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EVENTS BEGINNING JANUARY 21, 2012M

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SATURDAY, JAN. 21The Card Wildlife Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club holds trap and sporting clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. Theclub is located 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! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Museum is closed for the season. For personalor special tours, contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvinat (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come forfellowship, 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.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at theOdyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information,call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 andask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.

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.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, perclass and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 withquestions.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at 8 p.m. at St. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Fifth Annual Morley Stanwood Middle School PTO Scrapbooking Dayfrom 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Morley Stanwood High School; $30 entry feeincludes two meals, snacks, drinks, prizes and a day full of fun with yourfriends! Scrapaloo from Cadillac will be there for you to shop for all yourscrapbooking needs! For more information, call Denise at 231-250-0060.

SUNDAY, JAN. 22Alcoholics 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 roomat the Goodyear Lanes and Lounge, located at the corner of M-55 andOld 27, Houghton Lake. Please enter through the door facing Old 27. Its agreat place to meet other singles and enjoy an evening of dancing to yourfavorite 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 groupfor families and friends of alcoholics.Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids.

MONDAY, JAN. 23

Enhanced Fitness is at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction is at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Bridge is at 12:45 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., 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 welcometo 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. Formore information, call (231) 796-4993.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets 8 p.m. at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact: (800) 367-6788.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Recycle! is locatedat 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 covera nonconsecutive 13-step program for getting through a divorce. Newmembers are always welcome. Contact Sharon Gray at (231) 598-0337or 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 MileRoad in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50cents all month. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.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 roomat Schmidtys Lounge in Evart. Partner and couples dances will be taught.For more information, call Sandee Lee at (231) 832-3493.MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at theMecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District. For more information, call(231) 592-9605.MOISD Playgroup is from 10 to 11 a.m. in the library at StanwoodElementary School. For more information, call (231) 823-2211.

Line dancing - beginners - is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a donation at the

Chippewa Lake Community Building, corner of 105th and 19 Mile Road inChippewa Lake. Contact Elma at (231) 867-3426.Woodwackers of Big Rapids (members of the Michigan Wood Carvers

Association) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners t o master carvers welcome.Call Bob at (231) 796-6448 or Bette at (231) 796-0334.The Big Rapids Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Gate.

TUESDAY, JAN. 24

Big Rapids Rotary Club meets at noon at the Falcon Head Golf Course.Beginning line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at(989) 967-8478.Tai Chi at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 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 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.TOPS No. 1189 meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 200S. 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. Forquestions, 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 Churchin 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 ParishCenter, 919 Marion Ave., Big Rapids. Everyone is welcome; no questionsasked, no registration required and no donation is sought at the event. Formore 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 isa support group for families and friends of alcoholics.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50cents all month. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Clothing and Food Pantry open from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Seventh DayAdventist Church, 1031 Rose Ave. in Big Rapids. Donations are accepted.Call (231) 796-0771 for more information.Crossroads Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International meet at 6p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 503 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. Thisis 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. Formore information, contact Diwon at (231) 592-5328.Woodwackers of Big Rapids (members of the Michigan Wood CarversAssociation) meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Beginners t o master carvers welcome.Call Bob at (231) 796-6448 or Bette at (231) 796-0334.Caregivers support group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at Reed City PublicLibrary community room. Call (231) 832-2131 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 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 CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Steve at (231) 580-6452.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come forfellowship, 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 groupis under the direction of Michael and Margaret Erlewine, who have morethan 35 years of experience in meditation and dharma practice. Beginningstudents are welcome.Enhanced Fitness is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles, 18361 16 MileRoad in 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.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50cents all month. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Mecosta County Genealogical Society will be closed on Wednesdaynights until May. It will be open the second Saturday of the month from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. We are looking for donations of scrapbooks, photos, obit s,funeral cards, old plat books or anything that tells family histories that wecan copy and return or preserve. We will be working all winter to addmore records and documents. If you would like to visit the office, contactMaureen Nelson at (231) 250-5555 to set up an appointment.Shuffleboard league meets at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park in Evart. Playersof all ages are invited to join the league. For more information, call AlanBenson at (231) 734-2701.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to 7will be offered from 3 to 3:45 p.m.; a Big Starz class is offered for childrenages 8 to 12 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church ParishHall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, per class and $2 persibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with questions.Line dancing is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for beginners for free and 7 to 8 p.m.for advanced for a donation at the Community Building at the Evart FairGrounds in Evart. Contact Elma at (231) 867-3426 or Terri (231) 734-6477.Visually Impaired & Blind Support Group meets at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231)972-2884.Hospice of Michigan offers a living on grief support group from 5:30 to 7p.m. Hospice is located at 400 Perry Ave. in Big Rapids. The focus of thegroup is to express feelings and experiences related to the loss in a safe,supportive environment. For more information, contact Tangela Zielinski

at (231) 527-0913.

THURSDAY, JAN. 26Alcoholic Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at St. Michaels School in Remus.For more information call Brad B. (989) 644-6911or Mike or Cindy H. at

(989) 967-8478.Harmonica at 10:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Painting and drawing at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Scrabble at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80thAve., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pedro at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Pinochle at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave.,Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6:15 p.m. in conference room A, thethird room on the right, at Mecosta County Medical Center; enter on thecorner of Locust Street and Winter Avenue. For more information, call Ericat (866) 398-5440.The Card Wildlife Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Recycle! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Alanon meets at 7 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Church in Evart; it is a supportgroup for families and friends of alcoholics.

St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102

Williams St., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50cents all month. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.The Mecosta County Republican Party meets at 7 p.m. in conferencerooms B and C on the second floor of the Mecosta County Courthouse,400 Elm St., Big Rapids.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.MOMS Next for mothers of school-aged children meets from 9 to 11 a.m.at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Big Rapids.

FRIDAY, JAN. 27Enhanced Fitness at 8:30 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center,12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Readers Theatre at 10 a.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 1295480th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.Advanced line dance instruction at 9:30 a.m. at the Mecosta CountySenior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta. For more information, call(231) 972-2884.

Euchre at 1 p.m. at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 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. PaulCatholic Campus Parish. Contact Woody W. at (231) 796-8371.Knitting circle meets at 4 p.m. at the Barryton Public Library. Knitters of alllevels 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 MileRoad in Big Rapids. For more information, call (231) 972-2884.St. Vincent de Paul clothing store is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 102Williams St., Big Rapids. Womens skirts and slacks are on sale for 50cents all month. For more information, call (231) 796-1571.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at theOdyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information,call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 andask for Rudy.MOISD Playgroup is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the resource center at theMecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District. For more information, call(231) 592-9605.Bingo at the Mecosta County Senior Center, 12954 80th Ave., Mecosta.For more information, call (231) 972-2884.

SATURDAY, JAN. 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 clayshoots. Trap shoots start at 10 a.m. and sporting clays start at 1 p.m. Theclub is located four miles west of Mecosta on M-20. For more info call JackHays at (231) 592-1587.Recycle! of Mecosta County is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycle! islocated at 424 N. Fourth Ave., behind Eastwood Early Childhood Center.Mecosta County Historical Museum is closed for the season. For personalor special tours, contact Fredda Hankes at (231) 796-0368 or Judy Irvinat (231) 796-8993.Community Lunch program is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in thebasement of the Third Avenue Methodist Church in Big Rapids. Come forfellowship, 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.Karaoke provided by Kellys Red Hot Karaoke starts at 10 p.m. at theOdyssey Club, 13460 Northland Drive, Big Rapids. For more information,

call the Odyssey Friday or Saturday after 9 p.m. at (231) 796-6007 andask for Rudy.The Old Fence Rider Historical Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at 222 S. Sheldon St., Edmore. For group scheduling, contact CarolynLeonard at (989) 506-2634 or Art Schiutema at (989) 427-1023. Foremore information, visit www.EdmoreChamber.com.Free meal at 12:30 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1031 RoseAve. 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.Recycling for Morton and Austin township residents from 9 a.m. to noonat the Canadian Lakes Fire/Rescue Station located at 8260 100th Ave.,Stanwood. For more information, contact the township at (231) 972-7138.Zumbatomic is Zumba for Kids, a Lil Starz class for children ages 4 to7 will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; a Big Starz class is offered forchildren ages 8 to 12 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Andrews EpiscopalChurch Parish Hall, 323 State St. in Big Rapids. Cost is $4 per child, perclass and $2 per sibling. Call Bethany Ciemnicki at (734) 626-9633 with

questions.Alcoholics Anonymous, campus group, meets at noon at St. Paul CatholicCampus Parish. Contact Darwin T. at (231) 796-8956.

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of Human Services (MODHS) has several volunteerpositions available for those possessing a variety of skillsnd a desire to help others.MODHS is seeking volunteers to be job navigators, whoill work one-on-one with those seeking assistance withducation and employment-related resources within theommunity. Job navigators assist individuals in locatingnd accessing additional resources to overcome barrierso employment such as transportation and daycare.

Volunteers also are sought for the Michigan Benefitsccess Initiative, which introduces individuals to thevailability of online access to benefit information and the

application process.MODHS also is seeking volunteer transporters, which

are in high demand during the winter months. Volunteersassist with 470 transports each month, including trips to

edical related appointments, counseling appointmentsnd parent-child visits. Drivers are reimbursed for round-rip mileage and, in certain circumstances, meals. Driversmust have a valid drivers license and a roadworthyvehicle.

For more information or to register as a volunteer,contact MODHS at (231) 796-4312.

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VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT

MECOSTA COUNTY Gov. Rick Snyder has declaredan. 25, 2012, as Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.The Foster Grandparent Program offered by EightCAP,

Inc., of Greenville, gives older adults the opportunity tourture and mentor children in reading and life skills.

Last year, local foster grandparents volunteered morehan 42,000 hours, helping children with special orxceptional needs. The 76 foster grandparents in therogram average 20 hours a week serving in 30 schools,aycare, and Head Start centers in Ionia, Mecosta andontcalm counties.For more information on the EightCAPs Fosterrandparent Program or to volunteer, contact Kariehomas at 1-800-221-2033, ext: 3355.

5 STUDY TIPS TO CURB EXAM-

PREPARATION STRESS

(NewsUSA) - For college students, the stress of examsis an anxiety-filled final hurdle to overcome before fullyrelaxing and enjoying the long-deserved break. These

exams can be intimidating -- especially for freshmenwith an advanced workload -- which is why stressmanagement is key.

Use these five stress-relief tips to help ease exam-taking tensions as casual study time becomes cramtime.

* Watch a funny movie. Theres nothing like comicrelief and laughter to get your mind off that chemistryfinal. Need an idea for a great college-aged comedy?Check out The Pool Boys, available on DVD, Blu-Ray,streaming and digital download from Seven Arts.

The DVD and Blu-Ray include special features that youcan save for further study breaks, including interviews andommentary. For a preview, check out the trailer (rated R)

t www.ThePoolBoysMovie.com.

* Hit the gym. Try to schedule regular workouts aroundour blocks of exam studying time to help keep stressn check. If you are on a sports team, you may still haveractices during exam time, but if not, make plans witheammates to do some conditioning. Go for a run, shootoops or lift some weights.

If youre on your own for exercise and the weatherutside is frightful, try an indoor dance or yoga class, orn exercise video or DVD that you can do in your room.

* Have a snack. Its hard to concentrate if your stomachs growling, but hold off on the celebratory drinks untilfter exams are over. Instead, have some energy-

oosting snacks on hand while studying, such as trail mixr energy bars. Stay hydrated, too.

* Get some air. Does your exam stress mean hours inthe library or lab? Go out and walk around the building,or around the block. Clearing your head and getting youreyes away from the screen can work wonders.

* Avoid all-nighters. Sometimes an all-night studysession is inevitable, but dont underestimate the value ofsleep in keeping exam stress under control. If you havemultiple exams in the same week, several days with littlesleep will leave you even more stressed.

Dont overdo the caffeine, and try to plan your sleepas you plan your exam study schedule. If you are a nightperson who studies more effectively from 10 p.m. to 2a.m., make that work for you, but factor in a mid-morningnap the next day.

SOCIAL CHANGE: A NEW YEARS

RESOLUTION FOR 2012

(NewsUSA) - Political unrest, environmental crises andeconomic challenges on a global scale practically defined2011. The Arab Spring ousted three iron-fisted rulers,a deadly earthquake led to mass radiation exposure inJapan and Occupy Wall Street emerged to be a historical,internationally united protest. The year 2011 seized theidea of social change and ran with it.

Will that momentum continue throughout 2012? Allsigns point to yes, and Walden Universitys recent SocialChange Impact Report confirms the trend. The resultsindicate the importance of social change and reveal thatpeople are taking action now and will continue to do soin the future. The survey shows that more than nine in 10Americans (92 percent) have taken action to engage inpositive social change in the past year and that more thanhalf of them are committed to engaging in future positive

change as individuals acting on their own or in informalgroups.

Around the world, people are thinking globally andacting locally, notes Jonathan Kaplan, president ofWalden University. People have a strong belief in theirown power to effect positive social change and make adifference.

The Social Change Impact Report also states thatnearly nine in 10 adults in the U.S. (88 percent) believethe best way to have an impact on the world is to makechange at the local level. At a time when many familiesand organizations are vulnerable, and fewer resourcesare available to support the socioeconomic challengesthat exist, individuals now more than ever have theopportunity to make a difference in their communities andbeyond.

Walden University offers five practical tips to encouragecitizens to participate in 2012.

1. Think about what kind of positive social changeyou want to effect.

2. Assess what specific skills or expertise you canoffer to help address a particular need.

3. Connect your passion and skills with yourcommitment to serve.

4. Research ways your workplace can get involvedin the community.

5. Use a resource that can match you with anorganization that needs your skills.

To see more details from the Social Change ImpactReport, visit WaldenU.edu/impactreport, and for volunteeropportunities, visit WaldenU.edu/servicenetwork.

PROGRAM TURNS DROUGHT-RAVAGED

VILLAGES INTO GARDENS OF EDEN

(NewsUSA) - In the Horn of Africa, barren landscapesand dirt fields surround large riverbeds that are totally dry.Herds of goats and camels, tired and emaciated, walkthrough parched lands in search of food and water. Itsthe worst drought the region has seen in 60 years.

As ChildFund International continues its droughtemergency operations across this region, it also remains

focused on long-term development projects aimed aminimizing food crises.

In Kenyas Turkana region, the Food for Assets program,operated by ChildFund International in conjunction with

the U.N. World Food Program, is producing crops indesert.

In the vegetable gardens, women tend spinach,tomatoes, green peppers, okra, watermelons, kale, maizand cowpeas, said Anne Lynam Goddard, presidenand CEO of ChildFund. Its amazing to see how smarfarming practices have transformed this community. Inthe midst of drought, weve discovered the Garden oEden -- its green everywhere!

Six communities in the region are involved in the Foodfor Assets program, which sustains 3,000 households byteaching pastoralist communities techniques for irrigationand farming. The program provides families with foodand goods in exchange for their work to build irrigation

systems and community gardens.

Improved access to water for both humans and livestockincreases crop production, reduces environmentaldegradation and improves pasture for livestock. In areasthat lack access to permanent rivers, people are taught tuse special pans to catch water that is used to grow cropslike maize and sorghum.

Long reliant on food aid, people enrolled in the Foodfor Assets program receive their food rations for one yeawhile they learn to utilize their new skills to provide foodfor themselves. Food aid is then reserved for the mosvulnerable.

Food for Assets is not an emergency relief effort,Goddard said. Its a long-term development intervention

that helps reduce a communitys vulnerability to futurdroughts. Were strengthening communities and givingpeople the resources and training they need to rely onthemselves.

ITS TAX TIME. ARE YOU TAKING ALL THE

DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED?

(NewsUSA) - Heres a scary number to keep in mind iyoure just getting your tax receipts together: $1 billion.

No, its not the amount that Warren Buffets secretary-- let alone Buffet personally -- paid the IRS in her lifetime.Its how much taxpayers approximately wind up forfeitingeach year to the government because of self-inflictedtax errors like: failing to claim tax credits and deductionslegally due them; choosing the wrong filing status; andnot bothering to send in a return at all.

Well, guess what? A slew of recent changes in the taxlaw wont make things any easier this year.

At a time when taxpayers are hurting, it really doesnmake sense to leave money on the table, says ElainSmith, master tax advisor at H&R Block, the giant taxpreparation firm (www.hrblock.com).

Here are some things -- good and bad -- to watch oufor:

* Casualty losses. Hurricane Irene. Midwest tornadoes.Texas wildfires. Mother Nature went a little nutty last year,

and -- if the president declared your area a disaster -- youcould be able to claim your loss as an itemized deductionon your 2011 return or on an amended 2010 one.

* Reduction in the Energy Savings Home ImprovemenCredit. At its height, this was a 30-percent credit on thcost of high-efficiency windows, furnaces, central Aand the like. Its now 10 percent. Plus, the maximumlifetime credit went from $1,500 to $500. That means iyou spent a total of $5,000 on IRS-approved upgrades in2011, says Smith, you can claim a $500 credit. Unless,that is, youd already maxed out in prior years.

* Expiration of the tax credit for hybrid cars. If youbought a Prius last year, you did so without the feds help.However, the green cars du jour -- i.e., the electric-driv

Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf -- will score you a $7,500credit. And there are goodies for things like conversionkits, too.

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* New cost-basis reporting requirements.pparently, some of you were inflating the

price you paid for stocks to reduce thetaxes owed on capital gains. Or at least thegovernment fears that was happening. Solook out for a mandatory statement fromyour broker reporting your cost basis

for stocks and securities held in taxableaccounts -- as opposed to 401(k)s andIRAs -- that you sold in 2011.

Of course, with the April 17 filingeadline approaching, those worriedbout becoming a member of the $1illion Club might want to consult arofessional like those at H&R Block,hich offers in-person services at its retailffices nationwide as well as the onlyace-to-face online preparation throughlock LiveSM.

DRINKING WATER: AN INVALUABLE

RESOURCE TAKEN FOR GRANTED

(NewsUSA) - You turn on the tap, and

ater comes out. Period. Safe, plentifulnd affordable drinking water is one ofur nations most precious resources andomething most of us take for granted.

But what if you turned the tap andothing happened, or if the water yourank made you sick?

While pouring a glass of water mayeem simple, before it arrives at your tap

there is a complex process of collecting,storing, treating and distributing that helpsnsure its availability and quality. In fact,

water utilities implement comprehensivewater management plans to ensure thatadequate amounts of drinking water areavailable. These include conservation

and reuse, reclamation and sourcingstrategies.

Drinking water supplied by utilities isalways treated to remove contaminantsand harmful micro-organisms. Thattreatment process typically consists of

clarification (to remove dirt and otherparticles), filtration (to remove evensmaller particles) and disinfection (to killbacteria and most viruses). The wateris then delivered to residential andcommercial customers via an extensivepipe network.

Drinking water utilities are committedto protecting public health and constantlymonitoring and reassessing their methodsfor treating water to ensure its quality. Inpart, this is due to changing governmentregulations, which periodically alterwater quality standards. In addition, theymay undertake other forms of treatmentnot expressly required to comply withregulations in order to ensure thatdrinking water meets and often exceedsthe standards and needs of localcommunities.

For example, they may seek to removetrace compounds that are not currentlyregulated, and to enhance the aestheticquality of the water.

Drinking water utilities carry out theseservices while also managing costs andminimizing environmental impacts oftheir processes; they are committed tokeeping drinking water affordable. Waterutilities and other stakeholders investmore than $12 million each year in theWater Research Foundation to sponsorresearch that enables water utilities, public

health agencies and other professionalsto provide safe and affordable drinkingwater to the public.

So the next time you pour a glass ofwater from the tap, take a moment tohonor the commitment and significant

investment made to ensure the quality ofthat water.

For more information, visit www.waterrf.org.

DIABETICS BEWARE: VALUABLE

TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A COUGH,

COLD OR FLU(NewsUSA) - Each year, an average

of 200,000 Americans are hospitalizedbecause of flu complications, but peoplewith type 1 or type 2 diabetes are threetimes more likely to face complicationsthat may be fatal, according to the Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention. Thebest step is prevention, and anyone with

diabetes should seriously consider gettinga flu shot in the fall.

But for those who do get sick, itsimportant that people with diabetes beprepared. The following sick-day planis designed to help diabetic patientssuffering from a cough, a cold or the flu.

* Get plenty of sleep, and even whenawake, do resting activities (reading,watching TV, online shopping) as long asyou dont find it stressful.

* Feed a cold, starve a fever is notadvice you should follow. Eat plenty ofhealthy items that are also easy to digest,like soups, sugar-free Jell-O and fruit juice

mixed with water and yogurt. Dehydrationwill cause your blood sugar to drop, sdrink one cup of sugar-free, caffeine-freliquid per hour.

* Medicine cabinets must go beyonda glucose meter and thermometer. You

should also have

ketone-testing supplies and appropriatmedications for cold and flu symptoms.

When suffering from a cough, cold oflu, its important for people with diabetesto treat their symptoms with medicine thadoesnt have a negative effect on theidiabetes, says Debra Spector, registereddietitian and certified nutritionist.

Most people dont realize that coughsyrups can contain up to 50 percent sugar,and cold and flu medicines may containalcohol, both of which can raise onesglucose, possibly to dangerous levels.Diabetic Tussin has been trusted by thmedical community for years because it issugar and alcohol-free, so its 100 percensafe for diabetics. Its even recommendedfor those on a sodium or gluten-free diet,says Spector.

* Take your insulin and diabetes medicinon schedule, even if you experiencnausea or havent eaten. Check youblood glucose at least four times a day.

* If your symptoms worsen, contact youdoctor. Learn more about medicine fopeople with diabetes along with additionalsick-day advice and nutritional recipes awww.diabeticproducts.com.

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information regarding our Title VI obli-gations or to file a complaint please con-tact us at the address given below.The proposed application is on file atthe City of Big Rapids, Office of the CityClerk, 226 North Michigan Avenue, BigRapids, Michigan and may be reviewedduring a 30-day calendar period begin-ning January 31, 2012 and ending March1, 2012, between the hours of 8 am and5 pm on days City Hall is open for busi-ness.Written comments regarding the appli-cation and/or written requests for a pub-lic hearing to review the application mustbe received on or before March 1, 2012.If a hearing is requested, notice of thescheduled date, time, and location will beprovided at least 10 days in advance.

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EVENTS BEGINNING JANUARY 21, 2012

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EDITORS NOTE: Please check with your club or

rganization to be certain of meetings, outings and

lasses, as they may be canceled due to bad weather

r other reasons. If any listing is incorrect, please

all (231)832-5566 or (231)745-4635 with correct

nformation.

OMESTIC ABUSE NUMBER for anyone being

bused is 1-800-950-5808. There is no excuse for

buse.

EARTLAND HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

RAINING. Heartland Hospice of Cadillac is looking

or caring and dedicated people with an interest in

erving terminally ill patients and their families in

he Reed City Area and the outlaying communities.

olunteers provide services such as friendly visiting,

atient transport/patient outings, errand running,

hild care, and clerical services. Volunteer classes arevailable to fit each persons schedule. Please call Paul

ing at Heartland Hospice at 231-775-6840 for further

nformation.

SATURDAY

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., 129 E. Osceola

Ave. For more information, call (231)832-5102.

INTERSECTION OPEN-DOORS FREE

COMMUNITY DINNER takes place every Saturday

night at 5:45 p.m. at the corner of US-10 and 66 in

the Brooks Corners United Methodist hall. Open

to everyone. Reservation are required, please call

(231)734-2733. Please leave your name, contact phone

number and number of people attending. Intersection

Church takes place following the dinner starting at

6:30 p.m.. Everyone welcome.

JANUARY 28

ORIGINAL GOSPEL JAMBOREE will be held

Saturday, January 28 with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. And

music at 7 p.m. at Amazing Grace Church, M-37

and Woodland Park Dr., Brohman. Featuring The

Northwood Brothers, Faith Gospel Team, Lucky

ulton M.C. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY

REED CITY VFW Ladies Auxiliary All American

reakfast (first Sunday of every month), 8a.m-12

noon. 129 East Osceola Avenue.

LAST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH, Breakfast Buffet,

7:30-11 a.m. Evart Moose Lodge, #2452, 8400 U.S.-

10.

VART VFW POST 7979 BREAKFAST 2nd Sunday

of every month.

REED CITY MASONIC LODGE will stop serving

their Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each

month until further notice.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING is held

at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at Immanuel

utheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids

MONDAY

REED CITY AMVETS POST 2965 MEETING,

7p.m. 129 E. Osceola Avenue. For more information,

all Cliff Galloup (231)832-2787. Meetings are

econd Monday of every month).

.O.P.S. 1682 MEETING, every Monday at Reed City

t. Paul Lutheran Church, weigh in 5:30p.m., meeting

p.m.

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

Todd Street.

REED CITY SENIOR CENTER MEETING,

10:30a.m. (third Monday of each month).

BUTTERFLY BUNCH BREAST CANCER

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING second Monday of

each month, 7p.m. For more information, call Carol

Ladd (231)734-5305.

EVART MOOSE LODGE NO. 2452 host bingo each

Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Doors open at 4p.m. Early

bird takes place at 6p.m. with regular regular bingo at

6:30p.m. (License No. A21600)

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Monday

evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on highway US-

10 in Reed City. Weigh in at 5:30 p.m., meeting starts

at 6:00p.m.

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER. Cancer Support

Group for Women. Sponsored by Paradise Salon

and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Cancer

Services. 2nd Monday of every other month at 4:00

p.m. January-March-May-July-September-November.

Hosted by Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center, 4499

220th Street, Reed City, Michigan 49677. Interested?

Inquire by calling: Oncology Infusion Services Staff

832-7105, Crossroads Radiation Center 832-5817 or

Paradise Salon 832-3411.

NATURAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING, at the Sears Church of God, corner of

Highway 10 and 40th Ave., west entrance. This groupmeets the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. to

discuss natural health options and specific subjects,

CO-OP information is also available.

SENIOR MEALS ARE being provided in Tustin

on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at

noon. Location is at Boomers Ronevous (formerly

the Sportsman Club) on 213 Nielson St. There is

entertainment after lunch. For information call 231-

734-6005.

TUESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

GROUP MEETING, 10a.m. Monthly topics. Open to

all pregnant and nursing mothers. Children welcome.

Downtown Reed City. Contact Sue, LLL group leader

for directions or questions, (231)832-1858 or email

LLL [email protected]. (Meetings are Third Tuesday of

every month.)

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Senior Size, 11a.m. and

Line Dancing, 7p.m. at the club house.

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

at the church, 216 S. Main Street, Hersey. For more

information, call the church (231)832-9072. Church is

barrier free.

FREE CLOTHING - FOOD available to those in need

(second and fourth Tuesday of the month), 5p.m. at

Idlewild Seventh Day Adventist Churchs Community

Service.

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for more

information.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING,

(second Tuesday of each month), 1p.m. at St. Anns

Church Basement in Baldwin. For further information,

call Shawn (231)745-8421.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 7a.m.

at the Evart United Methodist Church.

BINGO12:30 at Reed City Senior Center, 219 East

Todd Street.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the

second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 2-4p.m.

The group meets at the Community Mental Health

for Central Michigan in Osceola County located at

4473 220th Ave. in Reed City. For more information

call (231)832-2247. The group is for individuals

who provide caregiving services for individuals with

Dementia, Alzheimers or other chronic/terminal

medical conditions. There is no charge to participate

and there are no residency restrictions.

GFWC EVART WOMENS CLUB meets 7p.m. the

second Tuesday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran

Church. Open to the public. The May meeting honors

Girl Scouts with a Girl Scouts tea.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Tuesday

morning at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids.

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

ALANON MEETING, SUPPORT GROUP for

families and friends of Alcoholics will meet every

Tuesday at St. Phillips Church, Reed City at 8 p.m.


on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at




734-6005.

THE RED HATS, known as the Classy Lassies in

Purple and Red, of Evart, meet every THIRD Tuesday

evening at 6 p.m. The meeting place is the Evart Depot.

Pink Hatters are welcome too (the younger ones). Call

our Queen, Jan, at 734-5010 or Vice Queen Linda, at

734-9733 for any information or questions you may

have.

THE LAST TUESDAY OF each month the Intersection

Free Store will host a Free Resources Seminar for the

greater Evart community. This seminar will discuss the

many different agencies, organizations and churches

that offer help for families and individuals during these

current tough economic conditions. Please call ahead

as seating is limited. All are welcome. (231)734-2733

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY CHAPTER OF MARSP

will meet at the Evart United Methodist Church, 519Cherry, on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 p.m. Snacks

will be provided and the program will be on Senior

Exercise. For further information, please call Joe

Curtin at (231)734-9139 or Laverne Erbes at (231)832-

5108.

WEDNESDAY

ELIJAHS PLACE MEAL, (last Wednesday of

each month), 5-6:30p.m. at Zion-Emanuel Lutheran

Church, 202 Albert Street, LeRoy. Open to the public,

free of charge.

IDLEWILD LOT OWNERS Game Day, 11a.m. at the

club house.

PATHFINDER PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer Story

Hour, 1-2p.m. for children ages 4-8. A parent must

remain in the library during story hour.

SOUTH EVART QUILT CLUB, (first and third

Wednesday of the month), 10:30a.m.-2p.m. with

potluck lunch at noon. Contact Margie (231)734-3857

or Ann (231)867-3237.

EVART FAITH BIBLE CHURCH PIONEER CLUB,

6p.m. every Wednesday for first through sixth grades.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORY TIME is

every Wednesday from 11:15a.m. until noon. There

will be games, crafts, songs and stories.

BITELY BETTER CONSERVATION CLUB

MEETINGS are held the first Wednesday of each

month (excluding January through March), and the

public is always welcome. The doors open at 5:30 for

a pot luck dinner followed by the meeting which starts

at 7:00p.m.

OSCEOLA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES

meeting is the first Wednesday of every month. Call the

hotline for location of the meeting and for information.

(231)832-8453

EVART AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets

at 6p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. For

information call 734-9799.

BINGO, EVERY WEDNESDAY, VFW Hall Post

#7979, Evart, license A04340. Early Bird at 6 p.m.

Located at 4681 85th Ave., Evart.

THE BIG RAPIDS MASONIC LODGE meets the

first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Big

Rapids Masonic Temple on east 19 Mile Road in Big

Rapids.

NA OPEN MINDED RECOVERY MEETING will

be held at 7 p.m. Every Wednesday and Sunday at

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big

Rapids.

MIDWESTERN MICHIGAN AARP Chapter 2418

meetings are held the second Wednesday of every

month at the United Methodist Church on Chestnut

Street in Reed City. The meeting start at 12 noon with

a potluck lunch and programs begin at 1 p.m.

JANUARY 25

THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT BOARD

OF HEALTHS next meeting will be on Wednesday,

January 25 at the Isabella County Offices of the

Central Michigan District Health Department, located

at 2012 E. Preston Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858.

The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY

REED CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION FOOD

PANTRY, (every Tuesday & Thursday) 1-4p.m. at

St. Philip Neri Church. Call (231)832-2624 for mor

information.

FATHERS PROGRAM, (third Thursday of each

month), at Baldwin Family Health Care Conferenc

Room. For more information contact Dave, cal

(231)745-2000 ext. 16.

T.O.P.S. 1541 MEETING, weigh-in 8:15-9:15a.m.

meeting at 9:30a.m. at Evart United Methodist Church

For more information call

(231)734-5752.

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

meeting at 6:35 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Evart

corner of Third and Oak. For more information, cal

Joanne at (231)743-2232 or Terri at (231)920-3014.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 1p.mat Evart United Methodist Church.

SHEPHERDS TABLE, 5:30-6:30p.m. at Reed City

Church of the Nazarene, 5300 220th Ave., Reed City.

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

Todd Street.

ALANON MEETING every Thursday night, 7:00p.m

at Evart Sacred Heart Church.

THE CHIEF OSCEOLA WOOD CARVERS will b

meeting at the Osceola County Fairgrounds in Evar

every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the community

building. Anyone interested to learn wood carving is

welcome, there is no cost. It is also the meal site for th

Commission on Aging and their Thursday dinner is a

noon. For more information on carving call 734-5125

or 734-9131. Information on COA dinner reservations

call 734-6005.

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS every Thursday

evening at the Assembly of God Church in Big Rapids

Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

REED CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB

meets every third Thursday of the month.

EVART CAR CLUB meets the second Thursday o

every month at the Evart Moose at 7p.m.


on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday a




734-6005.

FRIDAY

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Fish Fry (first Friday

of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave. Fo

more information, call (231)832-5102.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, 8p.m

at the Evart United Methodist Church.

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

East Todd Street.

EVERY FRIDAY Fish or Shrimp dinner from 5 to

8p.m. Moose Lodge No. 2452 located at 8400 US-10

in Evart. For more information call (231)734-6181

BINGO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at LeRoy VFW

Post #10770 on Mackinaw Trail next to Citizens Bank

Early birds starts at 6p.m. Concession stand is open.


on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday a




734-6005.

REED CITY VFW POST 2964 Chicken Wings (Las

Friday of every month), 5-7p.m., 129 E. Osceola Ave

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

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Phone: (231)832-5566 or (231)592-8344

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