STORY HOUR IS ON WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30 am. Come join us for stories, songs and crafts. Big Rapids Community Library. 426 S. Michigan. 796-5234 or www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us

VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES! Needed in Big Rapids Area. Cultural Academic Student Exchange (CASE), a government designated exchange student program, is seeking local families in the Big Rapids area to host a high school age foreign exchange student arriving in Aug for the 2009/10 academic school year. Three students, need volunteer families to spend the upcoming school year with. Host families provide room, board and a once in a lifetime opportunity for some lucky foreign teen to learn about America. Families with or without children are encouraged to offer their hospitality. No return exchange necessary. For more information, contact the CASE regional office in Reed City at (231) 832-9898 or toll free at 1-877-417-9675. {W53} {3/25-4/29}

3 bedroom above Pepper’s Café downtown. Utilities and internet included. $330 per person. Call Jeff 231-796-8486 {W59} {4/8-4/29}

Student Rental: 4 bedroom only $275 per person includes all utilities. Available Aug 1st 2009. Call Home Specs LLC at 248-420-8697 ask for Gary and visit www.BigRapisRental. Homestead.com {W61} {4/8-4/29}

One Bedroom Apartment, Over 50 to choose from. Starting at $330 with all utilities. Free Laundry. Call 231-527- 5000. {F36} {10/29-4/29}

www.chapmanhousing.com Largest selection of rentals in town. $400 off deposit. {F37} {10/29- 4/29}.

1 bedroom or studio to 6 bedroom apartments and houses. Visit www. dawghouses.com for details and interior pictures. Heavner Properties call 231- 796-9866 shown by appointment only. {W23} {2/11-4/29}

Available: Summer/Fall semesters. (2) Three bedrooms left! Visits us at www.Bigrapdisrentals.homestead.com/ ddproperties.html 231-592-0776 or 616-862-8117 {W40} {3/4-4/29}

2 bedroom furnished cottage on horse head lake. Close to FSU $400 per month plus utilities. LAKEFRONT ACCESS! NO Pets! NO smoking. Available fall 2009 call 616-204-0149 {W60} {4/8-4/29}

Smith Housing – Rentals 1 block from campus as low as $325/month. INCLUDES ALL Utilities! 9 & 12 months leases. 1,2,3, and 4 Bedroom Apts. Summer rentals as low as $250 per person. Call 231-793-6455. {W04} {1/14- 4/29}

Reduced Year Round Rental Rate. Close to FSU, Only 3 Blocks! 2 – 4 persons.– ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! NO SMOKING! NO PETS! Call 231- 250-5500 {W01} {1/14-4/29}

Available Fall 2009. Four bedroom, pay by semester 515 Clark Street. 989-775-6011 or 231-972-8212. {W32} {3/25-4/29}

What Size apartment do you need? We have clean & well maintained apts. NO Pets. 3 -4 Bedroom & 2 bath, 1 -3 Bedroom & 1 bath, and (3) 2 Bedroom & 1 bath still available. Starting at $235/month/ person. (12 Month Lease) 9 Month lease also available. Call 231-796- 3483 or gac194854@yahoo.com {W44}{3/18-4/29}

3 bedroom House. Clean, washer and dryer. NO PETS. Located 315 Fuller. Close to FSU. References. $650/month 1 year lease. For info or appt to view call: 866-225-9904 Joyce. {W41} {4/1- 4/29}

Available NOW - 4 Bedroom House. $350/month per person. Includes Utilities! Close to campus. 616-696- 0193 {W56}{4/1-4/29}

Available August 1st – 4 Bedroom Apt for $315/ month per person. All Utilities –INCLUDES Cable and Wireless Internet! 616-696-0193 {W57}{4/1- 4/29}

4 ROOMS FOR RENT. Beautiful home in quiet neighborhood. Summer @ $225/room + utilities. Fall @ $300/room + utilities. Call 616-516-1767 or visit 914catherine.com. {W64}{4/8-4/29}

Available Aug 1st. 2 bedroom for $600/ month plus utilities. 4 bedrooms for $800 month/ plus utilities. Both have on site laundry facilities! Call John or Nancy. 231-796-2361. W65 {4/22-4/29}

4 bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home for rent in Big Rapids. Perfect for 4 students $350/month each. 9 month lease. Will consider 12 month lease. Prefer mature students. References Required. Includes Utilities, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Contact Paul at 810- 223-8755. {W66}{4/22-4/29}

Clean 3-4 bedroom house close to campus available now or in August. $750 monthly plus utilities. Deposit required. Call Grant at 231-250-1051 to view. {W67} {4/22-4/29}

3 Bedroom Duplex For Rent. 933 Fuller. Walking Distance! FREE Basic cable, washer/dryer use, storage. Car Port. NO Smoking – NO Pets. Available Now/ Aug 2009. CALL 616-262-6929 {W68}{4/22-4/29}

For Rent-Clean 3-4 bedroom house close to campus available now or in August. $750 monthly plus utilities. Deposit required. Call Grant at 231- 250-1051 to view. {W67}{4/22-4/29}

1 Bedroom Sublease. May 15 – Aug 15. ALL Utilities included! $250/month. Call 989-429-0022 {W58}{4/1-4/29}

Turn Your Gold Into Greenbacks. Top prices for gold. Instant cash for broken chains, old rings, and all things gold. Roger’s Jewelers. Serving our area since 1984 in historic downtown Big Rapids. FSU Alumnus owned and operated 114 S. Michigan Ave. 231- 796-7743 {W16}{01/28-04/29}

Camp Counselors wanted for private Michigan boys/girls summer sleep-away camp. Teach swimming, canoeing, lacrosse, skiing, sailing, sports, computers, tennis, archery, riding, crafts, gymnastics, climbing, windsurfing & more! Office, maintenance, web design positions too. Salary $1900 on up. Find out more about our campus and apply online: at www.lwgwc.com or call 800-459-2492 {W30} {2/18-4/29}

Summer work: $14.25 base-appt. Flexible schedules. Start now or after finals. Customer sales/service. NO experience necessary. All majors welcomed. All ages 18+, conditions apply. -Call 231-527-1045 {W69} {4/29}

Lost Chihuahua on Sat, March 28th. Male dog named Rocko. Has stitches from recent procedure. Please help us find our PET! Call 231-631-1216 or email: czap@localnet.com. {W68} {4/22-4/29}