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Jets Pizza opens onMonday

BIG RAPIDS Dough will be mixed,vegetables cut and sauce made thisweekend as Jets Pizza prepares to launchits downtown Big Rapids location Monday.

Jets Pizza is opening nearly one year tothe date after the fire that closed the formerPapa Johns. A fire started about 12:30 a.m.on Sept. 15, 2010, after employees hadleft for the night. No one was injured in thelaze.

apa Johns decided not to reopen thestore, located at 215 Maple St., after thefire. Papa Johns had been in the downtownlocation since 2001.

Dennis Schafer signed a five-year lease thissummer to open a Jets restaurant, with anadditional five-year extension option.

The interior of the building was completelyredone. Fire-damaged materials wereremoved and replaced with white, greenand red tile floors and walls to match theets motif.

triple-deck pizza oven was installed andbout 15 employees hired to keep up with

the all orders the restaurant expects, saidmanager Molly Michalik.

Since were right downtown, were hopingto attract people from downtown businessesor lunch, Michalik said. Not only do weave pizza, we also offer salads, subs,hicken wings and more.

In addition to take-out orders, customersill be able to enjoy a meal inside the

estaurant, which can fit about one dozeniners. Customers also will be able to ordernline at www.jetspizza.com.

he chain pizza restaurant was slatedo open before the start of Ferris Stateniversitys fall semester, but was pushedack several weeks due to constructionelays. Work on the restaurant began inarly July.

Youre always going to run into some snagsuring construction, Michalik said. We hadome issues with getting our ovens. We

also had to get someone in to work on the

electrical, get our Internet up and running,our alarm system installed and a few otherthings that didnt allow us to open up beforethe school year started.

lthough the restaurant is opening laterhan expected, Michalik said communityembers are excited to try its signature

quare-shaped pizza.

Our phones have been ringing like crazynd people are constantly coming in to askhen were opening, Michalik said. Wereopular down state, so were hoping to bringur square pizza up here to let everyonenow what were all about.

Avoid the Night Terrors ofShift Work Disorder

(NewsUSA) - Do you work the graveyardshift? If you do, your health may becompromised. Over 15 million Americanswork a job with late-night or early-morningours, which leaves workers vulnerable tohift work disorder (SWD). SWD is hardo diagnose and treat, but the associatedleep deprivation and insomnia can beebilitating.

recent study published in the Journal ofmerican Physiology by researchers from

he University of Toronto discovered anothererious health risk posed by SWD -- a higherisk for organ disease. With the side effects

f SWD only expanding, workers must findways to manage the bodily stress.

Shift work disrupts the bodys natural

sleep-wake cycle, called circadian rhythm,which affects other critical factors like bodytemperature and the way organs function.

We knew that circadian rhythm disruption

had been linked with reduced longevity,so we decided to try and find out where,why and how longevity is compromised,explains psychology professor Martin Ralphfrom the University of Toronto, one of thelead researchers from the study on shiftwork.

Shift work is the opposite of 9-5, and demandfor it is only increasing as customers expectmore 24-hour services. Many occupationsrequire permanent or occasional shiftwork, such as healthcare professionals,hospitality and restaurant staff, productionand manufacturing workers, protective andemergency services and the transportationindustry.

These workers suffer from the continualdisturbance of their biological or circadianclocks. As the new study supports, long-term interference of this nature can lead tokidney or heart disease.

People suffering with SWD can also haveObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It is acondition marked by loud snoring, pausesin breathing and gasping. The repeatedarousals contribute to the disruption ofsleep. Like SWD, it can contribute toexcessive daytime sleepiness, diabetesand heart disease. Unlike SWD, it is easy todiagnose and effectively treat.

Another tip is to create an ideal sleepenvironment -- eliminate extra noise and

light to get the most out of your irregularsleep schedule. Try and stick to the samesleep and wake time, even on weekends.Dont hesitate to seek medical help.

To find more information and advice on sleepdisorders, go to www.sleepapnea.org.

Innovation Reigns WhenTimes Get Tough

(NewsUSA) - When people see closedstorefronts in the neighborhoods wherethey live and work, theyre reminded that thetoll this economy has taken on businessesaffects their own lives. And yet somecompanies -- faced with the same adverse

headwinds -- seem to rise to the challengeand go on to prosper as never before.

Why is that? And could there even be alesson to be learned here if youre thinkingof starting your own business as a result ofeither being unemployed or just plain fed upwith your current job?

The i-word keeps popping up amongexperts as the answer to that question. Thewhole engine that drives any economy isinnovation, says Stephen Gnass, executivedirector of the National Congress of InventorOrganizations, a non-profit for inventors andinventor groups.

Take IBM, for example. It practically

reinvented itself years ago -- going froma stodgy seller of large, pricey computersto a global software and consulting giant-- and just recently celebrated its 100thanniversary. And then theres the moreunder-the-radar case of New Jersey-basedGAF.

North Americas largest roofing andventilation manufacturer is celebrating itsown anniversary this year -- 25 years longerin business than IBM, but whos counting?-- and one way it got there is by coming upwith unique answers to consumers andbusinesses desires to go green. In fact, itmade quite a splash last summer when itteamed up with New York Citys Departmentof Buildings to paint 1 million square feet of

roofs white -- GAF supplied the reflectivepaint for one of the many projects of theinitiative, as well as materials and labor -- as

a way of cutting the citys energy costs.

To GAFs CEO, Bob Tafaro, that kind ofnimbleness is key. When you put customersfirst by ensuring that they get quality

products and service, and when you keepyour employees focused on innovation,youve got the formula for surviving longterm and throughout even the toughesteconomic times.

The companys commitment to serviceand innovation has actually produced anumber of firsts, including: the first ready-to-lay asphalt roofing, the first to use colorgranules in roofing materials, and the firstto offer a lifetime shingle warranty. And,oh yes, for those concerned about theoutsourcing of American jobs, everythingsmade in America. For more information,visit www.GAF.com.

A Bright Spot for YourRainy-Day Savings

(NewsUSA) - Ben Franklin once declared,A penny saved is a penny earned. Yet,equally enlightening are his thoughts onexpenses: Beware of little expenses. Asmall leak will sink a great ship.

And there are plenty of leaks that canscuttle an already-tight budget. For instance,a spouse idled by the sour economy, afender bender with the family car, or anunexpected hospitalization. Thats whyfinancial advisors recommend that youhave a rainy-day fund -- enough liquidassets to cover three to six months worthof emergency living expenses. In case of

financial emergency, access to additionalmoney will save you from relying on creditcards or loans that simply compound theproblem.

When starting an emergency fund, there area few key points to take into consideration:

1. Determine what amount is best for you.Most experts agree that you should keepbetween three and six months worth of yourliving expenses set aside in your emergencyfund. Your specific situation -- whether youhave children, carry substantial debt andtypes of insurance coverage you have-- will determine what amount is best foryou. Examine your situation -- your incomeand your needs -- to decide how much you

should save.

2. Start small. Starting an emergencyfund can be as simple as depositing $100into your high-interest savings account.But before you begin, be sure that youremeeting your basic living expenses. Andas you build your emergency fund, be sureyoure also reducing your spending andavoiding debt.

3. Stick to a schedule. Get into the habitof making regular deposits. Whether itis weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, create aschedule and stick to it. Once you makesaving automatic, you wont even have tothink about it.

4. Consider an online savings account. Inmany cases, an online savings accountmay make more sense than an accountat a traditional, bricks-and-mortar bank.Thats because many traditional banks arenot currently offering a savings option withinterest rates high enough to meaningfullybeat inflation. In addition, an online savingsaccount is a reliable way to manage yourmoney.

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Balancing Higher Educationas an Adult

(NewsUSA) - Parents and even grandparentare now doing homework alongside theichildren. According to the National Centefor Education Statistics (NCES), higheeducation enrollment of students age 25 andolder rose 43 percent between 2000 and2009. From 2010 to 2019, NCES projecta 23 percent rise in college enrollments ostudents age 25 and older.

Many adults are striving to find the balancebetween work, family and education;others feel they are too overwhelmed bresponsibilities to even consider pursuing ahigher degree.

However, options do exist. Online educationis a great solution for working adults seekingan advanced degree. Online programenable working adults to accommodatetheir busy schedules. However, despitethe schedule flexibility that online learningoffers, adult students still must prioritizetheir responsibilities and commitments inorder to complete assignments on time.

Parents arent the only ones who need tounderstand that going back to school is atime-consuming process -- everyone in thefamily should understand the commitment

as well, says Savitri Dixon-Saxon, Ph.D.,LPC, NCC, associate dean of WaldenUniversitys School of Counseling andSocial Service. Walden University offermore than 60 online doctoral, masters andbachelors degree programs.

Here are five tips from Dr. Dixon-Saxon foachieving balance:

* Choose a focus or specialization thatyou truly care about. The juggling act will bemuch more challenging for you if you dontenjoy your field of study. Choose a focuarea you are passionate about.

* Set aside time for your studies. Setspecific time frames for studying and

completing assignments. This requirediscipline and time management, but onceyou establish a routine, it can help keep youon track.

* Find a place to do your studies. Iteasy to be distracted, so find a quiet placeto study away from excessive noise andinterruptions.

* Ask for help. Make connections early onwith classmates and faculty members to setup online study groups and start the term ofright.

* Renew your energy. Take time foyourself as part of your schedule. Spendtime with your family and friends to recharge

your batteries.

For additional tips for a successful onlinelearning experience, go to www.WaldenU.edu/studytips.

Refreshing CommunitiesThrough Outdoor Gardens

(NewsUSA) - Whether you live in anurban or rural area, enjoying the outdooris something many Americans have incommon, and we experience it in differentways -- both big and small -- from growingherbs on the back porch to perusing thecommunity farmers market in town.

But why not take it a step further andtake action to make your community alittle greener? Creating an outdoor oasihelps preserve green space, beautifie

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neighborhoods, and can also bring togetherthe community through a shared cause.

One way to do this is through The PepsiRefresh Project, which through the inputof people across the country, awardsgrants to projects, for both individualsand organizations, that do good for thecommunity. This month Pepsi is challenging

merica, asking How can you upgradeyour hometown with a new communitygarden? Go to www.refresheverything.comand give Pepsi your best answer, or clickthrough the hundreds of other entries tovote on your favorite ideas to help ensureworthy organizations receive the fundingthey deserve. Since last year, Americanshave chosen to award more than 20 milliondollars to community-supportive ideasthat receive the greatest number of votesthrough this landmark fundraising effort.

Take Central Elementary Gardens forexample, started by teacher ChristyCuthbert, who used the $25,000 PepsiRefresh Project grant to create an outdoorlearning center and garden for her school.

Students not only get their hands dirty inthe garden, but also learn skills to promoteand manage a community farmers market.Theres also the Brigits Bounty started by aColorado resident, Brandi-Lynn Greig. Sheused her $25,000 grant to provide fencing,seeds, trees, and educational programmingfor a community garden, which providesfresh vegetables to over 200 families inneed each month.

Other ways to get involved are to join analready established community gardenor farm in your area. From planting tomanaging sales, there are several ways youcan contribute.

Every action helps to create major impacton communities, whether you choose to

vote for your favorite idea or put your ownidea into action. Even as the summer daysstart to shorten and we head back to school,Pepsi will continue to challenge Americanswith the next question, asking, How wouldyou make learning fun? No matter theseason, ideas can always inspire change incommunities and the Pepsi Refresh Projectencourages just that.

Keep Real Cooties at Bay

(NewsUSA) - The infectious disease knownto children as cooties may not really exist,but the idea of advancing germs jumpingfrom classmate to classmate isnt very faroff.

Despite all efforts to the contrary, schoolstend to be a receptacle for all kinds of badbacteria and germs. Most harmful bacteriaare absorbed through the mouth, which canlead to ear infections, sore throats, colds,even gum disease.

Kids will be kids, and sometimes itsimpossible to stop them from shoving every

little object into their mouths -- which iswhy germ-related illness, like cooties, canspread quickly.

While chants of circle circle, dot dot, nowyou have your cootie shot wont do muchto prevent germs in schools, a real solutionhas arrived from New Zealand.

Researchers at BLIS Technologies andOtago University in New Zealand recentlydiscovered a new type of probiotic that, inearly clinical trials, can help keep cootiesaway. Unlike current probiotics on grocerystore shelves meant for digestion, thisprobiotic is for the mouth. There, beneficialprobiotic bacteria can help defend kids andadults from germs that cause a variety ofunpleasant conditions -- sore throats, ear

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In the U.S. this new probiotic is now beingintroduced at

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The probiotic also protects teeth frombacterial cavities and tooth decay as itreduces plaque and biofilm. The patentedstrain has been shown to break up thenatural glue that allows these substances tostick to tooth and gum tissue. As biofilm isremoved, teeth even regain a natural whiterluster. TheraBreath improves overall gumhealth and strengthens germ resistance.For more info about oral care, visit www.therabreath.com/probiotics.

Dogs Foster Activity WhileImproving Vascular Health

(NewsUSA) - Mans best friend providesmore than mere companionship. Dogsencourage humans to exercise daily --come rain or shine.

The need to take a daily walk provides dogowners with a great form of exercise, saidLeila Mureebe, a member of the Societyfor Vascular Surgery. Exercise is good forthe bodys blood supply, for maintainingproper body weight and for controlling bloodpressure.

For persons with high blood pressure -- andthats one in three Americans over age 20,according to a 2010 Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention report -- Fidoscalming effect can be a life saver.

Studies have disclosed that petting a doreduces blood pressure and heart rateThis stress buster provides positive healtbenefits for the owners of 77.5 million dogthat reside in 39 percent of householdsaccording to The Humane Society of thUnited States.

High blood pressure and stress contributto the fourth leading cause of death i

America: stroke. The National Vital StatisticReport indicated that 137,000 Americandied of stroke in 2010. The American Strok

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Every 40 seconds, an American suffersstroke, said Dr. Mureebe. Strokes occusuddenly and without warning. Two milliobrain cells die every minute during a strokeEighty percent of strokes are preventablthrough risk factor management.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 3The 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.The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more infocall Jack 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.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)

796-5333 and ask for Rudy.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 DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633with questions.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 4Alcoholics 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 supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m.at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th gradeinvited. 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.The Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club pancake breakfast is from 8 to 11a.m.; menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage,biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults and $3for children under age 12. Children under age 4 eat free. The Mecosta

County Rod & Gun Club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20.For more info visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 5Enhanced 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 ormental 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 rise in Big Rapids.For more 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 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in 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. Formore information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.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.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head GolfCourse.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County

Senior 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 CatholicChurch in 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 Parish

Center, 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.Victorious Living meets from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It is a mental healthsupport group. For more information, call Ronald at (231) 796-1019 ore-mail Dee at [email protected]. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. on at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,call (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins welcome.Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at MecostaCounty Medical Centers Conference room No. 1. For more information,call (231) 796-3729.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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7Enhanced 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 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.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for research from 5 to 7p.m. at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids through September then willbe closed on Wednesday, except for appointment for the winter untilnext spring. Come in and get tips for the fall and winter months andget working on your tree. We will continue year round on the secondSaturday of the month with the exception of Nov. 5, when we will haveout 3rd annual Veterans Tribute. Check us out! Call Maureen at (231)250-5555 if you have questions.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the

basement 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 meditationand dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road 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.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4to 7 will be offered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,

per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633with questions.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the EvartTownship Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested inquilting or learning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointly onpersonal or community quilts and frequently donates to people ororganizations in need. For more information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8Alcoholic 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 80th

Ave., 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 the

corner 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.MOMSnext, for mothers of school-aged children, will have its firstmeeting from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Big Rapids.The group meets every second and fourth Thursday from Septemberthrough May.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Paris Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Green Township Hallparking lot. Vendors who live in Green Township will be charged $5 tosell their produce and other items, and non-township residents will becharged $10. Proceeds from the market will go toward the townshipsparks budget. For more information, call Gary Todd at (231) 796-6012.Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m in the basement of theMecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more information

call (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 thefirst year. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or [email protected].

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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. Knittersof all levels are encouraged to come and learn or share knittingtechniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)796-5333 and ask for Rudy.Bingo on every second Friday at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10The 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.The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more infocall Jack 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 Genealogical Society is open for research form 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids, next to Recycle! Weare looking for photos of buildings, school photos or any family historyto add to our growing collections. There will be a book sale from 10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. inside and outside. Have you gotten your Pioneer certificateyet? Call Maureen at (231) 250-5555 if you have anything to donate orwe can copy and you keep the originals.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more

information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)796-5333 and ask for Rudy.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 DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633

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

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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.

WINTER CLOTHING COLLECTION: In an effort to

collect warm winter clothing for our youngwters, local

usinesses will be collection new or gently used coats,

ats, gloves, shoes, and boots. New socks will be welcome

s well. Donated items will be collected from September

through October 21. You may drop donated items off

t Baldwin Outlet, Jones Homemade Ice Cream, and the

ake County Star. Please help us meet this community

eed. Thank you for your generosity.

EARTLAND 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

lasses are available to fit each persons schedule. Please

all Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for

urther information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12

.m. (third Saturday of each month).

EED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

aturday 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 people

ttending. Intersection Church takes place folling the

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

HE LEROY FARMERS MARKET will be held every

aturday from 9a.m. To 1 p.m. Through mid October. For

nformation call Brian Cool at (231)768-4624 or go to

ww.leroyfarmersmarket.com.

VERGREEN COVENANT WOMEN will hold a craft

nd bake sale on Saturday, August 27 from 9a.m. to 2p.m.

t Hollister Senior Citizen Center on 1505 Michigan Ave.

M37) in Baldwin. All proceeds go to community charities.

SEPTEMBER 17, 24, & OCTOBER 8

aturday-Sept. 17, 2011-10 AM-Hike- Hike a loop along

he Pere Marquette River near Baldwin. The access point

ill be the Maple Leaf access. FFI contact Joan Young at

31 757-2205 or email [email protected] See http://www.

etoffthecouch.info/mason/mapleleaf.htm for a map to the

tart. This event is free and the public is welcome.

aturday Sept. 24, 10 AM- We will have a picnic and

elebration of the completion of the Ed Chappel boardwalk

hrough Sterling Marsh. Meet the volunteers who

orked on it. Please join us for the celebration. Contact

d Chappel at 231 266-8008 or email ed.chappel@

oldcommcable.com for more info and directions to the

tart. This event is free the public is welcome.

Saturday, Oct. 8 , 2011-5 PM Picnic. 7 PM Annual

Meeting and Speaker Joan Young - At Faith Fellowship

Church in Irons, MI. Address is 8889 W. 6 Mile Road,

Irons, MIJoan Young will be our speaker with a videorogram for you about her highlights of hiking the

orth Country Trail. Joan is the first woman to have

hiked the entire trail and brings her unique perspective

to the experience. See the website at http://www.

northcountrytrail.org/spw/Annual_Meeting.html for more

details and the map to Faith Fellowship church or call

Loren or Dave at 231 729-0544 or email lobach@hughes.

net This event is free and the public is welcome

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

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

129 East Osceola Avenue.

AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,

:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-10.

VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday of

very month.

EED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving their

ancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month until

urther notice.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held at 7

p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran

Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids

MONDAY

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

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

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 CANCER SUPPORT

GROUP MEETING second Monday of each month, 7p.m.

For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each

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

takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m.

(License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening at

Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed City.

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

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support Group

for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and Spectrum

Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd Monday

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

May-July-September-November. Hosted by Crossroads

Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City,Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology

Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiation

Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL 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 toall 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 FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. atSt. 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 Central Michigan 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 individualswith 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 families

and friends of Alcoholics will meet every Tuesday at St.

Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.






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 the

greater 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

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP will

meet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519 Cherry, on

Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks will be provided

and the program will be on Senior Exercise. For further

information, please call Joe Curtin at (231)734-9139 or

Laverne Erbes at (231)832-5108.

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.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will be

held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel

Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., 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:

~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), a

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 Thir

and Oak. For more information, call Ruth at (231)734-

2844 or Terri at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at


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. Weigh-in 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.






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

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

Jammin (Country, Blues, Oldies and Gospel).

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


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.






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.

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, Suit B

Reed City, MI 49677

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

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THE CITY OF Evart DowntownDevelopment Authority has an open-ing for a part-time Director who willlead the organization's business andcommunity development effortsfocused on the Evart DDA District.Under the general direction of the

DDA Board, the Director is respon-sible for the initiation and promo-tion of programs to improve, pre-serve, and enhance the DDADistricas well as promoting the overallappearance and economic viabilityof the District. The DDA Director isexpected to have education andexperience in one or more of thefollowing areas: business develop-ment, economic development, strate-gic planning, marketing, real estatedevelopment, and community organ-ization. Please send cover letteand resume to: DDA Search POBox 668 Evart, MI 49631-0668 by Fri-day, September 16, 2011. Please call231-734-6119 for more information.The Evart DDAis an EOE employ-er.

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/TRAIL MARK MAXP215/75R15 ...........$8999

P245/65R17 .......$11999

P265/75R16 .......$12999

LT245/75R16 ......

$

139

99

LT265/75R16 ......$14999While Supply Lasts

STOCK REDUCTION

CLEARANCE

RV-XT

P245/75R16 ....$12999

P265/75R16 ....$13999

LT265/75R16 ...$14999

P265/65R17 ....$14999While Supply Lasts

WRANGLERST

P225/75R16 BSL-SL

$8999P235/75R16 BSL-SL

$11999SPECIAL BUY

Congratulations Bill K. onWinning the $1,000 Gas Cardthru Lions Club Raffle.

LT265/75R16 E RWL$17999

LT285/75R16 E RWL$18999

LT265/70R17 E BSL....$18999

LT285/70R17 D...............$21999

LT275/70R18 E BSL..$23999

LT275/65R18 E..............$22999

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Tri County News Shopper, September 12, 2011