Snow Blower by Simplicity... the compact single-stage snowblower is the smallest,
Option for homeowners with a smaller driveway who live in areas with light snowfall. These snow blowers are equipped with a Briggs & Stratton Snow Series™ Engine, push button electric start (most models) and an auger-propelled drive system, which makes the snow thrower reliable and easy-to-use. As the single-stage snowthrower is propelled forward the auger clears cleanly down to the ground.
Two-stage snowblowers for those facing heavy-duty snow and winter’s most substantial storms. All two-stage, or dual-stage, snowblowers feature a powerful Briggs & Stratton® Engine designed for harsh winter conditions, dual trigger steering and Free Hand™ Control to combine ease-of-use with the snow removal robustness of a professional-grade snow thrower. Twostage snow blowers will not clean down to the ground like a single-stage snow blower, however this makes two-stage snowblowers an ideal choice for those with gravel driveways.
ROOFING - Tear offs and shingle overs. 25+ years experience. Free estimates. Call Stan the Man, 616-902-5486
FOR SALE - Polaris 850 quad, Honda 230 CRF, 1981 Ms. Pacman console, slot machine, foosball table. 616-527-2798.
FOR SALE - Horizon T202 treadmill, condition great, $400. Matching recliner love seat and sofa, $200 each or $350 for both, condition good. Head skis with poles, $75. Call 616-4469165.
C & S DRYWALL - 20 years experience. Hang, finish, hand texture ceilings. Free estimates. 616-868-6140.
SHOPPER’S GUIDE DEADLINE - Thursdays at NOON.
BUYING JUNK VEHICLESMust have title. Garbage removal - priced per trailer load. Call Brandon, 517-6479427.
Barbs Bargains, 427 W Main, Ionia is GOING OUT of BUSINESS! Everything, literally EVERYTHING goes! Stop by and see our giant collection of merchandise. We are ready to wheel and deal! Final days - December 5 - December 15. Hours are 11am - 6pm. Open til 9pm on Friday, December 6.
UPHOLSTERY - Chair caning, industrial sewing, marine canvas and tarp repair/refurbishment. 269-838-6387.
Stop in with us for all your wood cutting supplies. From saws to chains! Used and new saws in stock! Oregon bars and chains for any saw! We can also fix your saw! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989637-4795.
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BOOK YOUR EVENT with Fat Guys Burgers! A local food truck serving local food. Employee Lunch • Grad Party • Community Event. Find us on Facebook and Instagram, call 616-9154655 or send an email to events@fatguysburgertruck.com
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SARANAC PLUMBING - All your plumbing needs at a reasonable price! Service and Installation of Water heaters. Call me before you call anyone else! Guaranteed to satisfy you with excellent results! 616-262-9825.
Call for a Free Insurance Quote or Review… Becky Wagner, All Seasons Insurance 989-584-3155.
C & W TOOL SALES is now closed to prepare for a liquidation sale at a later date.
WHY BUY LOCAL? Give Back to Your Community! It has been shown, that locally owned businesses donate over twice as much per sales dollar to local non-profits, events, and teams compared to nationally owned businesses.
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EMERGENCY ROAD Service. Saranac and surrounding areas. On road repairs. Rob’s Towing & Auto Salvage. “CHEAP HOOKER” 616- 2927649 or 616-295-8820.
TRASH REMOVAL TODAY
50% Off dumpster rentals and clean outs. Fast, friendly service. 616527-2798.
Remember a Veteran! Purchase a brick in their honor at the Belding Veterans Park. Contact Holly at 616-8945488. $50 per brick.
SNOWBLOWERS IN STOCK! New & Used! Don’t break yyouor back using a shovel... buy a snowblower! Does yours not work? We have parts to fix it. Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-6374795.
SHOPPER’S GUIDE HOURSMonday to Wednesday 8AM3PM, Thursday 8AM-1PM. Closed Friday-Sunday.
RECONDITIONED BATTERIES: $40 plus exchange. Wandel Auto Salvage, 2200 Welch Road, Ionia. 616-5273792.
FOR SALE - Seasoned firewood. $65/facecord. Possible delivery. 616-430-4464.
TICKETS!!!! We carry double roll raffle tickets for $9 + tax per roll at The Shoppers Guide. Also available: Custom printed tickets! Call for a quote. 616-642-9411. 13 N. Bridge Street. Downtown Saranac.
AREA DEATHS
† JORGENSEN
Dorothea Marie Jorgensen, age 85, of Belding, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
† JUSTICE
Nancy Carol Justice, age 72, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
† KAUFFMAN
Robert Lee Kauffman, age 89, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2024.
† LAKIN
Roger W. Lakin, age 89, formerly of Belding, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
† MCDIARMID
Judith Kay McDiarmid, age 77, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, November 30, 2024.
† PRINGLE
Patricia K. Pringle, age 79, of Portland, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & BAKE SALE – Thursday, December 5, 9:00-5:00; Friday & Saturday, December 6 & 7, 9:00-3:00.
1st Christian Church, 130 E. Washington St., Ionia. Gift baskets; crafts; cookie & brownie mixes; hand-made Christmas treasures; White Elephant tables; delicious baked goods; and several other vendors.
HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help! Call us for service or a new install. O.C. Construction 616-2914520 - Darrell.
WANT ADS GET RESULTS
FOR SALE - 2013 Kia Optima LX, 101,000 miles with new engine (less than 1,000 miles), approximately 28/36mpg, good condition, one owner. $10,000. Call or text 616755-2426.
BUYING GOLD, SILVER, coins, bars, chains, jewelry. Open by appointment 616-527-2798.
SEEING IS BELIEVING! Print advertising is where it’s at!
DAVAL’S USED FURNITURE & ANTIQUES- 6 buildings with 15,000 sq. ft. of quality furniture, antiques and collectibles. SAVE TIME & MONEY. Shop Daval’s for the Best selection, Best Quality, Best Price. You have to see it to Believe it! We are truly a destination place and worth the drive. We buy Estates. Layaway terms available. Visa/ Mastercard/Discover accepted. 2 miles West of Hastings at 2084 W. M-43 Hwy. Near Bob’s Gun and Tackle. Hours Sunday 12-5pm, Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, 269-948-2463.
Have you had a positive experience with a local business or organization? Shout it out to all of Ionia County here! Place your 25 word maximum Shout Out by calling 616 6429411; emailing kara.raimer@ att.net; or from our website www.ioniacountyshoppersguide.com. Free of charge for a limited time. Deadline is Noon on Thursday.
SHOPPER’S GUIDE DEADLINE - Thursdays at NOON.
NEED A DUMPSTER??????? Experience the PINK advantage.
COLOR COPIES available at the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, 13 Bridge Street, Saranac.
STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns. Free estimates. John Reurink. Call 616527-3635.
C & W TOOL SALES is now closed to prepare for a liquidation sale at a later date.
FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY!
Call now to schedule your mower to be picked up and serviced for next year! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.
U.S.A Flags in Stock at the Shoppers Guide. 13 N. Bridge St. Saranac. 616-642-9411.
WELCOME!! We are Open Monday-Friday 10am, to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Seymour Furniture. Downtown Ionia. 616-527-0630.
HANDYMAN SERVICES Saranac Area. Call Jordan at 616-430-5453.
Call Dumpster on Demand and ask about our Shopper’s Guide Special. 24/7 365 Customer Service. 616527-8143.
SHOPPER’S GUIDE HOURSMonday to Wednesday 8AM3PM, Thursday 8AM-1PM. Closed Friday-Sunday.
SAYERS TREE SERVICE:
Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Free estimates. Insured. 616-5274762.
DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENDED or REVOKED? Don’t get sucked into $100-$300 evaluation fees. I NEVER charge for your record evaluation and consultation! Driver’s license RESTORATION: $3,500 includes all filing fees and FREE consultation and evaluation of your case. Have a question? Call Attorney Martin Mead, 616-235-0330.Visit www.AttorneyMartinMead.com.
METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime hail asphalt shingles. Vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders for 40 years. AMISH CREW. 517-575-3695.
DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big and Small jobs. Fully insured. 35 years experience. Call Tom Teunessen. 616-218-2877.
NEWS FROM THE DEPOT
SARANAC. Does it mean anything? There has been a lot of speculation as to the origin of our village’s name.
The land upon which Saranac now lies was purchased in 1836 by Judge Jefferson Morrison who, soon afterwards, sold a portion of the land to some fellow land developers from Detroit (Dwight and Hutchinson). It was agreed that a community would be needed to support the mills planned along Lake Creek, and together they platted out the village.
Who christened the new village and why it was named Saranac, was not recorded – but have you ever noticed that where there is a “hole” in a story, a lot of theories will be offered up.
One such supposition is that Saranac was chosen to associate the history of the land in some way with Native traditions, and the name is of a local tribe’s chief. This could be supported by looking at some of the early street names on the plat: Skutang, Wacoosh, Quiouigoshcum and Ocomess. Or maybe it was a marketing
ploy? To draw settlers to the newly available land by copying successful settlement names from back east.
Judge Morrison was from upstate New York, and in New York state is another Saranac (Saranac Lake) which was first settled in 1819. There, Saranac is named for the Saranac River and purportedly is a word of Mohawk origin (one of the six tribes belonging to the Iroquois confederacy) meaning, “cluster of stars.” However, looking into the history of the region, Saranac could also be attributed to the Algonquian tribes (Abenaki, of which the Iroquois six nations were not part of). It might have been spelled “Sal-a-sa-nac” and meant “staghorn sumac cone river.” Question answered? Possibly, but that would be too easy. In the 1941 Saranac History and Directory, put together by F.A. Gib-
son and Kenneth L. Gibson, Publishers of “Advertiser Publishing Co.” a Mrs. L.P. Brock, Hall-Fowler Memorial Library (Ionia, MI) offered her own research results. Mrs. Brock had been approached by some Ionia Free Fair-goers, asking about Saranac’s “The Lone Pine” legend. Apparently, at the foot of a lone pine standing on the ridge on the north bank of the Grand River, across from Saranac, a little girl, named Saranac, was buried. When Morrison, Dwight and Hutchinson were drafting up plans for their new community (1830s), they chose to honor this earlier family by naming the town for their daughter. In the 1940s, she tried to confirm the validity of the legend, which had been heard by quite a few Saranac residents, but no one could vouch for its truth. Not stopping there she felt that the word might be Native American in its origin, due to how Natives typically spelled out their words (Sa-ra-nac), and wrote to Rodney L. NeGake, grandson of Chief Cobmo-sa, and at the time (1941) chief of the Ottawa tribe of Michigan.
His reply, “…I don’t now anything about it, because it is not an Indian (sic) name, but the Indians used to call the city “Ah-Se-nin-Kah-ShkeKob-Ke-Sing” – a word meaning “rock closed” on account of some stones that were under a bridge forming something like a wall.” Leaving no stone unturned (pun intended), Mrs. Brock contacted the New York State Historical Library at Albany (NY) in the chance that it was named for Saranac Lake (NY). In 1941, the answer received back that it was always assumed to be Indian (sic), the meaning given as “river that flows under a rock”, without naming their source. She also discovered that on early French maps of our region of Michigan, it was spelled as “Salasanac,” the same as it was on early maps of upstate New York. Hmmm…. lots to go on, but nothing truly definitive. To me, I like to think Saranac simply means home. Follow us on Facebook ™ /Saranac Depot or visit the website, /Saranac Area Past & Present (Michigan).
HOURS: MON. 8AM–4PM TUES.–THUR. 8AM–5PM
SARANAC COMMUNITY CHURCH
125 S. BRIDGE ST., SARANAC
Thursdays, Dec. 12 & 19 • 2-4PM
Saranac & Clarksville Residents • Choose One Date Only For info call 616-642-6322. We are an equal opportunity provider. – Drive up service, STAY IN CAR –
Show
at 7:00PM – Doors open at 6:30PM –There will be a free will offering – Reception to follow –
BAKE SALE
WHY BUY LOCAL? Build Community! The casual interactions you enjoy at locally owned businesses and public spaces encourage better relationships, community bonding, and building. They’re the ultimate social networking opportunities!
An AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $375. Call anytime, 989-923-1278.
Jewelry, Coins & Stamps Auction! Historic, scarce, seldom seen: China Empire 20, 1863 Indian Head, 1882O Morgan dollars, 1929S Standing Liberty quarter, vintage watches, fine jewelry, more. Bid at BidItMi.com. 313-600-5451.
Three great online auctions, bidding open. Firearms, ammo, coins, currency, tools, flat-screen TV, watches, knives, fishing gear, collectibles, furniture, much more! To bid, see entire catalogs visit Bid.SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com. Questions? Call 1-800-835-0495.
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Old Guitars Wanted: Gibson Les Pauls, etc. Fender, Martin, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Stromberg, Ampeg, 1930s-1980s. Old Fender amps, 1950s-1960s. TOP DOLLAR PAID! Call toll free 1-866433-8277.
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Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-691-4117 today!
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BERLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES
December 3, 2024 • 7:00 P.M.
Member’s Present: R Bennett, M Palmer, R Alexander, W Marcussen, Wm Vaarberg
Special Guests: Clint Rudd, Carol and Pat Lewis, and Dan Trierweiler
Board Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett. Pledge recited.
Minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was approved as read.
Discussion: Letter of Intent with City of Ionia 425 Properties – Tabled.
Motion made by M Palmer and supported by Wm Vaarberg to appoint B Deschaine, J Buche, and R Griffin to Board of Review. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.
Board approval obtained to inquire on further options for payments methods to the township for items such as taxes-Tabled for further discussion.
Motion made by W Marcussen and supported by Wm Vaarberg to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Rachael Alexander Township Clerk
Great Selection of Recliners! Sofas • Jewelry Armoires
would be a new mattress & box spring. Now specially priced for Christmas gift giving.
Coming events (up to 30 words) can be placed in this column at no charge for nonprofit organizations. Deadline is noon on Thursday. Email to kara.raimer@att.net; send to the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, Box 46, Saranac, MI 48881; or fax to 616-642-6040. Remember to include your name, address, and phone number.
TUESDAY – AA MEETING Tuesdays at 7PM at Clarksville Bible Church, 191 S Main St.
DECEMBER 5-7 – CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & BAKE SALE Thursday 9AM-5PM; Friday & Saturday 9AM-3PM. 1st Christian Church, 130 E. Washington St.
DECEMBER 7 – COOKIE WALK 8:30AM1PM, LeValley Methodist Church, corner of David and Kelsey Highways. Let us bake your holiday cookies!
DECEMBER 7 – MRS. CLAUS ANNUAL
BAZAAR & CRAFT SHOW 9AM-3PM Ionia Middle School, 438 Union Street. Free admission. Call ICCOA 616-527-5365 for vendor information.
DECEMBER 9 – DECEMBER COFFEE
KLATCH 10-11:30AM Featuring a month of Christmas Cookies. Join us for a cozy cup of FREE coffee, cookies and camaraderie! ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 9 – ENHANCE FITNESS 8:459:45AM or 10:45-11:45AM Cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, flex-
ibility. Classes in person or remote with your computer/smart phone. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 9 – TAI CHI 9:45-10:30AM Improve balance, flexibility, and relieve arthritis pain. Classes in person or remote with your computer/smart phone. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 10 – ARTHRITIS FOUN-
DATION EXERCISE PROGRAM 10:3011:30AM Gentle exercise helps increase joint flexibility and range of motion. Exercises can be seated or standing. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 10 – KNITTING 6PM at Ionia Community Library, 126 E Main.
DECEMBER 10 – READER’S CIRCLE BOOK CLUB 7PM at FICL, 302 W Main.
DECEMBER 11 – ENHANCE FITNESS 8:459:45AM or 10:45-11:45AM Cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, flexibility. Classes in person or remote with your computer/smart phone. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 11 – TAI CHI 9:45-10:30AM Improve balance, flexibility, and relieve arthritis pain. Classes in person or remote
with your computer/smart phone. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 11 – STORYTIME WITH SANTA 6PM at FICL, 302 W Main.
DECEMBER 12 – ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM 10:3011:30AM Gentle exercise helps increase joint flexibility and range of motion. Exercises can be seated or standing. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 12 – TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
3-3:30PM at Ionia Community Library, 126 E Main.
DECEMBER 13 – ENHANCE FITNESS 8:459:45AM or 10:45-11:45AM Cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, flexibility. Classes in person or remote with your computer/smart phone. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 13 – TAI CHI 9:45-10:30AM
Improve balance, flexibility, and relieve arthritis pain. Classes in person or remote with your computer/smart phone. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
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DECEMBER 20 – DROP-IN CRAFT 11AM -1PM at Ionia Community Library, 126 E Main. Ages 6-12.
DECEMBER 24-25 – CLOSED Ionia Community Library will be closed for Christmas.
DECEMBER 26 – ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM 10:3011:30AM Gentle exercise helps increase joint flexibility and range of motion. Exercises can be seated or standing. Registration required. ICCOA 616-527-5365.
DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1 – CLOSED Ionia Community Library will be closed for New Years.
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.
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 7556077 (voice/text)
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 – 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 – 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. ***CLOSED DECEMBER 24***
TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PAN-
TRY 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 – 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. ***CLOSED DECEMBER 25***
WEDNESDAY – COMMUNITY DRAWERS
Third Wednesday each month from 1:304:30PM 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
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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. We write, share, encourage (not judge). All adult writers welcome. Info: 586291-8877, www.facebook.com/groups/ MMWordGatherers.
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.
SATURDAY – BREAKFAST BUFFET Second Saturday of each month, 8-10AM at St. John’s Lutheran School, 617 N Jefferson St.
– LAKE ODESSA –
DECEMBER 7 – YOGA WITH LINDA
KIMMEL 9:08AM at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Beginners welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.
DECEMBER 10 - GINGERBREAD HOUSE
MAKE & TAKE at the Lake Odessa Community Library, 4PM. Ages 9-16. Registration is required by Friday, December 6
DECEMBER 12 – WIGGLES & GIGGLES
10:30AM, Lake Odessa Community Library. Story time fun for 6mo.-4 years. Thirty minutes of movement, stories, and interactive play.
DECEMBER 12 – TEEN GAME CLUB 5-7PM, Lake Odessa Community Library.
Ages 11-17.
DECEMBER 14 – 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 Odessa, 767 Fourth Ave, the first Tuesday of each month at 11am. Info: call Judy Graham at (616) 374-8753.
THURSDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING
10-11AM at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Rd (M50). 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. Contact bobwarner40@ gmail.com.
– LYONS/MUIR –
DECEMBER 7 – BOOKISH BINGO 11AM at the Lyons Township District Library. Play Bingo for a chance to win fun prizes!
DECEMBER 11 – 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.
DECEMBER 12 – WRITER’S GROUP 10AM at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy some coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.
DECEMBER 12 – GAME NIGHT 4PM at the Lyons Township District Library. Join us after school at the library to play board and computer games.
DECEMBER 14 – MARSHMALLOW ENGINEERING 10AM at the Lyons Township District Library. STEM based library program. Registration required.
– SARANAC –
DECEMBER 12 – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge St. 2-4PM – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. For information call 642-6322.
DECEMBER 19 – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge St. 2-4PM – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. For information call 642-6322.
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 – 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.
LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Portland District Library Lines
Holiday Table Showstoppers
Do you make a magnificent fruitcake or a delicious appetizer every holiday season, but lack an appropriately festive serving dish for it? Solve that problem by making your own holiday platter out of beautiful old dishes on Monday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required, ages 15 and up.
Quilling Club
Have you ever heard of Quilling? It is the art of using strips of paper to make different shapes, which can be used to decorate greeting cards, pictures, boxes, and more. The library’s drop-in quilling club will meet on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30-7:30. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies or use some of ours to work on projects together, show each other new techniques, and share ideas.
CHILDREN’S AND TEEN
LITTLES
• Choo-choo! Roar! Shhhhhh! Get ready to make some noise, Tiny Tots (ages 2 & under) and caregivers! This winter’s storytime session will be anything but quiet while we read, sing, and move our bodies to make all sorts of sounds. Raise a ruckus with Miss Eileen at the library every other Friday at 10:00 am starting January 3. Can’t make it to in-person storytime? Grab one of our monthly caregiver packets and follow along to our storytime videos to create sounds from your own living room! Register beginning Monday, December 16. • 5-4-3-2-1 BLAST OFF with Miss Jamie this winter during storytime! Book Cubs (ages 3-5) and their caregivers will explore planets, stars, astronauts, and aliens! Rocket into space at the library every other Wednesday at 10:00 am beginning January 8. Journey into our galaxy December through February from home by watching our storytime videos. Sign up for Take-and-Make bag supplies starting Monday, December 16.
MIDDLES
• Pick your project! Writers, ages 8-12, will get to choose their own project to work on during Write On!’s winter meetings. Curious about poetry? Want to find a penpal? Feeling crafty about cards? Want to create a comic strip? Always wanted to write a short story? Meetings will be Mondays from 6:00-7:30 pm December 16, January 20, and February 17. Sign up today at the Youth Desk!
• Wintry Birds finds us using different materials to create a fun winter scene featuring brightly colored birds. Middles (ages 6-12) can stop by the Youth Desk starting Friday, December 13 for a Takeand-Make bag.
• Do you have what it takes to be a warrior in this year’s Ionia County Battle of the Books? Read books, answer trivia questions, and have fun, all while competing against other teams. Registration starts on Thursday, January 2 for students in 4th & 5th grade. Sign up as a team of up to 4, or register individually – each team must be led by an adult or teen team leader. Read all 3 battle books and be one of the best at answering book trivia questions to take your team to the final battle between the Ionia County libraries in April. Information and registration sheets can be picked up at the Youth Desk and must be completed by Monday, February 3.
TEEN
• Whether you are an expert sketch artist, a novice, or somewhere in between, PDL’s Teen Art Hour has a December craft for you: Sketching Made Easy! Learn different sketching techniques to draw a picture of a lone wolf or a pair of majestic horses. Our Takeand-Make bags have everything you need. Grab yours at the Youth Desk beginning Monday, December 2. Space is limited to 15 teens, ages 13-18.
• T.A.B., Portland District Library’s Teen Advisory Board, will have their first meeting of the winter quarter Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm in the Quiet Study Room. We are working hard to put together a monthly YouTube newscast! To join the fun, register at the Youth Desk. We welcome all teens, ages 13-18.
ALL-AGES
• We are all about holiday spirit at
the library this December with our Holiday Happenings! Everyone in the family can put their detective skills to the test during “Character Quest” our scavenger-hunt-witha-twist, which runs December 2-21 and will have one youth and one adult prize pack winner each week. We are giving the gift of fine forgiveness this year between December 16-23; simply stop by with your library card! Stop in every Monday December 2, 9, and 16 for a small surprise Take-and-Make craft available at checkout for both adults and youth. Support a staff wish by browsing our wish tree where you can take home an ornament in exchange for a donation. Is your sweet tooth calling? Give into the temptation by grabbing a candy cane from any of our three trees throughout the building. And don’t leave the library without stopping by the front desk for our Holiday Prize Wheel Extravaganza, where every visit between December 9-23 you go home with something new. Happy Holidays from the Portland District Library!
•Brrrrrrr, baby, it’s cold outside! Winter is the perfect time to cuddle up with a blanket in your favorite reading spot for Portland District Library’s Winter Reading Program. Register the whole family for our all-ages program starting Saturday, December 21. Patrons can decide between using the virtual reading tracker Beanstack or picking up a traditional paper tracker at the library. Adult readers will be entered to win a grand prize for each badge they earn and then can collect a prize from the library after earning all five badges. Youth readers, ages 18 and under, will be competing for weekly prizes for each age group: Littles (ages 0-5), Middles (ages 6-12), and Teens (ages 13-18). Program will run until Saturday, February 1.
Saranac High school Winter athletics
Varsity & JV Boys Basketball
Wrestling
THU 12/5 SARANAC TRI (CC-C & GRC) HOME 5:00 PM SAT 12/7 REDHAWK DUALS HOME 9:00 AM TUE 12/10 FULTON AWAY 1:00 PM WED 12/11 LAINGSBURG/HASTINGS HOME 5:00 PM TUE 12/17 GODFREY LEE HOME 12:00 PM FRI 12/20
PM WED 1/8 LAINGSBURG AWAY 5:30 PM FRI 1/10 ST. PATS HOME 5:30 PM WED 1/15 FOWLER AWAY 5:30 PM FRI 1/17 POTTERVILLE AWAY 5:30 PM
THU 1/23 PERRY (JV ONLY) HOME 7:00 PM
FRI 1/24 PERRY (PURPLE GAME) HOME 7:00 PM
TUE 1/28 LANSING CHRISTIAN HOME 5:30 PM
THU 1/30 PW HOME 5:30 PM
TUE 2/4 DANSVILLE HOME 5:30 PM
TUE 2/6 BATH AWAY 5:30 PM
TUE 2/11 LAINGSBURG HOME 5:30 PM
THU 2/13 ST. PATS AWAY 5:30 PM
THU 2/20 FOWLER HOME 5:30 PM
Varsity & JV Girls Basketball
THU 12/5 MAPLE VALLEY AWAY 5:30 PM
TUE 12/10 LANSING CHRISTIAN AWAY 5:30 PM
THU 12/12 PW HOME 5:30 PM
TUE 12/17 DANSVILLE (V ONLY) HOME 6:30 PM
THU 12/19 BATH AWAY 5:30 PM
MON 1/6 LAKEVIEW HOME 5:30 PM
TUE 1/7 LAINGSBURG HOME 5:30 PM
THU 1/9 ST. PATS AWAY 5:30 PM
TUE 1/14 FOWLER HOME 5:30 PM
THU 1/16 POTTERVILLE HOME 5:30 PM
FRI 1/17 ZION CHRISTIAN HOME 5:30 PM
THU 1/23 PERRY (JV ONLY) HOME 5:30 PM
FRI 1/24 PERRY (V ONLY) HOME 5:30 PM
WED 1/29 LANSING CHRISTIAN HOME 5:30 PM
FRI 1/31 PW AWAY 5:30 PM
WED 2/5 DANSVILLE AWAY 5:30 PM
FRI 2/7 BATH HOME 5:30 PM
WED 2/12
LAINGSBURG AWAY 5:30 PM
FRI 2/14 HASTINGS (JV) - ST. PATS (V) HOME 5:30 PM
