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The Sally Ferris family would like to thank all of the staff and nurses at the Laurels of Carson City for the loving care they gave and showed Sally while she was in their care.

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A special thank you for family, neighbors, and friends whom came to support us, whether a hug, a card, food, a donation in Sally’s memory or a beautiful flower or plant arrangement from our local florists. We are truly blessed.

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† CAMPBELL

OBITUARIES

Lewis Edward Campbell, 89, of Ionia, MI, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 15, 2025. He was born at home in Wyandot County, Ohio, on March 26, 1935, to A.J. and Marguerite Hart Campbell. In 1960 he married Carol Ann Sorenson Campbell, and she survives. Also surviving are three children, Kevin(Dawn Weidner)Campbell of Parkersburg, WV, Kelly(Michael)Childers of Louisville, KY, and Kathy(Jim)VanSyckle of Ionia, MI., ten grandchildren, Edain(Corey Rutter)Campbell, Chase(Tia Ramirez)Campbell, Campbell(Sami) Real Childers, Beckman Childers, Walker(Sara Schroan) Childers, Preston Childers, Kendall Childers, Tyler(Kelly)VanSyckle, Justin(Haley Perrin)VanSyckle and Anna VanSyckle, plus three great grandchildren, Killian Ramirez, Jacob VanSyckle and Lilyth VanSyckle. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patricia Bolin and Dalores Wink.

He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1954 and began a six year printing apprenticeship with the Findlay, Ohio, Republican Courier newspaper. He spent his early career in printing there as well as the Lima News, Advertiser-Tribune in Tiffin, Cooper Tire and Rubber printing plant, and Haefling Printing in Tiffin. Drafted in 1959, Lew served two years in the Army, working as a printer in the Army Field Printing Plant at Fort Knox, KY. After attending Bowling Green State University, he served as Director of Court Services for the Seneca County Juvenile and Probate Court, from which he retired. Lew was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Tiffin where he served as an elder, taught Sunday school and sang in the chancel choir. He later was a member at First Lutheran Church in Tiffin. In most recent years he attended First Presbyterian in Ionia, Michigan.

Lew was an active participant in the local arts community, singing in church and community choirs and acting in community theater productions. He also taught cooking classes at the Allen Eiry Senior Center. All of these facts do nothing to reveal who Lew Campbell was. He was a devoted husband and father. He was a caring friend, often sought out for his listening skills and advice.

He served his church and community in ways large and small.

He kept a well maintained home and a clean car, never sullied by bumper stickers or fingerprints. He never met a stranger, chatting up friends and strangers alike. He was a dapper dresser, sporting bow ties, argyle socks and polished, fine leather shoes. He was a man of faith, which he lived unapologetically and boldly out loud.

He will be missed by everyone who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Lakewood Area Choral Society or the Allen Eiry Senior Center. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM Saturday, March 29, with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM the same day, at First Presbyterian Church, 96 S. Monroe St Tiffin, Ohio. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia.

Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

† COLE

Colette Marie Cole, age 90 of Fenwick passed away peacefully March 7, 2025. She was born December 11, 1934 in Saranac the daughter of Gerald and Blanche Adgate. Colette loved her family and the family dogs.

She was an avid gardener. Colette loved to cook and bake for every holiday. The family dinners were the best! Mom would always bake five pies for the holiday dinners. Colette retired from GenCorp (also known as General Tire of Ionia). Colette worked as a Union Steward, a steward for the workers! Surviving Colette are the children: Lisa Sayers, Stephanie (Matthew) Bour of Lansing and her son Floyd C. Sayers of Saranac, granddaughter Andrea M. Lee of Saranac and grandson Elric Bour of Lansing. She was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Blanche Adgate, husband Larry D. Cole, siblings Alan Adgate and Jane Chun.

Honoring Colette’s wishes no service will be held. In Colette’s honor play her favorite song… Spirit in the Sky!

† DENNIS

Marjorie Lynn Fredrick-Dennis, age 64, of Ionia, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1960, the daughter of John and Alice (Connard) Fredrick in Big Rapids, MI. On January 8, 2003, she married Jeffrey Dennis, he preceded her in death in 2021.

Marjorie had a love for traveling, camping and gardening.

She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Alex Dennis of Ionia and Anna (Adam) Dennie of Ionia; grandchildren, Joshua Mutschler, Anita Mutschler and Jordyn Bowling; sisters, Judy Sims, Sharon (Marshall) Fredrick, Kathy (Jim) Gillmer, Carol Smith, Barb (Marty) Schneider, Mary (Fred) Knopf, Connie Nordland, Paula Fredrick, Jackie (Don) Shields, Joy (Keith) Smith; and brother in law, John Mondrella.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey; sisters, Pat Mondrella and Linda Fredrick; brothers-in-law, Allen Smith, Bruce Nordland, Mike Sims; and nephews, Bret Moon, Ben Mondrella and William Taylor.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Online Condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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† STAHL

JoAnn Stahl, 69, of Ionia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

JoAnn was born on February 4, 1956, in Belding, the daughter of James and Edith (Walters) Hilton.

She graduated from Belding High School in 1974 and in March of 1983 married her love, Tim Stahl. Together they have enjoyed just shy of 42 years of marriage. She and Tim spent 14 years in Connecticut while Tim served our country, JoAnn loved every minute of their time there. When it was time to move, she did not want to go, but they settled in Ionia, and she got a job with Ionia Public Schools as a Paraprofessional in the elementary schools. She worked there for 26 years and really enjoyed working with the kids. When she was able, she enjoyed tending to her garden and flowers. She loved spending time at their cottage at Sandy Pines RV Park and delighted when her kids and grandkids came to visit. They enjoyed cruising in the park in the golf carts and playing hide and seek and golf cart tag. JoAnn had a deep love for her family, she loved spending time with all of them, especially her grandkids. One of her favorite hobbies was to shop for her grandkids and find them each special items from her. She also had a very close relationship with her sisters. They shared a special bond together and she left a great void with her passing. She will truly be missed.

JoAnn is survived by her husband; Tim, her children; Nicole (Adam) Kirk of Jenison, Steven (Courtney) Guthrie of Kentwood, Isaias (Ashley) Stahl of Pine Grove, PA, her grandkids; Reese, Sutton, Aiden, Addisyn, Emily, Veda, Connor, Casey, her sisters; Linda (Rich) VerHage of Lowell, Jan (Bob) Mehney of Belding, along with many other extended family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Phil Hilton and her sister-in-law, Dawn Hilton.

Funeral services for JoAnn will be on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11am at the First Congregational Church of Belding, with Pastor Paul Hulford officiating. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 5pm-7pm at Johnson Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding.

Memorial contributions in memory of JoAnn may be directed to the Belding Exploration Lab – Children’s Museum. To share a memory of JoAnn, please visit www.jffh.com

† JEWELL Helen Louise Jewell, age 91 of Sunfield passed away Monday, March 10, 2025.

IPS Community Members are invited to participate in our discussions to help inspire the future of IPS. We are com† KRZEMINSKI mitted to updating our facilHelen Krzeminski, age 99 of Portities and maintaining safe, land passed away Thursday, March modern learning spaces. Our 13, 2025. facilities are aging, and we † PLINE are seeking your perspecGary Lee Pline, age 63 of Lyons tives as we continue to act in passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. a fiscally transparent and re† DASSANCE † REED sponsible manner. March 25: Janice Marie Dassance, age 70 of Eugene Fredrick Reed, age 79 of IPS Community Discussion Portland passed away Tuesday, March Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, 18, 2025. (room 304), 7 p.m.; March 27: March 15, 2025.

IPS Community Discussion † FEDEWA † STAHL (room 304), 10 a.m.; April 16: Brian Edward Fedewa, age 72 of JoAnn Stahl, age 69 of Belding passed IPS Community Awards Night Portland passed away Thursday, away Sunday, March 16, 2025.

March 6, 2025.

(IHS gym), 6:30 p.m.; April 28: IPS Community Discussion † SZYMANSKI † HOISINGTON Sebastian Christopher Szymanski, (room 304), 7 p.m.; March: Gary Lee Hoisington, age 70 of Belding passed away Thursday, March age 23 of Belding passed away Sunday, IPS Community Discussion March 9, 2025.

13, 2025. (room 304), 7 p.m.

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Thank You! Thank You! Butch’s Blessing Dinner was an amazing success because of you!

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude towards God, our family, friends and community that has shown up in more ways than one!

From the Taco Dinner, to gifts, to cards, to visits and monetary donations-Your kindness & love has touched us deeply and we are grateful beyond words!

To so many others that have continued to help support our family with your food, time and your friendship-we appreciate you all so much!

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NOTICE OF ELECTION, REGISTRATION, PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN MAY 6, 2025, SPECIAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF IONIA COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that Early Voting for the Special Election will not be held in Ionia County.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held in Ionia County, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm at the following polling location(s) in their respective jurisdictions:

Township of Campbell, Precinct 1 Campbell Township Hall, 331 South Main Street, Clarksville, Michigan, 48815; Township of Odessa, Precinct 1 Odessa Township Hall, 3862 Laurel Drive, Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849; Township of Odessa, Precinct 2 Odessa Township Hall, 3862 Laurel Drive, Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849; Township of Sebewa, Precinct 1 Sebewa Township Hall, 2975 East Bippley Road, Sunfield, Michigan, 48890.

For the purpose of voting on the following races and proposals in their respective jurisdictions:

331 South Main Street, Clarksville, Michigan, 48815 05/03/2025 8:00am to 4:30pm 05/06/2025 7:00am to 8:00pm, Contact Clerk for Normal Business Hours; Danby Township Hall, 13122 Charlotte Highway, Sunfield, Michigan, 48890 05/03/2025 7:00am to 3:00pm ; Odessa Township Hall, 3862 Laurel Drive, Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849 05/03/2025 7:00am to 12:00pm and 05/03/2025 1:00am to 4:00pm 05/06/2025 7:00am to 8:00pm, Contact Clerk for Normal Business Hours; Odessa Township Hall, 3862 Laurel Drive, Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849 05/03/2025 7:00am to 12:00pm and 05/03/2025 1:00am to 4:00pm 05/06/2025 7:00am to 8:00pm, Contact Clerk for Normal Business Hours; Orange Township Clerk, Orange Township Clerk’s Office, 3680 Portland Rd., Portland, MI 48875, 05/03/2025 8:00am to 12:00pm and 05/04/2025 8:00am to 12:00pm ; Otisco Township Hall, 9663 Button Rd, Belding, MI 48809 05/03/2025 9:00am to 1:00pm and 05/04/2025 10:00am to 2:00pm ; Sebewa Township Clerk’s Office, 3688 East Musgrove Highway, Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849 05/03/2025 7:00am to 4:00pm 05/06/2025 7:00am to 8:00pm, Contact Clerk for Normal Business Hours;

Township Trustee Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028 for the Township of Odessa, Lakewood Public Schools Bond Proposal for the Townships of Boston, Berlin, Orange, Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa and Danby, Greenville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal for the Township of Otisco.

Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test of the Hart Intercivic Voting System will Notice is hereby given that any qualified also be conducted on the following dates in elector of the below listed townships who their respective jurisdictions: is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk, a Campbell Township Hall, 331 South Main Street, Secretary of State branch office, or other Clarksville, Michigan, 48815 04/24/2025 at designated state agency. Registration forms 2:00pm; Odessa Township Hall Precinct 1, can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to 3862 Laurel Drive, Lake Odessa, Michigan, the Township Clerk. Voters who are already 48849 04/02/2025 at 11:00am; Odessa registered may update their registration at Township Hall Precinct 2, 3862 Laurel Drive, www.expresssos.com. Anyone who qualifies Lake Odessa, Michigan, 48849 04/02/2025 at as an elector may register to vote in person 11:00am; Sebewa Township Hall, 2975 East with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at Bippley Road, Sunfield, Michigan, 48890 their Township Clerk’s offices, located below 04/29/2025 at 6:00pm. with the following times: Persons with disabilities as defined by the Berlin Township Clerk’s Office, 4825 Ainsworth Americans with Disabilities Act needing Road, Ionia, Michigan, 48846 05/03/2025 special accommodations should contact their 9:00am to 5:00pm ; Boston Township Hall, 30 township clerk’s office for accommodations.

North Center Street, Saranac, Michigan, 48881 05/03/2025 8:00am to 12:00pm and 05/04/2025 Greg Geiger 8:00am to 12:00pm ; Campbell Township Hall, Ionia County Clerk

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Regular Board Meeting Minutes March 11, 2025 Meeting called to order by Supervisor, Jamie Stephens Members present: Stephens, Lynn, Harp Pitchford, McCoy Motion by Harp and supported by Pitchford to pay bills on hand.

Motion passed.

Motion by Harp and supported by Lynn to approve proposal from J. Jablonski and Sons for two Roadside Mowing totaling $3,138.40 per mow. Motion passed.

Motion by Stephens and supported by Pitchford to approve the Property Exemptions Guidelines Resolution. Motion passed. 5 yes, 0 no.

Motion by Harp and supported by Stephens to approve a 3% raise for the Trustees. Motion passed. 5 yes, 0 no.

Motion by Harp and supported by Pitchford to approve a 3% raise for the Supervisor. Motion passed. 5 yes, 0 no.

Motion by Harp and supported by Pitchford to approve a 3% raise for the Clerk. Motion passed. 5 yes, 0 no.

Motion by Pitchford and supported by Lynn to approve a 3% raise for the Treasurer. Motion passed. 5 yes, 0 no.

Motion by Lynn supported by Pitchford to increase Hall Expenses Budget from $6,500 to $7,600. Motion passed.

Motion by Harp and supported by Stephens to increase Memberships & Subscriptions Budget from $4,000 to $5,000. Motion passed.

Motion by Stephens and supported by Lynn to increase Postage Budget from $8,000 to $9,000. Motion passed.

Motion by Stephens and supported by McCoy to increase Road Maintenance & Repair Budget from $200,000 to $200,500.

Motion passed.

Motion by Stephens and supported by Pitchford to increase Street Lights Budget from $11,000 to $12,300. Motion passed.

Motion by Harp and supported by Lynn to approve the 2025-2026 Budget. Motion passed.

Motion by Stephens and supported by Lynn to adjourn the meeting.

Motion passed.

Additional information available upon request.

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– BELDING –

TUESDAY & THURSDAY – PUT THE PLUG IN THE JUG 7PM at First Congregational Church, 301 W Washington St.

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144 South Main St. • P.O. Box 146, Vermontville, MI 49096

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– CLARKSVILLE –

TUESDAY – AA MEETING Tuesdays at 7PM at Clarksville Bible Church, 191 S Main St.

– HUBBARDSTON –

APRIL 5 – CHICKEN DINNER TUSCAN-MT. GILEAD MASONIC LODGE Serving from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Meal includes deep fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, and dessert. Dine-in for all you can eat or pick up a take-out.

Cost is $15.

– IONIA –

MARCH 24 – PJ STORYTIME 6PM with Twin Rivers Principal Mr. Frost and 6:30PM with Emerson Principal Mrs. Moore at Ionia Community Library, 126 E Main.

EXCELLENT FARM MACHINERY AUCTION LOCATED AT 7340 DAVENPORT ROAD, WOODLAND, MICHIGAN ON THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 27TH, 2025 AT 10:00AM

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MARCH 25 – STORYTIME 10:30AM with Miss Julie at Ionia Community Library, 126 E Main.

MARCH 25 – CROCHETING & KNITTING DROP-IN GROUP 6PM at Ionia Community Library, 126 E Main.

MARCH 25 – HE-MAN BOOK CLUB 7PM at El Mariachi.

MARCH 26 – ICL COMMUINITY SERVICES TEAM 6:30PM at Ionia Theatre.

MARCH 28 - LENTEN FISH DINNERS 5-7PM SS. Peter and Paul School Cafeteria, 317 Baldie St. MARCH 31 – PJ STORYTIME 6PM with Boyce Principal Mrs. Charon at Ionia Community Library, 126 E Main.

APRIL 3 – PIPER SCHOOL FRIENDS 11:30AM at Renucci’s. Looking forward to lots of fun sharing memories and rekindling friendships. Question? Call Charlene Beach Face, 616-761-9944.

MONDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 8:30-11:30AM and 12:30-3PM at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 E Adams St. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. MONDAY – ENHANCE FITNESS 8:45-9:45AM or 10:45-11:45AM. All levels. In person or remote classes.

Registration required, 616-527-5365.

Ionia County Commission on Aging MONDAY – TAI CHI 9:45-10:30AM. Improve balance & flexibility. In person or remote classes. Registration required, 616-527-5365. Ionia County Commission on Aging.

MONDAY – COFFEE KLATCH 1011:30AM Vinyl Record Month. Free coffee, chocolate treats and camaraderie!

Ionia County Commission on Aging.

MONDAY – TAX RETURN HELP 1-5PM Call 616-527-5365 to make an appointment with the United Way-Ionia County COA Tax Team. Ionia Senior Center.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY – FOOD PANTRY Illuminate Church food pantry, 83 E Tuttle (behind Ken's Market) is open 11AM-1PM Contact info 616 522-7335.

TUESDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALKIN CLINIC 8:30-11:30AM and 12:303PM at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 E Adams St. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. TUESDAY – ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM 10:30-11:30AM. Designed for people with arthritis. Registration required, 616-527-5365. Ionia County Commission on Aging.

TUESDAY – CONGREGATE MEAL LUNCHES 11:30AM. 60+ Seniors and spouse or caregiver. Six meal sites in Ionia County. RSVP to 616-527-5365.

Ionia County Commission on Aging.

TUESDAY – MEMORY CAFE Noon1:30PM. 60+ Seniors affected by memory issues and spouse or caregiver.

RSVP to 616-527-5365. Ionia County Commission on Aging.

TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center, 721 Elmwood Dr. (behind the church) is open the third Tuesday of the month, 9:30AM-1PM. No ID needed. Accepting slightly used clothing for those in need. 616 527-6465 for info.

TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:30PM at the Ionia Fairgrounds. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OF IONIA NOW OPEN Tuesdays 9AM-Noon and 1-4PM; Wednesdays 9AM-Noon and 1-3PM; Saturdays 9AM-Noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington. Phone 616 527-1530.

WEDNESDAY – ENHANCE FITNESS 8:45-9:45AM or 10:45-11:45AM. All levels. In person or remote classes.

Registration required, 616-527-5365.

Ionia County Commission on Aging.

WEDNESDAY – TAI CHI 9:45-10:30AM. Improve balance & flexibility. In person or remote classes. Registration required, 616-527-5365.

WEDNESDAY – EUCHRE 12:303:30PM. Ionia County Commission on Aging hosts. For more info: 616916-2565.

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – PREGNANCY SERVICES OF IONIA COUNTY FREE pregnancy tests, educational classes on pregnancy, newborn care, parenting, free boutique with essentials for maternity, preemie/newborn to 4T, diapers & formula. 217 W Main.

Online scheduling available. www.PSICionia.org 616 755-6077 (voice/text) WEDNESDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 10AM-5PM and 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 8:30-11:30AM and 12:30-3PM at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 E Adams St. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

WEDNESDAY – COMMUNITY DRAWERS Third Wednesday each month from 1:30-4:30PM at the Ionia First UMC, 105 E Main St. Personal care items for those in need in our community.

WEDNESDAY – ZION FOOD PANTRY First Christian Church, 130 E Washington. 2-4:30PM WEDNESDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF

POUNDS SENSIBLY) A weight loss support group meets weekly on Wednesday, 6-7:30PM at Saints Peter & Paul School, Ionia, door G. First visit is free. 616 644-1858. www.tops.org THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 8:30-11:30AM and 12:30-3PM at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 E Adams St. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

THURSDAYS – MID-MICHIGAN WORD GATHERERS 9:30AM-Noon, at Keller Williams Rivertown Hoppough.

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THURSDAY – ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM 10:3011:30AM. Designed for people with arthritis. Registration required, 616527-5365. Ionia County Commission on Aging.

THURSDAY – CONGREGATE MEAL LUNCHES 11:30AM. 60+ Seniors and spouse or caregiver. Six meal sites in Ionia County. RSVP to 616-527-5365.

Ionia County Commission on Aging.

THURSDAY – YARN CIRCLE 1:303:30PM Ionia Senior Center. All are welcome!

THURSDAY – THURSDAY DINER (Soup Kitchen) 6PM, 105 E Main St. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

THURSDAY – AL-ANON MEETINGS 7PM, Now on Zoom! Call Sandi at 616 255-3751 or Joy at 616 901-7779 for more info.

FRIDAY – ENHANCE FITNESS 8:459:45AM. All levels. In person or remote classes. Registration required, 616527-5365. Ionia County Commission on Aging.

FRIDAY – PAINTING GROUP 1-3PM Ionia Commission on Aging. Beginners welcome! Just bring yourself.

SATURDAY – BREAKFAST BUFFET Second Saturday of each month, 8-10AM at St. John's Lutheran School, 617 N Jefferson St.

– LAKE ODESSA –

MARCH 22 – YOGA WITH LINDA KIMMEL 9:08AM at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Beginners welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

MARCH 27 – TEEN GAME CLUB 5-7PM, Lake Odessa Community Library. Ages 11-17.

MARCH 29 – YOGA WITH LINDA KIMMEL 9:08AM at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Beginners welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

MONDAY – BINGO 1st & 3rd Mondays.

Games start at 6PM, VFW Post, 3600 W Tupper Lake Rd. Doors open at 4:30.

Questions: 616 374-7075.

MONDAY & THURSDAY – AA MEETING 7PM at St. Edwards Church, W M-50 Hwy. Info: call Robert at 616 902-9001.

TUESDAY – BABY QUILTS FOR THE BABIES at the Spectrum Pennock Hospital Nursery. The First Congregational Church of Lake

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THURSDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10-11AM at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Rd (M-50). We’re great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

SUNDAY – OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWS 3PM, Bob’s Barn Jamborees, 1417 Johnson St. Open Mic at 4:30PM. Always free admission.

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– LYONS/MUIR –

MARCH 25 – SIP & READ BOOK CLUB 5:30PM at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow readers for a discussion of Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner.

MARCH 27 – STORYTIME 11AM at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy songs, stories, and activities that help develop early literacy skills.

MARCH 27 – KNITTER’S CIRCLE 11AM at the Lyons Township District Library.

Join fellow knitters at the library to craft, learn, and show off your latest projects.

MARCH 27 – KIDS BINGO 4PM at the Lyons Township District Library. Play Bingo after school for the chance to win fun prizes.

MARCH 28 – WRITER’S GROUP 10AM at the Lyons Township District Library.

Enjoy some coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

MARCH 28 – TRUE CRIME CLUB Noon at the Lyons Township District Library.

Amateur detectives are welcome to join us at the library to discuss a cold case file, talk about their research, and debate theories.

MARCH 28 – GAME NIGHT 4PM at the Lyons Township District Library. Join us after school at the library to play board and computer games.

M A R C H 2 9 – B U T T E R F LY SUNCATCHER 11AM at the Lyons Township District Library. Let your creativity take flight as you color a butterfly suncatcher during this youth craft event.

– PORTLAND –

MARCH 22 – READ TO FURRY FRIENDS Pick a 15 minute timeslot between 10-11AM. Ages 6-18.

Program of Portland District Library.

Call 517-647-6981 to register.

MARCH 24 – WEAR YOUR ART! 6:30PM at Portland District Library.

Make your own colorful, highly personalized epoxy resin jewelry.

Registration required, ages 16 and up.

MARCH 26 – FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD 6PM at Portland District Library. March theme: Irish food.

MARCH 28 – STORYTIME 10AM at Portland District Library. Ages 2 and under and their caregivers.

Registration open now.

MARCH 28 – PLAY IT FORWARD 2:304:30PM at Portland District Library.

Gamer club for teens 13-18.

APRIL 1 – CREATIVE FLOW 6:30PM at Portland District Library. Using ready-to-pour paint and multiple small magnet-backed canvases to create fluid artworks. Registration required, ages 15 and up.

MONDAY–PORTLANDCOMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge St. Open 9AM-Noon. All of Portland School District eligible.

MONDAY – DALE E. HYLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 129 meets the second Monday of each month at 7PM at the Portland VFW on 1324 E Bridge St. WEDNESDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10-11AM at the First Congregational Church, 421 E Bridge St in the Fellowship Hall. We’re great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

THURSDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge St. Open every Thursday 4-6PM. All of Portland School District eligible.

THURSDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) A non-profit weight loss support group meets weekly, 6-7:30PM at the Portland District Library. Call 517 647-2025.

– SARANAC –

MARCH 28 - DATE CHANGE! FEEDING AMERICA MOBILE FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 S Bridge St. Distribution begins at 4:30PM. Open to Ionia County Residents.

MARCH 28 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY 5-7PM St. Anthony’s Church, corner of David Hwy. & Jackson Rd. Adults: $11, Seniors: $10 Children 12 & Under: $6.

APRIL 4 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY 5-7PM St. Anthony’s Church, corner of David Hwy. & Jackson Rd. Adults: $11, Seniors: $10 Children 12 & Under: $6.

APRIL 11 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY 5-7PM St. Anthony’s Church, corner of David Hwy. & Jackson Rd. Adults: $11, Seniors: $10 Children 12 & Under: $6.

MONDAY – BOSTON SARANAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Regular monthly meetings are at 7PM the 3rd Monday of each month.

TUESDAY – SARANAC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & SARANAC AREA WOMENS CLUB The third Tuesday of each month at the Greenridge office at 7PM. THURSDAY – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street is open the FIRST & THIRD Thursdays, from 2-4pm – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. For information call 642-6322.

THURSDAY – SAMS (SARANAC AREA MUSICIANS AND SINGERS) PRACTICE in the Saranac High School band room. Choir is from 6-7PM and band is from 7-8PM. Anyone welcome.

For more information call Karen at 616-902-7237.

529 plan can help ease college ‘sticker shock’

Submitted by Samantha Ringler, AAMS™, your Edward Jones Financial Advisor The school year will soon be here.

If you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college.

When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared?

College is expensive — nearly $29,000 a year for in-state students at a public college or university and about $60,000 a year for private schools, according to the College Board. And even with scholarships and financial aid, you could face a hefty bill.

One way to help save for college is through a 529 education savings plan. Your earnings can grow tax deferred, and your withdrawals are federally tax free when used for qualified education expenses.

Depending on where you live, you might get additional tax benefits for investing in your state’s 529 plan.

A 529 plan can also be used for K-12 expenses in some states, and for qualified apprenticeship

programs.

And if you’ve named a child as beneficiary of a 529 plan, and that child doesn’t pursue any post-secondary education, you can switch beneficiaries to another family member.

If you’d like to invest in your children’s future education, a 529 plan can be a good choice — so study up on it soon.

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IONIA COUNTY SHOPPER’S GUIDE

Saturday, March 22, 2025

YOUNG

IONIA

2024 Chevy Silverado Dbl LT 4x4

$

UP TO

Saranac, MI • 616 642-9411

2025 Chevy Equinox FWD LT Pkg.

Lease for...

Stk #24-430 MSRP $52,295

10,000

$

OFF MSRP

279

/mo.

36 month lease, 10,000 miles per year with $3,119 due at signing. GM Employee Lease Loyalty. Plus tax and fees.

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‘15 CHEVY TRAX LT

9,521

$

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‘19 CHEVY TAHOE LS

Stk #C25093A

26,991

$

‘22 CHEVY SILVERADO LTD

Stk #CU1663 See dealer for details.

34,995

$

‘19 KIA FORTE LXS

Stk #C25127A

11,994

$

‘18 CHEVY COLORADO ZR2

Stk #C24472A

28,890

$

‘22 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE

Stk #C24475A

34,999

$

‘20 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

Stk #C25144A

14,455

$

‘24 CHEVY EQUINOX RS

Stk #CU1612

29,995

$

‘22 CHEVY SILVERADO LTD

Stk #CU1661

35,595

$

‘22 GMC TERRAIN SLE

Stk #CU1646

23,395

$

‘22 CHEVY BLAZER 3LT

Stk #CU1621

32,395

$

‘21 GMC SIERRA SLT

Stk #C24401A

44,591

$

‘21 CHEVY BLAZER 2LT

Stk #CU1622D

‘22 CHEVY BLAZER 2LT

25,698

$

‘21 CHEVY SILVERADO LT

Stk #CU1653

32,656

$

‘21 CHEVY SILVERADO

Stk #C25189A

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26,495

$

‘21 CHEVY SILVERADO LT

Stk #CU1616

33,798

$

‘23 GMC SIERRA

44,995

$

Stk #CU1628

Stk #C25060A

48,499

$

Used vehicles plus tax, title, license and doc. fees.