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Saturday, April 18, 2020 - Volume 53 - No. 06

SARANAC COMMUNITY SCHOOL I S H ONORED TO RE C O G N IZ E T HE

SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL

2020 SENIOR CLASS Tyler Albert

Jonathan Amaro

Brynnin Ballard-Botke

Kelsey Booms

Jason Borton

Sophia Brown

Breanna Carper

Kaiden DeBoer

Lauren DesJarden

Chris Devers

Cole Edwards

Ronnie George

Logan Gillette

Kylee Gnuse

Carissa Granum

Joyce Harding

Kai Hawkins

Hope Helminski

Grace Hendersen

Danielle Hess

Marissa Hoag

Krystal Holthus

Owen Houtteman

Jordan Johnson

Sydni Johnson

Derek Jorgensen

Amanda Kuiper

Alayna Larsen

Madison Lombardo

Sadie Loveless

Layna McElvain

Abigal Miller

Brisseida Montero

Emily Mutschler

Kohlton Nash

David Newton

Ellary Pachulski

Aliya Quinn

Colby Smith

Kellan Smith

Bethany Steele

Jenna Stoel

Brad Strouse

Erin Talcott

Garret Veenstra

Haley Vincent

Caroline Voorheis

Cheyenne Westbrook

Gabrielle Wolfington

Connor Zech

Paula Adrover-Crucera

Adam Arbid

Davide Canu

Anne-Charlotte Grimault

Walter Randu

Melchior Richardson

Nattharika Tantayanon

Ruo-Si Yang

2020 EXCHANGE STUDENTS

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SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2020! We wish you the Best Today and Always!!

The American Legion Family Saranac Post 175

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CONGRATULATIONS Saranac Class of 2020!

PHIL & CATHY HESCHE

TRASH REMOVAL TODAY - Garbage, brush, building material, etc. Also trash trailers for rent 12,15,16 yard. Fast Service. 616527-2798. LANDSCAPING SUPPLY Mulch, Stone, Gravel. Sand. Top Soil, Decorative Stone. Pick-up or Delivery! Feehan & Son, 1157 Hayes Rd., Muir. 989-855-2108. LYONS BAR - Take Out Available 4 to 9pm. See our Facebook page “Lyons Onbridge” for the Menu! AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR - Hydraulic hose & fittings, R.E. Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846. COLOR COPIES available at the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, 13 Bridge Street, Saranac.

Hats Off To Saranac High School Class of 2020!

SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS Monday & Tuesday 8am to 4pm, Wednesday & Thursday 8am to 5pm. Closed Friday -Sunday. DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!!

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Is your mower ready for Summer? Bring it in for a full service or we have the supplies for you to do it your self! We stock tune-up kits, belts, blades, etc. Maintenance today will pay this summer! Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia FOR SALE - Husqvarna Chain989-637-4795. saw, Model 570, 16” with 2 new chains. Great Shape. Powerful saw. Don’t need SAYERS TREE SERVICE: it, not cutting much wood Trimming, removal, brush anymore. $400. Phone 616chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Walnut 808-7138. Lumber. Free estimates. Insured. 616-527-4762.

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FOR SALE - 1953 John Deere model 50. Very good condition, 2 bottom plow with cylinder, 12 ft. drag, 8ft. disc. $4500 or best offer. 616-902-4303. Ionia.

RECONDITIONED BATTERIES: $35 plus exchange. Wandel Auto Salvage, 2200 Welch Road, Ionia. 616-5273792.

Congratulations Saranac Class of 2020

FOR SALE - John Deere L130 auto lawn tractor. 48” cut, 23 hp. Kohler engine. Excellent Shape, $550. 517-5263081.

As you get ready to take the next step, we want to thank you for setting a great example with your hard work and dedication to achieving your goals. We’re proud of you, and we wish you a future filled with happiness and success.

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TOOLS, ABRASIVES, supplies and hardware. Make us your first stop instead of your last stop. We probably have it. Just think of all the time and gas money you will have saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W Tool Sales, 4548 South State, (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724. IONIA PARTY TENT RENTALS, LLC - Tents, Tables, Chairs, Ice Tables. Delivery, SetUp, Take down.... The complete package! 616-527-2086. www. ioniapartytentrentals. com Owners Scott & Karlie Schwab.

Korean War Veterans Friends and Families. Buy-A-Brick-Program for the Belding Freedom Memorial Wall. Call for more information. Bob Sayers 616† CHRISTENSEN Eric H Christensen, age 64 of Ionia 527-4142. 24 - HOUR TOWING SERMichigan was called home to the Lord on March 30, 2020. He was VICE Call 616-527-2660 or born August 31, 1955, the son of Hoyt and Lloyce Christensen. 1-800-382-9386. R.E Ruehs Eric had an eclectic passion for many things, including his love Garage Inc., 1326 N. State of family, friends and his dogs. He loved adventure and nature. Road, Ionia, MI. 48846.

Wanted Seasonal Summer Help

The Ionia County Road Department is currently seeking candidates for seasonal summer help. Duties consist of manual labor, traffic control, patching potholes, buildings and grounds maintenance and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, provide their own steel-toed boots and be able to pass a drug test. Normal work hours are Monday – Thursday, 6 am – 4 pm. The pay rate will be $11 per hour. Positions are temporary and will be held through the end of August. Applications are available on our website at www.ioniacountyroads.org.

– OBITUARIES –

He camped, fished, canoed and hiked his way across much of the US. He enjoyed growing beautiful plants and flowers and sharing them with friends and family. Eric liked to cook and was famous for his pizza making skills. He had a love-hate relationship with the restoring of antique tractors. Eric and his father spent many hours together in this endeavor and enjoyed a healthy competition at local tractor pulls. Eric will be well remembered for his sense of humor, laughter and willingness to help others. Eric is survived by sisters Cynthia (Patrick) Templeton of Stanwood, Michigan, Tracye Macauley of Ionia Michigan, Lisa (Geoff) Miller of Konawa, Oklahoma, and Robin Brinkman Hayden of Saranac Michigan, Brothers Jack Christensen of Sand Lake Michigan and Ronald Brinkman of Sunfield Michigan, 12 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral services at this time. A celebration of life gathering will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being cared for by Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation in Eric’s memory to the Ionia County Animal Shelter or the Ionia Commission on Aging. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

† SHEAFFER Richard B. Sheaffer aged 74 of Fenwick passed away April 6, 2020. He was born February 18, 1946 in North Plains Township the son of Max and Geraldine (Keifer) Sheaffer. Richard married Sandra Decker August 18, 1973 in Butternut. He was active in 4H in his younger years. He had a love for horses, the outdoors, yardwork and Flea Markets. Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years Sandra Sheaffer of Fenwick. Children; Debbie (Eugene) Peterson of Greenville, Rusty Sheaffer of Fenwick. Grandchildren; Tyler Peterson of Orleans and Nicole Peterson of Greenville. Great Grandchildren; Paislee and Grayson. Sister Carol Sheaffer. Proceeding him in death was His father Max Sheaffer, His mother Geraldine Pottruff, His step-father Dexter Pottruff, his father-in-law Vern Decker, and his brothers James and Gary. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www. lakefuneralhomes.com † WERNER

Bruce Phillip Werner, age 77, a beloved

husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, and brother, of Portland, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on April 4, 2020. He was born June 26, 1942 in Pewamo, Michigan, the son of Fred and Virginia Werner. Surviving is his beautiful wife of 57 years Diane, daughter Sandi (Art) Salter of Ada, MI, and daughter Cynthia (Denny) Hulliberger of Ionia, MI. Bruce will also be fondly remembered by his 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, and his cat that never left his side, Miss Piggy. Bruce is also survived by his brothers; Tom (Carol) Werner, Jim (Darlene) Werner and his sister Betty (Denny) Bissell.

† WILLIAMS Mark Allan Williams, 71, of Saranac, Michigan, died April 10, 2020. He was born February 28,1949, and is survived by his wife, Adele (Thome) Williams; his daughters Sarah Williams-Ran of Brooklyn, New York, and Katherine Williams of Golden, Colorado; son-in-law Tom Ran and granddaughter Finnley Ran of Brooklyn, New York. He is also survived by his parents Colin and Eleanor Williams of Saranac, brother Steve (Elaine) Williams of Saranac, sister Kathe Miller of Ionia, and sister Nancy (Dave) Downs of Saranac. Mark never shied away from a challenge and was not one to take the easy road - he forged new paths in every facet of his life. He was a lifelong entrepreneur and innovator, including patenting new technologies for road building and agriculture. Mark began farming while in high school, then joined his father to manage Williams Brothers Asphalt Paving. Later, he went on to found his own businesses, with clients and colleagues from all over the United States and around the world. His career intertwined the influences of his grandfathers, Allan M. Williams, an Ionia County Road Commissioner, and Mark Westbrook, a farmer. Mark loved and admired his wife, Adele, a kindergarten teacher at Saranac Community Schools and mother to their daughters, Sarah and Katie. Mark and Adele recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Mark was deeply committed to his own family and to his extended Thome family. Mark’s favorite days were spent walking through his farm fields outside of Saranac, where he grew corn and soybeans, experimenting with new techniques. He had a love for John Deere tractors and custom-building his own farm equipment. In his earlier years, he was proudly involved with the restoration of the historic 1225 Steam Engine at Michigan State University that inspired the film “The Polar Express”. He was a lifelong learner and reader, with a passion for history and engineering. Mark found new joy as a grandfather; he loved to make Finnley laugh, bringing her to his office and barn to explore when she came to visit, just as he had brought his own daughters along to job sites when they were little. Memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s name to Saranac Food Pantry or Saranac Library. Online condolences may be sent to www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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Completed applications can be returned via email to info@ioniacountyroads.org or mailed to 170 E. Riverside Drive, Ionia, MI 48846. Completed applications are due by 4 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2020. The Ionia County Road Department is an EOE, affirmative action employer with a drug free workplace.

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Township hours of operation will be limited for the present time. We recommend that you call ahead if you need to meet in person to make sure someone is there before you make the trip. Phone: 616-642-6636

RIVERBANK TREASURES Antiques, Arts and Crafts. CURRENTLY CLOSED. 302 E. Bridge St. Lyons, MI. Hours: Thursday & Friday , 10 am to 6pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm. 989-8531400.

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Meeting commenced at 3:01PM Present: Mike Lamphere, Barb Foster, Ken Olson, Dennis Bowen; Supervisor, Dennis Sitzer, Sue Bieri; Clerk, Mary Lamphere; Treasurer Absent: None Board Approved: •Consent agenda – Includes March 18, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes and accounts payables in the amount of $46,690.90. Passed 7-0 •Resolution 2020-12 Spending Limit without Board Approval. This resolution approves board members to spend up to $1000 for Boston Township operational expenses that fall outside the timing of regular board meetings. Roll call taken. Passed: 7-0 •Columbarium cement foundation bids accepted. The bid for cement with #6 rebar for at $11,370 was awarded to Platte, Bros., Muir. •Due to Covid19 concerns the Memorial Day Program has been canceled. Placement of flags at veteran’s gravesites are still planned. Meeting adjourned at 3:48PM

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TRAILER MECHANIC WANTED Position available for a trailer mechanic. Job responsibilities include maintaining a fleet of flatbed and dump trailers by completing preventative maintenance requirements, aluminum & steel welding & fabricating, paint & electrical, and keeping records. Candidate should be capable of operating various types of heavy equipment. CDL not required. Some experience or education required. 40 hrs/ week plus overtime and full benefits. Please apply in person at Timpson Transport; 3175 Segwun Ave, Lowell, MI 493.31 Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Or email resume to Info@TimpsonTransport.com or fax to (616) 897-5905.

WANTED - Standing timber. Cash in advance. Maple Rapids Lumber, 989-6824225 days. 989-875-4565 evenings. 24 - HOUR TOWING SERVICE Call 616-527-2660 or 1-800-382-9386. R.E Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. State Road, Ionia, MI. 48846. COLOR COPIES available at the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, 13 Bridge Street, Saranac. FREE Scrap metal removal of Ionia. Cars, trucks, mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, quads, golf carts and more! Call Scott 517-526-7644.

Area Deaths † BOWERS Charles Frederick Bowers, age 97, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020.

† GREENHOE Ryan Laroy Greenhoe, age 69, LYONS BAR - Take Out Avail- of Ionia, passed away Sunday, able 4 to 9pm. See our Face- April 12, 2020. book page “Lyons Onbridge” † MAHLICH for the Menu! Betty L. Mahlich, age 79, of WORK WANTED - Double D’s Tree & Handyman Service. Belding, passed away Monday, 40’ & 70’ Bucket truck, tree April 13, 2020. trim and removal, Gutter † POSSEHN cleaning, window washing, Donald Possehn, age 94, of power washing buildings, barns, homes, decks & etc. Lake Odessa, passed away Insured. Call Dave Delinsky Friday, April 10, 2020. 616-212-3008. FREE ESTI† PUFFER MATES! Larry Russell Puffer, age 79, U.S.A. Flags available at the Shoppers Guide. Residential of Ionia, passed away Tuesday, 3’x5’ only $19.95 + tax. Cem- April 14, 2020. etery flags $2 each. Specialty † SCHAFER flags by request. 13 N. Bridge Ronald Charles Schafer, age Street. Downtown Saranac. 81, of Ionia, passed away TuesI WANT TO BUY - a refriger- day, April 14, 2020. ator, stove, washer & dryer. Have cash. Call 517-204† SMITH 0600. Jody M. Smith, age 42, of Belding, passed away Thursday, Call for a Free InsurApril 9, 2020. ance Quote or Re† STOWE view… Becky Wagner, All Seasons Insurance Carol Joy Stowe, age 90, of 989-584-3155. Palo, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

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Sparrow collects 250,000 items from community, relocates donation site LANSING, MI – After receiving more than a quarter-million items from the community, Sparrow Hospital is moving its collection site for donations of medical supplies to the Sparrow Medical Arts Building, 1322 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. The hours of operation for the site will also change to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting Monday, April 20. Donations should be made at the west entrance. The current site at the old Eastern High School will be open through Friday. Community response has been incredible since the site opened several weeks ago. Through last week, there had been over 254,000 items donated, including more than 171,000 non-latex gloves, about 50,000 regular masks, and almost 14,000 N95 masks. Sparrow is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for our incredible Caregivers as we respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition, Sparrow Eaton Hospital is revising its donation hours to 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the main entrance of AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte. The change also takes effect Monday, April 20. Sparrow Eaton’s testing site hours will also change, effective

Tuesday, April 21, to 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at AL!VE. Other Community Hospital collection sites are: Sparrow Carson: Donations are being accepted on the southeast side of the building by the loading dock (East Maple Street and South Fourth Street) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sparrow Clinton: The drop-off site is the receiving dock on the east side of the hospital. Enter from Swegles Street and drive through the parking area to the north end of the lot. Use the phone by the door to call Caregivers. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sparrow Ionia: Sparrow Ionia’s drop-off site is the Orthopedic/ Rehabilitation location, 537. W. Main St., Ionia. Donations accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are accepting the following new or unopened items: Disposable face masks Eye protection including face shields and safety goggles Ventilator parts from Hamilton G5, Servo I and S, Trilogy, LTV 1200, HT 50, 7200 Puritan Bennett, including ventilator heaters, probes, wires, and disposable adapters N95 masks, including 3D printed

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Bleach or anti-microbial sanitizing wipes Surgical caps Hand-sewn reusable masks Disposable non-latex gloves Disposable foot covers PAPRs (Power air purifying respirators) and PAPR hoods Disposable gowns Bleach Hand sanitizer Nasal flock swabs (FLOQ swabs) Fisher & Payal MR850 wires and heaters 3/4'' unused elastic for use as headbands for face shields and 3/16'' unused elastic for use as headbands for respirator masks. This elastic is the kind used in

the hems of clothing. Items we will not accept are Medications, Food , Blankets, Medical Equipment and other supplies not named above. Donors who request a receipt will be provided a receipt from the Sparrow Foundation, following Foundation Gift in Kind protocol. Please visit SparrowFoundation. org to learn more about how you can help and to make a financial contribution to help defray the costs of the response effort and caring for our community. For information on dropping off items or for any questions, contact the Foundation at 517.253.6144.

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Wishing this years Graduates all the best for a happy and successful future! ~Saranac Community Association~ HARVEY’S FARM STORE Supplier of Quality clothing (Including Carhartt) pet and livestock supplies, bird and deer plot seed and feeders. Downtown Carson City. 729 W. Main St. 989-584-3466.

JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL Hang and finish, textures and repairs. New homes, remodels, basements. Free estimates. 20+ years experience. 616- 498-4539.

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We have officially moved to our new location at 1129 N State Road, M-66 in Ionia, approximately 1 mile north of the city limits. We are looking forward to serving all of our wonderful customers from our new facility. Although our lobby is closed for the safety and welfare of both our staff and our clients, we continue to provide heating, cooling and plumbing repair for essential services, and will be scheduling future work for maintenance and installations once the executive order to stay at home is lifted. Please feel free to reach out to us with questions, and one of our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you. Once again, thank you for your continued support of our company, and we look forward to serving you both now and in the future. Stay safe and healthy. Bill and Nancy Wilson & Staff

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Members Present: R Bennett, M Palmer, R Alexander, Absent: W Marcussen, W Vaarberg Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett Pledge recited. Minutes were approved as read. Treasurer report was approved as read. NOTICE: The August 4th 2020 State Primary Election will be held at Outreach Christian Church (7831 Jordan Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849). ICISD will be under construction during this time. Elections after Aug 4th 2020 will be held at ICISD as normal. Discussion was held on repair of a washout on Bennett Rd between Bliss Rd and Hartwell Rd. Repair approved. Motion made by R Alexander and supported by R Bennett to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, vote in the comfort and safety of your home during the August primary and November general election. All registered voters qualify to vote absentee. To register to be on the permanent Absentee Voter List contact the Boston Township Clerk at 616-642-6636 ext.- 3, leave a message if no one answers, or drop a note in the mail or door slot requesting to be put on the list. As a permanent Absentee Voter, you will receive an application for each election. Simply complete the application and return to the Boston Township Clerks office and your ballot will be mailed. After you vote, mail the ballot back to the township in the self-addressed envelope.

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How families can confront remote learning Amid concerns of coronavirus clusters and efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, and based on social distancing recommendations from medical professionals, schools across the country began to close their doors and adopt a remote learning model in March 2020. One of the largest communities affected was New York City, which closed schools across the five boroughs. The New York City school system is vast, with 1,800 schools servicing more than one million students. School administrators and educators quickly scrambled to find a workaround to meet children's educational needs. Remote learning has been a part of many school curriculums for some time. While remote learning had predominantly been reserved for higher learning institutions, in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, it became a necessity for grades K through 12 as well. Teachers have had to design curriculums and assignments virtually on the fly in an attempt to minimize disruptions that could adversely affect students. • Remote learning requires the cooperation of school staff and also parents and guardians. Patience is necessary, and parents and educators may need to completely transform their daily schedules. The following tips can be an asset as students continue to navigate remote learning. • Record class sessions. Teachers can consider recording or

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3 tips to planning efficient home-cooked meals A few generations ago, dining out was an experience reserved for special occasions. However, until recently, when restaurants were shuttered in the wake of the public health crisis prompted by the spread of COVID-19, many people were dining out multiple times a week. Hospitality solutions provider Fourth surveyed 1,000 American adults in 2019 and 56 percent reported dining out at least two to three times per week. Ten percent said they ate out four to six times each week, while 6 percent said they dined out everyday. People accustomed to relying on restaurant for meals multiple times per week may be unaccustomed to cooking many meals at home, which has become the norm thanks to restrictions placed on restaurants and other food-related businesses as part of COVID-19 social distancing precautions. Learning how to shop for food and prepare items by maximizing available ingredients can reduce trips to the store and help people reduce food waste at a time when food is not as readily available as it once was.

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per person is adequate. That means a roast or steak of 11/2 to two pounds is fine for a family of four. Use up older frozen or perishable foods first. Store foods properly and use them before the use-by date. Wrap up leftovers and turn them into new meals. With proper planning and smart thinking, homecooking can be more efficient and less wasteful.

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