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Still takes field trips to enrich learningopportunities?

Has education programs like welding, smallengine repair, wood shop, video production,and digital photography?

Offers a four-year-old preschool program ineach elementary school?

Has sports programs with reasonable "pay toparticipate" fees, and Chippewa Hills justwon the All-Sports trophy this year for ourconference?

Even has a F.F.A. chapter?

Has parent access to student's grades, classesand assignments with teacher communicationlinked?

Has full time kindergarten aides in our all daykindergarten program?

Has maintained our bussing system to transportour students safely to and from school?

Has specialized computers and programsfor Computer Aided Design, Graphics,Mechanical Engineering and Web Design?

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Big RapidsHUGE Sale 6+ family. Vinylwindows, craftsman 10" table-saw, tools, furniture, gas

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSSt. Mary's Parish Center

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Sofas, tables, baby furniture,sports equipment, power

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Grant CenterGRANT CENTER, 14335- 21Mile (Half mile east of town-hall). Some Antiques.Thurs/Fri/Sat, 8/11-8/12-8/13,9a.m.-5p.m.

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To apply, send a letter of interest andresume to:

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115 N. Michigan Ave.,Big Rapids MI 49307

or email [email protected].

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THERAPY DOGS PREPARATION classfor Therapy Dogs International will be heldat Spectrum Hospital, Reed City startingSeptember 1st, for 6 consecutive Thurs-day's. Cost is $65.00 Instructors: DebbieSzot and Barb Graham. For informationcall: (231)832-8508.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 6

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 clay shoots. Trapshoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four mileswest of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the 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 the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. Allare welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 DamascusRoad in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the 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.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be offeredfrom 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12 from 4 to4:45 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 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.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 Carolyn Leonard at (989)506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm andGarden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in BigRapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private upstairs room ofPeppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, coffee andconversation. For more information, contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.

SUNDAY, AUG. 7

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 moreinformation call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled room at theGoodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, HoughtonLake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great place to meet othersingles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite music provided by BernadetteMorley of Best Entertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group for familiesand friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner ofFirst and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join the group for a freemeal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave.in Big Rapids.

MONDAY, AUG. 8

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m.at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,

Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community MentalHealth, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a six-step program.Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. For moreinformation, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is availableat meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For moreinformation, 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 Catholic CampusParish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N.Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope United MethodistChurch, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive13-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) 972-2838for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Hunter Safety Class sign-up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing

Club. For more information, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523.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 whoexperience death or divorce from a spouse.The Big Rapids Lions Club meetings at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate.Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation BibleSchool is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student classavailable on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 centseach, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. Formore information, call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at SchmidtysLounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For more information, callSandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at SchmidtysLounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. For more information, callSandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. at the

United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group of sistersin harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting new members.Come and sing and have a lot of fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231)592-5328.

TUESDAY, AUG. 9

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.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 moreinformation 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 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 S. StewartAve., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more informatio n.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. For questions, callPastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township Hall. For moreinformation, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 DamascusRoad in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 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, 919Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registrationrequired and no donation is sought at the event. For more information, call the parishoffice at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.Hunter Safety Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club. For moreinformation, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523.Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alzheimers support group, hostedby the Alzheimers Association, Greater MichiganChapter, meeting is month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical Center,Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. A help line is available 24/7 at (800)272-3900.Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Public Librarycommunity room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation BibleSchool is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student classavailable on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678.Chippewa Lake Lions meet at 7 p.m. throughout the summer at the Chippewa

Township Hall.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 centseach, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. Formore information, call (231) 796-1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10

Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced 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.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore 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 Catholic Campus Parish.Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.

Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. during the summer at424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids. We are looking to collect Mecosta County scrapbooksand any family histories that pertain to the area. Volunteers are needed to file obits,index the collections or help visitors look up information. Fun, relaxing and lots ofhistory here.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. Allare welcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in BigRapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions andanswers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction ofMichael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience inmeditation and dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave.in Big Rapids.Remus Area Historical Society meets at 5 p.m. at the Remus Area Museum, 324S. Sheridan, Remus. Remus Heritage Days will not be meeting until after the newcalendar year.Big Rapids Business and Professional Womens Club meet at 6:30 p.m. at

Osburndale.Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation BibleSchool is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student classavailable on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is openfrom noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 centseach, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. Formore information, call (231) 796-1571.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be offeredfrom 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12 from 11 to11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 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.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm andGarden.

THURSDAY, AUG. 11

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For moreinformation 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, 12954 80th 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 80th Ave., Mecosta.

For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore 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, the third room onthe right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the corner of Locust Street andWinter Avenue. For more information, call Eric 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. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N.Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support group forfamilies and friends of alcoholics.Hunter Safety Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club. For moreinformation, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523.Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of the MecostaCounty 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 DAV building, 402N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Clubs general membership meetings are at 7p.m. at 15422 Old Millpond Road in Big Rapids. All are invited you dont need atractor! Annual family membership is $20. Introductory special is $10 for the first year.Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or [email protected] Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9

to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation BibleSchool is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student classavailable on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 centseach, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. Formore information, call (231) 796-1571.Paris Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Green Township Hall parking lot.Vendors who live in Green Township will be charged $5 to sell their produce and otheritems, and non-township residents will be charged $10. Proceeds from the marketwill go toward the townships parks budget. For more information, call Gary Todd at(231) 796-6012.

FRIDAY, AUG. 12

Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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 County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore 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. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levels areencouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in BigRapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Bingo at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Chippewa Lake Community Church Vacation Bible School with Dan Surprise is from 9to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The theme is On the GO with the Gospel. Vacation BibleSchool is for K-6 graders. There also is junior high student and advanced student classavailable on request. For more information, call Cheryl Nellis at (231) 867-5678.Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club,13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday orSaturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-5333 and ask for Rudy.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 WilliamsSt. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summer clothes for 25 centseach, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those who need help with clothes atvery low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For

more information, call (231) 796-1571.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13

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 clay shoots. Trapshoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four mileswest of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the 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 the basement of theThird Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. Allare welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 DamascusRoad in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Hunter Safety Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club. For moreinformation, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523.Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club,

13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday orSaturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-5333 and ask for Rudy.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class forchildren ages 4 to 7 will be offeredfrom 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12 from 4 to4:45 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 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.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 Carolyn Leonard at (989)506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm andGarden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in BigRapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church,1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Join the Mecosta County Genealogical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their openresearch hours. For our August Special, we will be featuring scrapbooks from the area(county wide). Lets try to gather up books from all parts of Mecosta County to learnmore about our history. If you know of anyone who has scrapbooks that would loan usor let us copy, then we can make arrangements to copy them and return to the owner.

Help preserve our countys history and genealogy. We are located next to Recycle! at424 N. Fourth Ave. Great for all ages or out of town guest. Fun and educational. Toloan a scrapbook for that day, contact Maureen at (231) 250-5555.Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.


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Morton Twp. to offer weeklyrecycling starting Saturday

By Kyle Leppek

Pioneer Staff Writer

ORTON TWP. Starting Saturday,

esidents of Morton Township will be able

o drop off recyclables once a week to

hopefully alleviate traffic from its previous

nce a month system.

he township will now offer recycling every

aturday at the Morton Township Fire

tation in Canadian Lakes. The move is

n response to the overwhelming number

f participants who would flood the station

nce a month, said township Supervisor

im Quinlan.

It became a logistic problem when everyone

aved their recycling all month long for the

ne day. The quantity they had and themount of stuff that was brought on that

aturday (became) a really safety issue,

uinlan said. We felt that the demand and

he response was enough and we needed

o look at some other alternative to eliminate

he mass overflow of cars and traffic.

he township originally collected recyclables

ne Saturday a month to be delivered to the

ig Rapids recycling center. The township

as hired Allied Waste services to transport

he recycling container to a Kent County

ecycling facility.

he Kent County recycling facility uses

single-stream system, which allows

esidents to combine recyclables to be

orted later at the plant, said Gary Doudhett,perations manager at Allied Waste.

esides offering residents a weekly chance

o recycle, Allied Waste also collects more

aterials than the previous program,

uinlan said. A complete list of acceptable

tems and how to prepare each item for

ecycling is available at the townships

ebsite at www.mortontownship.org.

Items can be placed in clear plastic bags for

asier sorting. All items should be relatively

lean and heavy soil, residue and grease

should be removed, Doudhett said.

Employees will be on hand to help direct

raffic and move cars through a single-file

line in an orderly fashion. Although the

rogram is designed for Morton Townshipesidents, the township has reached out to

ther neighboring townships to participate

n its program.

ustin Township has participated for nearly

year. The township pays $150 a month

o participate and it gives residents options

here to recycle, said Austin Township

Supervisor Kenneth Vredenburg.

Some residents use it and others dont

because they go to Big Rapids but there are

few that use because they like the availability

of it, Vredenburg said. If (Austin Township

residents) use it more, then we might think

about contributing more money.

When the program was offered once a

month, the container would become fulland the program would often shut down

early, Vredenburg said. He hopes offering

it weekly will change that.

Residents in Morton and Austin townships

can recycle from 9 a.m. to noon every

Saturday at the fire station located at 8260

100th Ave. in Canadian Lakes.

For more information, contact the township

at (231) 972-7138.

Ferris to start bus shuttle fromGrand Rapids to Big Rapids this

fall

By Lauren Fitch

Pioneer Staff Writer

IG RAPIDS Commuting from Big Rapids

to Grand Rapids just got easier thanks to

a new shuttle service starting Aug. 29 at

Ferris State University.

Through a partnership with The Rapid,

the shuttle bus will make four trips a day,

from The Rapids Central Station in Grand

Rapids to Ferris Big Rapids campus.

Meijer in Cedar Springs will be the routes

only other stop. The first bus will leave

Grand Rapids at 6:25 a.m. and the final bus

will return to Grand Rapids at 9:05 p.m. It

will run Monday through Friday.

The bus is intended to help students and

faculty in Kent County easily make the

commute to Ferris main campus. The

service also is open to the public.

The admissions staff identified a group of

potential students in the Grand Rapids area

that showed interest in attending (Ferris)

but transportation was a limiting factor for

them, said Mike Hughes, associate vice

president for Physical Plant, in a February

meeting discussing the bus service.

Surveys were distributed to 4,600 potential

students, current students, faculty and staff

to gage interest. About 8 percent of the

surveys were returned.

Based on feedback from residents in Kent

County, Ferris decided to go ahead with

the shuttle, said Ed Shepard, director of

auxiliary enterprises.

The service is estimated to cost $100,000

annually, which will be paid by the university

and rider fare.

A shuttle bus card, good for one semester,

will cost $700. Individual rides are $8 each

way.

We want to set a price point where you get

people to utilize it, yet you want to cover

expenses, Shepard said, adding it is

difficult to predict ridership at this point.

The success of the bus service will be

evaluated after two years. There is no

set number of riders needed to deem the

service successful, Shepard said.

Based on a student who drives to Grand

Rapids three times each week, it would be

cheaper to purchase a shuttle bus card,

Shepard said.

LouAnn Kirkpatrick, a student services

representative in the Admissions Office,

was pleased to hear the shuttle service

would begin in the fall semester.Its a wonderful idea, especially for students

to have housing (in Big Rapids) and still be

able to take a program (in Grand Rapids),

she said.

Student Dustin Karpovich, who will

graduate in December with a degree in

resort management, was in favor of the

bus, but thought the price of a shuttle card

would deter some students.

Money is an issue for commuting altogether.

($700) seems like a big bill all at once, he

said. Frankly, people can probably carpool

for cheaper.

To calculate how much your commute

costs and for more information about Ferris

shuttle and its schedule, visit www.ferris.edu/htmls/current/shuttlebus.

Rules of Engagement: Whatto Know Before Popping the

Question

(NewsUSA) - An engagement ring

symbolizes your promise to love and cherish

your partner forever, and shows the world

your commitment to your fiance. Many

women dream about their engagement ring

their entire lives, so choosing the right style

is of utmost importance.

Here are some tips to ease the pressure of

finding the ring and proposing:

Its Not Only About the Diamond

A rings setting is as important as its

diamond because the setting is what

displays and secures the stone. Platinum

provides an ideal setting as it is stronger

than other precious metals, which means

that you dont have to worry about losing

the center stone with everyday wear. Also,

platinum is a naturally white metal, allowing

the diamond to sparkle even brighter.

Did you know that a platinum engagement

ring will last forever? Since platinum is

so durable and loses little metal over

time, the ring will undoubtedly become a

family heirloom that can be passed down

for generations to follow. And platinum

engagement rings are surprisingly

affordable. Contrary to popular belief, they

are available in a wide range of price points,

starting at around $1,000 at BlueNile.com.

Know Her Style

Before you go to the jewelry store, know

your future fiances style, personality

and lifestyle since there is a ring to suit

her perfectly. For example, a woman with

a hands-on job, like nursing, might prefer

a simple band with a secure setting, while

a woman who has a less active job might

want something more intricate. A woman

with classic style will want a different band

design than a trend-setting fashionista.

A classic polished platinum band from

Michael Barin will suit a girl with more

traditional tastes, while a birth stone of

colored diamonds on an embellished band

like one from Suna Bros. will look bold

and unique, says jewelry and style expert

Michael OConnor. To figure out her ring

size, press one of your girlfriends rings in a

bar of soap until it leaves a mark. You can

also put one of her rings on your own hand,

mark where it falls on your finger and have

the jeweler measure that area, suggests

OConnor.

How to Propose

Some women want a public proposal in

front of friends and family, while otherswant something private and special. In

either case, your fiance will remember

the day for the rest of her life. Think about

what your fiance likes, and where and

how you met. For more tips on proposing

marriage or choosing an engagement ring,

visit www.engagementguide.com or www.

preciousplatinum.com.

Image Is Everything

(NewsUSA) - Today people are bombarded

with more information than they can

process. Simultaneously, websites, blogs

and social media have the public trained to

consume information in bullet points, soundbytes and tweets containing 140 characters

or less.

No matter how you are trying to get your

message across, whether through social

media, a website or blog, an ad or even

a presentation, the best way to pique

someones interest is through compelling

imagery. Photos must be engaging enough

to get someone to focus on what youve got

to say.

When choosing an image, it pays to be

selective. Great images have the power

to inform, inspire, confuse, shock, delight,

empower, enrage and enlighten. Start bythinking about things like:

* Whom you want to reach?

* What message you want to

communicate?

* What sort of tone you want to set?

* What kind of reaction you want?

While the image should relate to the overall

topic, it doesnt have to do so literally. Thi

gives you the artistic freedom to have fun

with your image search. It also will help you

remain open to inspiration as you search.

As to effective image searches, sifting

through millions of images on the Internet

via a simple search engine query i

highly ineffective. The chances of finding

something the right size, shape, resolution

and quality are low. Copyright and privac

issues also arise -- particularly if the photo

will be used commercially.

Fortunately, there are places to get

inexpensive imagery that can be legitimatel

used for a whole host of purposes. Stoc

pictures can be purchased from places like

www.photos.com for as little as a dollar o

two.

For blog posts, budget-sensitive project

and nonprofits, Photos.com offers eas

searching from numerous categories in

several subject areas. You can buy a single

image, packs of images at various resolution

sizes or even annual subscriptions.

For images to be used for an extended time,

as in a website, or a marketing brochure,

more highly art-directed imagery can be

found at www.iStockphoto.com. Both site

have powerful search engines that make

short work of finding the perfect image.

Stop Bullying Before It Starts

(NewsUSA) - Whats the best way to stop

a bully? Dont let him (or her) become one.

Multiple studies have shown that teaching

children positive social skills and taking

proactive steps to prevent and discourage

delinquent behavior can go a long watoward preventing bullying and providing a

more effective learning environment.

Unfortunately, childhood bullying ha

become a 24/7 problem, and the anonymit

of the Internet makes it more difficult to

identify and punish bullies. But program

in which schools and the community wor

together to prevent bullying and reduce

disruptive behavior can make a difference.

The benefits of bullying prevention program

include freeing teachers to teach, instead

of spending their time disciplining students.

These programs also cut down on chaos i

the classroom and foster a positive learningenvironment.

Michelle Molina, president and CEO o

PeaceBuilders says that Children need to

be given the skills so they can solve these

problems and adults need to be the guide

on the sides.

According to the nonprofit organization Child

Trends, PeaceBuilders has been found to

work in increasing conflict resolution skill

and reducing aggression and bullying.

PeaceBuilders is a program designed to

foster a positive environment not only in

schools, but at home and in the community.The program is already in place in

thousands of schools across the United

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tates, where it is successfully used to

prevent and decrease bullying and other

disruptive behavior.

PeaceBuilders is designed to combat

ullying early through a combination of

chool-based programs, parent trainingnd community outreach. Parents are a

ritical part of the program, ensuring that

ractices are duplicated at home. The

eaceBuilders program can be tailored

o ages and developmental levels from

reschool through high school.

he program works by first identifying

isk factors for bullying, including violent

r aggressive behavior, drug use and

obacco use. PeaceBuilders provides tools

o foster civil behavior and to discourage

isruptive behavior. Then a roadmap is

reated that includes regularly praising

hildren and teens for good behavior at

chool and at home, while discouragingad behavior. Involving parents in the

ehavior improvement before adolescence

elps communities create a way of life that

ncourages people to be nicer to each

ther.

or more information, visit www.

eacebuilders.com.

Eyeing the Window to YourHealth

NewsUSA) - Some say the eyes are

indows to the soul. But did you know

that the eye disease age-related macular

degeneration (AMD) can also indicate

ncreased risk of heart attack or stroke?

EyeCare America, a public service program

of the Foundation of the American Academy

of Ophthalmology, is raising awareness

about AMD and its potential window to

health through your eyes.

Imagine seeing black holes in your field ofvision instead of your family, your garden

or your favorite book. More than 10 million

Americans suffer from AMD. AMD occurs

when abnormal blood vessels grow under

the eyes macula, where the sharpest,

central vision occurs. Its the leading cause

of vision loss for those 65 and older. While

not curable, AMDs advancement can be

delayed and treated, leading to many more

years of healthy vision for those who detect

it early through an eye exam.

This same blood vessel damage can also

indicate risk for heart attack or stroke -- as

much as 8 to 10 times greater. An Australian

study noted that among those whosehealth was followed for a number of years,

subjects with AMD had more than double

the incidence of heart attack or stroke.

Eye exams let patients know of increased

risk for other serious health problems.

EyeCare America provides eye exams

at no out-of-pocket cost to people 65

and older and offers online medication

assistance information. Eye exams are

provided by a corps of nearly 7,000

volunteer ophthalmologists across the U.S.

and Puerto Rico.

Those interested in the program can visit

www.eyecareamerica.org to see if they areeligible. The organizations online referral

center also enables friends and family

members to find out instantly whether their

loved ones are eligible to be matched with

a volunteer ophthalmologist.

EyeCare America is designed for people who

are U.S. senior citizens or legal residentswho havent seen an ophthalmologist in

three or more years. Additional information

can be found at www.eyecareamerica.org.

Refreshing CommunitiesThrough Outdoor Gardens

(NewsUSA) - Whether you live in an

urban or rural area, enjoying the outdoors

is something many Americans have in

common, and we experience it in different

ways -- both big and small -- from growing

herbs on the back porch to perusing the

community farmers market in town.

But why not take it a step further andtake action to make your community a

little greener? Creating an outdoor oasis

helps preserve green space, beautifies

neighborhoods, and can also bring together

the community through a shared cause.

One way to do this is through The Pepsi

Refresh Project, which through the input

of people across the country, awards

grants to projects, for both individuals

and organizations, that do good for the

community. This month Pepsi is challenging

America, asking How can you upgrade

your hometown with a new community

garden? Go to www.refresheverything.

com and give Pepsi your best answer, or

click through the hundreds of other entriesto vote on your favorite ideas to help ensure

worthy organizations receive the funding

they deserve. Since last year, Americans

have chosen to award more than 20 millio

dollars to community-supportive ideas

that receive the greatest number of votes

through this landmark fundraising effort.

Take Central Elementary Gardens fo

example, started by teacher Christ

Cuthbert, who used the $25,000 Pepsi

Refresh Project grant to create an outdoo

learning center and garden for her school.

Students not only get their hands dirty in

the garden, but also learn skills to promote

and manage a community farmers market.

Theres also the Brigits Bounty started by a

Colorado resident, Brandi-Lynn Greig. She

used her $25,000 grant to provide fencing,

seeds, trees, and educational programming

for a community garden, which provides

fresh vegetables to over 200 families in

need each month.

Other ways to get involved are to join an

already established community garden

or farm in your area. From planting to

managing sales, there are several ways

you can contribute.

Every action helps to create major impact

on communities, whether you choose to

vote for your favorite idea or put your own

idea into action. Even as the summer days

start to shorten and we head back to school,

Pepsi will continue to challenge Americans

with the next question, asking, How would

you make learning fun? No matter the

season, ideas can always inspire change in

communities and the Pepsi Refresh Project

encourages just that.

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or organization

to be certain of meetings, outings and classes, as they may

be canceled due to bad weather or other reasons. If any listing

is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with

correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being abused is

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

NGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call (231)679-

0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. Heartland

Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and dedicated people

with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families

in the Reed City Area and the outlaying communities. Volunteers

provide services such as friendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings, errand running, child care, and clerical services.

Volunteer classes are available to fit each persons schedule.

Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for

further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12 p.m.

third Saturday of each month).

EED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third Saturday

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

nformation, call (231)832-5102.

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITY

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

orner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners United Methodistall. Open to everyone. Reservation are required, please call

231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact phone number

nd number of people attending. Intersection Church takes

lace folling the dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

HE LEROY FARMERS MARKET will be held every Saturday

rom 9a.m. To 1 p.m. Through mid October. For information call

rian Cool at (231)768-4624 or go to www.leroyfarmersmarket.

om. Upcoming events:

UGUST 6- Joanne Iler, rain chain construction

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American Breakfast

first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 noon. 129 East Osceola

venue.

AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet, 7:30-11 a.m.

vart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-10.

VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday of every

month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving their Pancake

Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month until further notice.

MONDAY

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).

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

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

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

treet.

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

onday of each month).

UTTERFLY 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

: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 to all pregnant and

nursing mothers. Children welcome. Downtown Reed City.

Contact Sue, LLL group leader for directions or questions,

(231)832-1858 or email LLL [email protected]. (Meetings are

Third Tuesday of every month.)

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

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

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

216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more information, call the

church (231)832-9072. Church is barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need (second

and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh

Day Adventist Churchs Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY,

(every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church.

Call (231)832-2624 for more information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, (second

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

in Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at the EvartUnited 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 individuals with Dementia,

Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal medical conditions.

There is no charge to participate and there are no residency

restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the second

Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Open to the

public. The May meeting honors Girl Scouts with a Girl Scoutstea.

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.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Location is at Boomers



6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in Purple and

Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

The meeting place is the Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome

too (the younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or

Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for any information or questions

you may have.

THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the Intersection Free

Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for 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

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 clubhouse.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour, 1-2p.m.

for children ages 4-8. A parent must remain in the library during

story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third Wednesday of the

month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with potluck lunch at noon. Contact

Margie (231)734-3857 or Ann (231)867-3237.

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

Wednesday for first through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every

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

crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS are

held the first Wednesday of each month (excluding January

through March), and the public is always welcome. The doors

open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which

starts at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES meeting is

the first Wednesday of every month. Call the hotline for location

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

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets at 6p.m.

the second Wednesday of each month. For information call

734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post #7979, Evart,

license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave.,

Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first

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

Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER 2418 will

hold their monthly meeting the second Wednesday of the month

at the United Methodist Church in Reed City with a pot-luck

lunch

stating at 12 p.m. The Program Schedule is as follows:

~AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman from the Inc Spot.

~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency

Management

~AUGUST 10

CARLEE AND CHARLIE two of the clowns for the Kelly Miller

Circus will be performing Free at the Evart City Hall (Depot) onWednesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. The show will last 30 minute.

Everyone is welcome, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the

show.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY,

(every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church.

Call (231)832-2624 for mor information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each month), at

Baldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. For more

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

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

at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church. For more

information call (231)734-5752.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meeting at 6:35

p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, corner of Third and Oak.

For more information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terri at

(231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. at Evart United

Methodist Church.

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

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

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

Street.

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

Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be meeting at

the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart every Thursday from

10 a.m. to noon at the community building. Anyone interestedto 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.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on Monday,Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Location is at Boomers



6005.

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 Evart

United Methodist Church.

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

Street.

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

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

information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post #10770

on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Early birds starts at

6p.m. Concession stand is open.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin on Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Location is at Boomers


There is

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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.

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2011 SILVERADO 1500

$25,383

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NOW ONLY

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$31,284

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NOW ONLY

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0% A.P.R .AVAILABLE

2011 AVEO1LT

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NOW ONLY

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2011 CRUZE1LT

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NOW ONLY

11C126. 5200 Demo Miles.

2011 IMPALADemo Special

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WAS $25,555

NOW ONLY


0% A.P.R.AVAILABLE

2011 MALIBUDemo Special

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WAS $23,460

NOW ONLY


0% A.P.R .AVAILABLE

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