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Camp supportingbipartisanship, fundamental
tax reform while on debtcommittee
By Nico RubelloPioneer Staff Writer
IG RAPIDS Coming to a consensus onundamental tax reform may be a difficulttask to accomplish by Thanksgiving, but U.S.Rep. Dave Camp believes he and the other 11
embers of the bipartisan super committeean set the stage for that to happen.ogether, six Republicans and six Democratsrom both the House and Senate must reachn agreement by Nov. 23 on how to cut the
ederal deficit by at least $1.2 trillion throughpending cuts, new revenue or a combinationf the two.amp, R-Midland, recognized that theppointment to the super committee byouse Speaker John Boehner comes with
remendous responsibility.f the joint committee cant agree, or if theirgreement is voted down in either chamber oretoed by President Barack Obama, the samemount of cuts will be implemented across theoard, with half coming from defense.o avoid this, finding common ground betweenhe two parties will be crucial.The Budget Control Act that created thisommittee was a big bipartisan vote, so I thinkheres a sense that we need to try a differentodel, said Camp, chair of the House Waysnd Means Committee.e begins his search for common idealsy looking for bipartisan threads in priorgreements, like Simpson-Bowles.s a two-decade veteran of the U.S. House,amp said he is familiar with not only the
epublicans on the committee, but theemocrats as well. For instance, heslready worked with Rep. Chris Van Hollen,-Maryland, when he was a House andays and Means Committee member. Also,emocratic Rep. Xavier Becerra, of California,
s a current Ways and Means member.n the GOP side, hes worked with U.S. Sen.ob Portman, of Ohio, a former Ways andeans member; Rep. Fred Upton, a fellowichigan House Republican who Camp calls
a good friend; and Sen. Jon Kyl, of Arizona.Ive worked with a number of people on thisommission, and I hope thats going to beelpful going forward, he said.ill Ballenger, of Inside Michigan Politics,elieves Camps Ways and Means experienceould make him one of, if not the, leading
ommittee experts on tax policy. If theresny way Republicans will agree to revenuenhancements, like closing tax loopholes andnding deductions and credits, Camp certainlyill play a role in making that happen.amp proposes lowering the statutory rate inrevenue neutral way and then closing off
ax loopholes for individuals and businesses.n March, he proposed lowering the top taxate from 35 percent to an 80-year low of 25ercent.he congressman believes the United Stateseeds a simpler, fairer tax code, whiche says will spur business investment and,onsequently, job growth.ax reform doesnt equate simply to tax
reductions, said Camp on Wednesday whilemaking a stop in Big Rapids.
Its not about cutting taxes; its about reforminghe tax code to make it less complex, morein line with what the world is doing becausewere competing with them (and) simpler forbusinesses and individuals, he said.Camp has witnessed companies leaving theU.S. for countries that can promise them a settax rate, he said.We want those companies located here. Icant tell them what their taxes are going tobe in 20 months because we have so muchof our tax code expires, then its put in placeretroactively. Then it expires again, headded. How can you structure that kind ofinvestment that we need in the U.S. with thatuncertainty?Hed also like to see the United Stateswitch from a worldwide system of taxationto a territorial system. This would meanncouraging companies to bring profits madeverseas back to the U.S. to invest.If you get the investment, you get the jobs
here, he said.As of right now, Camp said hes not ruling outanything including tax increases but thereare some points hes firm on.We have to get on a path where our long-term
obligations and our short-term obligations aresustainable, he added.... Its much easier to just spend. Its goingto be hard to step back from that and reducespending, and thats our primary focus. Ifwe can grow our economy, that helps usaddress the debt and deficit, but its got to bedone in connection with significant spendingreductions.
2011 Tuba Bach ChamberMusic Festival starts next
month
By Kyle LeppekPioneer Staff Writers
BIG RAPIDS For six weeks the Big Rapids
High School auditorium will become thehome to international musicians, a renownedfamily band and an audio/visual collaborativeperformance. Edward Mallett is gearing upto host his sixth annual Tuba Bach ChamberMusic Festival, beginning next month.Each year, Mallett, the founder and artisticdirector of the festival, brings in a wide varietyof musical acts to perform free concerts inthe Big Rapids area. This year the festivalcontinues its tradition of attracting talentedmusicians, offering new talent as well as oldfavorites performing in new ways.Five (of the) weeks all have people that arereturning, but no one is doing the same thingthey have done before, Mallett said. Thereare new people every week but there are alsoveterans. This year we are getting a lot of
familiar faces, but in new settings.In order to keep the festival which costsabout $50,000 annually free to the public,Mallett uses grants and donations to cover thecosts. New this year, Mallett hosted the TubaBash fundraiser in June, which raised about$14,000 for the festival, he said. The eventcollected money through ticket sales, live andsilent auctions and other raffles.
Although the festival has raised most of thefunds needed, Mallett said he is still acceptingdonations from individuals and businesses toreach the final amount.In addition to weekly concerts, Mallett tries tobring artists into the community.I try to have a couple community events wherepeople can come in, outside of the concerts,(to) meet the artists and work with them. We
try to get into as many schools as we can,Mallett said. The Sunday concerts are kind ofthe main event, but I try as much as I can tohave additional things whether its in schoolsor the community.The 2011 Tuba Bach Chamber Music FestivalSchedule:n Sept. 11 Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burkeand Alvin Waddles with join Edward Mallettin a program of spirituals and gospel musicto commemorate the 10th anniversary ofthe Sept. 11 attacks. The Big Rapids HighSchool choir and community choir will join theperformance.n Sept. 18 As in pervious years, the TubaBach Quartet will perform and be joined bythe Big Rapids High School choir. The quartetof Charles Guy, Philip Sinder, DemondraeThurman and Edward Mallett will performmusic in several genres.n Sept. 25 The McLain Family Band, one ofthe all-time premiere family bluegrass bands,will perform together as one of their only showsthis year. The family has traveled to more than70 countries as U.S. State Department musicalambassadors and played at some of the mostprestigious performance halls in the country.n Oct. 2 Edward Mallett will perform with
Animusic, a digital audio and visual performancecreated by Wayne Lytle. Animusic has beenfeatured on PBS and combines electronicmusical arrangements with correspondinganimation and visual effects. Mallett will duetwith the piece incorporating live music andnew sounds.n Oct. 9 Venezuelan flutist Marco Granadoswill perform traditional Venezuelan music with
Un Mundo Ensemble. Combining fast melodiesand complex rhythms with African, Europeanand native cultures, the traditional music will
bring its passion and energy to Big Rapids.n Oct. 16 The all-female jazz ensembleStraight Ahead will conclude the 2011 TubaBach festival and help kick off the PaintBig Rapids Pink breast health awareness
initiative. The Grammy-nominated Detroitwomen will join Edward Mallett in an dynamic jazz performance.
Tips to Start the School Yearon the Right Track
(NewsUSA) - Back-to-school mayhempresents a number of challenges for parents.Each morning there are breakfasts to make,lunches to pack and extracurricular schedulesto track -- all while trying to get to work ontime. So, how do you navigate the morningchaos and hold onto your sanity? With thesehelpful tips, you can make your back-to-schoolmornings easier:
1. Stick to a strict bedtime schedule. According
to the Mayo Clinic, school-age children need10-11 hours of sleep each night. Making surekids are well rested will help avoid oversleepingand wasted time getting them out of bed eachmorning.
2. Get prepared the night before. Pack allschool bags as soon as homework is finished,and lay out school outfits prior to bedtime forthe next day.This shortens the list of morningchores and adds a few extra minutes of rest.
Also, dont wait until early morning to pack arushed lunch with little nutrition value. Preparingthe night beforehand enables parents to packfood with nutrients and vitamins, not justpotato chips and snack packs. For even betterefficiency, plan lunches a week ahead.
3. Find a quick and balanced breakfast option.Not many parents have time for eggs andpancakes each morning, but there are quick,quality alternatives. Stock up on cereals thatkidswill enjoy and are high in fiber, folic acid,iron, and vitamin C. Try Malt-O-Meal for familyfavorite varieties packed with whole grains. Asan added bonus, Malt-O-Meal is available inresealable bags, which reduces the amountof packaging consumers have to dispose of orrecycle by 75 percent. (BagTheBox.com)
4. Make a weekly calendar of activities.Organize each family members schedule tomake sure kids are where they need to beat the correct times. Between extracurricularactivities, like sports, clubs, study groups, jobsand friends, it can be a challenge to establishany sort of routine. Set up car pools in casesome events overlap. Input alerts in yourphone, and set an alarm for each to avoidtemporary mental lapses.
Blinded Veterans FindStrength Through Wounded
Warrior Program
(NewsUSA) - A lethal roadside bomb woundedMaster Sergeant Jeffrey Mittman on July 7,2005, in Baghdad, Iraq. Though within 30minutes of the attack Mittman was airlifted to ahospital in Baghdad, he sustained permanentbodily damage. When he awoke one monthlater at Walter Reed Army Medical Center inWashington, D.C., he was blinded in his lefteye, his right arm was badly damaged, and he
had lost his nose, lips, and most of his teeth.
After the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001,tales like Mittmans have become increasinglymore common. The wars in Afghanistan andIraq created more injuries resulting in blindnessthan any conflict since the Civil War. Advancedmedical technologies have enabled moreservice personnel to survive serious injuries,which in prior wars would have resulted infatalities.
Back at home, Mittman faced many roadblocksto rehabilitation. Today, as it was back then, 70percent of working-age people who are blindcannot find jobs.
Mittman chose to become involved in a training
program with National Industries for the Blind(NIB) through the Warrior in Transition Program;in this role he supports a critical mission ofemployment for people with disabilities. He
recently received the prestigious Oz Dayaward, presented to a federal employee omember of the military who demonstratesexceptional service in promoting employmenopportunities for people who are blind o
severely disabled.
I decided long ago -- I can either own [mexperiences] and learn from these experiencesor I can let them own me. I chose the former,said Mittman. I am humbled and proud treceive this honor, and I am eager to continueto be an example to our wounded warriorsand other individuals with disabilities, showinthem what is possible.
Through the Wounded Warrior Program at NIB,wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistaconflicts can become informed about training,
job placement and career opportunities withiNIB and 90 associated nonprofit agenciesacross the country. NIBs mission is tenhance the opportunities for economic anpersonal independence of persons who arblind, primarily through creating, sustaining,and improving employment.
For more information about the WoundeWarrior Program, visit www.nib.org.
A Mothers Gift of Hope toHer Diabetic Son
(NewsUSA) - When Brenda Novaks 5-yearold son, Thad, was diagnosed with type 1diabetes, I was heartbroken, she says.Weve become numb to diabetes, but when ithappens to someone you love you realize hodangerous it truly is.
In the last decade, the cases of people livin
with diabetes jumped more than 40 percent -almost 26 million Americans. Today, diabetestakes more lives than AIDS and breast cancecombined -- claiming the life of one Americaevery three minutes.
Determined to take a stand against thdevastating disease, Novak, a bestsellinromantic suspense novelist, founded aannual Online Auction for Diabetes Researcto raise money for a cure. In honor ofmothers enduring
love for her son, the month-long auction isheld each May at www.BrendaNovak.coto coincide with Mothers Day. Last year, thauction brought in $303,000 toward diabetesresearch, bringing their six-year total to ove$1 million.
The event -- going on its 7th year -- benefits thDiabetes Research Institute (DRI), the leadincenter that shares Novaks commitment tfinding a cure for diabetes. The DRI hasmade significant progress toward a cure foall children and adults, pioneering cell-basetherapies and other emerging technologiesto restore insulin production for patients witdiabetes.
We need to dedicate time and attention tthis problem on a massive scale, says Novak.
After touring the DRI, shes steadfast in hebelief that the Institute is the best place for thproceeds. Going to the DRI enabled me tassure my son that we will see a cure somday -- and made me confident that it will b
some day soon.
Auction participants can show their support foa diabetes cure and score a perfect MothersDay gift. Among the most popular items ithis years auction: jewelry, eReaders, iPads,autographed novels and Coach purses anwallets. If youre looking to splurge, higher-enitems run the gamut from an African safari another trips and hotel stays to an $8,500 rinsimilar to the one Prince William gave KatMiddleton.
Literary buffs will enjoy bidding on lunches witfamous authors Diana Gabaldon and StevBerry, or a stay at Nora Roberts romantic inn.
I always hoped wed be able to be successful,
but never in my wildest dreams would I havanticipated the steady outpouring of supporweve received each year, says Novak. Itsgiven me great hope in humanity.
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Delivering Wind Power toProduce Water
(NewsUSA) - Open a faucet, and fresh waterwill quench thirst. Turn a handle, and a showerwill invigorate a person. But what if the tap was
dry, and bringing water home were your job?
lmost one billion people around the world livethis way. One in eight people does not haveimmediate access to clean water, or bluegold, and lugging it home for miles often isthe only option.
Within the next 10-20 years, worldwidedemand for fresh water could outstrip supplyby 20 percent. It soon could cost more thanoil.
Growing up in Greenwald, Minnesota, DanielOhmann was acquainted with pumping water.Windmills were found on most farms. Hisfather installed many windmills to pump waterbefore electricity reached the area.
Years later, as a Maryknoll priest in Tanzania,
Father Ohmann thought about the windmillsas women carried five-gallon water buckets ontheir heads six miles from a river. Drought iscommon in Africa. Villagers often can be seenscooping murky water from makeshift wells inscorched riverbeds.
You dont need to be here long to see thatwater is the number-one need in this part of
frica, said Father Ohmann. The MaryknollFathers and Brothers is the overseas missionsociety of the U.S. Catholic Church foundedduring 1911.
When Minnesota farmers converted toelectricity, many donated their windmills toFather Ohmann. Others were purchasedfrom Nebraska, Australia and South Africato support Tanzanias initiative to ensure allhomes had access to water. Government
inefficiencies, though, eventually closed thewindmills for 15 years.
Father Ohmann was committed to get thempumping again, and more were installed.Twenty windmills now provide water to 18villages. Each fills a 2,000-gallon tank, andwater can be used to irrigate gardens and
orchards. A fully installed system today costsabout $20,000.
People enjoy better health in the villagesserved by clean water, said Father Ohmann.Diarrhea and cholera, once common, are nowrare.
For more information about the work ofMaryknoll missioners such as Father Ohmann,visit http://www.maryknollsociety.org. FollowMaryknoll on Twitter (http://twitter.com/MaryknollNews) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/maryknollsociety).
This Season, Dont Let Pump Prices Put aDamper on Your Holiday Fun
By Trisha Hessinger For NewsUSA
(NewsUSA) - Its easy to get caught up in theholiday hubbub when youre running aroundlooking for the perfect gift. While the holidayscan be expensive, there are ways to save.Firestone Complete Auto Care offers thefollowing tips to help you save money at thegas pump so you can focus on your holidaycelebrations.
Slow Down and Get Some Air
Vehicles use less fuel the slower theytravel. While staying within the speed limits,try dropping your highway speed by 10 mph tosee big savings at the pump.
Calm down. According to the U.S.Department of Energy, aggressive driving canlower your gas mileage by 33 percent on the
highway and by 5 percent in the city.
Fuel Up
Buy the right fuel. Look in your vehiclesowners manual for the correct octane level foryour vehicles engine. Odds are that it will beregular unleaded, since fewer than 5 percent
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Drop Some Pounds
Extra weight in your vehicle makes it workharder, hence less fuel mileage. According tothe U.S. Department of Energy, an extra 100pounds in the car can reduce a vehicles fueleconomy by up to 2 percent. If you have atrunk full of junk, empty it out for better fueleconomy.
The holiday season can stretch your walletpretty thin. By following just a few smallsteps, youll have more to spend on holidayfestivities.
How Do You Define
Natural?(NewsUSA) - Its safe to say neither catsnor dogs give one whisker about whetherthe products they use are eco-friendly. Yetmore pet owners do -- and the pet industry isresponding.
The exploding popularity of sustainable livinghas manifested itself in an increasing numberof products being marketed as eco-friendlyoptions for earth-conscious owners of alltypes of pets. Walk down the aisle of yourlocal grocery store, and youll see countlessbags and boxes whose now-leafy labels boastgreen, natural, or organic claims.
However, the definition of green remains thesubject of much debate. Look no further thencat litter for an example of how the natural
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they are sustainable, biodegradable or healthif ingested or inhaled.
The question you must ask yourself, as a peowner, is whether the products you choosactually live up to their eco-friendly billing owhether they are using green-washing --term used to describe how companies usmarketing gimmicks to make their product onlseem more natural.
One company, Worlds Best Cat Litter, urgecustomers to scrutinize labels to make surthat youre getting the type of natural productyou demand. They define natural as productmade of naturally occurring ingredients thaare biodegradable, healthy, safe and derivefrom renewable resources. Worlds Best CaLitter uses the power of natural, whole-kernecorn to stop odor in its tracks. Its grown and i
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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.
INTER CLOTHING COLLECTION: In an effort
to collect warm winter clothing for our youngwters,
local businesses will be collection new or gently used
coats, hats, gloves, shoes, and boots. New socks will be
welcome as well. Donated items will be collected from
September 6 through October 21. You may drop donated
items off at Baldwin Outlet, Jones Homemade Ice Cream,and the Lake County Star. Please help us meet this
community need. Thank you for your generosity.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caring and
dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally
ill patients and their families in the Reed City Area and
the outlaying communities. Volunteers provide services
such as friendly visiting, patient transport/patient
outings, errand running, child care, and clerical services.
Volunteer classes are available to fit each persons
schedule. Please call Paul King at Heartland Hospice at
231-775-6840 for further information.
SATURDAY
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards, 12
.m. (third Saturday of each month).
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (thirdSaturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave.
For more information, call (231)832-5102.
INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE COMMUNITY
DINNER takes place every Saturday night at 5:45 p.m.
at the corner of US-10 and 66 in the Brooks Corners
United Methodist hall. Open to everyone. Reservation
are required, please call (231)734-2733. Please leave
your name, contact phone number and number of people
attending. Intersection Church takes place folling the
dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.
THE LEROY FARMERS MARKET will be held every
Saturday from 9a.m. To 1 p.m. Through mid October. For
information call Brian Cool at (231)768-4624 or go to
www.leroyfarmersmarket.com.
EVERGREEN COVENANT WOMEN will hold a
craft and bake sale on Saturday, August 27 from 9a.m.
o 2p.m. At Hollister Senior Citizen Center on 1505
ichigan Ave. (M37) in Baldwin. All proceeds go to
ommunity charities.
SUNDAY
REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American
reakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12 noon.
129 East Osceola Avenue.
AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,
:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-10.
VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday of
very month.
EED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving their
ancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month
ntil further notice.
A OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held
at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids
MONDAY
REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.
129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, call Cliff
Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second Monday of
every month).
T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City St.
Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting 6p.m.
EUCHRE, 1p.m. at Reed City Senior Center, 219 E.
Todd Street.
REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING, 10:30a.m.
(third Monday of each month).
BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP MEETING second Monday of each month,
7p.m. For more information, call Carol Ladd (231)734-
5305.
EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each
Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early
bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at
6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday evening
at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed
City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts at 6:00p.m.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support Group
for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon and Spectrum
Health Reed City Hospital Cancer Services. 2nd Monday
of every other month at 4:00 p.m. January-March-
May-July-September-November. Hosted by Crossroads
Radiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street, Reed
City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquire by calling:
Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, CrossroadsRadiation 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 Scouts tea.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday morning
at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh in
at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.
ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for families
and friends of Alcoholics will meet every Tuesday at St.
Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon 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.
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
~SEPTEMBER 6
AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE willbe held on Tuesday, September 6 at the Evart United
Methodist Church, 619 Cherry St., Evart from 12 p.m.
To 5:45 p.m.
THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP
will meet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519
Cherry, on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks
will be provided and the program will be on Senior
Exercise. For further information, please call Joe Curtin
at (231)734-9139 or Laverne Erbes at (231)832-5108.
WEDNESDAY
ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of each
month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran Church,
202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public, free of
charge.
IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the
club house.
PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour,
1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must remain in
the library during story hour.
SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third
Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with potluck
lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857 or Ann
(231)867-3237.
EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,
6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth grades.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is every
Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There will be
games, crafts, songs and stories.
BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB
MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of each month
(excluding January through March), and the public is
always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for a pot luck
dinner followed by the meeting which starts at 7:00p.m.
OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES
meeting is the first Wednesday of every month. Call the
hotline for location of the meeting and for information.
(231)832-8453
EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets
at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For
information call 734-9799.
BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post #7979,
Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m. Located at
4681 85th Ave., Evart.
THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the first
Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big Rapids
Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big Rapids.
NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will be
held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids.
THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER
2418 will hold their monthly meeting the second
Wednesday of the month at the United Methodist Church
in Reed City with a pot-luck lunch stating at 12 p.m.
The Program Schedule is as follows:
~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from the Emergency
Management
THURSDAY
REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD
PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at
St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor
information.
FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each month),
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 the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids. Weigh-in
at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets
every third Thursday of the month.
EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday of every
month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-
6005.
MUSIC AT THE DEPOT will be the 2nd and 4th
Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. We-B-
Jammin (Country, Blues, Oldies and Gospel).
~SEPTEMBER 8
AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be
held on Thursday, September 8 at the Trinity Lutheran
Church, 19778 US-10, Reed City from 12 p.m. To 5:45
p.m.
FRIDAY
REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday of
every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. For more
information, call (231)832-5102.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. at the
Evart United Methodist Church.
PEDRO, 1p.m. at the Reed City Senior Center, 219 East
Todd Street.
EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to 8p.m.
Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10 in Evart.
For more information call (231)734-6181
BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW Post
#10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank. Earlybirds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.
SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at
noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly
the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is
entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-
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.
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 3The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m.The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more infocall Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle!is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. atthe museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the privateupstairs room of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in BigRapids for great food, coffee and conversation. For more information,contact Pamela Fleming at (231) 796-2893.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)
796-5333 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633with questions.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S.Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H.at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance is from 7 to 11 p.m. in the newly remodeledroom at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening ofdancing to your favorite music provided by Bernadette Morley of BestEntertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m.at the corner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th gradeinvited. Join the group for a free meal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.The Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club pancake breakfast is from 8 to 11a.m.; menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage,biscuits and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults and $3for children under age 12. Children under age 4 eat free. The Mecosta
County Rod & Gun Club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20.For more info visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.
MONDAY, SEPT. 5Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. atCommunity Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is asupport group with a six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia ormental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B.at (231) 592-4654 or (231) 796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids.For more information, call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.
Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope UnitedMethodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetingscover a nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce.New members are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Line Dance Instruction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the back banquet roomat Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Beginner-intermediate level taught. Formore information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City.This is a group of sisters in harmony who sing a capella barbershopsongs; it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot offun. For more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head GolfCourse.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County
Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H.at (989) 967-8478.Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church,200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for moreinformation.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. Forquestions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase TownshipHall. For more information, contact Jeff at (231) 250-4159.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri CatholicChurch in Reed City. For more information call (800) 367-6788.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish
Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questionsasked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event.For more information, call the parish office at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; itis a support group for families and friends of alcoholics.Victorious Living meets from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It is a mental healthsupport group. For more information, call Ronald at (231) 796-1019 ore-mail Dee at [email protected]. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Hearing clinic by Miracle Ear is from 9 to 11 a.m. on at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information,call (231) 972-2884. Walk-ins welcome.Faith Community/Parish Nurses meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at MecostaCounty Medical Centers Conference room No. 1. For more information,call (231) 796-3729.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations areaccepted. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big RapidsCommunity Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for research from 5 to 7p.m. at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids through September then willbe closed on Wednesday, except for appointment for the winter untilnext spring. Come in and get tips for the fall and winter months andget working on your tree. We will continue year round on the secondSaturday of the month with the exception of Nov. 5, when we will haveout 3rd annual Veterans Tribute. Check us out! Call Maureen at (231)250-5555 if you have questions.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the
basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 MarionAve., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing variousdharma texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-relatedvideos. The group is under the direction of Michael and MargaretErlewine, who have more than 35 years of experience in meditationand dharma practice. Beginning students are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church,726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4to 7 will be offered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,
per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633with questions.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the EvartTownship Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested inquilting or learning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointly onpersonal or community quilts and frequently donates to people ororganizations in need. For more information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H.at (989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th
Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, thethird room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the
corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, callEric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.MOMSnext, for mothers of school-aged children, will have its firstmeeting from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Big Rapids.The group meets every second and fourth Thursday from Septemberthrough May.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Paris Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Green Township Hallparking lot. Vendors who live in Green Township will be charged $5 tosell their produce and other items, and non-township residents will becharged $10. Proceeds from the market will go toward the townshipsparks budget. For more information, call Gary Todd at (231) 796-6012.Mecosta County Sheriffs Posse meets at 7 p.m in the basement of theMecosta County Jail. Looking for new members. For more information
call (231) 796-0966.Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the DAVbuilding, 402 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids.Big Rapids Antique Farm and Power Clubs general membershipmeetings are at 7 p.m., from March through October, at 15422 OldMillpond Road in Big Rapids. All are invited you dont need a tractor!Annual family membership is $20. Introductory special is $10 for thefirst year. Contact Jerry at (231) 796-2834 or [email protected].
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Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knittersof all levels are encouraged to come and learn or share knittingtechniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store has its fall and winter clothes and miscellaneous items out for sale at low prices; it is open fromnoon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store servesthose who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help payfor electric bills, fuel and rent for those in need. For more information,call (231) 796-1571.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)796-5333 and ask for Rudy.Bingo on every second Friday at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m.The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more infocall Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.
Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early ChildhoodCenter.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. atthe museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Comefor fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunchis free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish,1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open for research form 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids, next to Recycle! Weare looking for photos of buildings, school photos or any family historyto add to our growing collections. There will be a book sale from 10 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. inside and outside. Have you gotten your Pioneer certificateyet? Call Maureen at (231) 250-5555 if you have anything to donate orwe can copy and you keep the originals.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. atthe Odyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more
information, call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231)796-5333 and ask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big RapidsFarm and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771for more information.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child,per class and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633
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2009 SUZUKI V-STROM 650Hard Saddle, Bags & Trunk.
$18,995
2005 SANDPIPER3 Slides, Rear Living Area, Very Big Inside.
$14,995
2007 TIMBERLAND TIMBERLODGEUpper Level Bunk House, Frnt BR, Full Slide
$23,995
2009 KEYSTONE COUGAR32, 3 Slides, Front Bunks, Rear Bedroom.
$13,995
2006 COACHMEN SPIRIT OF AMERICABunk House, Full Slide
$14,995
2008 SATURN AURA XEV6, Auto., Leather, Moonroof.
$12,995
2007 DODGE CHARGERAWD, V6, Loaded.
$13,995
2006 CHEVY SILVERADOLS, 4x4, V8, Loaded.
$13,995
2005 CHRYSLER 300CV8, Hemi, Leather, Power Moonroof, Loaded
$10,995
2008 JEEP PATRIOTSport, Auto., AC.
$8,995
2004 BUICK CENTURYV6, Auto, Very Clean
$10,995
2006 FORD FREESTYLEFWD, Leather, 3rd Seat, Loaded
$6,495
2006 CHEVROLET AVEOAWD, V6, Loaded
$12,995
2008 DODGE CARAVANSE, 3.3 V6, Loaded.
$11,995
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEEOverland. V8, Leather, Loaded, 4x4.
$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
$13,995
2003 CHEVROLET 2500 HDV8, Auto., Local Trade.
$10,995
2005 BUICK LACROSSECXS, V6, Leather, Loaded
$10,995
2005 CHEVY EQUINOXAWD, Loaded.
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www.spartachevy.comCorner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
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05 GMC CANYONEXT. CAB. 4x4
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07 GMC SIERRA2500 HD SLE
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03 CHEVROLETTAHOE Z71
$13,995Leather, Moonroof, Loaded.
07 PONTIACGXP
11C254A
$14,995Leather Seats, Power Sunroof, Loaded.
10 TOYOTACAMRY LE
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$17,995Pwr. Equip., All Speed Traction Control.
07 CHEVROLETHHR LT
SP3094
$11,995Leather Seats, Power Sunroof, Loaded!!
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$13,995Fun Driving Car!
08 BUICKLACROSSE CXL
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08 CHEVROLETCOLORADO 4X2
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06 CHEVROLETSILVERADO 4x4
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04 CHEVROLETSUBURBAN 4x4
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09 CHEVROLETSILVERADO 2500
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03 CHEVROLETSILVERADO 4x4
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10 CHEVROLETEQUINOX LT
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08 SATURNVUE AWD
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08 HUMMERH3 ALPHA
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10 CHEVROLETMALIBU LT
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08 SATURNOUTLOOK XE
SP3044
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09 CHEVROLETIMPALA SS
11T479A
$20,495V8, LOADED!!!
04 BUICKLESABRE CUSTOM
11T090B
$7,990Power Windows, Locks, ABS. Real clean!
10 HONDAACCORD LX
SP2942
$17,995Auto., Power Windows & Locks.
08 CHEVROLETCOBALT
SP3035
$11,995Auto., Pwr. Windows & Locks, ABS.
06 CHEVROLETMONTE CARLO
SP3051
$15,995LTZ, Loaded, Htd. Seats, Pwr. Roof, Only 47K Mi.!
08 SATURNASTRA XE
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$13,995Only 32K Mi., Auto., Pwr. Equip. Great MPG!
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