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MONDAY, June 13, 2011 TRI COUNTY NEWS SHOPPER

Experts: States recession is over

Unemployment rate in MecostaCounty has dropped 3 percent in

past year LANSING New government guresreleased Tuesday show what manyeconomic experts have suspected:Michigans deep recession is over.

fter two years of shrinking, the statesconomy grew 2.9 percent last year,

aster than the national average of 2.6ercent, according to the U.S. Bureauf Economic Analysis. Thats a dramatic

urnaround from declines of 4.3 percentn 2008 and

percent in 2009.ast year, Michigan was the 15th

astest growing state in the country, auge leap from its 48th spot in 2009.ichigans economy also expandedore rapidly than any other Great

akes state except Indiana, which grewy 4.6 percent.

he increase in economic activitys being driven by the rebound in

anufacturing of durable goods suchs automobiles. This kind of bounceack normally occurs after a severeconomic downturn, said University of ichigan economist Donald Grimes.

Were back to the future, he said. Itsvery good beginning to the recovery.

In Mecosta County, manufacturersre gaining more condence in thearketplace and creating more

obs after seeing increases inproduction orders, said Bill Mrdeza,executive director for the MecostaCounty Development Corporation.Unemployment gures in the county aredown to

10.1 percent in April 2011, compared tothe same time last year at 13.4 percentin April 2010.

We now have a little more certaintyto move forward, Mrdeza said.Companies that had to downsizein the last couple of years, are nowsettled into their place in the neweconomy and saying, We can continueto be protable and move forward tomanufacturing levels that we haventseen recently. ... I think its a littleearly to rejoice, but Im optimistic wereheading in the right direction.

In Osceola County, unemployment hasdeclined from 15.8 percent in April 2010to 11.7 percent in April 2011 the mostrecent month data was available.

s an MSU Extension educator headingp economic development in Osceolaounty, Dan Massy said he sees the

eported unemployment decline, alongith business openings this year he PGW plant in Evart, the Herseyoller Mills Store as well as several

estaurants and the constructionf Yoplaits milk process facility as

indicators of an improved businessclimate.

Manufacturers, the ones that I havebeen dealing with, have said theyvebeen more busy, Massy added.

The states economy returned togrowth last year, with economicoutput expanding by nearly 3 percent,according to new gures releasedTuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

Whether the state can sustain this

pace is uncertain. Recent nationalslowdowns in auto sales, manufacturingand hiring have raised fears of adouble-dip recession. But manyeconomists caution that the hiccupsare caused by temporary problems,such as the earthquake and tsunamiin Japan and high gas prices. Theyexpect the economic recovery to regainmomentum.

Michigans economic growth this year could range from 1.9 percent to 3percent.

Its going to be a slow recovery,Grimes said.

In 2010, Michigans real gross domesticproduct the value of goods andservices produced in the state, adjustedfor ination totaled $345 billion, up

from $335 billion in 2009.But the states economy still has aways to go to make up for losses thispast decade, when 857,000 jobs wereeliminated. Michigans economy is 7percent smaller than it was in 2000,with the number of employed peopledown 17 percent, according to CharlesBallard, an economics professor atMichigan State University.

And its no secret that the statesunemployment rate is still stuck in thedouble digits. And the housing crisisshows few signs of abating soon.

Technically were in recovery becausethe economy is growing, Ballard said.But for a lot of people, as long as youare below where you were, you are stillin a recession.

Much of the growth in Michiganseconomy last year can be traced tothe recovery under way at the Detroitautomakers and their suppliers, whichhave been hiring thousands of workersand ramping up production. Durablegoods manufacturing including autoproduction accounted for 1.5 percentof the 2.9 percent increase in the statesreal GDP.

Other key growth industries for the state

were wholesale and retail trade andthe manufacturing of nondurable itemssuch as food. Industries that shrankthe most last year were real estate andgovernment.

Michigan is not an anomaly. Durablegoods manufacturing also led thenations economic recovery last year,according to the BEA. On the ip side,the construction industry continuesto be a drag on the U.S. economy,declining for the sixth consecutive year.

Like Michigans, the U.S. economyreturned to growth last year. Itexpanded by 2.6 percent, after shrinking by 0.3 percent in 2008 and by2.5 percent in 2009.

Last year, North Dakota had the fastestgrowing state economy, with a 7.1percent increase in real GDP. Wyomingbrought up the rear, with its economycontracting by 0.3 percent after leadingthe nation with a hefty 9.8 percent gainin 2009. The only other state with ashrinking economy was Nevada, whichsaw its real GDP fall by 0.2 percent.

Balancing Act: Tips for Adult Learners Juggling theResponsibilities of Work and

(NewsUSA) - Balancing work and thecommitment of earning an advanceddegree can be daunting. But it is areality many adult learners face as

they continue their education while juggling personal, family and nancialresponsibilities.

The good news is that there are manytips and resources available to helpease stress and make balancing workand school manageable.

1. Capitalize on exible classscheduling. An increasing number of colleges and universities are tailoringeducation to suit working studentsschedules. DeVry University, for example, offers exible scheduling ina mix and match format that allowsstudents to enroll in a combination of onsite or online courses during the dayor evening, based on convenience.

2. Make a schedule and stayorganized. A calendar that outlines

upcoming work and school projects,meetings and deadlines takes littletime to create and can make a busyschedule feel under control.

Time management is an essentialquality and core competency for mostprofessionals, and this will be a goodtest of ones mettle, explained JeffreyGreenberg, director of career servicesfor DeVry University. This skill getseasier over time and will ensure thatyour work does not pile up, preventingyou from meeting deadlines.

3. Address your stress. The weightof multiple obligations can beoverwhelming. Its important to takebreaks to obtain a fresh perspective.Exercise and social interaction providethe perfect opportunity to relieve stressand refocus your thoughts, allowingyou to return to coursework with a clear mind and renewed sense of energy.

4. Take advantage of your schoolsresources. The network of classmatesand professors your school offerscan provide support and advice for balancing work and school. Theeconomic recession has led manyschools to launch career servicesdepartments or strengthen existingones.

5. Create a support network. Harnessthe support of friends and family, andsee if they can help you accomplishyour goals. This support could besomething as simple as meeting with aroommate to plan household chores or meals for the month.

It is important to remember that thehard work and sacrice required tobalance work and school often lead tocareer success.

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(NewsUSA) - If you ask anyone,whether it be your friends, your neighbors or your colleagues, all willtell you the best things about summer are the surf and the sun! For many of us, a day at the beach is like a mini-vacation, but if youre not prepared,your lovely day trip can turn into your worst nightmare! The team at FirestoneComplete Auto Care would like to offer the following tips to get you ready for your summer beach trips:

* Make sure your vehicles uids andlters are fresh and the air conditioner is working properly, as this will helpkeep your vehicle cool in the summer

heat.* Avoid overloading your vehicle, astoo much weight in the vehicle can

decrease your gas mileage and createexcessive heat inside your tires.

* When driving on sand, point your vehicles wheels straight ahead whenstarting off. This will help reduce theeffort required by your vehicle to moveforward.

* If you get stuck in the sand, reverseout. Gently reverse on your own tracksand then try to slowly move forwardagain. Before trying to reverse out,remove sand build-up from behind thetires or under your vehicle.

* Once you get home, remove alltraces of sand, dirt or salt from your vehicle after a beach trip. When hosingyour vehicle, pay special attention toareas like the mudguards and any other nooks and crannies where sand can ge

trapped.* Make sure to check your tirepressure on all four tires and your spareat least once per month and beforeevery long trip. Be certain to keep themat the recommended pressure level.

Firestone Complete Auto Care alsorealizes that rising gas prices mightkeep you and your family fromembarking on a summer road trip to theseashore. Thats why we have set upGasonomics, an online resource to helpyou save money at the pump! Go tohttp://www.restonecompleteautocare.com/gasonomics for money-savingtips and special offers from FirestoneComplete Auto Care and to locate thelowest priced gas near your home.

Make Your Money Gothe Extra Mile

(NewsUSA) - Is the cost of householditems getting you down? Duringtough times, families are forced tocut their spending down to only thebare necessities. Yet, even the basicessentials can take a big bite out of anancial budget. The key to trimmingyour bottom line doesnt mean skimpingon necessities; it means saving moneyon them. So when shopping for your must-haves, make your dollar stretcheven further with these money savingtips:

Switch to LED lightbulbs. The electricityused over the lifetime of a singleincandescent light bulb costs ve toten times the original purchase priceof the bulb itself. LEDs last up to 10times longer than the typical bulb, andalthough theyre more expensive thanothers, the cost is recouped over timeand in battery savings.

Invest in a water lter. Dont like thetaste of tap water, but spending wads of cash on bottled water? A quality water lter can cut the costs of your water-

drinking tremendously. A Brita lter costs around $20, but you must rellwhen it runs out. A family of four whodrinks two gallons a day combined cansave upwards of $2,500 a year by usinga lter.

Install a programmable thermostat. Thishandy device is a crucial addition toyour long-term money-saving strategy.Ranging in price from $30 to $130, itallows you to automatically regulateyour homes temperature at certaintimes of the day. According to the U.S.Department of Energy, you can save10 percent on energy costs a year bysetting your thermostat back 10-15degrees for eight hours out of the day.

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Safe Water Program Aims toSave Lives

NewsUSA) - A growing crisis ishreatening families every day asontaminated drinking water spreadsontagions and diseases to householdsorldwide. But contaminated water isot only making people sick, it is also

eading to early mortality.

Mothers lose 1.8 million children every

year from diarrheal diseases causedby contaminated water -- more thanHIV/AIDS and malaria combined,says Dr. Greg Allgood, director of P&GChildrens Safe Drinking Water Program(CSDW), a non-prot organization

focused on the critical, global need for clean, safe drinking water.

Some organizations and companies,however, are stepping in to help.Pantene, the worlds leading hair carebrand, has announced a charitablepartnership with CSDW. Pantenelaunched Healthy Hair for HealthyWater (HHHW), a global program thatsupports CSDW in helping women,children and their communities accesssafe drinking water. The program hopesto prevent 20 million person-days of illness and save an estimated 2,500lives by providing half a billion litersof clean drinking water every year by2020.

The Pantene HHHW initiative is partof Pantenes ongoing commitmentto making meaningful improvementsin sustainability through its products,operations and social responsibilityprograms. Pantene is working towardcreating innovative, beautiful productsthat are better for the environment,without trade-offs for consumers inperformance, aesthetics or price. Theyexpect to launch the HHHW program inseveral regions around the world over the next ve years and are currentlyworking toward the next introductions inBrazil and Indonesia.

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transforms contaminated water intoclean water. Just one PUR packet canturn 10 liters of contaminated water intosafe drinking water.

Tips to Put a Stop to EarlyAging

(NewsUSA) - Dermatologists cantstress it enough: How you treatyour skin now will affect its futureappearance. While it may seem silly toworry about wrinkles long before youhave any, its true that preparation paysoff.

According to dermatologists, morewomen in their twenties are asking

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* Rest up. Theres a reason youlook tired and you look great arentsynonymous. But did you know that theposition in which you sleep can alsoaffect your looks? If you sleep face-down, uid can collect beneath your eyes. Try sleeping face-up with your head slightly elevated with pillows. If you do wake up with facial swelling, trytapping the skin beneath your eyes or applying a cold compress.

* Apply vitamin C. Your skin containsmore vitamin C than any other antioxidant, including the much-touted vitamin E. To keep vitamin Cat an optimal level, make sure youare applying a skincare formula that

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* Reduce your sodium intake. You canmake your doctor and your skin happyat the same time! When you eat toomuch sodium, you can cause your bodyto shift uid into extracellular spaces,especially beneath your eyes. Avoidexcess sodium intake to benet bothyour health and your skin.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 11The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info callJack 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 Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is 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.Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the ofce located at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids next to Recycle!of Mecosta County. Summer is a good time to research your family, start here and we can give you tips to where to go next. There will be a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Maureen at (231)250-5555.Quilters Glory Quilt Show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quilts will be displayed at Big Rapids Middle School and the Old Jail. Admission is $5, which is good for both days at both locations. Numerous vendors also will be displaying quilts, patterns and supplies available for purchase.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm and Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Wheatland Township Library Board meets at 7:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12Alcoholics 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 remodeled room at the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening of 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 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 grade invited. 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.Quilters Glory Quilt Show is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quilts will be displayed at Big Rapids Middle School and the Old Jail. Admission is $5, which is good for both days at both locations. Numerous vendors also will be displaying quilts, patterns and supplies available for purchase.All-you-can-eat breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. at AMVETS Red Arrow Post 1941 in Big Rapids, it includes eggs,pancakes, potatoes and beverage for $6, sponsored by the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.All you can eat breakfast buffet hosted by the Reed City Women of the Moose costs $5. Proceeds go to help different charitable organizations.

MONDAY, JUNE 13Enhanced 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, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a six-step program. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illness is welcome to attend. For more information, call Mike B. at (231) 592-4654 or (231)796-3553. Coffee is available at meetings.Euchre is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview high rise in Big Rapids. For 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 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 16 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.A Matter of Balance program, hosted by the Mecosta County Senior Center, is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 12954 80th Ave. in Mecosta. The program designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels in local seniors. For more information about the program or to register, contact the Mecosta County Commission on Aging at (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on womens blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for 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 room at Schmidtys Lounge in 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 Lounge in 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 harmony who sing a capella barbershop songs;it is accepting new members. Come and sing and have a lot of fun. For

more information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.Living On Grief Support Group at 9 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972- 2884. For those who experience death or divorce from a spouse.The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at the Gate at 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For 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 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Theology at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-6271 for more information.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at Cadillac Big Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at (231) 779-9550.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Township Hall. 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 Catholic Church in Reed City. For more information call (800) 367-6788.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event. For more information, call the parish ofce at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics.Hospice of Michigan will offer a Healthy Grieving seminar from 12 to 1p.m. at 400 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids. This seminar will provide insights and suggestions on how to stay healthy after the loss of a loved one.Refreshments and lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, call Tangela Zielinski at (231) 527-0913.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on womens blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills,fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796- 1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted.Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Blood pressure/glucose testing by Metron takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at 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 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical Center, Administrative Conference Room 2 in Big Rapids. A help line is available 24/7 at (800) 272-3900.Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City Public Library community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every rst and third Wednesday of the month from September through June at the Evart Township Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in quilting or learning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointly on personal or community quilts and frequently donates to people or organizations in need. For more information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237.Soup Supper at 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Grant Center United Methodist Church. Donations are accepted.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15Enhanced 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 more information, call (231) 972-2884.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Library preschool story hour meets at 10:30 a.m. at Big Rapids Community Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. during

the summer at 424 N. Fourth Ave., Big Rapids. We are looking to collect Mecosta County scrapbooks and any family histories that pertain to the area. Volunteers are needed to le obits, index the collections or help visitors look up information. Fun, relaxing and lots of history here.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m. at 315 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questions and answers and watching dharma-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.Beginning students 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 Big Rapids.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on womens blouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who need help with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills,fuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 796-

1571.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm and Garden.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evart

Township Hall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in quior learning to quilt is welcome. The group works jointly on personacommunity quilts and frequently donates to people or organizationsneed. For more information, call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or An

(231) 867-3237.Soup Supper is at 5 p.m. at Grant Center United Methodist ChurcDonations are accepted.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in RemFor more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H(989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 129580th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Cent12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th AvMecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th AvMecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, tthird room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on corner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, cEric 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 CathoCampus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recyclelocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood CenAlanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a suppogroup for families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on womeblouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who neehelp with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bfuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 71571.Blood pressure checks by Ace Health Care at the Mecosta CounSenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, c(231) 972-2884.The Parkinsons Disease Support Group of Spectrum Health GerbMemorial meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tamarac, the Center for Heaand Well Being, 1401 W. Main St. in Fremont. The speaker will be JasRoth, Medtronic-Deep Brain Stimulator sales representative. The suppgroup is open to the parkinsonian along with family, friends, caregivand/or anyone with an interest in Parkinsons Disease. There is no coto attend. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call JAllers at (231) 924-3195.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Cente12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 129580th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CounSenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, c(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th AvMecosta. 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. PaCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters levels are encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 MRoad in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Lunch Break Book Discussion is from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Big RapCommunity Library. The book is The Widow of the South by RoHicks. The public is welcome.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. 102 Williams St. in Big Rapids. There is a month-long sale on womeblouses and knit tops for 50 cents each The store serves those who neehelp with clothes at very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bfuel and rent for those in need. For more information, call (231) 71571.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Clubs Redbird Shoot starts at a.m. and will continue until all ights are shot. A plaque will be giventhe most birds hit. The public is invited to participate. The club is locfour miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more information visit wmecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recyclelocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood CenMecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. atmuseum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in basement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come

fellowship, come for food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is frNarcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 24085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Mecosta County Youth and Family Center third annual 5K fun run/wregistration begins at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. from the youcenter at 587 S. Washington St. in Mecosta. An adult entry fee is $30 tday of the event. A $10 entry fee is charged for anyone under the age 18. All pre-registered participants are guaranteed an event shirt and aproceeds benet the youth center. For more information, call Cindi Voat (231) 972-1729; Neil Maneke at (231) 629-0274; or Bonnie Shaw(231) 972-4594.Eagles Golf Outing begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. at BirchwoCost is $200 per team. Sign up at the Stanwood Eagles.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Faand Garden.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 RoAve. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Healthy cooking classes from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdvenChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for m

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your clubor organization to be certain of meetings, outingsand classes, as they may be canceled due to badweather or other reasons. If any listing is incorrect,please call (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 withcorrect information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone beingabused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse forabuse.

ANGEL ANIMAL RESCUE, Low Cost Services. Call(231)679-0489 For More Information.

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking for caringand dedicated people with an interest in servingterminally ill patients and their families in the ReedCity Area and the outlaying communities. Volunteersprovide services such as friendly visiting, patienttransport/patient outings, errand running, child care,and clerical services. Volunteer classes are availableto t each persons schedule. Please call Paul Kingat Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for furtherinformation.

EVANGEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH isaccepting donations for the Church RummageSale on June 16th and 17th to raise money to sendelementary kids to Bible camp. Call (231)734-3223for information on donations.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,2 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

EED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (third

aturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceolave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREEOMMUNITY DINNER takes place everyaturday night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10nd 66 in the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall.pen to everyone. Reservation are required, please

all (231)734-2733. Please leave your name,ontact phone number and number of peoplettending. Intersection Church takes place folling theinner starting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

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

AST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-0.

VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sundayf every month.

EED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop servingheir Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each

onth until further notice.

VART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet everyunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on the cornerf First and Cherry St. 4th grade through 12th grade

nvited. Join the group for a free meal, games andellowship.

MONDAY

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

29 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, callliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are second

Monday of every month).

T.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at ReedCity 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 CANCERSUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday ofeach month, 7p.m. For more information, call CarolLadd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo eachMonday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Earlybird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Mondayevening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting startsat 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAMLOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer SupportGroup for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salonand Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital CancerServices. 2nd Monday of every other month at4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July- September-November. Hosted by Crossroads Radiation TherapyCenter, 4499 220th Street, Reed City, Michigan49677. Interested? Inquire by calling: OncologyInfusion 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 10and 40th Ave., west entrance. This group meetsthe last monday of each month at 6 p.m. to discussnatural health options and specic subjects, CO-OPinformation is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin onMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly theSportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

TUESDAY

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

for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or emailLLL [email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesdayof every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. andLine Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) atthe church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For moreinformation, call the church (231)832-9072. Churchis barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those inneed (second and fourth Tuesday of the month),5p.m. at Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist ChurchsCommunity Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. atSt. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for moreinformation.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. AnnsChurch Basement in Baldwin. For further information,call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m. atthe Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 EastTodd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets thesecond and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m.The group meets at the Community Mental Health forCentral Michigan in Osceola County located at 4473220th Ave. in Reed City. For mor information call(231)832-2247. The group is for individuals who

provide caregiving services for individuals withDementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminalmedical conditions. There is no charge to participateand there are no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. thesecond Tuesday of the month at St. Paul LutheranChurch. Open to the public. The May meeting honorsGirl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesdaymorning at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weigh in at 9:00 a.m. meeting starts at 9:30a.m.

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP forfamilies and friends of Alcoholics will meet everyTuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin onMonday, 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 Lassiesin Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRDTuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is theEvart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome too (theyounger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 orVice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for any information orquestions you may have.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of eachmonth), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel LutheranChurch, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public,free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at theclub house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer StoryHour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent mustremain in the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (rst and thirdWednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. withpotluck 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 sixthgrades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME isevery Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.Therewill be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB

MEETINGS are held the rst Wednesday of eachmonth (excluding January through March), and thepublic is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 fora pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which startsat 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIESmeeting is the rst Wednesday of every month. Callthe hotline for location of the meeting and forinformation. (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 at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

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

THE MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP CHAPTER2418 will hold their monthly meeting the secondWednesday of the month at the United MethodistChurch in Reed City with a pot-luck lunch stating at12 p.m. The Program Schedule is as follows:~JULY 13- Lonnie Graham from Reed City FireDepartment. ~AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman fromthe Inc Spot. ~SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from theEmergency Management

JUNE 22THE NEXT MEETING for the Central MichiganDistrict Board of Health will be on Wednesday, June22. It will be held in the Isabella County ofces of theCentral Michigan District Health Department, located

at 2012 East Preston Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, MI48858. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOODPANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. atSt. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for moreinformation.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of eachmonth), at Baldwin Family Health Care ConferenceRoom. 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 MethodistChurch. 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. 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, 219East Todd Street.

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

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS willbe meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds inEvart every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at thecommunity building. Anyone interested to learnwood carving is welcome, there is no cost. It is alsothe meal site for the Commission on Aging and theirThursday dinner is at noon. For mor information oncarving call 734-5125 or 734-9131. Information onCOA dinner reservations call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursdayevening at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30p.m.

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

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday ofevery month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin onMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly theSportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

MUSIC AT THE DEPOT wil be the 2nd and 4thThursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Country,Blues, Oldies and Gospel.

JUNE 16CHICKEN DINNER, THURSDAY, June 16 from 5-7p.m. at Sears United Methodist Church off U.S. 10and 50th Avenue in Sears. Donations accepted.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (rst Fridayof every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. Formore information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m. atthe Evart United Methodist Church.

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

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181

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

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin onMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon.Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly theSportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There isentertainment after lunch. For information call 231-734-6005.

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

JULY 15A SALAD LUNCHEON will be held on Friday, June15 from 11:30a.m. to 2:30p.m. at St. Paul LutheranChurch, 435 West 5th St., Evart (corner of 5th andCherry). Cost includes large salad bar, beverage.bread and homemade dessert. For more informationcall Vera Bailey, (231)832-4534. Handicapaccessible.

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE FOR EVENTS TO BETURNED IN FOR NEXT PUBLICATION.Send all upcoming events no later thanWEDNESDAY NOON to:The Tri-CountyYvonne Morneau211 W. Upton, Suit BReed City, MI 49677Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344Fax: (231)832-5558


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RIVERSIDE ASSISTED LIVING. Newassisted living home in Bristol now tak-ing applications. Limited space availablein new house w/new furnishings. CertifiedCNA with 12 years experience. Com-petitive pricing with personal care. Call231-829-3256 after 6 p.m., ask for [email protected]

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100 Pets & SuppliesST. BERNARD PUPPIES, 3 males, AKCRegistered, vet checked, parents on site,ready July 1st, $450. 231-629-1293.

110 For Rent2 BEDROOM MOBILE south of BigRapids. 3 bedroom family rental in BigRapids. 2 bedroom duplex just north oairport with basement. Security Deposirequired and no pets allowed. Call Sil-vernail Realty at 231-796-6329.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile near Stan-wood. $500/month, plus utilities, referenceand deposit. (231)823-2415.

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT BIGRapids. All utilities included in rent. Nopets. Call (231)796-7241

2-BEDROOM HOUSES FOR rent inRemus. References and deposit required.Call (231)629-2915

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath at Canadian Lakes$650/month plus deposit. (231)349-9980.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home onlarge lot, between Big Rapids and Stan-wood. (231)823-2849.

WE HAVE CLEAN PLACES TO LIVE-Apts. and houses in and around BigRapids. No Pets. Sec. Dep. required.Call Silvernail Realty (231)796-6329 owww.silvernailrealty.com on the web.

CROSSROADS APARTMENTS, REEDCity Mi. 2 and 3 bedroom units avail-able! Call 231-832-7025 or email us [email protected] today!

DOWNTOWN BR, UPSTAIRS APT., 2-Bdrm, remodeled kitchen, new flooringthroughout, very large w/laundry. Available8/15/11. (616)666-5225 Days, (231)796-5871 Nights

LARGE COMMERCIAL OFFICE spacein downtown Big Rapids. Call SilvernailRealty (231)796-6329

tri county news shopper, june 13, 2011

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