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info callJack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle!is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. atthe museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come forfellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.

The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Remus Heritage Days Quilt Show is from 1 to 9 p.m. at WheatlandTownship Hall, 201 S. Sheridan Ave., Remus. The event is sponsored bythe First Thursday Quilters.Third Annual Stick Bow Shoot from dawn til dusk is at the BarrytonConservation Club, 3444 W. 18 Mile Road, Barryton. There is a 28-target,3D course; longbows and recurves only; and a supervised Kids Course.There will be primiti ve camping, a bonfire and Friday Night Deer Camp. Ahog roast will star t at 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per day, $20 for three days or $30per family. For more information, call Doug at (989) 644-5920.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for moreinformation.


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Big RapidsJuly 15th, 1-6pm, 16th 8am-

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WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-Apts. and houses in and around BigRapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 orwww.silvernailrealty.com on the web.

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MORLEY MOTELDAILY Rooms from $40, Weeklyrooms from $150. Includes utilities.No Deposit. (231)856-7820.

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WO APARTMENTS FOR rent. If inter-ested please contact C. Marcinkewciz at(231)796-5099 during the afternoons,Monday-Friday, 1:30-5:00pm.

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3-1/2FTX4FT FIBERGLASS CARGOtrailer, good condition, $450 OBO.(231)250-4920

ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCEwith an Outdoor Wood Furnace fromCentral Boiler. 25 year waranty avail-able.White Pine Outdoor Boilers, Inc. Marion(231)743-6544

ARMY TENT $300, back pack $50,Roller blades $50, hunting bow $100.(231)796-3471.

CHINA CABINET, MEDIUM oak, verynice, $175. Rainbow vacuum/shampoo-er, was $1,800. asking $275. Entertain-ment center, medium oak, $50. (231)796-1315

EVINRUDE 4HP BOAT motor, $350.(231)832-7015.

M & J NEW & USED FURNITURE ofEvart. Largest selection of good usedand new furniture and appliances.(231)734-2707. We buy, sell or trade.Mon.-Fri.(9-5), Sat.(9-2), Sun. (10-2)www.mandjfurniture.com

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Military Representatives

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Belle OakesRetirement Living

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Three home cooked meals a day plus snacks for regular and special diets

Activities for tenants daily Kitchenette including microwave and refrigerator

Private living area and private bath

Indoor, outdoor, and community activities

On-site beauty and barber shop Cable included in Monthly Rental

Aviary with several varieties of interesting birds & plants

A variety of gathering places to entertain family & friends

Community living room area with fireplace

House keeping and laundry service Emergency call system in every suite

A tenant specialist ready to assist you with meeting your unique needs

Respite available


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EVENTS BEGINNING JULY 9, 2011

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or

organization to be certain of meetings, outings and

classes, as they may be canceled due to bad weather

or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please call

(231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being abused

is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for abuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call

(231)679-0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.

Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and

dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally

ill patients and their families in the Reed City Area and

the outlaying communities. Volunteers provide services

such as friendly visiting, patient transport/patient

outings, errand running, child care, and clerical services.

Volunteer classes are available to fit each persons

schedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at

231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12

p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.

or more information, call (231)832-5102.

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITY

INNER takes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m.

t the corner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners

nited Methodist hall. Open to everyone. Reservation

re required, please call (231)734-2733. Please leave

our name, contact phone number and number of peoplettending. Intersection Church takes place folling the

inner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

EED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

reakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 noon.

29 East Osceola Avenue.

AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet, 7:30-

1 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-10.

VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday of

every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving their

Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month

until further notice.

MONDAY

EED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.

29 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call Cliff

alloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday

f every month).

.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City St.

aul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m.

UCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E.

odd Street.

EED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, 10:30a.m.

third Monday of each month).

UTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

ROUP MEETING second Monday of each month,

p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-305.

VART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each

onday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early

ird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at

:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

EIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening

t Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed

ity. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m.

HE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM

OOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support Group

or Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and Spectrum

ealth Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd Monday

f every other month at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-

uly-September-November. Hosted by Crossroads

adiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City,

ichigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology

nfusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiationenter 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-3411.

ATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 and

40th Ave., west entrance. This group meets the last

monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural health

options and specific subjects, CO-OP information is also

available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at

noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly

the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is

entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-

6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to

all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.

Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader

for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email LLL

[email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of every

month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and Line

Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at

the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more

information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church is

barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need

(second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. at

Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs Community

Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, (second

Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns Church

Basement in Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn

(231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at the

Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East Todd

Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second

and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The group

meets at the Community Mental Health for CentralMichigan in Osceola County located at 4473 220th Ave.

in Reed City. For mor information call (231)832-2247.

The group is for individuals who provide caregiving

services for individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers or

other chronic/terminal medical conditions. There is

no charge to participate and there are no residency

restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the

second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran

Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors Girl

Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday morning

at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh in

at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for familiesand friends of Alcoholics will meet every Tuesday at St.

Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.






6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in Purple

and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday evening

at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot. Pink

Hatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call our

Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-

9733 for any information or questions you may have.

THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the Intersection

Free Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for thegreater Evart community. This seminar will discuss the

many different agencies, organizations and churches that

offer help for families and individuals during these current

tough economic conditions. Please call ahead as seating

is limited. All are welcome. (231)734-2733

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each

month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran Church,

202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public, free of

charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the

club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour,

1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must remain in

the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third

Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with potluck

lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857 or Ann

(231)867-3237.

EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB, 6p.m.

every Wednesday for first through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every

Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There will be

games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS

are held the first Wednesday of each month (excluding

January through March), and the public is always

welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner

followed by the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES

meeting is the first Wednesday of every month. Call the

hotline for location of the meeting and for information.(231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets

at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For

information call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post #7979,

Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m. Located at

4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first

Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Rapids

Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER

2418 will hold their monthly meeting the second

Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist Church

in Reed City with a pot-luck lunch stating at 12 p.m.

The Program Schedule is as follows:

AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman from the Inc Spot.

SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency

Management

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor

information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each month),

at Baldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. For

more information contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext.16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.,

meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church.

For more information call

(231)734-5752.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meeting

at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, corner

of Third and Oak. For more information, call Ruth at

(231)734-2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at Evart

United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City

Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

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

Todd Street.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m. at

Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be

meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart

every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community

building. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is

welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for the

Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is at

noon. For mor information on carving call 734-5125 or

734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations call

734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday evening

at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weighin at

6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets

every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of every

month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.






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MUSIC AT THE DEPOT wil be the 2nd and 4th

Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. We-B-

Jammin (Country, Blues, Oldies and Gospel).

JULY 14

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be

held Thursday, July 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 19778

US-10, Reed City from 12:00 to 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday of

every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more

information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at the

Evart United Methodist Church.

PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219 East

Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m.

Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 in Evart.

For more information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post

#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Early

birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.






6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last

Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For

more information, call (231)832-5102.

JULY 15 & 16

THE FIRST THURSDAY QUILTERS will be sponsoring

the Remus Heritage Days Quilt Show Friday, July 15

from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at Wheatland Township Hall, 201 S. Sheridan

Ave., Remus. Come and see all the quilts and shop

vendors.

AUGUST 6

CLARE COUNTY CRAZY QUILTERS 30th Annual

Quilt Show, Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6

from 9a.m. tp 4p.m. Clare Church of Nazarene, 10160

S. Grant Road, Clare. No entrance fee, handicap

accessible, air conditioned facility, church cafeteria open.

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE

TURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION.

Send all upcoming events no later than WEDNESDAY

NOON to:

The Tri-County

Yvonne Morneau

211 W. Upton, Suite B

Reed City, MI 49677

Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344Fax: (231)832-5558


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Tri County News Shopper, July 11, 2011