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FOR SALE - 1992 Dodge Dakota Club cab truck. 172,000 miles, loaded. Very good condition. One owner. $7000. 616-642-9907.

Remember a Veteran! Purchase a brick in their honor at the Belding Veterans Park. Contact Holly at 616-8945488. $50 per brick.

ROTOTILLING - Deer plots, food plots and family gardens. Yard and Farm. 616443-7644

FOR SALE - Quick attach 3 pt. CAT 2 and 1. $150. 616527-1899.

FOR SALE - Destiny Flying trailer, $600. 616-527-4296.

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.

STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns. Free estimates. John Reurink. Call 616-527-3635.

NOTARY SERVICE now available at The Ionia County Shoppers Guide. Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3pm. Call ahead to schedule 616-642-9411.

INDUSTRIAL SEWINGMarine canvas and tarp repair/refurbishment. 269-838-6387.

BAILEY’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIR - 4849 N. State Rd. Ionia, MI48846. 616-5220702. Hours are 9am to 5pm.Singer, Brother, Pfaff.

EXCELLENT AGED COMPOST for all your gardening needs. $5 per tractor scoop. Cash only. Call 616-855-2025.

WANTED TO BUY - 4’ or 5’ diameter short culvert. 517803-1326.

Thinking of a different mower for this year? Stop in and check our selection of used or new mowers, We take trades. Financing Available on new mowers, We have a large selection of used riding mowers and zero turns! Stop by soon to get the best Selection! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

Call for a Free Insurance Quote or Review… Becky Wagner, All Seasons Insurance 989-584-3155.

USA Flags in Stock at the Shoppers Guide. 13 N Bridge St. Saranac. 616-642-9411.

FOR RENT - 3 bedroom house on Long Lake, Ionia County. No Pets. $1000/month + deposit. Call 616-545-2016

C & S DRYWALL - 20 years experience. Hang, finish, hand texture ceilings. Free estimates. 616-868-6140.

EMERGENCY ROAD Service. Saranac and surrounding areas. On road repairs. Rob’s Towing & Auto Salvage. “CHEAP HOOKER” 616- 2927649 or 616-295-8820.

RECONDITIONED BATTERIES: $40 plus exchange. Wandel Auto Salvage, 2200 Welch Road, Ionia. 616-5273792.

SCRATCH PADS are available at the Ionia County Shoppers Guide! 50¢each. 13 Bridge St. Saranac.

– OBITUARIES –

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EDDY Judith Eddy age 86 of Lowell passed away surrounded by her loving family May2, 2024. She was born December 26, 1937, in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of John W and Oleta May (Brandenburg) Smith. Judy married Douglas Eddy September 18, 1959, in Lowell, MI.

She graduated from Saranac High School class of 1956. She attended Day Bible Church, Saranac Community Church, and Lowell First Methodist Church. Judy operated Day Care and especially loved them all as her own.

She is survived by her loving husband of Douglas Eddy of Lowell; Children, DeAnn Eddy of Grand Ledge, Lisa Eddy and Tina of Grandville, Doug (Stacy) Eddy of Lowell and Tricia (Greg) Kist of Fox River Grove; Grandchildren, Kennedy Kist, Maddie Kist, AC Story, Mackenzie Kist. Frankie Eddy and Dallas Eddy; brother, Jack (Betty) Smith of Florida; sisters, Nancy Thornton of Lowell, and Sharon (Dave DeVries) Nead of Florida; sisters in law, Zeta Smith of Saranac, and Rose (John) Stephenson of Irons; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Margaret Story of Grand Rapids and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Betty Story, Tom Smith, Jay Smith, and Jim Smith.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6th at the Saranac Community Church in Saranac with State Rep. Gina Johnsen officiating. Visitation will be at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Sunday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Boston Historical Society. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

† NAVE Shirley Ann Nave aged 78 of Ionia, MI passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. She was born on November 12, 1945 in Sheridan, the daughter of Milton and Doris (Catt) Smith Jr. Shirley married Robert Nave on September 28, 1968. He passed away on November 11, 2000. Shirley loved Elvis shows, going to Arizona and visiting with people. She also enjoyed sewing, watching Tigers baseball and fishing.

Surviving is her children, Mark (Helen Mayer) Nave of Fenwick, Deb (Bradley) Perkins of Edmore, Stan Nave of Lyons and Candi (Paul) Wilson of Saranac; grandchildren, Kristy Butler (Justin Robinson), Amy Puca, Brad Alberts, Chad Alberts, Travis Alberts and Stephanie (Matt) Mutschler as well as many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Nave, brother Leslie Smith and grandson Junior Nave. A memorial service will be held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Saturday, May 4th at 11 AM. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

† POWELL Sharon “Peggy” Powell, 80, of College Park, Maryland, passed away on April 13, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1943, to Esther and Forrest Scott of Saranac, MI. She graduated from Saranac High School in 1961, a year after she had met Rex Powell at a 4-H square dance, who was to become her husband for nearly 60 years. They dated for four years until their marriage in 1964. Soon after, they moved to Oklahoma for two years and then returned to Michigan for two years. In 1968, they went to Ames, IA (Iowa State University) where their two sons, Scott Wesley and Jeffery Joseph, were born. In 1972, Rex took a job with USDA in Maryland, their home since.

Being close to DC, family and friends came to visit and she would show them the sights. She earned an Associate Degree from Prince George’s Community College during which a life-planning course aptitude test suggested tour guiding (no surprise!). That encouraged her to pursue a career as a Washington, DC, tour guide, mostly for eighth-grade trips. That was her passion for 21 years, retiring in 2011.

She made it a point to be at as many of her sons’ and grandchildren’s school and sporting events as possible, sometimes travelling many miles. She was very proud of all of them.

As a 50-year member of Berwyn Presbyterian Church, she served as Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher, in the food pantry, with Presbyterian Women, and was a fixture in the kitchen for every event. She was known for her cheerfulness and energy, strawberry jam, purple, color-coordinated outfits, and love for gardening.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by husband Rex, sisters Bonnie and Donna, sons Scott (Dolores) and Jeff (Margaret), and grandchildren Stephanie (Benjamin), Charles, Jonathan, and Trish.

Maryland Services will be Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Please see the website https:// www.borgwardtfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sharon-Powell for details.

A Michigan memorial service will be held May 11 at Shiloh Community Church, 8197 Heth St. Orleans, MI with visitation at 10-11am and service at 11am, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society (P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741) or Berwyn Presbyterian Church (6301 Greenbelt Road, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740).

Area Deaths

† DENSMORE

Nancy Jean Densmore, age 76, formerly of Portland, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.

† GLADDING

David Lee Gladding, age 74, of Ionia, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

† KOLODIZIEIZYCK

Geraldine Jessie Kolodizieizyck, age 80, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024.

† MINIER

Kevin Lee Minier, age 59, of Ionia, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024.

† NELSON

Dalton E Nelson, age 16, of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

† SMITH

Misty Michelle Smith, age 40, of Belding, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

GRAVEL, STONE and TOP SOIL. Can haul in and can haul out. 1 to 10 yards. Yard and Farm. 616-443-7644.

FOR SALE - Zero Turn mower. 48” deck, Hustler Fast Track. Kawasaki 19 hp. engine. Maintenance kept up. 616522-0348.

FOR SALE - 24 face cords of firewood. All

Wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who attended Nola’s visitation and

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Special thank you to Lake’s Funeral Home for their assistance, Alan MacDonald for officiating the beautiful service and Mike Phillips for releasing white doves.

We would also like to Thank the Community Church for a lovely luncheon.

Dennis, Karen, Jeff, Charlene and Rick

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WORK WANTED - Double D’s tree service Plus 70’ & 40’ bucket trucks. Tree trimming and removal, brush chipping, Stump grinding. Free estimates and Insured. Call Dave Delinsky at 616-212-3008.

ESTATE SALE - May 9 and 10, 9am to 4pm and May 11, 9am to noon. 6243 Hastings Rd. Lowell.

OVER THE RIVER

LIVING ESTATE SALE

Of Geaneen Olger and the Late Lynn Olger 2406 Divine Hwy Lyons

Thursday & Friday , May 9 & 10, 10am to 5pm Saturday, May 11, 10am to 3pm

Sinclair gas pump, Ford tractor 1320 with implements, huge amount of tools, Chrysler 4.4 outboard, Evinrude Angler outboard, mercury 4.0 outboard, drill press, golf cart, John Deere LA 115 lawn tractor, generators, toys, large collection of nutcrackers,lots of Halloween And Christmas, eagle collection, material, linens, Pole barn, garage, and basement full. Sign-up sheet put out night before by 6Pm No need to stay, Numbers given out first day only at 9:30 doors open at 10. No pre-sales, No valuables left on site until day of sale For more information and pictures refer to estatesale.net

WE ACCEPT CASH & CREDIT CARD

WELCOME!! We are Open Monday-Friday 10am, to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Seymour Furniture. Downtown Ionia. 616527-0630.

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SUMMER VACATION RENTALS - Fishing & boating, pontoon rental available. Lots of nature & quiet. Call 616644-9414, Ron. Google Ron’s quality waterfront cottages.

COLOR COPIES available at the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, 13 Bridge Street, Saranac.

HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help! Call us for service or a new install. O.C. Construction 616-291-4520 - Darrell.

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 125pm, Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, 269948-2463.

Husqvarna and EFCO chains saws in Stock! Chainsaws starting at $199. Weather your a home owner with a few branches to cut or a logger with a woods to cut. We have the saw for you. We also stock wood cutting supplies and accessories Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

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NURSERY FARMS Growing Strong Since 1955! LANDSCAPING (616) 527-0990 www.horrocksnursery.com

GARDEN CENTER 1776 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia (616) 527-4842

BRUSH HOGGING and raking. Yard and Farm. 616-4437644.

***SAVE THE DATE*** Palo Community Yard Sales, May 4th

WORK WANTED - Double D’s tree service Plus 70’ & 40’ bucket trucks. Tree trimming and removal, brush chipping, Stump grinding. Free estimates and Insured. Call Dave Delinsky at 616-212-3008.

SAVE YOUR ASPHALT Eco Friendly. Black top sealing and Repair. 616-636-7493.

WWII Veteran Harold Green is turning 100 years young!

Harold’s family would like to invite you to his 100th Birthday party on June 1st from 2-5pm at the VFW Post 4090, 1324 E Bridge St, Portland MI. Harold was born on May 23 1924 in Hoytville MI. He served in WWII, was a long time resident of Portland and owned Harold Green Realty along with his wife Mary. No gifts please, your attendance is gift enough. If you cannot make it but would like to send a card, you can send it to him at his daughters address: 6364 Campbell Rd, Lake Odessa Mi. 48849.

Happy Birthday!!

Open House Celebration for

Fred & Jackie Cahoon

Celebrating their 90th Birthdays!

May 18th ~ 1 to 4pm at South Boston Bible Church in the Community Building 6958 Kyser Rd. Lowell MI. No Gifts Please.

If you can’t attend, Cards may be sent to : 10580 W. Grand River Ave. Lowell, MI 49331

TICKETS!!!! Double roll raffle tickets for $9 + tax per roll at The Shoppers Guide. Also custom printed tickets! Call for a quote. 616-642-9411. 13 N Bridge Street, Saranac.

BEEHIVES for sale. 10 large supers, 10 small. (7) Queen excluder’s. Several tops and bottoms. Selling Cheap! 616502-4301.

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.

SUMMER VACATION RENTALS - Fishing & boating, pontoon rental available. Lots of nature & quiet. Call 616-644-9414, Ron. Google Ron’s quality waterfront cottages.

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DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big and Small jobs. Fully insured. 35 years experience. Call Tom Teunessen. 616-2182877.

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, 616-2350330. Visit www.Attor neyMartinMead.com.

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

FOR SALE - Project tractor. 1939 Allis Chalmers B with newer 60” Woods belly mower. Call 616-841-1289.

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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.

2 AKC TEACUP POMERANIAN’S FOR SALE - 5 weeks old, weigh a little over a pound. 1 female, cream, $600, vet checked, dewormed, health check, AKC papers; 1 male, white, $500, dewormed, health check, AKC papers. Both parents AKC and weigh 7 pounds. Also available 1 1/2 yr. old male, $300. If interested please call or text, 616-537-9720, located in Lowell.

FOR SALE - 2002 Celebrity 30 ft. RV trailer. One large slide out. In good condition. Large awning, Handrail for entrance. Everything works, $9500 or best offer. 616527-4296.

HELP WANTED - 1St shift, full time position available at Franklin Metals in Lake Odessa. Shipping & Receiving experience a plus, will train. Major Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage offered. Matching 401(k), sick, personal, vacation days, paid holidays. Only dependable individuals with reliable transportation need apply. Call 616-374-7171.

DRIVE WAY GRATING - Residential, Commercial and private drives and roads. For year round maintenance. Yard and Farm. 616-443-7644. 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 616 642-9411; emailing kara.raimer@att. net; or from our website www. ioniacountyshoppersguide. com. Free of charge for a limited time. Deadline is Noon on Thursday.

SAYERS TREE SERVICE: Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Free estimates. Insured. 616527-4762.

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.

TRASH REMOVAL TODAY. Garbage, brush, building materials, appliances, etc. Also 12, 15, 16 yard trash trailers for rent. (616) 527-2798.

FOR SALE - Large trampoline, $50. Also, 24ft. pontoon, great for dock, $100. 517526-1847.

***SAVE THE DATE*** Palo Community Yard Sales, May 4th

Get you Mower ready for Spring! Check with us for all your maintenance needs. Blades, belts, batteries, filters, etc. Think Ahead! You’ll be mowing before you know it!! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

BAILEY’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIR - 4849 N. State Rd. Ionia, MI48846. 616-5220702. Hours are 9am to 5pm.Singer, Brother, Pfaff.

FOR RENT - 3 bedroom house on Long Lake, Ionia County. No Pets. $1000/month + deposit. Call 616-545-2016

HANDYMAN SERVICES Saranac Area. Call Jordan at 616-430-5453.

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FOR SALE - Destiny Flying trailer, $600. 616-527-4296.

Mother’s Day Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show, May 12th, Midland County Fairgrounds. Bikes, parts, clothing & more. Admission $5.00. info or to rent spaces 989-893-5187, bubbastricitycycle.com.

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– CLARKSVILLE –

TUESDAY – AA MEETING Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Clarksville Bible Church, 191 S Main Street.

– HUBBARDSTON –

MAY 4 – TUSCAN MASONIC LODGE CHICKEN DINNER 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. Last dinner till October.

MAY 12 – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST American Legion Post 182 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. 165 W Lincoln Street.

– IONIA –

MAY 5 – SPRINGTIME CONCERT Brian Brill & Friends, a 2 time Emmy winner is performing at First United Methodist Church, 105 E Main Street. Tickets: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Contact 616-527-4945 or 616-527-4945.

MONDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. 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, and parenting, free boutique with essentials for maternity, preemie/newborn to 4T, diapers and formula. 330 Lovell Street, Ionia. Online scheduling available. www.PSICionia.org (616) 755-6077 (voice/text)

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY – FOOD PANTRY Illuminate Church food pantry, 83 E Tuttle (behind Ken's Market) is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact info 616 522-7335.

TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center, 721 Elmwood Drive (behind the church) is open on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No ID needed. Accepting slightly used clothing for those in need. 616 527-6465 for info.

TUESDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

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

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OF

IONIA NOW OPEN Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington. Phone 616-527-1530.

WEDNESDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

WEDNESDAY – RECOVERY MEETING Addresses all forms of addiction. Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at First Assembly of God, 2973 E Bluewater Hwy (M-21). For more info call (616) 527-0007.

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

WEDNESDAY – ZION FOOD PANTRY First Christian Church, 130 E Washington. 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) A weight loss support group meets weekly on Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Saints Peter and Paul

School, Ionia, door G. First visit is free. (616) 644-1858. www.tops.org

THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

THURSDAYS – MID-MICHIGAN WORD GATHERERS 9:30 a.m. to Noon, at Keller Williams Rivertown Hoppough. We write, share, encourage (not judge). All adult writers welcome. Info: 586-291-8877, www.facebook.com/groups/MMWordGatherers.

THURSDAY – THURSDAY DINER (Soup Kitchen) 6:00 p.m. at its new location, 105 E Main Street. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

THURSDAY – AL-ANON MEETINGS 7:00 p.m., Now on Zoom! Call Sandi at 616 255-3751 or Joy at 616 901-7779 for more info.

SATURDAY – BREAKFAST BUFFET 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran School, 617 N Jefferson Street.

– LAKE ODESSA –

MAY 4 – YOGA WITH LINDA KIMMEL 9:08 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Beginners welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. No yoga May 11 or 25. To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

MAY 8 – FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., perfect for ages 2-5. A one-time registration is appreciated. Our theme this school year is Oh, the Places You'll Go! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

MAY 15 – FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., perfect for ages 2-5. A one-time registration is appreciated. Our theme this school year is Oh, the Places You'll Go! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

MAY 18 – YOGA WITH LINDA KIMMEL 9:08 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Beginners welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. No yoga May 25. To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

MONDAY – BINGO 1st & 3rd Mondays. Games start at 6:00 p.m., VFW Post, 3600 W. Tupper Lake Road. Doors open at 4:30. Questions: 616 374-7075.

MONDAY & THURSDAY – AA MEETING 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwards Church, W M-50 Highway. For more information 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 Avenue, the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. For more information call Judy Graham at (616) 374-8753.

THURSDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Road (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 3:00 p.m. at Bob's Barn Jamborees, 1417 Johnson Street. Open Mic at 4:30 p.m. Always free admission. Contact bobwarner40@gmail.com.

– LYONS/MUIR –

MAY 4 – BOOKISH BINGO 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons District Library for a chance to win books and other fun prizes.

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MAY 9 – WRITERS GROUP 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration at the Lyons District Library.

MAY 9 – GAME NIGHT 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons District Library to play board and computer games.

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MAY 15 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE 11:00 a.m. Join fellow knitters at the library to craft and learn in a supportive, friendly environment at the Lyons District Library. All skill levels are welcome!

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– PORTLAND –

WEDNESDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 421 East Bridge Street in the Fellowship Hall. We're

listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

THURSDAY – EUCHRE at 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

THURSDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All of Portland School District eligible.

THURSDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) A non-profit weight loss support group meets weekly, 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Portland District Library. Call 517-647-2025.

FRIDAY – BINGO at 9:30 am at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

– SARANAC –

MONDAY – BOSTON SARANAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Regular monthly meetings are at 7:00 pm 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 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street is open the FIRST & THIRD Thursdays, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm – 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 6:00 to 7:00 and band is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Anyone welcome. For more information call Karen at 616-902-7237.

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NEWS FROM THE DEPOT

Boston-Saranac Historical Society

SOGGY BOTTOMS – were not always frowned upon in and around our Saranac.

Southwestern Michigan has historically been inhabited by the Potawatomi, one of the three Anishinaabe nations in Michigan referred to as the Council of Three Fires. The other two tribes to make up this council were the Ojibwe (aka the Chippewa), and the Odawa (aka the Ottawa).

Tribal settlements were mobile, with groups moving to new locations every few years utilizing the rivers and lakes for transportation. Their trails, paths, and portages were later traversed by the French coureurs de bois, followed by French and then English fur traders.

The water access and swampy nature of much of the area around here was one of the driving reasons for the original French

TOP PHOTO: Digging drainage ditches for clay tiles. (circa early 1900s) BSHS archived Saranac photos.

BOTTOM PHOTO: Laying subsurface permeable piping for drainage. (circa 2000s) Photo credit: Roger VanVleck

exploration of the early 1600’s; it was useful in the growing fur trade industry.

As part of the Treaty of Paris (17631776), the French turned over land that included the Michigan territory, to British control, where it became part of Upper Canada. Governments changed but not much in the Michigan landscape or its use. The British were intent on developing the lucrative fur trade and actively discouraged settlement of the interior region of Michigan to safeguard their fur empire.

Following the Revolutionary War, British control hereabouts ended by 1796, and American large scale settlement efforts started. Again, it was the natural landscape of waterways and dense forests, that brought the first land developers to our neck of the woods. The waterways were perfect for mills. Saw mills were fed by the dense forest that once covered the area. That led the way to the clearing of land, which brought in more settlers who started coming en masse during the Great Westward Expansion of the 1800s. As the forests were harvested, the newly uncovered tillable land was developed. Unfortunately, what worked well for the fur industry, the swampy nature of the land, soon proved to be troublesome

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Midwest during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Drain tiles were largely made from clay and installed in hand-dug trenches, but the invention of polyethylene plastic in the 1940s led to corrugated, perforated plastic drainpipe in the 1960s. Large-scale tile installation is now routinely done using specially designed “tile plows” guided by GPS technology that can trench and lay the tile quickly. No more soggy bottoms, or would it be more appropriate to say, “No more soggy (bottom)land.”

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Saranac Community Schools

DIRECTOR

NOW HIRING! PART-TIME ATHLETIC

Salary: $18,000-$30,000

Dates and Hours: 210 days, 11 months – August-June

20-25 hrs. per week- Athletics 15-20 hrs. per week- other duties assigned Requires availability during both school day and evening hours.

Athletic Duties Include: Oversees Middle and High School Athletic Program, Schedules athletic contests, Works with Assignor Hire, Supervise, and Evaluate Coaches, Maintain an inventory of equipment and uniforms, Attend required CMAC league meetings, Attend MHSAA Conference meetings, Uphold JHS Athletic Code Enforce MHSAA and Saranac Community Schools academic and transfer eligibility rules Secures contest staffing, Oversees Events Coordinator Communicate with parents and community, Oversee Athletic Budget and Purchases, Works with Athletics Secretary to coordinate awards and banquets, Performs special assignments as directed by the Building Principal, Reports to High School Principal.

Date Posted: April 25, 2024

Qualifications: Broad knowledge of athletics Preferred Leadership experience in a supervisory role Experience in coaching, refereeing, or other athletic area Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Education Mission

Closing Date: May 10, 2024

Position Start Date: July 1, 2024

Application Procedure: Submit resume and letter of interest to:

Mr. Josh Leader, Principal

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