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1. Keep the money in your neighborhood.

For every $100 spent in locally owned businesses, $45 goes

back into the community.2. Embrace what makes the area a cohesive group.

The Big Box stores are becoming more aggressive and

changing the character of our community. Localbusinesses are REAL.

3. Get better service from your neighbors.

Local businesses often have a better understanding of their

products and community needs.4. Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy.

Local businesses understand more what their customers need

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5. Create more local jobs.

Small, local businesses are one of the nations largest

employers.6. Help out the environment.

Less transportation cost and use of gasoline and diesel.7. Support community groups and organizations.

Nonprofits receive an average of 350% more support from

local businesses than non-locally owned.8. Invest in the community.

Local businesses are far more invested in our future.9. Put your taxes to good use.

Local businesses need less infrastructure and make more

efficient use of public services.10. Show the world we believe in our local area.

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BOOHERS COMMITTEE

ASSIGNMENTS ANNOUNCED

LANSING State Senator-ElectDarwin Booher will chair the

enates Banking and FinancialInstitutions Committee upon takingoffice in January.Committee positions for the

enates 38 senators werennounced Thursday by nextears Senate Majority Leader

Randy Richardville, R-Monroe, andSenate Minority Leader Gretchen

hitmer, D-East Lansing.he Evart Republican has spent

he past six years representingMecosta, Osceola and Wexford

ounties in the state House.Before that, Booher had 40ears experience as a banker. Inuly 2009, upon announcing hisandidacy for the Senate seat, heaid he would draw on his bankingxperience when helping balance

Michigans projected budgeteficit.

Booher also was appointed vicehair of the Senates Agricultureommittee, as well as chair of theapital Outlay and Communityolleges appropriations

ubcommittees.

CASH GIFTING SCHEME

MAKES ITS WAY ACROSS

MICHIGAN

from staff reports

NEWAYGO COUNTY Sevenwomen were arraigned in Newaygo

ountys 78th District Court thiseek for operating a pyramid

scheme that robbed women of

housands of dollars.Lori Bruggema, MadelineFessenden, Linda Richards,Lisa Vazquez, Deanna Michiele,Darlene Millis and Marcy Bachellerll were arraigned under a

Michigan law that makes pyramidchemes a felony, punishable byp to seven years in prison.he Michigan State Police

Newaygo Post said this scam isweeping west Michigan, withictims in Lansing, Jackson,

Muskegon, Hesperia and Reed

ity.he groups, which sometimessed the name The Women

Integrity Group, invite women toive $5,000 cash to a womensifting circle, with a potential ofaining $40,000.he groups claim the gifting circlesre legal and that the money goesoward helping other women,aying, To enter, give your $5,000ift to the woman who is in theeceiver position of your heart ...our journey continues through

he support of your heart and yourillingness to invite others whomou care about into your new

community.Modeled after other home partysales, these groups representthemselves as a gathering of

women helping one another bygifting money through a tieredstructure.Other names the groups havegone by include Circle of Friends,Women Helping Women, TheGifting Club, Heart to Heart, Giftsfor Charity, Renewal Celebration,Women Empowering Women,Womens Empowerment Network,Women for Women and TheDinner Party.The Michigan State Police sayanyone invited to join a group

like this or are already involved insuch a group should contact thepolice. They are searching for theorganizers of these groups. Anyone with information shouldcall Detective Sgt. Scott Rios atthe Michigan State Police at (231)652-1661.

2011 NEW YEARS

RESOLUTION: START TAKING

BETTER CARE OF YOUR

VEHICLE

(NewsUSA) - While we might slipup on our New Years resolutionsat times, this year you can resolveto take better care of your car allyear. Firestone Complete AutoCare offers the following tips forwinter vehicle maintenance to getyou started!

* Be proactive. Winter onlymagnifies existing problemslike pings, hard starts, sluggishperformance or rough idling. Make

sure your vehicle is mechanicallysound before the temperature dipsand the streets get icy. Make certainthe engine is in peak condition. Also check the cooling system.Coolant should be replacedper the vehicle manufacturersmaintenance schedule.

* Be on schedule. Have yourmotor oil changed regularly. Usethe specified weight and grade ofoil recommended by your vehiclemanufacturer. Also make sure to

check that the heating/defrostingsystem is working properly.

* Be prepared. Prepare forpotential winter emergencies byusing your trunk as a storageplace for emergency items.Important items to have on handinclude: a properly inflated sparetire; ice scraper; windshield de-icer; flashlight; blanket; extraclothes; bottled water; cell phonecar charger and non-perishablesnacks.

* Be on the defensive. Take adefensive position against winter

driving conditions, and take careof your tires. Once it gets cold,tire tread and pressure shouldbe checked weekly. A tires PSI

measurement can drop onepound for every 10-degree drop intemperature. If snow and ice area problem in your area, considerinstalling winter tires, which arespecially designed to grip slickroads.

* Be diligent. Use common senseduring adverse road conditions.Reduce your driving speed, andincrease your following distance inhazardous winter weather. If youget stuck in the snow, dont spin

your tires -- this can overheat themand possibly cause damage. Usesand, gravel, kitty litter, an asphaltshingle or other gritty items tohelp your tires gain traction whenstuck.

THE GREAT CAR DEBATE: TO

BUY OR TO LEASE?

(NewsUSA) - As the economycontinues to rebound, more Americans find themselvesstrolling the lot of their local cardealership and facing a difficultdecision -- whether to buy or leasea new vehicle.

Both options have their pros andcons, said Joe Wiesenfelder,senior editor at Cars.com. It reallydepends on your personal drivinghabits, the amount of money yourewilling to spend and how often youlike driving a new car.

Wiesenfelder offers these tips forcar shoppers:

Benefits of Leasing

1. Driving a New Car. Leasingallows you to get a new carfrequently. While this may not bethe best reason to get a car, it doesmean youll always have the latestsafety technology and comforts.

2. Affordability. With leasing,youre getting more car for a lowermonthly payment.

3. Less Maintenance. Leasingcan help you avoid some heftymaintenance and repair bills.With the exception of a few oilchanges and filter replacements,there should be no need for anyheavy maintenance. Assumingthat youve kept the car in goodcondition and stayed within themileage limits, when your lease isup, you can simply turn the car inand walk away.

4. Avoid Upside-down Loans.

When you lease, you there isno danger of getting stuck in an

upside-down loan, where youowe more than the car is worth.

Benefits of Buying

1. Ownership of the car. Whenyou buy a car, you own the vehicland will eventually be free of capayments.

2. Lower Costs in the Long Run.While the monthly paymentsfor buying a car are higher thanpayments for leasing, you willeventually pay the loan off. Thosinitial high payments make up fothemselves with years of beingpayment free.

3. No Restrictions. A lease contraccontains many restrictions, suchas mileage limits, which may binconvenient and costly in the longrun. An owner can sell at any time,while leases usually include heftypenalties for early termination.

4. Rebates and Incentives.Rebates and incentives for newcars are abundant for buyers righnow. In some cases, these offersmight make buying a significantly

less expensive option thanleasing.

For many people, the decision tbuy or lease comes down to price,says Wiesenfelder. We encouragpeople to use our automatic Loanvs. Lease calculator at Cars.com.By entering in the monthly paymentyou can afford, youll get an ideof which car you could afford town, or if leasing is a better optionfor you.

ITS NEVER TOO LATE TOIMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

(NewsUSA) - With the start of thnew year, weve all become a littlolder and wiser. So, why not pusome of that wisdom into makinghealthier decisions over the nexyear? Healthy eating and regulaexercise will give you energy andhelp you lower your chances fodeveloping diseases such asdiabetes and heart disease.

The Weight-control InformationNetwork (WIN), a service of thNational Institute of Diabetes andDigestive and Kidney Diseases(NIDDK) of the National Institutesof Health, offers the following tipsfor older adults:

Healthy Eating

* Dont skip meals. Skipping mealsmay slow down your metabolismor lead you to eat larger amountsof high-fat foods later in the day.

To keep yourself on track, eawith a friend or someone whos

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you enjoy.

* Eat just enough for you. Do notat more food than your body

ill need. Make sure you areonsuming enough vitamin D anditamin B-12, as many seniorsave trouble getting enough of

hese nutrients. Limit high fat andigh salt foods. Try to get enoughber into your diet.

Prepare meals in advance. Cookhead, and then freeze mealso that you have easy meals onand for when you dont feel likeooking.

Physical Activity

Start with 10 minutes of slowerctivity, and build up to 30 minutesf more brisk activity.

Try different types of exercise.Different types of activity benefitour body in different ways. Forxample, aerobic activity may helpou maintain weight and increaseour energy, while strength trainingeeps your muscles and bonestrong.

Be active with family and friends.

Having a buddy can help you stayactive.

For more information, call WIN at1-877-946-4627 or visit www.win.niddk.nih.gov and read the free

brochure, Young at Heart: Tipsfor Older Adults.

TIPS FOR PLANNING A WINE TOUR

FOR YOUR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT

(NewsUSA) - If youre looking for aunique way to mark an occasion,spend time with friends andfamily or even host a work event,consider a wine tour. Most wineriesare open year round and cater togroups of all sizes. Consider thefollowing to help you plan:

* Choose a theme: Manywineries have theme weekendsthroughout the year that celebratechanging seasons, holidays, localhappenings and new vintages.Start with an invitation and thenplan everything from food to musicaround your theme.

* Location, location, location: Makeit convenient and choose your tourdestination based on the numberof wineries and hotels in onearea. The Finger Lakes Region inNew York is home to more than

200 wineries spread along fiveorganized wine trails that maketouring easy.

Travel resources such as www.tourcayuga.com can help visitors

map out their route, learn moreabout a specific trail or find thingsto see and do along the way -- evenpoint you to wineries off the beatenpath. Other growing wine regionssuch as Napa and Sonoma Valley,Calif., and the Niagara regionfound between Western New YorkState and Southern Ontario offermore than 50 wineries for visitorsto choose from.

* Leave it to the professionals: Ifyou dont know the area, schedulea guided tour. Many Inns and

bed and breakfasts, for example,provide overnight packagesthat include private, luxury wineexcursions (as well as picniclunches and other wine themedsurprises). Check out Aurora InnsWine Country Getaway packageat www.aurora-inn.com or 10Fitchs Spoiled Girls GetawayPackage at www.10fitch.com.

* Get in on the action: Dont justtaste the wine, be part of theprocess. Call the wineries youplan to visit in advance to see

how you can roll up your sleevesand get involved in everythingfrom the picking to the stomping.For example, Heart & HandsWine Company on the CayugLake Wine Trail in Union Springs,

New York, offers an annualCrush Camp. Work alongsidthe winemaking team by pickingfruit, sorting and pressing grapes,performing lab analysis and eventhe cleaning!

* Make it a lasting memory: Taka photo of your group, and turn iinto a unique wine label for youfavorite wine bottles, or hand themout as inexpensive souvenirs.Photo coasters are another fun,affordable way to remember youtour. Host a tasting event at you

own home, and ask friends tshare their favorites.

Wine touring can be a fun, uniqueand inexpensive way to spendday with friends, loved ones orlarge group. Dont wait until thlast minute to book your tour oovernight reservations, particularlyin the peak months of June throughOctober. Try to plan midweek tavoid big crowds. Saturday is thbusiest day at most wineries.

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Open Enrollment Information - Call our Central Office at (231)796-2627 or email at [email protected]

BrooksideElementary(231)796-832

3EastwoodEarlyChildhoodCenter(23

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E d u c a t i n g O u r F u t u r e

December 20-January 17, 2010

Dec. 20 Fr./JV Girls Basketball, 6:00 pm @ Cadillac HS

MS/HS Choral Holiday Concert, 7:00 pm, HS Audit.Var. Girls Basketball, 7:30 pm @ Cadillac HS

Dec. 21 Fr. Boys Basketball VS Cadillac, 6:00 pmDec. 22 - - - -HOLIDAY BREAK BEGINS - - - -

Fr. Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ McBain HSJV Boys Basketball, 5:30 pm @ McBain HSVar. Boys Basketball, 7:00 pm @ McBain HS

Dec. 25 - - - - Dec. 28 Var. Boys Hockey Tourn., BR VS Jackson, 7:00 pmDec. 29 Var. Boys Hockey Tourn., Consolation Game, 1:00 pm

Var. Boys Hockey Tourn., Championship Game, 3 pmJan. 5 - - SCHOOL RESUMES - - - - SCHOOL RESUMES - -

MS-7 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ White Cloud MS

MS-8 Boys Basketball VS White Cloud, 4:00 pmVar. Boys Wrestling VS BR Quad, 5:30 pm

Jan. 6 MS-7 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Central Montcalm MSMS-8 Boys Basketball VS Central Montcalm, 4:00 pmFr. Girls Basketball VS Kent City, 4:30 pmJV Girls Basketball VS Hesperia, 6:00 pmJV Boys Basketball VS Hesperia, 7:30 pm

Jan. 7 Var. Girls Basketball, 6:00pm @ Hesperia HSVar. Boys Hockey VS Hudsonville, 7:00 pmVar. Boys Basketball, 7:00 pm @ Hesperia HS

Jan. 8 Var. Boys Wrestling, TBA @ Shepherd InvitationalJan. 10 Riverview Biggby Fundraiser Night

MS-7/8 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Hesperia MS

Fr. Girls Basketball VS Cedar Springs, 6:00 pmJV Girls Basketball, 6:00 pm @ Morley Stanwood HSFr. Boys Basketball VS Cedar Springs, 7:30 pmJV Boys Basketball, 7:30 pm @ Morley Stanwood HS

Jan. 11 Riverview PTO Meeting, 5:30 pm, RV Media CenterVar. Girls Basketball VS Morley Stanwood, 6:00 pmVar. Boys Basketball VS Morley Stanwood, 7:00 pm

Jan. 12 MS-7 Boys Basketball, 4:00 pm @ Morley StanwoodMS-8 Boys Basketball VS Morley Stanwood, 4:00 pmVar. Boys Wrestling, 5:30 @ Chippewa Hills

Jan. 13 Fr. Boys Basketball VS Chippewa Hills, 4:30 pmJV Girls Basketball VS Chippewa Hills, 6:00 pmJV Boys Basketball VS Chippewa Hills, 7:30 pm

Jan. 14 Var. Girls Basketball, 6:00pm @ Chippewa HillsVar. Boys Hockey, 7:00 pm @ CadillacVar. Boys Basketball, 7:30 pm @ Chippewa Hills

Jan. 15 Var. Boys Wrestling, 9:30 @ Williamston InviteVar. Boys Hockey VS Midland, 3:00 pm

** HOME EVENTS IN BOLD**

Biggby Fundraiser Night

Principal Lenore Weaver and Assistant Principal Marty

Aldrich volunteered their time and coffee making skills tobe guest baristas for a Fundraiser Night at Biggby onWednesday, December 8, 2010. For each beverage soldthat night $1 was donated to Big Rapids Middle School. Itwas a fun and productive night! Keep a look out for thenext Bigby Fundraiser for all of Big Rapids Public Schools.

Lions Donate Dictionaries

Recently, several members of the Big Rapids LionsClub visited Brookside Elementary. They handed outdictionaries to the third grade students in JR Robertsand Amy Hathaway's classes. The Lions Club annuallyprovides dictionaries to all 3rd grade students in BigRapids Public Schools. Every year the studentsappreciative receiving their new dictionaries and startedlooking up words right away.

HOLIDAY BREAKWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22ND

THROUGHTUESDAY, JANUARY 4TH


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BrooksideElementary(231)796-8323

EastwoodEarlyChildhoodCenter(23

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E d u c a t i n g O u r F u t u r e

SNOWMAN MATH

Mrs. Wentlands third graders practiced their measuring skills bymaking these cute snowmen. They first cut strips of paper thatthey measured to different inch lengths. They then madethem into snowmen.Pictured from L toR...Ian Couch, ZainHutchinson, SiennaFisher, CameronMassy, and JacobTaylor show off theirsnowmen.

Learn About Other Cultures

Students at Brookside Elementary were visited by Studentsfrom the FSU International Cultural Ambassador Program.Each class heard about the country they came from and wasable to ask lots of questions.

Reading Buddies Between Schools

Elizabeth Nagelbush's 5th Grade class at BRMS has paired withJulie Fordham's 1st grade class at EECC to be Reading Buddiesthroughout the year. The classes walk for visits where they readand write together. The classes have written and illustratedbooks foreach other,and areenjoying theopportunityto act aspartners andmentors.

The 2010 Big Rapids Public Schools Community Survey has just been launched. We invite everyone in ourarea to participate even if you do not have children attending BRPS. Please take the time to fill out this

important survey. The information BRPS receives from this survey is a vital component of ourdistricts long range plan. The link to participate in the survey is:

http://www.brps.k12.mi.us/communitysurvey.html


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EVENTS BEGINNING DECEMBER 18, 2010M

ECOSTA

COUNTY

IN

00399977

TO ADD YOUR EVENT TO THIS PAGE,PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL

MICHELLE GRAVES AT (231) 592-8357OR [email protected]

SATURDAY, DEC. 18

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap andsporting clay shoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. andsporting clays start at 1 p.m. The club is located fourmiles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more informationcontact Jack Hays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until Apri l.For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368or J. Irvin at (231) 796-8993.

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at

8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue MethodistChurch in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. PaulsCampus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. Formore information call (800) 230-4085.Morton Township hosts a recycling program from9 a.m. to noon, at the Canadian Lakes Fire/RescueStation located at 8260 100th Ave., Stanwood.

SUNDAY, DEC. 19

Alcoholics Anonymous Old Jail House Group meetsat 7 p.m. at 220 S. Stewart Ave. Call Darwin T. at (231)

796-8956.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information call BradB. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Sunday Singles Dance at the Goodyear Lanes andLounge from 7 to 11 p.m. in their newly remoldedroom, located at the corner of M-55 and Old 27,Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facingOld 27. Call (989) 539-5406 if you have any questionsconcerning the dance.Alanon meeting support group for families and friendsof alcoholics will be held at 7 p.m. at the Old Jail inBig Rapids.Evart United Methodist Church youth group meetsfrom 5 to 7 p.m. at the corner of First and Cherrystreets. Fourth grade through 12th grade invited. Jointhe group for a free meal, games and fellowship.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at ImmanuelLutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.The Big Rapids First United Methodist Church ishosting the Chancel Choir during the churchs regular10:30 a.m. service on Sunday at the church locatedat 304 Elm St. The choir will present the Christmascantata Glorious Christmas by Don Wertzen andGreg Nelson. Fore more information, contact thechurch at (231) 796-7771.

MONDAY, DEC. 20

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore 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 CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Schizophrenia Anonymous meets from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. at Community Mental Health, 500 S. ThirdAve., Big Rapids. SA is a support group with a 6-stepprogram. Anyone with schizophrenia or mental illnessis more than welcome to attend. For more informationcall 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 more information, call (231)796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactGlenn C. at (231) 796-3703.

Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11a.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind

Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 1836116 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Divorce Care meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. at NewHope United Methodist Church, 7296 Nine Mile Roadin Mecosta. The meetings cover a nonconsecutive13-step program for getting through a divorce. Newmembers are always welcome. Contact Sharon Grayat (231) 598-0337 or New Hope Church at (231) 972-2838 for more information.Hearing clinic by Audibel Hearing from 1 to 3 p.m. atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Walk-ins welcome.Big Rapids Sports Boosters meet from 6 to 7 p.m. inthe Media Center at the high school, Room 115.

TUESDAY, DEC. 21

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the HolidayInn and Conference Center.Beginning line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information call BradB. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Tai Chi is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Card recycling is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.Theology is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County SeniorCenter, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at FirstBaptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave., Big Rapids. Call(231) 796-6271 for more information.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.Grief peer support group meets at 9 a.m. at CadillacBig Boy. For questions, call Pastor Brad Center at(231) 779-9550.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at St. PaulsCampus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. For

more information call (800) 230-4085.Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Philip NeriCatholic Church in Reed City. For more informationcall (800) 367-6788.Country dance classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. at theChase Township Hall. For more information, contactJeff at (231) 250-4159.Gods Kitchen is a free meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.at St. Mary Parish Center, 919 Marion Ave., BigRapids. Everyone is welcome; no questions asked, noregistration required and no donation is sought at theevent. For more information, call the parish office at(231) 796-5202.Mecosta County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m.at 424 N. Fourth Ave. in Big Rapids. Contact MaureenDoyle Nelson for hours by appointment, (231) 250-5555.

The Alliance on Mental Illness of Mecosta Countymeets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at New Journey Clubhouse,405B South Third Ave., in Big Rapids. It is a supportgroup for the families of those suffering with severemental illness. Contact (231) 796-3729 for moreinformation.Victorious Living is a support group for mental healthconsumers. For more information call Deanna at(231) 856-0105, Dusty at (989) 352-7630, or Ronaldat (231) 796-1019.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the MecostaCounty Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. Formore 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.Euchre is at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior

Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For moreinformation, call (231) 972-2884.

The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6

p.m.Library preschool story hour is at 10:30 a.m. at BigRapids Community Library. Open to the public.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactGlenn C. at (231) 796-3703.Mecosta County Genealogical Society is open forappointment for its winter hours by contacting MaureenNelson at (231) 250-5555. Watch the Pioneer for thegenealogical societys special Saturday hours held onthe second Saturday of the month.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at ImmanuelLutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.Beginner Line Dance Instruction is at 6 p.m. at G.T.Norman Elementary School, 338 W. Lincoln St. inReed City; enter through the West Gym Door #6.

Classes are open to everyone, drop in and join anytime. For more information call Sandee Lee at (231)832-3493.Enhanced Fitness is at 10:15 a.m. at the Eagles, 1836116 Mile Road in Big Rapids. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. in the basement of the Third Avenue MethodistChurch in Big Rapids. Come for fellowship, come forfood. All are welcome and the healthy lunch is free.The Big Rapids Dharma Study Group meet at 7 p.m.on Wednesday at 309 Marion Ave., in Big Rapids.Weekly meetings include discussing various dharmatexts, questions and answers and watching dharma-related videos. The group is under the direction ofMichael and Margaret Erlewine, who have more than35 years of experience in meditation and dharmapractice. Beginning students are welcome.Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets atthe Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Hospice of Michigan offers a living on support groupfrom 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hospice is located at 400 PerryAve. in Big Rapids. For more information, contactDiane Snyder at (231) 796-7371.

THURSDAY, DEC. 23

Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. MichaelsSchool in Remus. For more information call BradB. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at (989) 967-8478.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. inconference room A, the third room on the right,

at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on thecorner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For moreinformation, call Eric at (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noonat St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. Contact Darwin T.at (231) 796-8956.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30p.m. Recycle! is located at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behindEastwood Early Childhood Center.

FRIDAY, DEC. 24

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.First United Methodist Church in Big Rapids is hosting

Christmas Eve candlelight services from 7 p.m. and11 p.m.Grant Center United Methodist Church in Big Rapidsis hosting a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids is hosting aChristmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m.Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church is hostingChristmas Eve services at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 25

Mecosta County Historical Society is closed until April.For private tours contact F. Hankes at (231) 796-0368or J. Irvin at (231) 796-8993.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. at St. PaulsCampus Parish, 1 Damascus Road in Big Rapids. Formore information call (800) 230-4085.

Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at

8 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Campus Parish. ContactWoody W. at (231) 796-8371.


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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club ororganization to be certain of meetings, outingsand classes, as they may be canceled due tobad weather or other reasons. If any listingis incorrect, please call (231)832-5566 or(231)745-4635 with correct information.

DOMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone beingabused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excusefor abuse.

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

HEARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING.Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking forcaring and dedicated people with an interestin serving terminally ill patients and theirfamilies in the Reed City Area and the outlayingcommunities. Volunteers provide services such asfriendly visiting, patient transport/patient outings,errand running, child care, and clerical services.Volunteer classes are available to fit each personsschedule. Please call Paul King at HeartlandHospice at 231-775-6840 for further information.

SATURDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 CHICKEN BBQ(Third Saturday of every month), 5-7 p.m.(231)832-5102.

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

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken BBQ

(third Saturday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129E. Osceola Ave. For more information, call(231)832-5102.

REVELATION SEMINAR CONTINUES everySaturday at 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the newlittle white Seventh-Day Adventist Church on thenorth side of Highway 10, 17290 U.S.-10, east ofthe Hersey turnoff.

SUNDAY

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

LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400

U.S.-10.

EVART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sundayof every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop servingtheir Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday ofeach month until further notice.

EVART UNITED METHODIST YOUTH meet everySunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on thecorner of First and Cherry St. 4th grade through12th grade invited. Join the group for a free meal,games and fellowship.

MONDAY

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

129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information,call Cliff 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, 219E. Todd Street.

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

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

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingoeach Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at4p.m. Early bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular

regular bingo at 6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

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

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAMLOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer SupportGroup for Women. Sponsored by ParadiseSalon and Spectrum Health Reed City HospitalCancer Services. 2nd Monday of every othermonth at 4:00 p.m. January-March-May-July-September-November. Hosted by CrossroadsRadiation Therapy Center, 4499 220th Street,Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested? Inquireby calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff 832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 orParadise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,at the Sears Church of God, corner of Highway10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This groupmeets the last monday of each month at 6 p.m.to discuss natural health options and specificsubjects, CO-OP information is also available.

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. Thereis entertainment after lunch. For information call231-734-6005.

~JANUARY 10AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will

be held Monday, January 10 at Pine River HighSchool, 17445 Pine River School Road, LeRoyfrom 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORTGROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Opento all pregnant and nursing mothers. Childrenwelcome. Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue,LLL group leader for directions or questions,(231)832-1858 or email LLL [email protected].(Meetings are Third Tuesday of every month.)

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

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5-6 p.m. (every Tuesday) at

the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For moreinformation, call the church (231)832-9072.Church is 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 formore information.

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

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

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

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the secondand fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m. Thegroup meets at the Community Mental Healthfor Central Michigan in Osceola County locatedat 4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For morinformation call (231)832-2247. The group is forindividuals who provide caregiving services forindividuals with Dementia, Alzheimers or otherchronic/terminal medical conditions. There is nocharge to participate and there are no residencyrestrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. thesecond Tuesday of the month at St. Paul LutheranChurch. Open to the public. The May meetinghonors Girl 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 at9:30 a.m.

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


THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassiesin Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRDTuesday evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place isthe Evart Depot. Pink Hatters are welcome too(the younger ones). Call our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at 734-9733 for anyinformation or questions 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 thepublic, free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. atthe club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story Hour,

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 is everyWednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon.There willbe games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB MEETINGSare held the first Wednesday of each month

(excluding January through March), and thepublic is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30for a pot luck dinner followed by the meetingwhich starts at 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.For information call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6p.m. Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the

first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. atthe Big Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 MileRoad in Big Rapids.

THURSDAY

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

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday ofeach month), at Baldwin Family Health CareConference Room. For more information contactDave, call (231)745-2000 ext. 16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m., meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United

Methodist Church.

T.O.P.S. 1390 MEETING, weigh-in 6:10

p.m., meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary BaptistChurch, Evart, corner of Third and Oak. For morinformation, call Ruth at (231)734-2844 or Terriat (231)734-5348.

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

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

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

REED CITY VFW/AmVet Post 2964/2965THURSDAY NIGHT BURGER NIGHT, every 4ththursday of the month.

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

CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS meet everyThursday from 7 to 9p.m. in the Evart Depotscommunity room. There is no charge. For moreinformation, call (231)734-5125 or (231)734-9131

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursdayevening at the Assembly of God Church in BigRapids. Weighin at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at6:30 p.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.


FRIDAY

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

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

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

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5to 8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at8400 US-10 in Evart. For more information call(231)734-6181

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

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. Thereis entertainment after lunch. For information call

231-734-6005.

~DECEMBER 31NEW YEARS EVE CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE,Friday, December 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:15a.m. Amazing Grace Acres Church, M-37 andWoodland Park Dr., Brohman. Join The FaithGospel Team and Lucky with your instruments.Bring Finger Food and a car load of people.Everyone welcome.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR EVENTS TO BETURNED IN FOR PUBLICATION.Send all upcoming events no later thanWednesday Noon to:The Tri-CountyYvonne Morneau211 W. Upton, Suit B

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$16,995P8923

2010 FORDESCAPE XLT

$23,888P8931

2002 CHEVYSILVERADO 3500 LT

$19,99511T33B

New 2010 Ford F150Supercab XLTXLT Pkg., 5.4 FFV V8 Engine, XLT Convenience

Pkg., Trailer Tow Pkg., Sync Voice ActivatedSystem, Drivers Pkg., Lower Two-Tone Paint

10T-224

MSRP ...........................................$36,425Vanderhyde Ford Discount ...................... - $2,925Ford Model Double Discount................... - $1,000Ford Special Holiday Retail

Customer Cash ...................................... - $1,000Ford Retail Customer Cash ..................... - $2,000Ford year End Sales Event

Retail Bonus Cash ................................. - $1,500Ford Red Carpet Lease Renewal Rebate - $1,500

Selling Price$29,500

New 2011 FordRanger XLT Supercab4.0L 6 Cylinder, 5 Speed Automatic Transmission,

Chrome Step Bumper , Power Group,Speed Control and Tilt Wheel, Privacy Glass,

Sirius Radio, CD Player

11T22

MSRP ...........................................$27,075Vanderhyde Ford Discount ...................... - $1,775Ford Red Carpet Lease Renewal Rebate

Cap Cost

$23,800

New 2011 FordFiesta SE5 Door Hatch, 6 Speed Automatic, Sync Voice

Activated System, Power Group

11C27

MSRP ...........................................$17,530Vanderhyde Ford Discount ......................... - $660Ford Red Carpet Lease Renewal Rebate... - $500

Cap Cost

$16,30039 mos. lease

$224 mo.(Plus tax, figured on 10,500 miles per year - subject toFord rebates and financing. $480.00 due at signing.)

36 mos. lease

$272 mo.(Plus tax, figured on 10,500 miles per year - subject toFord rebates and financing. $590.00 due at signing.)

Valid on in stock new models.

All incentives and rebates to dealership.

With approved credit.All prices and payments plus tax, title and fees.


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BONUS BONUS

THISWEEK!

SAVINGS TO

60% OFF!

Documents

Tri County News Shopper, December 20, 2010