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DBA NAMES SALINAS

NEW DIRECTOR

Big Rapids resident to use experience as

leader of Evart DDA in new role

BIG RAPIDS Darcy Salinas is taking on

the challenge of increasing foot traffic in

downtown Big Rapids.

s new director of the Big Rapids Downtown

usiness Association, Salinas wants to

hange the mindset of shopping at box stores

nd chain restaurants, to create a culture

hat caters to local businesses downtown

articularly amongst Ferris State University

tudents.

Downtown is competing with all of the box

tores on Perry Avenue. A lot of people,

hen they come to Big Rapids, they getff U.S.-131 and thats pretty much as far

s they get, Salinas said. I also want to

et Ferris students downtown, because the

niversity is a huge resource and asset to the

ommunity, but how many kids are walking

owntown for things? I see students

alking to Applebees, and if theyre walking

hat far, they can certainly walk toward

owntown from campus. We have to make

hat connection to where downtown has

hings they want to do and places they want

o go to.

he 26-year-old Big Rapids resident and

vart native, has been the director of Evarts

owntown Development Authority for nearly

hree years. Starting Sept. 1, she will take

ver the part-time DBA director position in Big

apids, replacing Big Rapids Department of

ublic Works Director Mark Gifford, who will

emain as director in the interim.

he city contracted with the DBA in 2004

o have Gifford spend about 10 percent of

is time as its director. However, the city

ommission decided in February that the DBA

does not need as much involvement from city

government and asked the organization to

find a replacement.

The DBA started collecting applications for

the director position in May, and interviewed

four candidates earlier this month. DBA board

Vice President Bill Stanek said Salinas had

the experience they were looking for.

She has three years of experience doing

the same thing we need here, Stanek said.

She has a younger perspective with some

fresh ideas. Some of Evarts events, like their

fireworks and car show, put ours to shame.

They have a lot of things that we need.

Salinas plans to use her experience from

Evart to help her promote downtown Big

Rapids. One of her first orders of business

will be to meet with the DBA executive board

and as many members as she can to help

her set goals for the association.

I want to sit down with them one-on-one to

see where theyre at, what their goals are

or the DBA and their business and get to

now them better. That way Ill be in a better

osition to help them pursue those goals,

he said.

alinas graduated from Northern Michigan

niversity in 2007 with a degree in

nvironmental science with an emphasis

n environmental policy and a minor in

eographic information systems. She also

orks part-time at the Muskegon River

atershed Assembly as an administrative

ssistant.

resident John Mediema is excited to have

Salinas join the Big Rapids group. Mediema,

Stanek and Gifford were on the committee to

find a new director. Gifford was not available

for comment.

Darcy had the best qualifications out of all the

applicants it was her previous leadership

and experience in organizing events that

helped her get the job, Mediema said. She

has real experience from working in Evart.

Shes done a lot of good work up there, and I

think she can do a good job for us.

As director, Salinas will oversee all

DBA activities, including weekly musical

performances in Pocket Park during the

summer, the annual Fall Fest and more.

In addition, she will promote downtown,

raise funds for the DBA, work to fill vacant

storefronts downtown and act as the liaison

between the downtown businesses and city

hall.

She will be like the central hub of information

for all DBA activities, and have a hand

in planning downtown events, Mediema

added.

REMOTE PC REPAIR AT

YOUR FINGERTIPS

(NewsUSA) - In a social media powered

society, instant gratification is something

we have come to expect. More of our

daily routines are executed online, be they

personal or professional, so when our

computer crashes so does our productivity.

In the not-so-distant past, PC problems,

virus removal and most other computer-

related issues were resolved by carting your

PC or laptop into a service center. This is

not an easy burden to bear when time is of

the essence. With immediate response in

high demand, computer support companies

have moved their services online, offering

comprehensive tech support without the

hassle of waiting at in-store service lines.

With the ability to get news, updates and

results online in real-time, shouldnt you be

able to access computer troubleshooting

online when an issue arises?

In an effort to harness the potential of remote

access, some standout IT businesses are

implementing remote services to create a

better user experience for their clients. Geeks

On Call, a trusted provider of on-site IT

services nationwide, recently announced the

launch of their Remote PC Repair Services.

If a persons computer suddenly crashes,

slows down or gets a virus, Geeks On

Call is there with comprehensive technical

support to see the issues through to solution.

Because the troubled computer is remotely

accessed through the Internet, there is no

need to wait for a technician to make a house

call. However, if there is no Internet accessto the computer, Geeks on Call still has an

on-site assistance option -- in many cases,

it can get a technician to you the same day

you call. And unlike other services, it can

dispatch a technician directly to your location

with the ability to refund the majority of the

service call.

By taking advantage of remote computer

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solutions for serious computing problems.

Remote Services are available 8 a.m. to

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Make Your Money Go the Extra Mile

(NewsUSA) - Is the cost of household items

getting you down? During tough times,

families are forced to cut their spending

down to only the bare necessities. Yet, even

the basic essentials can take a big bite outof a financial budget. The key to trimming

your bottom line doesnt mean skimping on

necessities; it means saving money on them.

So when shopping for your must-haves,

make your dollar stretch even further with

these money saving tips:

Switch to LED lightbulbs. The electricity used

over the lifetime of a single incandescent

light bulb costs five to ten times the original

purchase price of the bulb itself. LEDs last

up to 10 times longer than the typical bulb,

and although theyre more expensive than

others, the cost is recouped over time and in

battery savings.

Invest in a water filter. Dont like the taste

of tap water, but spending wads of cash on

bottled water? A quality water filter can cut the

costs of your water-drinking tremendously. A

Brita filter costs around $20, but you must

refill when it runs out. A family of four who

drinks two gallons a day combined can save

upwards of $2,500 a year by using a filter.

Install a programmable thermostat. This

handy device is a crucial addition to your

long-term money-saving strategy. Ranging

in price from $30 to $130, it allows you

to automatically regulate your homes

temperature at certain times of the day.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy,you can save 10 percent on energy costs a

year by setting your thermostat back 10-15

degrees for eight hours out of the day.

Buy HP Ink. When stocking up on office

supplies, make sure youre getting the

quality and reliability youre paying for. A

recent study found that HP ink cartridges

print on average up to two times the pages

of refilled cartridges tested. And while HP ink

cartridges had no failures, the overall failure

rate for the refilled cartridges was 72 percent,

according to the study (http://www.buyerslab.

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Companies like HP offer online options (www.

shopping.hp.com/supplies) for purchasing

new cartridges with ease. Additionally, ink

cartridge recycling programs, such as HP

Planet Partners (www.hp.com/recycle), help

reduce the environmental impact by diverting

cartridges from landfills.

Skip the grocery store. Amazon.com helps

you save not only on books and movies,

but groceries, too. It has a program called

Subscribe & Save, where you can sign

up to automatically receive grocery staples

every one, two, three or six months. That

bag of Splenda that costs $10 at your local

grocery store is only $6 on Amazon and ships

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THREE HELPFUL TIPS FOR

RENTING OUT YOUR HOME

(NewsUSA) - Home ownership has always

been a part of the American dream, but that

may be changing. Uncertainty in the housing

market has led many would-be buyers to

believe that rentings the better option.

According to a May 2010 online survey

commissioned by the National Apartment

Association, 76 percent of consumers think

that renting is preferable to owning a home in

todays market.

Likewise, some homeowners believe its

better to rent out their home than to sell it

for less than its worth, if they can sell it all.

Those considering renting out their propert

shouldnt make a hasty decision. Neglecting

to weigh the costs and potential risks could put

first-time landlords in a poor situation. Moco,

Inc., a company that provides screeningservices to property owners, managers and

employers throughout the United States,

offers the following tips:

* Look at the numbers. Renting might not be

the best option. If youre going to lose mone

each month, it might make more sense

to sell, even if you wont get your asking

price. Consider all potential costs, including

property taxes, income taxes on you

tenants rent, maintenance, and the normal

wear and tear your property will experience.

Remember that you wont be able to pocket

all of the rent money; you will have to put a

portion of it back into the property.

* Find quality tenants. Nightmare tenants

can be, well, a nightmare. Prepare for a

careful screening process. Many private

landlords cant access the quality screening

products available to larger businesses

without going through a lengthy certification

process. However, you can avoid time and

expense by asking your applicants to visit

MyScreeningReport.com. The report includes

a consumer credit report, SSN verification,

comprehensive criminal search, eviction

search, national sex offender registry search

and an OFAC (federal terrorism database

search -- everything you need to determine

whether a potential tenant meets you

standards.

* Use an all-encompassing lease. Whethe

you use a template or hire an attorney to write

your lease, make sure that the lease clearl

states your expectations. The lease should

state who is responsible for what, when you

expect rent to be paid and what penalties you

will impose if it is late.

For more information, visit www.

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DOGS FOSTER ACTIVITY

WHILE IMPROVING

VASCULAR HEALTH

(NewsUSA) - Mans best friend provides

more than mere companionship. Dogs

encourage humans to exercise daily -- come

rain or shine.

The need to take a daily walk provides dog

owners with a great form of exercise, said

Leila Mureebe, a member of the Societ

for Vascular Surgery. Exercise is good fo

the bodys blood supply, for maintaining

proper body weight and for controlling blood

pressure.

For persons with high blood pressure -- and

thats one in three Americans over age 20,according to a 2010 Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention report -- Fidos

calming effect can be a life saver.

Studies have disclosed that petting a dog

reduces blood pressure and heart rate.

This stress buster provides positive health

benefits for the owners of 77.5 million dogs

that reside in 39 percent of households,

according to The Humane Society of the

United States.

High blood pressure and stress contribute

to the fourth leading cause of death in

America: stroke. The National Vital Statistics

Report indicated that 137,000 Americans

died of stroke in 2010. The American Stroke

Association estimated that Americans spent

$73.7 billion for stroke-related medical costs

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and disability in 2010.

Every 40 seconds, an American suffers a

stroke, said Dr. Mureebe. Strokes occur

suddenly and without warning. Two million

brain cells die every minute during a stroke.

Eighty percent of strokes are preventablethrough risk factor management.

Thirty minutes of daily exercise, not smoking,

and proper nutrition are included in risk factor

management. A United States National

Institutes of Health-funded study of 2,000

adults discovered that persons who regularly

walked their dogs were more physically

active and less likely to be obese than non-

dog walkers.

Ive seen improvements in high blood

pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes

when patients enter into a routine of daily

exercise, not smoking, and healthy eating,

said Dr. Mureebe. A brisk 30-minute walk

with your dog is good for both of you.

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IS YOUR CHILD AT RISK WITH

GRANDPA?

(NewsUSA) - Grandparents and grandchildren

have much to learn from one another, and

such valuable relationships should be

cultivated. However, not all grandparents are

fortunate enough to have the health to chase

after youngsters.

ccording to the National Institute on

Deafness and Other Communication

Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 17

percent of American adults experience some

level of hearing loss. Age and hearing loss

are strongly related -- 30 percent of seniors

from 65 to 74 years old suffer from a hearing

disability. For adults 75 years of age or older,

hearing loss jumps to 47 percent.

Taking the grandkids to the pool can turn

dangerous if grandma cant hear possible

cries for help. Fire alarms and smoke

detectors become useless when the kids are

napping and elderly grandparents cant hear

the warning. Driving puts the children at risk

if the grandparents cannot hear oncoming

traffic or car horns.

The NIDCD reports that only one out of

every five people who needs a hearing aid

actually wears one. This is largely due to the

extravagant cost of most hearing aids.

I found that I saw too many patients with

hearing loss going home without a solution

because they couldnt afford hearing aid

prices, says Sreek Cherukuri, MD, a board-

certified ear, nose and throat physician based

in Chicago, Ill.

Cherukuris response was to develop

inexpensive, but effective, hearing aids.

With todays technology, a quality hearing

aid shouldnt cost more than a digital camera

or iPod, Cherukuri says.

MDHearingAid, found at www.mdhearingaid.

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You should see a physician and get the

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a custom hearing aid, Cherukuri says.

Senior citizens should fully enjoy the benefits

of their ripe age, and not fear putting anyone

in danger. This includes plenty of quality time

with grandchildren.

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INTERNET SAFETY 101: HOW TO

PROTECT YOUR KIDS ONLINE

(NewsUSA) - It is no mystery that technology

allows kids to gain 24-hour access to the

media, but a recent study by the Kaiser

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media. Through using multiple media at one

time such as music, TV, movies, the Internet,

video games and texting, kids can actually

pack a total of 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Although these ways of socializing and

communicating can be enriching, they do

come with certain risks. Kids can become

victims of online bullies, predators, hackers

and scammers.

The Internet has great potential for kids in

terms of knowledge and resources, but we

take seriously the job of teaching our youth

how to navigate it safely and properly,

said Dan Rauzi, senior director, technology

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BGCA has partnered with Sprint to address

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EVENTS BEGINNING JULY 30, 2011M

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TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS PAGE,

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL

MICHELLE GRAVES AT

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SATURDAY, JULY 30

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.Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is locatedfour miles west 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 at424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at themuseum, 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 ofthe Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S.

Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989)506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Free hunter safety certification, offered by Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club,is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its grounds at 10622 11 Mile Road (M-20). Studentsmust attend all three sessions, other dates are July 26 and 28. It is preferredthat students are at least 11 years old. For more information, visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org or call Jeff Greene at (231) 867-5464.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will beoffered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12from 4 to 4:45 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 BethanyCiemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.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 Big Rapids. 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.Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the OdysseyClub, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the OdysseyFriday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-5333 and ask for Rudy.

SUNDAY, JULY 31

Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. StewartAve. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. Formore information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeled room atthe Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27,Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great placeto meet other singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite musicprovided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 ifyou have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group forfamilies and friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the cornerof First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join the group fora free meal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 FullerAve. in Big Rapids.Eagles vs. Morley Legion softball game at noon at the field by the legion. Players

and fans are needed. First of three games. All games are the last Sunday ofthe month.Music by the Pond presents Ionia Maple Valley Community Band at 6:30p.m. in the gazebo next to Curtis Pond on Sheldon Street in Edmore. Thenew program this year includes Dixie land, marches and some swing. The30-piece band has musicians from all over including Belding, Ionia, Vermontville,Grandville, Grand Rapisd and many other surrounding areas. Bring a lawn chairor blankets. In case of rain, all shows will be moved to the Curtis building. Theevent is presented by Glen Curtis Foundation, Village of Edmore and EdmoreArea Chamber of Commerce.

MONDAY, AUG. 1

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 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 CommunityMental Health, 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 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 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 CatholicCampus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located at 424N. 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 R oad in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive13-step program for getting through a divorce. New members are alwayswelcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231)972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Eagles vs. Morley Legion softball game at noon at the field by the legion. Playersand fans are needed. First of three games. All games are the last Sunday ofthe month.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summerclothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those w ho

need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fueland rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.The FSUEA Board of Directors meets at 10 a.m. in Prakken room 114. FSUEmeriti Association members are welcomed to attend as your input is important

to us.Victorious Living meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. It is a mental health support group.For more information call Ronald at (231) 796-1019 or e-mail Dee at [email protected].

Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room atSchmidtys Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For moreinformation, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room atSchmidtys Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. Formore information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6 p.m. atthe United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. This is a group ofsisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting newmembers. Come and sing and have a lot of fun. For more information, contactDiwon at (231) 592-5328.

TUESDAY, AUG. 2

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 SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. Formore 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 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.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.Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.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. Formore information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at S t. 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 ReedCity. 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 questions asked,no registration required and no donation is sought at the event. For moreinformation, call the parish office at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a

support group for families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summerclothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those whoneed help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fueland rent for those in need. For more 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) 796-0771 for more information.Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. on at the Mecosta CountySenior 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 Mecosta CountyMedical Centers Conference room No. 1. For more information, call (231) 796-3729.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3

Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids CommunityLibrary. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. during thesummer at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids. We are looking to collect MecostaCounty scrapbooks and any family histories that pertain to the area. Volunteersare needed to file obits, index the collections or help visitors look up information.Fun, relaxing and lots of history here.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement ofthe Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in BigRapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions andanswers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the directionof Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 years of experiencein meditation and dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 FullerAve. in Big Rapids.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summerclothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those whoneed help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fueland rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.The FSU Emeriti Associations annual Summer Potluck Picnic is from 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hemlock Park. Chicken and beverages will be provided.Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and your own table service. For moreinformation, call Walt Luecke at (231) 796-4989.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7 will beoffered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at S t. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 StateSt. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, per class and $2 per sibling. Call BethanyCiemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm andGarden.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evart TownshipHall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in quilting or learning toquilt is welcome. The group works jointly on personal or community quilts andfrequently donates to people or organizations in need. For more information, call

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

THURSDAY, AUG. 4

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For

more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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.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, the third roomon the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the corner of LocustStreet and Winter 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 CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is located at424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support groupfor families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summerclothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those whoneed help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fueland rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Diabetes Support Group meets at its new time, from 4 to 5 p.m., at MecostaCounty Medical Center, 605 Oak St. in Big Rapids. The speaker is Jodie Hollen,RN; there is no charge. For more information, call Charlotte at (231) 592-4483.Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. at the City of Big RapidsDepartment of Public Safety Building, 435 N. Michigan Ave. For more informationcall Mike at (231) 527-1688 or www.braarc.net.Mecosta County Historical Society meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum,located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. Anyone interested in local history is encouragedto stop by!Stroke Support Group of Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial meets from 3:30to 5 p.m. at Tamarac, the Center for Health and Well Being, 1401 W. Main St.in Fremont. The topic is acupuncture with Irv Marcus, nationally board certifiedacupuncturist. The support group is open to stroke survivors and their family/friends/caregivers and/or anyone with an interest in CVA/stroke. There is nocharge to attend. Call Julie Allers at (231) 924-3195.The Big Rapids Rock, Gem & Mineral Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Geology Lab(room 138), Science Building on the campu of Ferris State University. Find theScience Building on the campus map at www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferrisfaq/maps/and find out more about the club at www.BigRapidsRockClub.com.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 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 SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levelsare encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Hunter Safety Class sign-up from 4 to 6 p.m. at Sparta Hunting and Fishing Club.For more information, call Morrie at (616) 678-4523.Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the OdysseyClub, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the OdysseyFriday or Saturday 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 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. It is having a huge clearance sale of all summerclothes for 25 cents each, unless otherwise marked. The store serves those whoneed help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fueland rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church will extend its hours for its swisssteak supper. New hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults,$3 for children younger than 12 and preschoolers eat free. Proceeds go to thebuilding fund.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun C lub holds trap and sport ing clay shoots. Trapshoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located fourmiles west 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 at424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at themuseum, 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 ofthe Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Karoake provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the OdysseyClub, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the O dysseyFriday 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 beoffered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for children ages 8 to 12from 4 to 4:45 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 BethanyCiemnicki 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 Big Rapids. 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 upstairsroom of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for greatfood, coffee and conversation. For more information, contact Pamela Flemingat (231) 796-2893.


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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or organization

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

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

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

correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being abused is

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

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

0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. Heartland

Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and dedicated people

with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families

in the Reed City Area and the outlaying communities. Volunteers

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

Volunteer classes are available to fit each persons schedule.

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

urther 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 DINNER

akes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of

S-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Openo everyone. Reservation are required, please call (231)734-

733. Please leave your name, contact phone number and

umber of people attending. Intersection Church takes place

ollowing 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:

ULY 30- Flea Market

AUGUST 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

Avenue.

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

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

EVART 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 Cli ff Galloup

231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday of every month).

.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City St. Paulutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m.

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

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

onday of each month).

UTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

EETING second Monday of each month, 7p.m. For more

nformation, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305.

VART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each Monday

t 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early bird takes place

t 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No.

21600)

EIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening at Trinity

utheran 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 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 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.





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 club house.

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

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

story hour.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday for first through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every

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

crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGS are held

the first Wednesday of each month (excluding January through

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

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

at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES meeting is

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

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

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

the second Wednesday of each month. For information call

734-9799.

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

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

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first

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

Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER 2418

will hold their monthly meeting the second Wednesday of

the month at the United Methodist Church in Reed City with

a pot-luck lunch stating at 12 p.m. The Program Schedule

is as follows: ~AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman from the Inc

Spot. ~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency

Management

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD PANTRY,(every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church.

Call (231)832-2624 for mor information.

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

Baldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. For more

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

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

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

call (231)734-5752.

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

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

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

(231)734-5348.

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

Methodist Church.

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

Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

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

Street.

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

Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will be meeting at

the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart every Thursday from

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

to learn wood carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is also the

meal site for the Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner

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

734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations call 734-

6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday evening at theAssembly of God Church in Big

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

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets every third

Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of every month

at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.





6005.

MUSIC AT THE DEPOT wil be the 2nd and 4th Thursday ofevery 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 moreinformation call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post #10770 on

Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Early birds starts at 6p.m.

Concession stand is open.





6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Last Friday

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

information, call (231)832-5102.

~AUGUST 6CLARE COUNTY CRAZY QUILTERS 30th Annual Quilt Show,

Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 from 9a.m. tp 4p.m.

Clare Church of Nazarene, 10160 S. Grant Road, Clare.

No entrance fee, handicap accessible, air conditioned facility,

church cafeteria open.

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BE TURNED IN

FOR NEXT

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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

Fax: (231)832-5558


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030 Special Notices

KEWPIES HAVE

ARRIVED!

ENCORE RESALE &CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE, 205 W.Upton, Reed City.Mention this ad for a special price:buy one (at regular price), get one (ofequal or lesser value) half off.

Tri-CountyClassifieds

Baldwin, Big RapidsEvart, Reed City

Rodney Area

(231)592-8348Deadline:

Thursday, 12noon

Email:[email protected]

Go Online:www.pioneergroup.com

ClassesCONCEALED CARRY TRAINING, OneDay, August 13. Everything furnished,Gun, Ammo, Books, Lunch, $170. jjs-portshows.com (800)968-5016

032 Public Notices

CROSSROADS CHARTER ACADE-

MY'S Board of Directors is seeking an indi-vidual interested in public education to filla two year board of director term. Inter-ested candidates apply by completingboard application available in CCA'sCentral Office, 215 S. State Street, BigRapids, in the southwest corner of the ele-mentary building.

040 Lost and Found

FOUND WEDDING BAND, Hersey loca-tion, call to describe. (231)580-9210

AnimalsLOST 2 CATS- 17 Mile BR. Cali: 8-molong white/multi. Tasha: Redish-brownbobcat looking. 231-349-0558

050 Help Wanted

COMMUNITY HOME HEALTH care,family company, is hiring FULL TIMAND PT/PRN Registered Nurses! Visipatients in the home setting and pro-vide direct hands on care!Competitive pay and availability of ben-efits for FULLTIME AND PT staff. Pleasecall or fax your resume today! P:(231)689 -6675 F: (231)689-5038

DIAL-A-RIDE DRIVERS: PARTTIME.Applications will be accepted at the CityClerk's Office, 226 N. Michigan Avenue,Big Rapids MI 49307, until 12:00 noon,Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Knowledgeof the City and a CDL License with "P"Endorsement is preferred. An EqualOpportunity Employer.

JOB FAIR MONDAY, August 8th, 10a.m.-2p.m., Janitors, Cleaners, Supervisorsneeded. Must Bring State Issued ID foFingerprinting. Hours and Days Vary.Morley Stanwood High School. 4700Northland Drive, Morley, Michigan.(888)345-5314

WANTED: COOK, PREP COOK, andBARTENDERS for Stanwood BuffaloEagles 4360. Apply within, no phonecalls please.

PUBLIC AUCTIONTHURSDAY, AUGUST 11 4:00 PM

Having moved my mother to live with my sister in Arizona, I will sell the below listed

items at public auction to the highest bidders at my barn, next to the farm located at

18842 12 Mile Road., Leroy, MI 49655.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Take 131 Expressway to exit 159 (Ashton exit also 11

Mile Road), through the town of Ashton - approximately 2 miles past the blinker

light north on 190th Avenue, curve right onto 12 Mile Road to the auction site. Fol-

low auction signs.

NAGY AUCTION AND APPRAISAL

Richard P. Dick Nagy - Auctioneer8930 Maple Hill Road Howard City, MI 49329

231-937-5868

For pictures of this auction and other upcoming auctions visit us on our website @expresswayautoauction.org

Auctioneers Note: Since the sale will be starting at 4 in the afternoon it will move quickly. Be preparedto start right on time. Inspection starts day of auction at noon. Payment methods include cash, per-sonal check, Visa or Mastercard credit or debit. Check and credit cards will be subject to 2% fee.All items sold AS IS - WHERE IS with no warranties expressed or implied regarding merchantabilityfor any particular purpose. All announcements sale day take precedence over any and all printed mat-ter. The auction company takes on no liability and are strictly agents for the seller.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

Magic Chef 20 lb. capacity gas dryer,

dressers, computer desks, couches,end tables, leather trunk, jewelry boxes,

Honeywell air purifier, small oil lanterns,

window blinds, floor lamps, cooler, Coke

bottles in carrier, Harry Potter videos,new kitchen knife sets, set of Lord of

the Rings goblets, assorted pots, dishes,pans, glasses, silverware and cooking

aids, double bed mattress and box springfrom VanDries Furniture, window air

conditioner, electric fry pan, shoe rack,

bedding, pool cue stick, table humidifier,Hewlett Packard printer, small picture

frames, microwaves, electric room heat-

ers, Dirt Devil upright vacuum, cookie jar,toaster ovens, lamps, rugs, televisions,

assorted baskets and picnic basket, mu-

sic CDs, mirrors, wall pictures, clocks,electric power washers, Canon printer,

book and closet shelves, kitchen table,bedroom set, living room chair, brass

looking headboard, Harley Davidson mer-

chandise and assorted knick knacks.

AUTOMOBILES AND EQUIPMENT:

2003 Dodge Caravan 18K miles (Nice ve-hicle), 4x4 covered trailer, Argo 6 wheel

utility vehicle, Chipper with 302 Ford

engine, Cub Cadet 46 lawn mower 20HP, Simplicity snow thrower, Ariens self

propelled 6.5 HP push mower, Sears

20 4 HP mulching push mower, Power

Pro Shop push mower, Stihl 340 backpack leaf blower (missing extension),

Weedeater gas vac. 1974 F750 Ford dump

truck with Western 10 commercial blade(works),1986 Ford F150 6 cylinder pro-

pane powered pick up (new clutch), John

Deere PTO manure spreader, 18 gallonshop vac, 30 gallon electric water heater,

Miller propane mobile home furnace,compressor, yard wagon, 20 - 100 lb.

propane tanks, Skil circular saw, Milwau-

kee quick blade release sawsall, assortedbattery operated drills, misc. hand tools

and sockets, Stanley miter box, 12 volt

wet/dry vacuum cleaner, assorted yardtools, gas cans, Stinger mosquito killer,

Burgess propane insect fogger, and manyother items too numerous to mention.

SPORTING GOODS:

2 pr. Guide Gear snow shoes, roller skates,

small traps, Avid outdoors tent 8x8 dome,

propane camping stove, life vests, North-west Territories 14x12 - 3 room screened

tent, Timberwolf two wheel quad (needswork), Morida 250x Four Traxx quad,1993 Sea Doo 30-up Bombardier Jet Ski,

3 lantern style outdoor lights, large Arctic

Cat helmet w/3 others, 1997 Polaris 500

snowmobile w/trailer.

ANIMALS:

Grade Paint Mare, Grade Brown Mare, 3

western saddles, and misc. tack

STATE CERTIFIED PISTOL SAFETY

COURSESFOR CCW LICENCECONDUCTEDBYTHE BARRYTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

AUGUST 27TH & OCTOBER 1ST 8AM-4PM

A HANDGUNWILLBE GIVEN AWAYIN EACH CLASS!!

All course materials, use of Firearms, refreshments, Handgun Drawingand lunch are included in the $135.00 course fee.

For more information contact the Barryton Police Department(989) 382-7822 or by e-mail @ [email protected].

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HE MECOSTA-OSCEOLA INTER-

EDIATE School District is acceptingpplications for a Paraeducator for Engi-

neering & Precision Technology (schoolear position). A complete posting isvailable at www.moisd.org. Interestedpplicants must submit a letter of appli-ation, resume, transcripts and three let-ers of reference by August 11, 2011 to:Mark R. Klumpp, Assistant Superinten-

ent, Mecosta-Osceola Intermediatechool District, 15760 190th Avenue,

Big Rapids, MI 49307.

IRED OF LOOKING for a steady per-manent job? MPI has your answers. Fullime $8.00/$11.50 per hour, paid week-ly. Our call center raises funds for breastancer, public safety groups and more.o, warm up your voice and come join the

un for a steady income. Call (231)796-286 today.

050 Help Wanted

LINCARE, A LEADING national respi-ratory company seeks friendly, attentiveCustomer Service Representative. Phoneskills that provide warm customer inter-actions a must. Maintain patient files,process doctors orders, manage com-puter data and filing. Growth opportuni-ties are excellent. Drug-free workplace.EOE. Fax resume to (231)796-0074

THE MECOSTA-OSCEOLA INTER-

MEDIATE School District is acceptingapplications for a Transportation Mechan-ic Assistant (year-round position). Acom-

plete posting is available atwww.moisd.org. Interested applicantsmust submit a letter of application,resume, certifications/licensure and threeletters of reference by August 10, 2011 to:Mark R. Klumpp, Assistant Superinten-dent. Mecosta-Osceola IntermediateSchool District, 15760 190th Avenue,Big Rapids, MI 49307.

090 BusinessServices

YOUR LOCAL

INTERNET Provider!

$18.45/month

Unlimited Dial-up

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ROOFING: ALL TYPESRepairs & Leaks. Free Estimates

20yrs. experienceLicensed/Insured(616)636-8288

Ensley Roofing, LLC

100 Pets & Supplies

AKC PUPPIES, 7-FEMALES, variedcolors, $400/each. Pick up around August10th, call to view. 231-972-7214. Judy andLee Thomas

100 Pets & Supplies

PUPPY/BEGINNER DOG OBEDIENCE

Classes, sponsored by the RileyMacKenzie Fund. Beginning August 30th.6 weeks for $65. Please pre-register,class space limited. Call Debbie(231)796-2455.

110 For Rent

1-BDRM APARTMENT IN Hersey,$400./mo. and New 1-bdrm small housein Ashton, $500./mo., plus deposit/utilities.(231)832-3101.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath double-wide on10 acres at Big Star Lake, Baldwin.Washer/dryer, $650/month, $650/secu-rity deposit plus utilities (231)480-1250.

2-BDRM MOBILE HOME west of Paris,large yard, shed, $450./mo.,$400./deposit. No pets. (231)832-8971

2-BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. Superclean condition, quiet country setting.North of Remus. Shed included.$500/month, plus deposit. 989-382-7203

110 For Rent

3 BEDROOM APARTMENT, in BigRapids. washer/dryer, dishwasher, veryclean. Available August 10th. (231)796-5601 or (231)349-1029.

3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH MOBILE homelocated in White Birch Estates, ReedCity. $565/month, $400/deposit, no pets.(616)322-3312.

4-BEDROOM FARM HOUSE w/garage,3-miles west Reed City, country setting,large yard. No pets. $650/month,$600/deposit. (231)832-8971.

APARTMENT FOR RENT, 1 bedroomRogers Heights, all utilities included,A/C, W/D hookup, $550/month, (231)832-4485.

AVAILABLE NOW. 3BR home inIdlewild. Natural gas heat, Sec. 8 appv'd.$550/mo., $500 deposit. Call Ken, 734-502-7699 or Al 231-758-0817.

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110 For Rent

FOR RENT: SPLIT LEVEL 4 bed-room, 2 bath home east of BigRapids is ideal for the professionalfamily. Back deck is great for BBQ'sand has nice view of wooded lot.Extra garage for extra toys. For moreinfo call Silvernail Realty at231-796-6329.

110 For Rent

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110 For Rent

NICE 3-BDRM MOBILE Home, BigRapids $600/month plus utilities,security deposit and references, oneyear lease. (231)592-8202

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2004 FORD F150 XLT4x4, V8, Loaded.

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2003 H.D. Road KingScreaming Eagle. Loaded. Sharp!

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2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBANLT 4x4. Third Seat, Loaded

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2008 POLARIS RANGERXP 4x4, Limited Edition.

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2007 QUICKSILVER POPUPToy Hauler, A/C, Sink

$17,495

2005 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPERRear Living, A/C, Front Bdrm., Spacious

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2002 LAYTON 253 SLIDEOUTRear Bathroom, A/C, Local One Owner Trade

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2005 GULFSTREAM CONQUESTQuad Bunks, Front Bedroom, A/C

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$15,995

2005 FLEETWOOD GEARBOX300 Toy Hauler, Slps 8, 3 Axle, Awning

$7,495

2009 SUZUKI V-STROM 650Hard Saddle, Bags & Trunk.

$44,995

2003 SOUTHWIND 36EV-10, 2 Slides, 26,000 Miles.

$14,995

2007 TIMBERLAND TIMBERLODGEUpper Level Bunk House, Frnt BR, Full Slide

$8,495

2003 LAYTON SCOUT237, Slide Out, AC, Local Trade.

$13,995

2006 COACHMEN SPIRIT OF AMERICABunk House, Full Slide

$7,995

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOXAWD, V6, Auto, Loaded

$9,995

2002 FORD EXPLORER XLTSport Trac, 4x4, V6, Auto

$9,995

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS3800 V6, Auto, Loaded

$13,995

2005 CHRYSLER 300CV8, Hemi, Leather, Power Moonroof, Loaded

$10,995

2009 KIA RIO LXAir, Auto, CD

$8,995

2004 BUICK CENTURYV6, Auto, Very Clean

$10,995

2006 FORD FREESTYLEFWD, Leather, 3rd Seat, Loaded

$6,495

2006 CHEVROLET AVEOAWD, V6, Loaded

$8,995

2006 CHEVROLET HHRAuto, A/C, Sharp

$12,995

2003 JEEP WRANGLERRUBICON. Auto., Lifted, New Tires, Hard Top.

$13,995

2008 DODGE AVENGERSXT, Auto., Loaded, 48,000 Miles.

$14,995

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA SSV8, Auto, Leather, Moonroof

$12,995

2009 SATURN VUE FWDAuto, Loaded, AWD

$10,995

2008 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE4x4, V6, Auto, Loaded

$9,995

2008 FORD FUSIONAuto., AC, Local Trade.

$10,995

2005 BUICK LACROSSECXS, V6, Leather, Loaded

$17,995

2009 FORD ESCAPE XLTV6, Auto, Loaded, 23k Miles


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110 For Rent

NOW SEEKING QUALIFIED appli-cants to fill 1,2,3 and 4 bedroomunits located at Parkview & EvergreenVillage Apartments. Income basedrent with utilities included, cableavailable at a reduced rates. Activeresident council, group activities,neighborhood watch program andsecurity cameras. Apply at 9Parkview Village, Big Rapids.(231)796-8689. The application isalso available atbigrapidshousing.org.

160 Real Estate

HOWARD CITY AREA, Country home,

5% land contract, 2-1/2 wooded lot, pond

w/fish, 3Bedroom/2Bath, central air, 2-stall

garage, Black top, Cutler Road.

$109,000. 10% down, no closing cost.

231-937-9193.

VACATION HOME IN Hersey, MIon the Muskegon River. 2-bedroom,1.5-bath, large deck, 2 car pole barn.517-231-4590homesbyowner.com/34639

HOUSEHOLD/TOOLS

CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION

Saturday, August 6, 2011 @ 6 PMLocation: 9081 Northland Dr., Stanwood, MI 49346

DIRECTIONS: North of Grand Rapids or South of Big Rapids take US-131to White Cloud/Stanwood Exit #131. Go East 1 mile to Northland Dr., turnNorth. Sale will be 1 mile on left. Watch for signs. (Mecosta County)

APPLIANCES

50 gallon Water HeaterNatural Gas Wall HeaterNatural Gas Cook Stove

SPORTING GOODS

8-1/2 Pool TableFishing EquipmentCamping EquipmentTread Mill

TOOLS

Leaf BlowerTwin Cylinder Air CompressorScrew GunsDrill Drivers

Paint Sprayer

Pressure Washer

2 10 Radial Arm SawsNew Craftsman Impact Air ToolWeed Wacker

MISCELLANEOUS

Glass Top TableChilds Oak Roll Top DeskEntertainment CenterAntique Sitting BenchDishesLots of Crafts

PicturesLarge Inner TubesNic NacsMany

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