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MONDAY, May 9, 2011 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER

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MONDAY,May9,2011TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER

Morels draw mushroom fansto Michigan

LANSING Morels are popping

up, attracting tourists who taste,hunt and participate in mushroomfestivals.

Morels grow in various areas buttheyre most plentiful in NorthernMichigan, said Phil Tedeschi,

resident of the MichiganMushroom Hunters Club in

outheast Michigan.

They are found in the spring,hich is the major huntingeason, and everyone gets

nvolved, Tedeschi said.Restaurants offer recipes,ommunities plan festivals and itsgreat way to show off the states

ocally grown food.

ccording to Tedeschi, manyeople come to Michigan to hunt

or the mushroom because ofts unique taste and ability toe combined in many preparedishes.

It has a distinct, delicate flavornd is a very easy mushroomo identify, Tedeschi said. Theolors of the mushroom changehroughout the season. They arelack and gray the majority of the

ime, but turn into yellow towardhe end.

he mushrooms grow better inamp, wooded areas. Safety isn important issue when hunting,nd the morels pose less riskince its easy to identify and there

re fewer species in the spring,edeschi said.

During the festivals, people huntorels, and there is an award forhoever finds the most. Local

estaurants set up stands to teacheople new dishes that include

he mushroom, Tedeschi said.Festivals also boost tourism in thetate.

We have about 150 membersn our club and also see a large

mount of Indiana and Ohioesidents at the hunts, Tedeschiaid. All these people travelingtay at hotels during the huntingeason.

Morels tend to grow in maplend aspen-filled woodlands and,

n good, moist growing years,round elm trees and abandoned

ruit orchards, said Jerry Lindquist,regional Michigan State

University Extension educatorased in Osceola County.

he mushroom season runs

through May, with black morelsgrowing first, usually a few inchestall. White morels, on the otherhand, typically come in late May,

and are capable of growing asmuch as a foot high.

While, mushroom-related tourismisnt as abundant locally as it maybe farther north, theres still afollowing of tourists that pick themin Mecosta and Osceola counties.

Typically festivals keep theirattention on morels, which aresafe to eat. But because othertypes can be poisonous, Lindquistwarned amateur mushroomhunters to know what theyreplucking and eating before doingso.

Go with someone who isexperienced or get some goodreference materials, he said.

And even if youre sure themushroom is safe, its a good ideato consume only a little bit the firsttime.

Some have allergies or reactionsto mushrooms that are veryindividual to the person, headded. Not everybody reacts thesame to mushrooms, even thesafe ones.

The 51st annual Boyne City MorelMushroom Festival will take placeMay 13 through 15, accordingto Peter Fitzsimons, executivedirector of the Petoskey AreaVisitors Bureau.

Hundreds attend the festival toexperience the different activitiesinvolving morels, Fitzsimons said.

According to Fitzsimons, the eventincludes the Boyne Valley LionsNational Morel Mushroom Huntand the Taste of Morels, wherepeople search for mushrooms andlearn recipes.

People hunt in public land in thearea, like Chandler Hills, and arerewarded for how many they find,

Fitzsimons said. This season iscertainly helping the economybecause the festivals and huntsare getting bigger every year byoffering tasting tests, music andcooking ideas. It is really helpinglocal restaurants sell food andalso hotels book rooms.

Mike Norton, media relationsofficer of the Traverse CityConvention and Visitors Bureau,said the Traverse City area also isknown for its morels.

The area has many wooded

slopes for hunting, and residentsrefer to the fungi as the truffle ofthe North, Norton said. Theycreate new dishes and feature

the tasty fungi in them. Some alsofeature wine from vineyards in OldMission and Leelanau peninsulasthat pair well with the mushroom.

Theres also an annual MesickMushroom Festival scheduled forthe area.

It has been going on for 52 yearsand is a three-day event May 6through 8 to celebrate the morelbloom, Norton said.

Sandy Sheine, of the MichiganMushroom Hunters Club, said theclub does more hunts than anyother club and it has membersfrom Michigan and out-of-state.

People have been hunting thesefor years, and with the worldbecoming more environmentallyconscious now, more people wantto get involved in fresh food,Sheine said. Especially now,younger people are interested in

locally grown food, and we seethem at more and more of thesetypes of activities.

Hybrid Cars: The PerformanceCars of the Future

(NewsUSA) - When most peoplethink of hybrid cars, they imaginepractical, mild-mannered vehicles.But could we someday see hybridracecars burning up the tracks?

In March of 2010, Porsche (www.

porsche.com/usa/) unveiledthree hybrids at the Geneva AutoShow: one for the road; one forthe race track; and one that is agenuine Porsche supercar. Theseinnovative new Porsches -- theCayenne S Hybrid, the 911 GT3R Hybrid and the 918 Spyder --show that hybrids can be sporty,fast and powerful.

The Cayenne S, Porsches firstproduction hybrid car, featuresa sophisticated parallel full

hybrid system with the combinedpower of a 380 horsepowerV6 combustion engine and anelectric motor. The car has thepotential to significantly enhancefuel economy at high speeds-- when the driver lifts off theaccelerator at cruising or highwayspeeds, the gasoline engine canbe switched off and disengagedfrom the drivetrain. This enablesthe vehicle to move withoutcombustion or electric power.

The GT3 Rs innovative hybridtechnology has been developed

especially for racing. The frontaxle features two powerful electricmotors that supplement thecars 480 horsepower, naturally

aspirated four-liter flat-six thatdrives the rear wheels. Insteadof the heavy batteries found inhybrid road cars, an electricalflywheel power generator residesnext to the driver to deliver energyto the electric motors. The 911GT3 R Hybrid competed in the24 Hours on the Nordschleife ofNrburgring in May 2010, leadingfor eight hours before retiringafter 22 hours and 15 minutes formechanical reasons. In the 2010Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta itfinished 18th out of a starting fieldof 41 cars.

With the 918 Spyder high-performance mid-engine concepthybrid sports car, Porsche isdisplaying its expertise in thefield of highly efficient and low-emission drive technology. The918 Spyder prototype with plug-in hybrid technology combineshigh-tech performance featureswith electric mobility to produce

a fascinating range of qualities.It has an ultra-compact carsemission levels of 70 gramsof CO2 per kilometer, and itconsumes just three liters of fuelper 100 kilometers, but can gofrom 0 to 62 mph in just under 3.2seconds and reach a top trackspeed over 198 mph.

Pest-Proof Your Home AgainstSummertime Critters

(NewsUSA) - In the heat of

summer, unwanted pests aremaking their way into coolerhomes, and they are more thanjust a nuisance. Pests pose risksto peoples health and property, soit is important for homeowners totake steps to prevent infestations.There are many ways in whichhomeowners can pest-proof theihomes as part of their summer-maintenance rout ine. Takingpreventive measures early in theseason is the best approach tokeeping pests at bay.

As the warmer weather bringsback numerous pests, earlysummer is the perfect time forhomeowners to thoroughlyinspect their homes as part ofseasonal maintenance, saysMissy Henriksen, vice president ofpublic affairs for the National PestManagement Association (NPMA).

Various insects such as ants, flies,termites and cockroaches arefrequent summer home intruders,

as are those of the stinging varietysuch as mosquitoes, wasps, bees

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and yellowjackets.

The NPMA recommends anumber of methods to keephousehold pests outside, where

they belong.

* Seal cracks and small openingsin the homes foundation, around

indows and doors.

Repair ripped window screens.

Cut tree branches and plantso that they do not reach too closeo the house.

Eliminate sources of moisturer standing water, including birdaths and in clogged gutters.

Inspect the outside of a homeor nests built by stinging insects- typically found in the eavesnder roofs.

Keep kitchen counters clean,nd store food like sugary cereals

n sealed containers.

Empty garbage containersrequently and seal indoorontainers.

Make sure pets food and

ishes are not left out for long

periods of time.

Clearing away all things thatattract critters is one of the bestways to pest-proof a house

because it denies pests themeans of thriving in and aroundyour home.

If you find any signs of aninfestation after a thoroughinspection of your home, youshould call a pest professionalwho can help identify and treat theproblem.

For more information, visit www.pestworld.org.

Cyberbullying and Your Teen

(NewsUSA) - According to theNational Council of JuvenileCourt Judges, each year nearly3.2 million students are victims ofonline bullying, a serious Internetsafety concern. To address theseissues, Boys & Girls Clubs of

America has partnered withSprint to promote online safetyresources for teens and parents.

Sprints 4NetSafety programaims to open the lines ofcommunication about Internet

safety between young people

and the adults who care for them.The online resource offers freetools from experts that addressthe perils that young peoplecommonly encounter online and

encourage positive dialogue aboutInternet safety.

Sprint is pleased to be enteringinto this partnership with Boys& Girls Clubs of America, saidDebby Ballard, Sprints directorof community affairs. Internetsafety is an area that is veryimportant to Sprint, as evidencedby our 4NetSafety program, andour partnership with BGCA allowsus to add to and raise additionalawareness about these valuableresources.

A recent survey of young peoplerevealed some startling statisticsabout how parents are supervisingtheir childrens online time. Morethan 53 percent say their parentsnever ask them about whom theyare talking to on the Internet, andover half say their parents neversurf the Internet with them.

The Internet can be a wonderfulresource, but it has always beenour goal to teach our youth howto navigate the Web safely and

appropriately, said Dan Rauzi,

senior director of technologyservices and programs at BGCA.Sprint and BGCA teamed up toraise awareness about a primeconcern of ours -- the importance

of a healthy and safe virtual life forAmericas youth.

Sprint and Boys & Girls Clubs ofAmerica offers the following tipsto parents to help keep their teenssafer online.

1. Remind your teen that whatthey post stays online forever.

2. Ask to see their profile page.

3. Tell your chid to only addfriends they know in real life.

4. Have them use a nicknamethat doesnt identify their location,gender or age.

5. Tell them not to post plans orwhereabouts on a site or page.

6. If your or someone elseschild is harassed or bulliedonline, report it to your local law-enforcement agency or call theCyberTipline at 800-843-5678.

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MONDAY,May9,2011TRICOUNTYNEWSSHOPPER 050 Help Wanted

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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 star t 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. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis 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 Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the privateupstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in BigRapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information,contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.Big Rapids Antique Farm & Power Clubs Annual Swap Meet, fleamarket, yard sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the clubsgrounds at 15422 Old Millpond Road. An antique tractor pull will beginat 10 a.m.; a garden tractor pull will be held afterward at 1 p.m. Generaladmission is free. Vendors can pay $8 on-site for a 20-by-30-foot lot. Formore information, contact the Buskirks at (231) 796-2834.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 DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private

upstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in BigRapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information,contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Alcoholics 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 remodeledroom at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening ofdancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of BestEntertainment. 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. atthe corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited.

Join the 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 ArrowPost 1941 in Big Rapids, it includes eggs,pancakes, potatoes andbeverage for $6, sponsored by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.Reed City Women of the Moose monthly breakfast buffet is all you caneat for $5. Proceeds go to help different charitable organizations.

MONDAY, MAY 9

Enhanced 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, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. atCommunity Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is asupport group with a six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or

mental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at(231) 592-4654 or (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! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope UnitedMethodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetingscover a nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce.New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or 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.Right to Life of Mecosta County, Inc. meets at 7 p.m. at Trinity FellowshipChurch, 15085 220th Ave. in Big Rapids. For more information, callKathie at (231) 796-3931.

Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet roomat Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. Formore 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 willbe taught. For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.

Living On Grief Support Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Mecosta County

Senior 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.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City.This is a group of sisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershopsongs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot offun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.MOISD Playgroup from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the MOISD PD North andSouth Resource Center.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

Big 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 80thAve., 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 80thAve., 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.Hospice of Michigan will offer a Loss of Spouse seminar from 12 to1:30 p.m. at 400 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids. This seminar wi ll offer supportand hope to those who have lost a spouse. Refreshments and lunch willbe provided. For more information or to register, call Tangela Zielinskiat (231) 527-0913.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations areaccepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more informat ion,call (231) 972-2884.

Alzheimers support group, hosted by the Alzheimers Association,Greater Michigan Chapter, meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at MecostaCounty Medical Center, Administrative Conference Room 2 in BigRapids. A help 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.Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District Playgroup meets from9:30 to 11 a.m. in the music room at Stanwood Elementary School. Formore information, call (231) 592-9605 or (231) 856-7684.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

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 80thAve., 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 Rapids

Community Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for appointment for itswinter hours by contacting Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555. Watchthe Pioneer for the genealogical societys special Saturday hours heldon the second Saturday of the month.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. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 MarionAve., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing variousdharma texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-relatedvideos. The group is under the direction of Michael and MargaretErlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience in meditation anddharma 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.Big Rapids Garden Clubs meeting Hands on Basic Basket Makingwill be from 6 to 8 p.m. Please reserve a space so that supplies will be

on hand for attendees to make a small basic basket under the tutelageof Brenda Griffis, who is the speaker. A business meeting follows lunch.Hostesses are Carol Novak and Sandy Anderson.

Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the Remus Area

Museum, 324 S. Sheridan, Remus.Big Rapids Business and Professional Womens Club meets at 6:30p.m. at Osburndale.

THURSDAY, MAY 12

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, the

third 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! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.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. on the second Thursday of the month, fromMarch through October, at 15422 Old Millpond Road in Big Rapids. Allare invited you dont need a tractor! Annual family membership is

$20. Introductory special is $10 for the first year. Contact Jerry at (231)796-2834 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, MAY 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.Readers Theatre at 10 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 80thAve., 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.

Bingo is at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.MOISD Playgroup from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the MOISD PD North andSouth Resource Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

The Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be open from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. to help you start your genealogy research. Browse our largecollection of records, obits, and thousands of newspaper articles. Twofamilies will receive their Pioneer Family Certficate that day, so comefind out if your family qualifies to be a Pioneer Family. A large book saleis ongoing with proceeds going to office supplies. We are located at 424N. Fourth, Big Rapids. Contact Maureen at (231) 250-5555.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 Childhood

Center.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. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis 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.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 DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.


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May 16 Var. Boys Golf VS Tullymore Invite, 8:30 amVar. Girls Tennis, 4:00 pm @ Grandville

Var./JV Soccer @ Reed City, 4:30/6:15 pmHS Spring Choral Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit.HS Sports Boosters Mtg., 6:15 pm, HS Rm. 115

May 17 Var. Boys Golf VS CSAA Jamboree, 9:00 amVar. Boys Baseball VS Holton, 4:00 amJV Boys Baseball, 4:00 am @ HoltonVar. Girls Softball VS Holton, 4:00 amJV Girls Softball, 4:00 am @ HoltonVar. Coed Track & Field VS CSAA Tri Meet, 4:30HS Spring Band Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit.

May 18 Var. Boys Golf, 9:00 am @ CadillacJV Boys Golf, 4:00 pm @ Reed CityVar. Girls Soccer VS Holton Lake, 4:30 pm7th/8th Gr. Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit.

May 19 Var. Girls Tennis Regionals, TBA, @ LudingtonBRHS Baccalaureate, 7:00 pm @ St. Marys

May 20 Var. Coed Track & Field Regionals, TBAVar. Boys Golf, 7:00 am @ East LansingVar. Boys Baseball, 4:00 am @ AlmaJV Boys Baseball, 4:00 am @ Alma

May 21 Var. Coed Track & Field Regionals, TBAVar. Boys Golf, 9:00 am @ Traverse City CentralVar. Girls Soccer, 10:00 am @ Benzie Central

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Reading and Writing at EECCThe end of the school is year is almost here and our kindergar-ten students have learned so much! They work on their readingand writing skills daily. Pictured are Bryson Beckley and HenryHobart writing some great stories in their journals in Mrs.Basch's kindergarten classroom.


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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your clubor organization to be certain of meetings, outingsand classes, as they may be canceled due to badweather or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect,please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 withcorrect information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone beingabused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse forabuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call(231)679-0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.Heartland Hospice of Cadillac islooking for caring and dedicated people with aninterest in serving terminally ill patients and their

families in the Reed City Area and the outlayingcommunities. Volunteers provide services such asfriendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings,errand running, child care, and clerical services.Volunteer classes are available to fit each personsschedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospiceat 231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,2 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

EED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (thirdaturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceolave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREEOMMUNITY DINNER takes place everyaturday night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10nd 66 in the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall.pen to everyone. Reservation are required, pleaseall (231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contacthone number and number of people attending.ntersection Church takes place folling the dinnertarting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All Americanreakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12oon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-0.

VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sundayf every month.

EED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop servingheir Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of eachonth until further notice.

VART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet everyunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on the cornerf First and Cherry St. 4th grade through 12th grade

nvited. Join the group for a free meal, games andellowship.

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.29 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, callliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second

Monday of every month).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed

City St. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m.,meeting 6p.m.

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

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCERSUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday ofeach month, 7p.m. For more information, call CarolLadd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo eachMonday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Earlybird takes place at 6p.m. with regularregular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Mondayevening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting startsat 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAMLOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer SupportGroup for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salonand Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital CancerServices. 2nd Monday of every other month at4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September-November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation TherapyCenter, 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: OncologyInfusion Services Staff 832-7105, CrossroadsRadiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meetsthe last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discussnatural health options and specific subjects, CO-OP

information is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday atnoon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTGROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open toall pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leaderfor directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or [email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesdayof every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. andLine Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) atthe church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For moreinformation, call the church (231)832-9072.Church is barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those inneed (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day AdventistChurchs Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. atSt. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for moreinformation.

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. atthe Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 EastTodd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets thesecond and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m.The group meets at the Community Mental Healthfor Central Michigan in Osceola County located at4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For more informationcall (231)832-2247. The group is for individualswho provide caregiving services for individuals withDementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminalmedical conditions.There is no charge to participate and there are no

residencyrestrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. thesecond Tuesday of the month at St. Paul LutheranChurch. Open to the public. The May meeting honorsGirl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesdaymorning at the Assembly of GodChurch in Big Rapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meetingstarts at 9:30a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP forfamilies and friends of Alcoholics will meet everyTuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin onMonday, 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 informationcall 231-734-6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassiesin Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRDTuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place isthe Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome too (theyounger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 orVice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for anyinformation or questions you may have.

~MAY 10AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE willbe held on Tuesday, May 10 at the Evart UnitedMethodist Church, 619 Cherry St., Evart from 12 p.m.to 5:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each

month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel LutheranChurch, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public,free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at theclub house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer StoryHour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent mustremain in the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and thirdWednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. withpotluck 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 sixthgrades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME isevery Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.Therewill be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUBMEETINGS are held the first Wednesdayof each month (excluding January through March),and the public is always welcome. The doors open at5:30 for a pot luck dinner followedby the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.

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

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meetsat 6p.m. the second Wednesday ofeach 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 thefirst Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at theBig Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road inBig Rapids.

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER2418 will hold their monthlymeeting the second Wednesday of the month at theUnited Methodist Church with a pot-luck lunch statingat 12 p.m. The Program Schedule is as follows:~APRIL 13 - Shannon Linquist from the MSUExtention Office will explain programs that willbenefit AARP. ~MAY 11 - Dr. Linda Myers from 211will explain what it is and how it will benefit Osceola

County.~JUNE 8 - Trooper Travis House from the MichiganState Police will explain the duties of the CommunityService position and how it willbenefit the members of AARP.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. atSt. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for morinformation.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of eachmonth), at Baldwin Family Health Care ConferenceRoom. 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 MethodistChurch. 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. atEvart United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed CityChurch of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

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

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

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

at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS willbe meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds inEvart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at thecommunity building. Anyone interested to learnwood carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is alsothe meal site for the Commission on Aging and theirThursday dinner is at noon. For mor information oncarving call 734-5125 or 734-9131. Information onCOA dinner reservations call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursdayevening at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meetsevery third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday ofevery month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday atnoon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

~MAY 19AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE willbe held on Thursday, May 19 at Trinity LutheranChurch, 19778 US-10, Reed City from 12 p.m. to5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday

of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. Formore information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. atthe Evart United Methodist Church.

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

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10in 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.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at

noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

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

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2008 Mercury Milan4 Dr, Sedan, Lt. Green, 2.3L, Auto,

29,448 Miles, #BP022$15,395

2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4x44 Dr, SUV, Silver, 4.0L, 5 Speed

Auto, 69,485 Miles, #BP015$17,980

2008 Mercury Sable4 Dr, Sedan, Like New, Low Miles, 3.5L

V6, 6 Speed Auto, 17,833 Miles, #AP185

66 mo./$325/$17,988

2008 Ford Escape XLT 4WD4 Dr, SUV, Lt. Green, 6 Cyl, 3.0L V6,4 Speed Auto, 39,921 Miles, #AP191

66 mo./$350/$19,380

2008 Ford Escape XLT4 Dr, SUV, 4WD, Lt. Green, 2.3L, 4Speed Auto, 35,741 Miles, #BP001

$19,398

2008 Ford Taurus X SEL4 Dr, SUV, 7 Pass, Silver, 1 Owner, 3.5L

V6, 6 Speed Auto, 41,627 Miles, #BP011

66 mo./$350/$19,395

2008 Mercury Mariner 4x44 Dr, SUV, 4WD, Silver, 3.0L V6, 4Speed Auto, 28,392 Miles, #AP182

66 mo./$351/$19,495

2008 Jeep Wrangler2 Dr, SUV, 4x4, Check This One Out,Great Deal! 3.8L V6, Auto, #BC075A

$19,498

2008 Ford Escape XLT4 Dr, SUV, Red, 2.3L, 4 Speed Auto,

26,471 Miles, #BP016

66 mo./$329/$18,195

2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ4 Dr, Sedan, Leather, Heated Seats,3.6L, V6, 6 Speed Auto, #BC036A

66 mo./$289/$15,995

2007 Jeep Commander Sport4x4, 4 Dr SUV, Black, Leather, 3rd

Seat, 4.7L V8, Auto #BC099B

66 mo./$307/$16,995

2009 Mercury Sable Premier4 Dr, Sedan, 3.5L V6, 6 Speed Auto,

33,519 Miles, #AP032

72 mo./$301/$17,895

2008 Ford Taurus SEL4 Dr, Sedan, Dark Blue, 3.5L V6, 6Speed Auto, 26,592 Miles, #AP192

66 mo./$314/$17,380

2009 Ford F250 4x24 Dr, Crew Cab Pickup, Great Work

Truck, Trailer Pkg, 5.4L V8, #AP125A

72 mo./$336/$19,995

2008 Ford F150 4x4 XLT4 Dr, Ext Cab Truck, Gray, 5.4L V8, 4Speed Auto, 28,055 Miles, #AP177

$24,495

2009 Ford F150 4x4 XLT4 Dr, Crew Cab Short Bed Truck, PlatinumEdition, Maroon, 5.4L, V8 Auto, #9P005

$25,800

2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x44 Dr, Crew Cab Short Bed Truck, Silver, 5.4L

V8, Flexible Fuel, 4 Speed Auto, #AP118

66 mo./$469/$25,988

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