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DONT TREAD LIGHTLY ONWINTER TIRE SAFETY

(NewsUSA) - With winter upon us, tire

safety in cold weather is something everycar owner should be familiar with. Mostdrivers concentrate on tire safety in hot

eather to avoid blowouts, but the samerecautions should be exercised in theinter. One of the most effective ways toe safe on the road is to use a winter tirepecially designed for cold weather.

ommon all-season tires contain a treadompound that gradually hardens whenemperatures dip below 45 degrees,esulting in a decrease in traction. Theseires also tend to collect winter road debris,ike snow and ice, which can impact a

ehicles performance on wintry roads.ark Ballard, spokesman for Discount Tireompany, Americas largest independent

ire and wheel retailer, advises motoristso replace all four tires with winter tires if they can expect to encounter snow and iceduring the winter months. Its best to usewinter tires, especially if you live in an areawith extreme weather conditions wheretemperatures are below 45 degrees on aconsistent basis, he explains. Relying onan all-season tire to do the work of a winter ire can be dangerous to you and other

otorists.

In recent years, the Rubber Manufacturersssociation (www.rma.org) developedew standards for winter traction, which

ed to technological advancements in theanufacture of winter tires. For example, a

newer tread compound featuring a higher sillica content retains tire exibility even infreezing temperatures, allowing the treadto maintain its grip with the highway.

lso, tread block design has been greatlymproved with the addition of thousandsf sipes, small cuts in the tread block

hat provide extra biting edges for moreraction.

Every aspect of todays winter tire haseen engineered to provide better tractionnd greater ability to quickly expel water,lush and snow, provide a quieter ride andllow for longer tread life, says Ballard.

inter tires tend to be slightly morexpensive than all-season ones. But likell tires, winter tires perform optimallyhen properly inated. Remember that aignicant drop in temperature can lower ir pressure. Typically, a 10-degree drop will

cause tires to lose a pound of pressure.

To learn more about winter tire safety, visitwww.tires.com.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSLEARN ABOUT STORYTELLING

AT FERRIS JOURNALISMCONFERENCE

By Lauren FitchPioneer Staff Writer

IG RAPIDS Aspiring journalists gainedome insight into the industry at Ferris Stateniversitys rst journalism conference on

Wednesday.One hundred high schoolers from 11Michigan schools and some of their

teachers attended the workshop, whichfocused on lessons in storytelling.This is meant to be a glimpse into

journalism and what all it means these days.

We want young people understanding therole journalism plays in society, said SteveFox, adviser for the Ferris State Torch andone of the events organizers. Everybodycan feel comfortable, whether they havelots of experience or none. They can comein and learn.Fox partnered with Leah Nixon, interimdirector of marketing client services atFerris, and Dave Clark, editor in chief of the Pioneer, to provide sessions onphotography, sports writing, interviewing,video, writing as a career and working on aschool newspaper.Representatives from Ferris and thePioneer led each session. Ferris Ofceof Admissions partnered in the event toprovide lunch, T-shirts and campus tours.Any time admissions has the opportunityfor students to visit campus and learnmore about Ferris, were going to take thatopportunity, said Jason Daday, coordinator of admissions event programming.Its great to be able to partner with our academic departments.Many of the schools represented do nothave high school newspapers. Clarkrecommended ways they could start their own papers and stressed the importance of making their student voice heard.Big Rapids High School eliminated its

journalism program at the end of lastschool year due to budget cuts. TeachersJohn Caskey and Kristin Conley are tryingto start an after school group to replace theprogram, and brought 10 students to theconference.We liked the options they gave the kidsfor classes because they are new andthey dont know about storytelling or interviewing, Caskey said. Because wedont have (journalism) classes anymore,were making a new start.Mitchell Swaney, a senior from Tri CountyHigh School, was interested in thediscussion on storytelling through video.

Storytelling is denitely a bigger deal thanpeople give it credit for, he said. A goodstory needs to come rst.Jared Aiken, a junior at Tri County HighSchool, is taking a Photoshop class thissemester and wanted to learn more about

journalism as he begins consideringpotential careers.A lot of journalism goes unrecognized withall the hard work, he said.Organizers hope to host the conferenceagain next year.

MAINTAINING PETS HEALTHYGUMS TOO GREAT TO BE

IGNORED

(NewsUSA) - Smelly doggie breath canbe annoying. And dog owners will go togreat lengths to eliminate or cover it up.But be aware -- pet oral care goes beyondpreventing bad doggie breath. Poor gumhealth allows nasty bacteria to make abeeline straight for a pets circulatorysystem, which can have harmful effects onvital organs.

Periodontal disease, the leading healthcondition affecting three-fourths of dogs andcats age three or older, is often the result of pet owners not regularly providing at-homeoral care and veterinary assessments andtreatments. Plaque on pets teeth forms as

bacteria and food particles coat the teethand develop a biolm. If not cleaned off,plaque irritates the gum line and can causegingivitis and harden on the tooth surface

to cause tartar. With more accumulation,gingivitis may progress to periodontaldisease. Diseased gums can act as abacterial superhighway into the circulatorysystem of the pet and may ultimatelyadversely affect vital organs.

Gum disease, which research tells uscan affect more than just a pets mouth,is initiated by plaque accumulating onteeth and not being cleaned, said Dr.Jan Bellows, veterinary dental specialistand incoming president of the AmericanVeterinary Dental College. The good newsis every pet parent has the power to keeptheir pets teeth clean and gums healthy.It starts with daily at-home oral care withbrushing or Veterinary Oral Health Council(www.vohc.org)-approved dental products.

And each pet should have a veterinary oralexam at least annually with professionalcleanings as advised.

Pet owners will be thrilled to know thatGreenies Brand recently introduceda canine dental chew that carries theVeterinary Oral Health Seal of Acceptancefor reduction of plaque and tartar build-upand is clinically proven to help maintainhealthier gums. These fth-generationchews by Greenies use a highly palatable,natural recipe with added vitamins andminerals, are nutritionally complete andbalanced and are available in veterinaryclinics and pet specialty stores nationwide.

For more information, visit www.greenies.com.

VALVE AND SENSINGTECHNOLOGY: PERFORMANCE

FROM THE INSIDE OUT

(NewsUSA) - Innovation is a termcompanies use quite often. While many

companies are quick to brand themselvesas inventive, very few have the legacyand pioneering spirit to be truly innovative.But occasionally, a few great companiesmanage to prove their claims of innovationby successfully extending core technologiesinto new elds and applications.

You may be grasping at air when you try toexplain valve and sensing technologies to afriend. While many dont see or interact withthese technologies on a daily basis, they areutilized in applications that many customersand end-users use each and every day -;and the roles these technologies play inyour everyday safety and comfort shouldntgo unnoticed. One such valve and sensingtechnology manufacturer, Schrader, takesinnovation seriously.

Since 1891, our valve and sensingtechnology has played a critical safetyrole within global automotive applications.We invented the rst pneumatic tirevalve, the very same valve used on everyvehicle in the world today. More recently,we pioneered tire pressure monitoringsystems (TPMS), now required on all newvehicles in North America, and growing inEuropean and Asian-Pacic countries,says Paul Wise, director of marketing at Schrader. However, what differentiatesSchrader is our ability to extend thesefoundational technologies to new markets

and applications.

For example, Schrader has been successfulin adapting its sensor technology to

monitor power transmission belts andindustrial hoses, which are found indiverse applications for factory equipmentconstruction, agriculture, robotics and othemarkets as well.

Many of these applications are consideredcapital equipment, meaning when thepiece of equipment is down because of abroken belt or a burst hose, it translateto a real operational cost to owners,said Enda McCloskey, vice president otechnology, Schrader. Our new belt andhose monitoring systems remove theguess work about when to perform criticamaintenance.

Schrader valve and sensing technologwithin automotive applications helpto save lives, reduce fuel costs, andreduce environmental impact via TPMS

Additionally, Schraders continued historof innovation has resulted in an all-electriway to better measure fuel levels in gatanks as well as new ex fuel sensors fohybrid vehicles -- its technology has evenexpanded to the medical eld, includingoxygen monitoring for hospital and patienenvironments.

For more information, visit wwwschraderinternational.com.

EASY WAYS TO GIVE BACK

(NewsUSA) - There are people all ovethe world who are struggling and in needof help. One could be right next door.While its not always possible to help ounancially, or donate a large amount of timeto a cause, there are easy ways to perfor simple acts of kindness every day. Not onldoes the person performing the good deedfeel great, but these small gestures add upto make a big difference.

Contribute to the community with thesesimple deeds:

* Gather gently used books. Contactschools, libraries and other institutions,such as hospitals and senior centers, tosee if books are needed. Involve a booclub or other community organization toincrease the donation.

* Call area schools and ask aboutvolunteering. Many schools are looking fomentors and tutors. Depending on eachschools policy, sometimes volunteer need to attend a short training session

before starting. For parents, lending timeto chaperone a eld trip is both fun andrewarding.

* Consider donating blood through an American Red Cross blood drive. The needfor blood is constant as approximatelevery two seconds a patient in the UnitedStates needs a blood transfusion. Justone donation can save up to three lives.

After each donation, Red Cross donor are treated to Keebler cookies, beverageand other snacks as a way to say Thanyou for their act of kindness. To learn moreabout the Be a Good Cookie. Get a Good

Cookie. campaign and for blood donationeligibility, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

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Head to the local park for a clean-up.et friends to chip in to help the communitys well. Separate trash from recyclable

tems and dispose of each appropriately.ee efforts materialize in a clean greenpace.

Organize a clothing drive with co-orkers or friends. Schedule home pick-ups

for a specic day, and donate gently usedclothing to local charitable organizations.

oull be helping others, and youll havemore room in your closets.

* Collect those canned fruits andvegetables, and take them to the localfood bank. Check with them to see if theyave a wish list of items that they need.ome of those things, shelf-stable or non-erishable, may already be sitting aroundour house. Its also great way organizeour pantry.

here are so many ways to give back.imple acts of kindness are often the mostaluable to those in need, and they are theasiest to perform. Whether saving a life,

eeding a family or mentoring a student,very kind gesture brings a smile to more

han one face.

ENJOY A LITTLE TECH-FREE FAMILYTIME

NewsUSA) - Family dinners arent whathey used to be -- football games arelaring in the foreground and parents mustemind children to turn off their phones,

and struggle to keep their own ngers from

itching to check their email.

Internet technology has caused familydynamics to change rapidly across thecountry. Family structures arent the same,communication has been irrevocably

altered and family time doesnt look like itused to.

Taking the initiative to bring familiescloser together, The Company Store, nowcelebrating its 100th anniversary, recentlyannounced the launch of the NationalFamily Pajama Night campaign slated for the evening of Saturday, November 19,2011. Inspired by the brands seasonalcollection of matching pajamas for theentire family, National Family Pajama Nightis about creating an evening the childrenwill never forget.

With todays busy schedules, familiesare challenged to squeeze in quality timetogether between work commitments,soccer practices and playdates. Our goalin creating National Family Pajama Night isto encourage families to put the focus backon each other, by creating memories thatstrengthen family ties, says Keith Hagood,general manager of The Company Store.

By pledging their involvement, familieswill begin receiving Idea of the Day tipsconsisting of unique, fun activities for their family night. Each pledge will alsohelp achieve the goal of The CompanyStore donating $20,000 worth of pajamasto children in need through the PajamaProgram organization.

Whether families engage in a treasurehunt, doing tag team drawings, or makinga glow-in-the-dark mural, it is our hopethat National Family Pajama Night willbecome an annual event that will continue

to ourish, says Hagood.Families can pledge participation and getideas on how to create a memorable eveningtogether by visiting www.thecompanystore.com/pjnight.

CUT HEATING COSTS BYWINTERIZING YOUR HOME

(NewsUSA) - As Old Man Winter makeshis mighty push, 79 percent of Americansexpect to pay the same or more to heattheir homes as compared to last winter,according to a recent survey by the Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance, a sectionof the Air-Conditioning, Heating, andRefrigeration Institute (AHRI).

To save money on those heating bills,though, homeowners can take steps nowto stay warmer and more comfortable thiswinter. For example, caulking and extrainsulation are relatively inexpensive andeasy projects that will pay dividends allwinter.

Another way to cut home heating bills 20 to35 percent is by installing a vent-free gasreplace or heater in the room you use most.

According to Sue Walker, chairwoman of the AHRIs Vent-Free Gas Products AllianceSection, this zone heating strategy allows

you to turn down the central furnace andtake advantage of the inherent efciency osupplemental vent-free gas heating.

For every dollar you spend on gas usinga vent-free appliance, you get 99 cent

worth of heat in your living space, as theseproducts are 99 percent efcient, saidWalker.

Vent-free gas products have been aroundfor more than 30 years, according toWalker. With more than 20 million unitinstalled in homes, they are time tested fosavings and safety.

Because a vent-free gas heating systemdoes not require tearing out walls to run ventpipe, professional installation is surprisinglinexpensive, fast and cost-effective.

For a home with an existing wood-burningreplace, converting it to a vent-free galog set or insert turns a messy, inefcientsystem into a clean, hassle-free, highleconomical heat source. Environmentallfriendly vent-free appliances are heatedwith natural gas or propane, among thecleanest of all fossil fuels according to theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Both gases are domestically abundant andare secure sources of energy.

Clean-burning fuel and super efcientoperation -- that makes vent-free a trulgreen heat source, said Walker.

For more information, visit ventfree.org.

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In Michigan in 2010 there were 55,867reported car-deer crashes with 11 mo-torists killed and 1,277 injured. About80 percent of all car-deer crashes takeplace on two-lane roads between duskand dawn. (Of the reported car-deeraccidents Kent County is number oneand Montcalm County is number six inthe states highest accident rate).

What can you do? Stay aware, awake, alert, and sober. Remember, safety belts are your bestdefense in any collision. Be alert for deer in spring and fall,especially at dawn and dusk. Heed deer crossing and speed limitsigns, particularly on two-lane roads.

If a crash is unavoidable:

Dont swerve! Brake rmly Hold on to the steering wheel. Stay in your lane. Bring your vehicle to a controlled stop.

We at Hills Body Shop have noticed an increase in deer hits in the month of October through Decemberand a big surge directly after the end of Daylight Savings, because more people are still on the road atsunset.

If you have had the misfortune of hitting a deer, Hills Body Shop, Inc. is here to help restore your ve-hicle to its pre-accident condition. Your insurance company may refer you to one of their preferredrepair facilities. These body shops have an agreement with your insurance company to keep down thecost of your vehicle repair in exchange for referrals. We believe its not in your best interest to takeyour vehicle to these contracted repair shops. We believe safety and quality should come before cost,whereas these preferred shops seem to put cost before quality and safety. We believe it to be unethi-cal to cheapen your vehicle repair to save your insurance company money. Youre our customer, notyour insurance companys. Hills Body Shop, Inc. has always and will always provide the nest repairsavailable.

For more information about what you can do to avoid a car-deer accident and what to do if you do havea car-deer accident, please visit our website http://www.hillsbodyshop.com/

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EVENTS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 5, 2011M

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SATURDAY, NOV. 5The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight days from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..Targets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 per rearm sighted in; thereis no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plugs also are available for a

nominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is located four miles west of Mecostaon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. FourthAve., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For personal or special tours,contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the ThirdAvenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcomeand the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in BigRapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at the Odyssey Club, 13460Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9p.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 222 S. Sheldon St.,Edmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutemaat (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.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 RoseAve. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noon at the CanadianLakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood. For more information,contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a LilStarz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be o ered from 10to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is o ered for children ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St.Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, per classand $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Morley Stanwood Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale featuring more than 125 crafters is from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. at Morley Stanwood High School on Northland Drive. Admission and parkingare free; lunch is available.Friends of the Big Rapids Community Library Autumn Refresher is from 1 to 3 p.m. at thelibrary. Mikki Garrels will be a special guest speaker. Members are encouraged to invite anyonewho may be interested in joining the Friends or serving as an o cer or board member. Formore information, call (231) 796-2264.United Methodist Church of Reed City Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be availablefrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 503 S. Chestnut St. For more information, call(231) 832-9441.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private upstairs room of Peppers

Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for great food, co ee and conversation. Formore information, contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.Third Annual Veterans Tribute is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mecosta County GenealogicalSociety hall, 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids. Veterans are asked to bring photos, medals andscrapbooks. All Mecosta County veterans are invited to the free lunch. The o ce will be openfor research. For more information, call Maureen at (231) 250-5555.

SUNDAY, NOV. 6Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. CallDarwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For more informationcall 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 the GoodyearLanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enterthrough the door facing Old 27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an eveningof dancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment. Call(989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group for families andfriends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First andCherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal, games andfellowship.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big

Rapids.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight days from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..Targets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 per rearm sighted in; thereis no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plugs also are available for anominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is located four miles west of Mecostaon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.

MONDAY, NOV. 7 Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th 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. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health,500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a six-step program. Anyone withschizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at(231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Co ee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For more information,call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish.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 Methodist Church,7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive 13-step program forgetting through a divorce. New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231)598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store o ers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50 cents allmonth; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirts excluded. Formore information, call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at Schmidtys Loungein Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231)832-3493.Partner Dance Lessons from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the back banquet room at Schmidtys Loungein Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught. For more information, call Sandee 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 sisters in harmonywhosing a capella barbershop songs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lotof fun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight days from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

Targets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 per rearm sighted in; thereis no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plugs also are available for anominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is located four miles west of Mecostaon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.

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members are welcomed to attend as your input is important to us.MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at the Mecosta-OsceolaIntermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9605.Victorious Living meets at 4:30 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]

TUESDAY, NOV. 8 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, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For more informationcall 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 moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, 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, call Pastor BradCenter at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township Hall. For moreinformation, contact Je at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in BigRapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City. For moreinformation call (800) 367-6788.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 MarionAve., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registration required and nodonation is sought at the event. For more information, call the parish o ce at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a support group forfamilies and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store o ers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50 cents allmonth; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirts excluded. Formore information, call (231) 796-1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.

The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight days from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

Targets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 per rearm sighted in; thereis no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plugs also are available for anominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is located four miles west of Mecostaon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place on the second Tuesday of each monthat the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Alzheimers support group,hosted by the Alzheimers Association, Greater Michigan Chapter,meeting is held the second Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta CountyMedical Center, Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. A help line is available 24/7at (800) 272-3900.Caregivers support group, 2 to 4 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Reed CityPublic Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of eachmonth at the DAV building, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta 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 moreinformation, 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. Opento the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactGlenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the ThirdAvenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcomeand the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weeklymeetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions and answers and watchingdharma-related videos. The group is under the direction of Michael and Margaret Erlewine,who have more than 35 years of experience in meditation and dharma practice. Beginningstudents are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in BigRapids.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store o ers womens knit tops and mens knit shirts for 50 cents all

month; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Flannel shirts excluded. Formore information, call (231) 796-1571.Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be closed on Wednesday nights until May. It will beopen the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are looking for donationsof scrapbooks, photos, obits, funeral cards, old plat books or anything that tells family historiesthat we can copy and return or preserve. We will be working all winter to add more recordsand documents. If you would like to visit the o ce, contact Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555 to set up an appointment.Shu eboard league meets at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in Evart. Players of all ages a re invited to join the league. For more information, call Alan Benson at (231) 734-2701.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a LilStarz class for children ages 4 to 7 will be o ered from3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is o ered for children ages 8 to 12 from 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 classand $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at the Big Rapids Community Library.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight days from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..Targets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 per rearm sighted in; thereis no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plugs also are available for anominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is located four miles west of Mecostaon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.Big Rapids Business and Professional Womens Club meet at 6:30 p.m. at Osburndale.

THURSDAY, NOV. 10 Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For more informationcall 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, 1295more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior CeMecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th

information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ainformation, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, that Mecosta County Medica l Center; enter on the corner of Locust Strmore 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 Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a sand friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store o ers womens knit tops and menmonth; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Fmore information, call (231) 796-1571.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight daysTargets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 peris no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plug

nominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is locatedon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostaorg.MOMSnext, for mothers of school-aged children, will have its ra.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Big Rapids. The group meetThursday from September through May.Mecosta County Sheri s Posse meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of Looking for new members. For more information call (231) 796-09

FRIDAY, NOV. 11Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior CeMecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta Coun80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th 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 Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. K

encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store o ers womens knit tops and menmonth; there are also many childrens clothes for 50 cents and up. Fmore information, call (231) 796-1571.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atNorthland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssep.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight daysTargets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 peris no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plugnominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is locatedon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostaorg.Chase Tonwship Dance with a Twist is open to the public for line dfood and pop will be available and there will be 50/50 drawings. DaJe at (231) 250-4159 for more informationMOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource centerIntermediate School District. For more information, call (231) 592-9

SATURDAY, NOV. 12

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club will be holding sight daysTargets and sightings are provided. Cost for non-members is $5 peris no charge for members. Shooting glasses are available; ear plugnominal fee. Chili and hot dogs will be available. The club is locatedon M-20. For more info call (231) 660-0180 or visit www.mecostaorg.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle!Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed for the season. For contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvin at (231) 796Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in theAvenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, comand the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus ParishRapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atNorthland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information, call the Odyssep.m. at (231) 796-6007 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 pEdmore. For group scheduling, contact Carolyn Leonard at (989) 50at (989) 427-1023. Fore more information, visit www.EdmoreChamFree meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdvAve. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwoodcontact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a LilStarz class for children ages 4to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is o ered for children ages 8 to 12 frAndrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapidsand $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with The lm, The Color of Paradise,will be presented at 7 p.m. by Community Library at the library. The 1999 Iranian drama is aboulovable boy with a zest for life. He returns from boarding school village for the summer. The lm is 90 minutes long and rated PG. TFern Grange No. 803 Annual Harvest Supper at 6 p.m. at the corner Road. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Ra el and cards followHunters Dinner is from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Sylvan Township Hall. T

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club ororganization to be certain of meetings, outings and classes,as they may be canceled due to bad weather or otherreasons. If any listing is incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being abusedis 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for abuse.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring anddedicated people with an interest in serving terminally illpatients and their families in the Reed City Area and theoutlaying communities. Volunteers provide services suchas friendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings, errandrunning, child care, and clerical services. Volunteer classesare available to t each persons schedule. Please call PaulKing at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for furtherinformation.

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EED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (thirdSaturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.

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

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITYINNER takes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m. at

he corner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners Unitedethodist hall. Open to everyone. Reservation are required,

please call (231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contactphone number and number of people attending. IntersectionChurch takes place folling the dinner starting at 6:30 p.m..Everyone welcome.

THE LEROY FARMERS MARKET will be held everySaturday from 9a.m. To 1 p.m. Through mid October. Forinformation call Brian Cool at (231)768-4624 or go towww.leroyfarmersmarket.com.

EVERGREEN COVENANT WOMEN will hold a craftand bake sale on Saturday, August 27 from 9a.m. to 2p.m.

t Hollister Senior Citizen Center on 1505 Michigan Ave.(M37) in Baldwin. All proceeds go to community charities.

BENEFIT DINNER FOR MARCIA BISHOP will beeld Saturday, November 5 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. At theirst Baptist Church gym in Reed City on U.S.-10 across

rom South Park Homes. Dinner, Silent Auction, and Liveraise and Worship Band. 100 percent of the proceeds go toarcia. Entry fee collected at the door.

NOVEMBER 19CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will be held Saturday,ovember 19 from 8:30 a.m. To 2:30 p.m. at the Trinityutheran Church, 19778 U.S.-10 Reed City. Luncheon

rom 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DECEMBER 3HE 54TH ANNUAL St. Mary Christmas Bazaar wille on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. Andunday, December 4 from 8 a.m. To noon at the St. Maryarish Center, 919 Marion Avenue, Big Rapids. This event

ncludes a luncheon on Saturday and pancake breakfast onunday morning. For more information call (231)796-5202.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All AmericanBreakfast (rst Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 noon.129 East Osceola Avenue.

AST 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 theirPancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month untilfurther notice.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held at 7p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel LutheranChurch, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids

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REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday of every month).

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

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

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

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORTGROUP MEETING second Monday of each month, 7p.m.For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-5305.

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

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening atTrinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed City.Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAMLOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support Groupfor 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 RadiationTherapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: Oncology InfusionServices Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, atthe Sears Church of God, corner of Highway 10 and 40thAve., west entrance. This group meets the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss natural health options andspecic subjects, CO-OP information is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin onMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Locationis at Boomers Ronevous (formerly the Sportsman Club)on 213 Nielson St. There is entertainment after lunch. Forinformation call 231-734-6005.

~NOVEMBER 14THE EVERGREEN COVENANT WOMEN will have aPulled Pork Hunters Dinner on Monday, November 14.Two seatings, one at 5:30 p.m. and one at 6:30 p.m. Cornerof 56th and Evergreen, at Evergreen Church. All proceedsgo to charity.

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LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTGROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open toall pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader fordirections 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 LineDancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at thechurch, 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 IdlewildSeventh Day Adventist Churchs Community Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at St. PhilipNeri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, (secondTuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns ChurchBasement in Baldwin. For further information, call Shawn(231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. at theEvart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East ToddStreet.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second andfourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. The group meetsat the Community Mental Health for Central Michigan inOsceola County located at 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City.For mor information call (231)832-2247. The group is forindividuals who provide caregiving services for individualswith Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminalmedical conditions. There is no charge to participate andthere are no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the secondTuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Opento the public. The May meeting honors Girl Scouts with aGirl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday morningat the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh in at

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

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

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THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in Purpleand Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday evening at6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot. Pink Hattersare welcome too (the younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan,at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for anyinformation or questions you may have.

THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the IntersectionFree Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for thegreater Evart community. This seminar will discuss themany different agencies, organizations and churches that

offer help for families and individuals during these currenttough economic conditions. Please call ahead as seating islimited. All are welcome. (231)734-2733

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP willmeet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519 Cherry, onTuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks will be providedand the program will be on Senior Exercise. For furtherinformation, please call Joe Curtin at (231)734-9139 orLaverne Erbes at (231)832-5108.

~NOVEMBER 8AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE willbe held Tuesday, November 8 at Pine River High School,17445 Pine River School Road, LeRoy from 8a.m. To 1:45p.m.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of eachmonth), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran Church, 202Albert 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 thelibrary during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (rst and third Wednesdayof 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 rst through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is everyWednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There will begames, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGSare held the rst Wednesday of each month (excludingJanuary through March), and the public is always welcome.The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck dinner followed bythe meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIESmeeting is the rst Wednesday of every month. Call thehotline for location of the meeting and for information.(231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meetsat 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Forinformation call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post #7979,Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m. Located at4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the rstWednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big RapidsMasonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will beheld at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at ImmanuelLutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids.

MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418meetings are held the second Wednesday of every monthat the United Methodist Church on Chestnut Street in ReedCity. The meeting start at 12 noon with a potluck lunchand programs begin at 1 p.m. Programs for the next threemonths are as follows:-NOVEMBER 9th will be Dave Ransom from Self ServeLumber in Reed City.-DECEMBER 14th will be the students from the TrinityLutheran School in Reed City.

THURSDAY REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (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), atBaldwin Family Health Care Conference Room. For moreinformation contact Dave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m., meetingat 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church. For moreinformation call(231)734-5752.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10 p.m., meeting at6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart, corner of Thirdand Oak. For more information, call Ruth at (231)734-2844or Terri at (231)734-5348.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.m. atEvart United Methodist Church.

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

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

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m. atEvart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will bemeeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evart everyThursday 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 Commissionon Aging and their Thursday dinner is at noon. For morinformation on carving call 734-5125 or 734-9131.Information on COA dinner reservations call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday eveningat the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh-in at6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

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

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of everymonth at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.


~NOVEMBER 10FAMILY LIFE Estate Planning Seminar will be offeredfree by Calvary Baptist Church, 636 N. Oak St., Evart onThursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. RSVP to Debi at 1-800-776-1070.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (rst Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For moreinformation, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at theEvart United Methodist Church.

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

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m.Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 in Evart. Fomore information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Earlybirds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.


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

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Since 1988

2 Miles North of Greenville on M-91616-754-6800

2000 FORD FOCUS Sharp ................................................ $2,9951997 SUBARU OUTBACK All Wheel Drive .......................$3,9951999 HONDA ODYSSEY 8 Passenger .............................. $3,9952000 CHEVROLET TRACKER 4x4 Sharp ......................... $3,9952000 CHEVROLET BLAZER Leather, AWD .......................$4,9952002 CHEVROLET MALIBU Low Miles ............................$4,9952002 FORD F-150 PICKUP V6, 5 Speed ...........................$5,9952004 HONDA ELEMENT 5 Speed ..................................... $5,9952003 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 Door, 5 Speed........................$6,9952005 CHEVROLET MALIBU 4 Door, Well Equipped .........$6,9952006 CHEVROLET COBALT 2 Door ..................................$6,9952006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER MINI VAN Local Trade ..$6,9952000 DODGE DAKOTA 4x4 Sharp! ................................. $7,9952003 FORD EXPLORER 4x4 Leather ............................... $7,9952004 CHEVROLET 3/4 TON EXT. CAB Like New .............$7,995

2006 CHEVROLET HHR ............................................ Only $

7,9952006 FORD FOCUS 4 Door., Auto. Great Economy ...........$7,9952007 CHEVROLET COBALT 4 Door, Auto. ........................$7,9952007 CHEVROLET IMPALA 4 Door, Loaded

Tri County News Shopper, November 7, 2011

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