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SATURDAY, MAY 28The 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 islocated four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at(231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at themuseum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement ofthe Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, comefor food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Big Rapids Garden Clubs Spring Plant Sale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OldJail, 220 S. Stewart in Big Rapids. Setup is at 6 p.m. on Friday. At 8 a.m., bringplants for pricing and arranging on tables. This is a major fundraising event forthe year. All members are needed to help with this event.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farmand 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 AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Call (231) 796-0771 for moreinformation.Women of St. Andrews Yard Sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 323 S. StateSt. in Big Rapids. Home goods, decor items, clothing, furniture and othermerchandise will be available.

SUNDAY, MAY 29Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meets at 7 p.m. at 220 S. StewartAve. Call Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. 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 atthe Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27,Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its a great placeto meet other singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to your favorite musicprovided by Bernadette Morley of Best Entertainment. Call (989) 539-5406 ifyou have any questions.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail in Big Rapids; it is a support group forfamilies and friends of alcoholics.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meets from 5 to 7 p.m. at thecorner of First and Cherry streets. Fourth through 12th grade invited. Join thegroup for a free meal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.Lunch Break Book Discussion is from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Big RapidsCommunity Library, 426 S. Michigan Ave. The book is The Year of the Hare byArto Paasilinna. The public is welcome.Music by the Pond presents Susan and Zeggie at 6:30 p.m. in the gazebonext to Curtis Pond on Sheldon Street in Edmore. This duo will capture your

attention with Irish music that audiences have enjoyed throughout many states.Bring a lawn chair or blankets. In case of rain, all shows will be moved to theCurtis building. The event is presented by Glen Curtis Foundation, Village ofEdmore and Edmore Area Chamber of Commerce.Mecosta County Rod & Gun Club pancake breakfast is from 8 to 11 a.m. atthe club, four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. Menu includes scrambled eggs,pancakes, French toast, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. Cost is$5 for adults and $3 for children under age 12. Children under age 4 eat free.For more information, visit www.mecostacountyrodandgunclub.org.

MONDAY, MAY 30Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at CommunityMental Health, 500 S. Third Ave., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with asix-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 highrise in Big Rapids. For moreinformation, call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact: Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is located at424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Divorce Care meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope UnitedMethodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Road in Mecosta. The meetings cover anonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce. New membersare always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337 or New HopeChurch at (231) 972-2838 for more information.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.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 localseniors. For more information about the program or to register, contact theMecosta 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 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store serves those who need help with clothes

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

TUESDAY, MAY 31Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. Formore information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H.at (989) 967-8478.Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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 inReed 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 office at (231) 796-5202.Alanon meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City; it is asupport group for families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store serves those who need help with clothesat very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for thosein need.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day AdventistChurch, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted. Call (231)796-0771 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1Village of Mecosta Community Watch meeting at 7 p.m. at the MecostaElementary Library, through the main doors, the first room on the left. Come bea part of the neighbor helping neighbor organization. The goal is to preventcrime and help bond the community. The meeting will be under the guidance ofMecosta County Sheriffs Office Sgt. Ruggles.Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County 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 CommunityLibrary. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic CampusParish. Contact Glenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. through thesummer and early fall for anyone wishing to browse the collection of MecostaCounty information. Volunteers are needed. Stop by 424 N. Fourth Ave., BigRapids or call Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement ofthe Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, comefor 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 BigRapids. Weekly meetings include discussing various dharma texts, questionsand answers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under thedirection of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than 35 yearsof experience in meditation and dharma practice. Beginning students arewelcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open from 5 to 7 p.m. through thesummer and early fall for anyone wishing to browse the collection of MecostaCounty information. Volunteers are needed. Stop by 424 N. Fourth Ave., BigRapids or call Maureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555.South Evart Quilt Club meets from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evart TownshipHall. A potluck luncheon is at noon. Anyone interested in quilting or learning toquilt is welcome. The group works jointly on personal or community quilts andfrequently donates to people or organizations in need. For more information,call Margie at (231) 734-3857 or Ann at (231) 867-3237.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store serves those who need help with clothesat very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for thosein need.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farm

and Garden.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus. For

more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H.at (989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, the thirdroom on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on the cornerof Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, call Eric at (866)398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! is located at424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a support groupfor families and friends of alcoholics.

Big Rapids Rock, Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show is from 7 to 9 p.m. in the

Geology Lab, Room 138 in the Science Building at Ferris State University.Admission is free. There will be a silent auction, specimen sales, magazinesales and membership information. The event is hosted by the Big RapidsRock, Gem & Mineral Club. For more information visit www.bigrapidsrockclub.com, find the club on Facebook or e-mail [email protected] Support Group meets at 3 p.m. at Mecosta County Medical Center,605 Oak St., Big Rapids, in the hospital classroom area. Please use thehospitals main entrance and stop by the information desk for directions.Signs will direct you to the classroom. Most meetings have an educationalspeaker; there is no charge. No meeting scheduled for December or January.For information or to be placed on the mailing list, contact Charlotte at (231)592-4483.Big Rapids Area Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. at the City of BigRapids Department of Public Safety Building, 435 N. Michigan Ave. For moreinformation call Mike at (231) 527-1688 or www.braarc.net.Mecosta County Historical Society meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum,located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. Anyone interested in local history is encouragedto stop by!Stroke Support Group of Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial meets from 3:30

to 5 p.m. at Tamarac, the Center for Health and Well Being, 1401 W. Main St.in Fremont. The topic is acupuncture with Irv Marcus, nationally board certifiedacupuncturist. The support group is open to stroke survivors and their family/friends/caregivers and/or anyone with an interest in CVA/stroke. There is nocharge to attend. Call Julie Allers at (231) 924-3195.The Big Rapids Rock, Gem & Mineral Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Geology Lab(room 138), Science Building on the campu of Ferris State University. Find theScience Building on the campus map at www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferrisfaq/maps/and find out more about the club at www.BigRapidsRockClub.com.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store serves those who need help with clothesat very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for thosein need.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County 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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of all levelsare encouraged to come and learn or share knitting techniques.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 Mile Roadin Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Mecosta New Home United Methodist Church will extend its hours for its swisssteak supper. New hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner is $9 for adults,$3 for children younger than 12 and preschoolers eat free. Proceeds go tothe building fund.St. Vincent de Paul used clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St. in Big Rapids. The store serves those who need help with clothesat very low prices. Proceeds help pay for electric bills, fuel and rent for thosein need.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4The 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 islocated four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call Jack Hays at(231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! is located at424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. at themuseum, located at 129 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the basement ofthe Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, comefor food. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Campus Parish, 1Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.The Mecosta County Democratic Party meets at 9 a.m. in the private upstairsroom of Peppers Cafe and Deli on Michigan Avenue in Big Rapids for greatfood, coffee and conversation. For more information, contact Pamela Fleming

at (231) 796-2893.Fourth Street Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Big Rapids Farmand Garden.


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MY'S Board of Directors is seeking an indi-vidual interested in public education to filla two year board of director term. Inter-ested candidates apply by completing aboard application available in CCA'sCentral Office, 215 S. State Street, BigRapids, in the southwest corner of the ele-mentary building. The deadline for appli-cations is June 17, 2011.

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Request for BidsNOTICE TO BIDDERS

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The City of Big Rapids will accept sealedproposals for crop development of farmland contained within the Roben Hood Air-port property until 2:00 p.m., Thursday,June 9, 2010 in the Office of The CitClerk, 226 N. Michigan Avenue, BigRapids, MI 49307. Proposals are time-limited to maximum of five years. Prop-

erty includes approximately 50 acres otillable soil. All proposals must include:1) name of farmer entering proposal, 2)monetary value, 3) Crop(s) to be plant-ed/harvested, 4) life of proposal (years).Crops are limited to grasses, alfalfa andsoybeans.All proposals shall be clearly marked"AIRPORT CROP DEVELOPMENT".The City of Big Rapids reserves the righto accept or reject all or any bids or towaive informalities, and to award the bidin any manner deemed to be in the besinterest of the City.Roberta Cline, City Clerk

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Committee seeks quilts for showThird Quilters Glory Quilt Show is set

for June 11 and 12

IG RAPIDS Alice Bandstra has been

aking quilts for more than 30 years. Aesurgence in quilting during the 1976 U.S.icentennial celebration piqued her interest

n the hobby. Since then she has craftedountless quilts, that have been given toriends and family and displayed othersround her Big Rapids home.

I had tried some other kids of sewingnd crafts, Bandstra said. But quilting

nterested me because of the workmanshiphat goes along with it.

o get others interested in quilting,andstra chairs the committee thatrganizes an event for quilters fromecosta County and beyond to display

heir works and share ideas and

echniques with other enthusiasts.he Quilters Glory Quilt Show whichs held every two years will be from 10.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 and

rom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June12. Quilts will be displayed at Big Rapids

iddle School and the Old Jail. Admissions $5, which is good for both days at bothocations. Numerous vendors also will beisplaying quilts, patterns and suppliesvailable for purchase.

uilters can register through May 1 toisplay their creations at the show. Entry

orms are available at Artworks and onlinet www.artworksinbigrapids.com.

Quilting is a very popular craft that haseveloped into more of an art form,andstra said. We thought it would be fun

o start a quilt show in Big Rapids.rganizer Phyllis Jacobs expects this

ears show to be the largest to date. Morehan 150 quilted items were displayedt the first show in 2007, with about50 people in attendance. Two years

ater, more than 210 quilted items wereisplayed and attendance was doubled.

The object of the event is for quilters toisplay what theyve been working on,acobs said.

wards will be presented for the top quiltsf different sizes, including king/queen, full/

win, wall-hanging or crib sized, and otheruilted items. A Best of Show award also

ill be presented, with the winner receivingstay at the Inn at the Rustic Gate.

endor and author, Debra Henniger, ofhe Chicago area, will display quilts shesade and lecture on her book, Hobouilts. The book shows historic photosnd letters dating back to the 1930s.

he quilting show also will feature theadies of the Library Group, of Midland,ho will discuss and demonstrate anppliqu technique that has become theroups specialty.

or more information about the quiltinghow, contact Phyllis Jacobs at (231) 796-202.

Jets Pizza is flying into town -Restaurant will occupy former Papa

Johns

IG RAPIDS A Jets Pizza franchise wille landing in Big Rapids this summer.ennis Schafer and business partnerimberly Frantz plan to open the pizza

estaurant franchise in the formerapa Johns location at 215 Maple St.onstruction on the project is expected

o begin in June, with completion set forugust.

Were going to be opening up beforehe kids come back to Ferris (Stateniversity), Schafer said. Youll starteeing activity over there in the next three

eeks.lthough Schafer is still discussing the

erms of a lease with the buildings owner,

Dennis Love, of Love Real Estate, heguarantees it will open by fall. Bothparties are confident a long-term lease willbe signed in the coming weeks.

It will be for at least for five years,Schafer said. Everything is going to benew in there from front to back. ... Oncethe plans are approved (by Jets corporateoffices), it takes about 45 days to completethe project.

Jets has a pre-approved contract facilitatorthat opens up many of its franchises,Schafer said. Once that crew is completedopening a Jets in Cedar Springs, it willstart work at the Big Rapids location.

The Maple Street location is larger thantypical Jets restaurants, which are about1,600-square-feet. The proposed site is2,500-square-feet. Schafer said that extraspace will be used to have a hallway from

the rear entrance to the front counter,and for limited restaurant seating. Healso plans to have about 10 stools at thecounter for dine-in customers.

Papa Johns opened at the location in2001. A fire started about 12:30 a.m. onSept. 15, 2010, after employees had leftfor the night. No one was injured in theblaze. Papa Johns decided not to reopenthe store after the fire and not renew itslease, which ends in June.

Create a Love of Books: How to HelpYour Child Become an Avid Reader

(NewsUSA) - Most parents understandthe value of sharing reading experienceswith their child. However, not all realize

that the way they read to their little one,and even how they interact with their childduring playtime, can impact learning.Parents can help grow literacy skills whileteaching their child to draw, play catch orcount numbers. Whats most important ismaking these experiences fun, engagingand memorable.

The more children interact with readingmaterial, the more active and confidentreaders they become, says Dr. CarolynJaynes, literacy learning designer atLeapFrog, a developer of innovative,technology-based educational products.Read with your child at an early age, andbuild fun daily routines that incorporatereading.

Dr. Jaynes offers the following tips forparents who want to help their childrenbecome active, avid readers:

* Read often. Practice pays off. Themore kids read, the more they grow skills.

A nightly bedtime story is a good place tostart.

* Make reading fun. The more engagingthe reading experience, the more itbenefits the child. Make story books cometo life by giving characters different voicesand adding drama to the narration; whena character acts surprised or sad, changeyour tone to express the emotion. You wantyour children to realize that, beneath the

surface of the text, there is a great storyfilled with imagination.

* Help kids interact with the readingmaterial. Asking questions will help yourchild remember the story. Talk with themabout the narrative, and ask what theythink of a characters decision. What wouldthey do differently? What do they think willhappen next? Encourage them to interruptyou if they dont understand a word.

* Point out the illustrations. Have yourchild demonstrate their comprehension ofthe narrative by pointing to story elementsin the illustration. For example, askquestions like Can you point to the bearthat looks worried? or Where was thewolf hiding before he crossed the road?

For more information, visit www.leapfrog.com.

Technology Rules for Digital Kids

(NewsUSA) - Whether texting, surfing theweb or playing video games, research hasshown that kids spend more than seven

hours a day with gadgets. That, in andof itself, is neither good nor bad, saysRichard Bavaria, Senior Vice President forEducation Outreach for Sylvan Learning.Balance, as in every other aspect of life,is key. While tech-savvy kids may have aleg up over those without a fundamentalknowledge, kids tethered to technologymay have their own disadvantages --socially, academically and, perhaps, evenemotionally.

For good or for bad, technology hasintroduced many portals of distraction inkids lives -- easy ways to get sidetracked,diverted and overwhelmed. But as theschool year progresses, parents want theirkids clearly focused rather than busily

distracted.

Wonder how you can reach a balance?Bavaria and the experts at Sylvan LearningCenter offer the following tips:

Your rules rule. Remember: Youre theboss. Like all rules for kids, the clearer andsimpler, the better.

Set time limits. A good rule of thumb forteens is two hours of screen time per day,including schoolwork. Decide what worksbest for your family.

Set place limits. No TV during dinner, forexample, or when the familys having adiscussion. Many families find that itsbest if the computer is in the family room

-- not in kids rooms -- and used only whenyoure present.

Set site limits. Discuss the sites yourchildren want to visit, and discuss whichones theyre permitted to use. If some sitesare off-limits, explain why youre vetoingthem.

Schoolwork comes first. Study and chorescome before socializing and games. Ifyour child still struggles sans distractingtechnology, get them the help they need.Find a tutor at www.sylvanlearning.com.

Stress privacy. Explain why you shouldntgive out personal information to strangerson the Internet. You dont have to be scary,

just realistic and firm.

Stress your values. Explain that it is rightfor them to come to you whenever theyencounter something online that makesthem uncomfortable or they suspectyou would disapprove of -- sex, hatred,intolerance or violence, for instance. Justas we watch what we say in our speech,stress to your kids that its important to dothe same online.

Be a role model. Let the kids see you usingyour computer and phone to make your lifeeasier, more efficient and more fun. Showhow youre in control of these devices, notthe other way around.

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(NewsUSA) - When the rubber meets theroad this summer, will you be prepared?Summer heat can be tough on tires,which makes regular tire checks a criticalpart of your general vehicle maintenanceschedule. Heat combined with impropertire pressure, uneven wear or damageand poor alignment can cause potentiallydangerous driving conditions and put adamper on your summer road trip plans.

Unfortunately, 83 percent of motoristsarent aware of how under- or over-inflated tires affect a vehicles steering andbreaking control as well as fuel economy,explained Mark Ballard of Discount Tire,

the worlds largest tire and wheel retailer.In addition, regularly checking your tiresfor uneven or worn tread and bald spots,

as well as replacing all four tires insteadof one or two at a time, will help avoidhazards like blowouts and keep you ontrack to your destination.

According to the Rubber ManufacturersAssociation (RMA), more than 23,000 tow-away crashes were due to flat tires.

Here are the top five tips to ensure propertire safety:

1. Get Pressure Right. In its 2011 TireCare Awareness Survey, the RMA foundthat 62 percent of drivers dont knowwhere to find the correct inflation pressurefor their vehicle. The specific inflationpressure number can be found on thevehicle placard located on the driversside doorpost, glove box door or fuel dooror in the owners manual. For accuratepressure, check tires when cool, and dontforget the spare. A properly inflated tire will

save you nine cents per gallon at the gaspump and improve vehicle fuel efficiencyby 3.3 percent.

2. Dont Overload Vehicle. Overloadingdecreases fuel economy due to increasedwind drag and cargo weight. Handling,control and braking are also negativelyimpacted.

3. Rotate Before You Go. Regular rotationhelps achieve uniform tire wear andimprove road performance. Tires rotatedevery 6,000 -- 8,000 miles prolong thelife of the tire and help maximize your tireinvestment. It makes sense to get a tireinspection when you rotate.

4. Straighten Up. Proper tire alignment

provides safe, predictable vehiclecontrol as well as a ride that is smooth,comfortable and free of pulling or vibration.Proper alignment helps tires wear evenlyand last longer.

5. Bald Isnt Beautiful. The RMA surveyalso found that 52 percent of drivers do notknow how to tell if their tires are bald. Lackof tread affects the tires ability to grip wetroads. Make sure tires dont have unevenwear, high or low areas or unusuallysmooth areas that can increase the risk ofroad accidents.

To get more information on tiremaintenance and safety, visit www.tires.com.

Keep Gnats From Becoming A Pain inthe Neck

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W.F. Young, Inc., the marketers ofAbsorbine Jr. Pain Relieving Liquid, oftenhear just that.

We noticed an increase in the numberof inquiries to our customer servicedepartment regarding Absorbine Jr. and

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Shinn Bussel, a general merchandise/drugmanager at the Schnucks supermarketin Betendorf, Iowa, is just one of thoseretailers amazed at the productspopularity. After watching Absorbine Jr.fly off the shelves, I decided to try it myselfand was amazed, she said. I dont knowwhat makes the product so effective, butthe swarming gnats left me alone.

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(NewsUSA) - Summertime plans mayinclude a 21-hour flight to the Land DownUnder, a drive from Boston to grandmashouse in Phoenix, a 10-hour train ridethrough the Grand Canyon or a cross-country bus trip to Orlando.

Itinerary aside, extended travel in a plane,car, train or bus can increase the risk ofdeveloping blood clots.

Standing and stretching the legs everytwo to four hours is advised for travelersat risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT),said Dr. David Stone, a member of theSociety for Vascular Surgery. Vascularsurgeons encourage exercise during travelto maintain healthy veins and arteries.

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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 Reed

City 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 fit each persons schedule. Please call Paul Kingat Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for furtherinformation.

SATURDAY

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER Potluck and Cards,12 p.m. (third Saturday of each month).

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ (thirdaturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceolave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

NTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREEOMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturdayight at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in

he Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Openo everyone. Reservation are required, please call231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contacthone number and number of people attending.ntersection Church takes place folling the dinnertarting at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All Americanreakfast (first 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 Sundayof every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop servingtheir 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 12thrade invited. Join the group for a free meal, gamesnd fellowship.

UNE 5TEPHEN & JOSHUA FORESTER will be at theirst Baptist Church on Sunday, June 5 from 9:45

a.m. to 11 a.m.

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING, 7p.m.129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information, callCliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings aresecond 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,0:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

UTTERFLY 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 each

Monday 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 specific 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. at

St. 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 whoprovide 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 theSportsman 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.

JUNE 7THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSPwill meet on Tuesday, June 7 at the LeRoy TownshipHall, 101 Bevins Street at 1 p.m. There will be amusical program and snacks will be provided. Forfurther information, please contact LaVada Bowmanat (231)768-4426.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of eachmonth), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel LutheranChurch, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to thepublic, 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, (first 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 first 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 CLUBMEETINGS are held the first 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 first Wednesday of every month.Call the 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 firstWednesday 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:JUNE 8 - Trooper Travis House from the MichiganState Police will explain the duties of the CommunityService position and how it will benefit the membersof AARP.JULY 13- Lonnie Graham from Reed City FireDepartment. AUGUST 10- Brenda Bowman fromthe Inc Spot. SEPTEMBER 14- Jeff Weber from theEmergency Management

THURSDAY

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

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of eachmonth), 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 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.

JUNE 9AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE willbe held Thursday, June 9 at Brooks Corner UnitedMethodist Church, 5971 30th Ave., Sears from 12p.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. 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 is open.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustinon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday atnoon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerlythe Sportsman 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.

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ree unit in building. Complex currentlyunder renovation. Persons must be 62ears of age or older, or disabled of anyge. Rent based on income limited sub-idy, $390 minimum includes heat. Inside

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EMODELED FARM HOUSE, 598 W.Madison, beautiful country setting, blocksrom downtown Big Rapids. 2-bedrooms,1-study, 2-living rooms, tile bath. Peace-ul, private, dishwasher, laundry,700/month plus utilities. Available Augustth. (231)250-8852

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