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To all that have served, are serving & will serve in the future...

– MIKE MAY – The impact you had on our lives is still felt even though it has been 3 years since you left us.

Your family and friends miss you, but you are thought of every day.

“THE ONES WE LOVE NEVER GO AWAY, THEY WALK BESIDE US EVEN ON THIS DAY. UNSEEN, UNHEARD, YET ALWAYS NEAR. STILL LOVED, STILL MISSED, AND VERY DEAR.” The May Family and Friends

Interesting facts about Memorial Day

Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces.

Memorial Day has a rich his-

tory and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries.

• Freed slaves played a role in the establishment of Memorial Day. The American Civil War is the deadliest military conflict in American history, as the Union and the Confederacy each suffered more than 800,000 casualties by the time the war ended in 1865. According to

History.com, as the war drew to a close, hundreds of Union soldiers who were being held as prisoners of war died and were buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp in South Carolina.

After the Confederate surrender, more than 1,000 now-freed slaves honored those recently deceased Union soldiers during a ceremony in which they sang hymns and distributed flowers.

The ceremony was dedicated to the fallen soldiers and served as a precursor to what is now celebrated as Memorial Day. • Confederate soldiers were honored, too. Confederate losses during the Civil War outnumbered Union losses, and those losses were not forgotten by southerners who survived the war. History.com notes that, in

1866, the Georgia-based Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. In fact, these efforts are believed to have influenced General John A. Logan. In 1868, General Logan, a Civil War veteran who was then serving as commander-in-chief of a group of Union veterans, ordered the decoration of Union graves with flowers on May 30.

The day would ultimately be known as “Memorial Day.” • It took a long time for Memorial Day to become a federal holiday. Despite tracing its origins to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1971, more than a

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century after the war ended. This is the same year the holiday was officially designated as taking place on the last Monday in May. The designation has periodically drawn the ire of veterans and military supporters who suggest it is now more widely seen as the unofficial beginning to summer and not a day in which the sacrifices of fallen U.S. soldiers are honored to the extent that they should be.

• Debate exists about which town has the longest history of celebrating Memorial Day. A handful of towns claim to be the first celebrants of Memorial Day.

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That debate figures to continue in perpetuity, but History.com notes that Waterloo, New York, was officially recognized by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson as the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, Wisconsin are some other towns that claim to have celebrated Memorial Day since the mid-1860s.

Memorial Day has a rich history that highlights the importance of honoring the men and women who have given their lives while in service of the United States military.

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Due to liability concerns, there will not be a Memorial Day parade in Saranac.

In honor of those veterans who have passed, the American Legion Honor Guard, High School Band & Saranac Scout Troops will perform a military cadence march from the north cemetery to the stage in the south cemetery, where the Memorial Day program will take place.

The military cadence march will begin at 10:30 am sharp

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State Rep. Julie Calley today invited residents to attend her June office hours in Hastings and Pewamo.

“Local office hours give me the opportunity to meet with constituents face-to-face and hear what is important to them,” said Calley, of Portland.

The informal meetings will take place at the following times and locations: Friday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Barry County Tyden Center, 121 S. Church St. in Hastings; and Monday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to noon at Blossom Time Park, 278 W. Lincoln St. in Pewamo.

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Calley is also planning a virtual option for community members who are unable to attend in person. Please email JulieCalley@house.mi.gov or call (517) 373-0842 to schedule a Zoom meeting.

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BERLIN FRACTIONAL #3 SCHOOL DISTRICT (COON SCHOOL) NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022-2023 BUDGETS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the "Truth in Budgeting Act" the School Board of the Berlin Fractional #3 School District will hold a public hearing on the District's 2022-2023 budgets. The hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 6, 2022 at the school building located at 6679 S. State Rd, Ionia, Michigan.

A copy of the budgets will be available for public inspection prior to the hearing at the school building beginning June 1, 2022 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.

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The Board may not adopt its proposed 2022-23 budgets until after the public hearing June 6, 2022.

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The property tax millage rates proposed to be levied to support the proposed budgets will be a subject of this hearing.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.

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† BALES-LUDWICK Ann Louise Bales-Ludwick, age † BURTON Jean B. Burton age 87 of Saranac, 78, passed away Thursday, May Michigan passed away at her home May 23, 2022. She was 19, 2022. born on March 3, 1935 in the old Ionia Hospital, the daughter † CROSS of Corwin and Alma (Berndt) Cahoon. Jean lived all her life Robert Cross, age 90, of Lake in Keene Township on Potters Road. She attended Potters Odessa, passed away Saturday, Corners School through eighth grade and then went on to May 21, 2022. graduate from Saranac High School in 1953. Jean married † MILLER Larry Burton on September 3, 1960 at LeValley Church. She worked in auto sales at her uncle’s garage from 1953 until Perry Lee Miller, age 69, of August of 1982. After that, Jean started working at Saranac Fenwick, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022.

Community Schools in the library and in the lunch room as an aid. Later, she moved to the Harker Middle School Library, † MULDER where she retired in 1995. Jean was also Keene Township Clerk for many, many years starting Hattiie M. Mulder, age 76, of in 1973, a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a lifetime member of the Boston Belding, passed away WednesHistorical Society and very active in her community. Surviving is her daughter Lyn Burton (Matt day, May 18, 2022.

Shanahan) of Douglas, many cousins and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Mobile Home For Sale- 1978 and beloved husband Larry.

Jean, Larry and Lyn camped all over Michigan spending a good portion of their summers in Man- Hillcrest, 14 x 66 plus living istee. Often camping trips or neighborhood outings included not only family, but close friends as room push out. 900+ square feet. Located in small park well. Whether snowmobiling in the fields, stopping to build a fire and roasting hotdogs, walking in Westphalia. Home has 3 the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day, hitting a casino here and there, steam boating down the Misbedrooms, 2 full baths, good sissippi River or cruising on a ship headed to Alaska, Jean was game for anything. She loved life. carpet, newer gas water She loved her family. She cherished her friends. She will be greatly missed. As Jean mentioned heater, gas stove and fridge, to Larry, “It has been some dance. We have had some ups and downs, but more ups. Thanks plus washer & dryer and for all the years and good times”. Truly one of a kind. God speed Jean Burton. The world was a small chest freezer. Furniture better place because you were in it and we were all very lucky to have you in our lives. includes couch & love seat, Funeral services were held at Lake Funeral Home in Saranac on Friday, May 27th 1:00 pm. dining table & 6 chairs, 2 Interment Pinckney Cemetery. Visitation was 2 hours prior to the service, from 11 until 1. Those lamps, TV stand and 55” Sony wishing may make memorial contributions to Boston Historical Society. Online condolences may TV. Includes 11x11 Wooden Shed. Asking $8400 with be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

† FERRIS Steven Duane Ferris, age 56, from Lyons,

passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 3.

He was born February 16, 1965, to Duane and Ardie (Jenks), had a passion for animals, the land and farming having grown up on the Ferris Brothers Dairy Farm by Lyons. After graduating from Michigan State University’s Animal Science Program, Steve chose beef cattle over dairy. He managed three different show cattle operations including one that took him to Canada where he met and married Sue (Dustow). Together they had two children before moving ‘home’ to settle on a small farm between Lyons and Ionia where they raise a small herd of Simmental Angus cross cattle. Steve worked off the farm as a self-employed animal feed hauler for ADM, Cargill, and Harvey Milling. He and partner Dan Jandernoa purchased the trailers from ADM and grew from the two to a group of twelve. When not working Steve believed in volunteerism at the Ionia Free Fair, as a large animal 4-h leader, club leader for Grand Valley Livestock, a woodshop resource for LeValley handcrafters, as well as president of the Ionia County Youth Meat Animal Sale for many years. He was quick to tease and to lend a hand to anyone in need. He especially enjoyed working with kids.

He is survived by wife Sue, son Shane and daughter in law Grace (Pearson) of Ionia along with daughter Cheyenne of Flint. His family also includes mom Ardie, brother Roger (Kelly Fletcher) and sister Linda (Dave Coon) all of Ionia, brother-in-law Steve Dustow from Ingersol, Ontario along with five nieces and nephews and five great nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his father Duane, his uncle Doug, and sister-in-law Lu Dustow.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at Le Valley United Methodist Church with Pastor Nancy Patera officiating. Services will be live streamed on LeValley United Methodist Church Facebook page. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

† MAGEE Daniel Richard Magee, 55, passed away on Thursday, Aug 6, 2020. A memorial

will be held at 11am on June 6, 2022 at St Peter and Paul church in Ionia, Michigan.

† SCHURING

Jodi Ann Schuring, age 56, of Muir, passed away unexpectedly on

Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Jodi was born on June 24, 1965, the daughter of John and Ann (Welch) Holland in Kalamazoo, MI. On May 23, 1987, she married the love of her life, Charlie Schuring, and they were married for almost 35 years.

Jodi enjoyed baking, gardening, walking and riding her bike. She loved taking care of her sheep, her family and spending time with her dog, Sophie. She loved life and loved spending time with her husband and traveling.

Jodi is survived by her loving husband, Charlie of Muir; son, Nicholas Schuring (Kristy Porter) of Muir; daughter, Lindsey Schuring of Muir; mother, Ann Holland of Gobles; brothers, Chad (Elizabeth) Holland of Alamo and Jason (Nichole) Holland of Gobles; sisters, Beth Holland of Parchment and Julie Holland (Mike Tinker) of Kalamazoo; best friend, Deana Rodel and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Holland, and her grandparents.

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

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Mostly organic fertilizer and pesticides. Need to be available on weekend afternoons. $40.00 per hour. Must be willing to accept checks. After second net check billing, must give one week for check payments. If you have a truck • Social Hour 6 pm or van to haul straw bales, bagged soil amendments, • Cash bar available great. Email KassJuanebe@ gmail.com • Dinner at 7 pm by (formerly Deer Run) Miss P’s Catering 13955 Cascade Rd. SE, CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Lowell, Michigan Rose Evans, June 11, 2 •Dinner $22/person to 6pm at eh American Legion in Saranac.

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Mr. Strickland recently passed away at the age of 98. There is a large diversity of personal property to be sold and the Real Estate. The real estate is an excellent level 50-acre parcel (nearly all tillable) with home and good outbuildings. Watch Stanton’s website for additional information and open houses. Some of the personal property to be sold includes 2004 Case Int. JX1060c FWA tractor w/cab and LX232 loader with only 359 hours!; 3 pt. equipment w/plow, 3 pt. Multivator ZV185 rototiller, blades, front plow blade; A Bush Hog TH4400 UTV (4x4) w/150 hours w/front blade; 1995 Ford Ranger XLT Pickup with 21,288 miles; 2003 Honda CR-V EX Sport Utility 4 door 4WD with automatic transmission, 2.4 L 4-cyl. engine, VIN-JHLRD78873C039821, Grasshopper 620 zero-turn mower; Cub Cadet 143 riding mower w/deck; cement mixer, lawn roller, Int. lawn cart; log splitter, lawn and garden, shop tools, hand tools, drill press, DE grinder, compressors, Delta band saw; table saw, farm collectibles, good 2-wheel trailer w/drop-ramp, also household and antiques. See our website for over 200 pictures of the items to be sold.

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Sparrow receives “A” grade for patient safety in new national rankings LANSING, MI – Sparrow has been nationally recognized for patient safety, receiving an “A” grade in a new scorecard of nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals throughout the country.

As the only Lansing-area health system to receive the top score, the grade from The Leapfrog Group recognizes the commitment of Sparrow’s highly skilled physicians and

caregivers to protecting patients from medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections, and other harms.

The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety, uses more than 30 performance measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign an “A” through “F” grade and is updated every six months.

It is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospitals’ prevention of medical errors and other harms to patients in their care.

As a patient-centered health system, Sparrow continues to make great strides in patient safety by investing in innovative technology and leading-edge medicine.

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To see Sparrow’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit Hospitalsafetygrade.org/.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES available with Local window washing/ Power washing company. We looking for enthusiastic people. Training provided.

Must be able to work on a ladder and have a clean drivers record without points on license. After training period, pay is a percentage of jobs completed. 2 person teams.

Start Soon! Call Ken 616516-1595.

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

CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 30 FOR MEMORIAL DAY

SUBDIVISION YARD SALE - 1 mile north of Ionia- Easton Meadows Subdivision. June 2, 3 and 4, 9am to 5pm. Lots of Tools, clothing , furniture.

Kids items, pictures and lots of miscellaneous.

COMPLETE UNDER CAR SERVICE!

Exhaust Service • Tune-Ups • Oil Changes • Quick Lube • Brake Reconditioning • Complete Suspension Work 4x4 Bearing & Lock-Out Service • Wheel Balancing • Complete battery & electrical services Front & Rear Alignments (up to 207” wheelbase)

We proudly feature

HOURS: M–TH TILL 5:30PM FRI TILL 5PM CLOSED SAT & SUN

BLUNDY-HOPPES TIRE & AUTO CLINIC Family Owned & Operated

Serving Ionia County for 37 Years

3765 S. State Road, Ionia • 527-0670

The board may not adopt its proposed 2022-2023 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection prior to the meeting.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject if this hearing.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.

Phyllis J. Sayers, Secretary Ionia Township S/D #2 (North LeValley School)

WELCOME!! We are Open Monday-Friday 10am, to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.

Seymour Furniture.

Downtown Ionia. 616527-0630.

FOR SALE - 2021 Polaris Ranger 500, 4x4 side by side. Street legal. Driven 6 miles. Brand New. $12,500 or best offer. 616-291-1275.

HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help!

Call us for service or a new install. O.C. Construction 616-291-4520 - Darrell.

Jobs Available

WANT ADS GET RESULTS

CALL FOR REBATES ON BF GOODRICH, FALKEN, GOODYEAR, MICHELIN & CONTINENTAL!

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 13, 2022 at 3:30pm at 2120 N. State Rd., Ionia, Michigan, the Board of Education of North LeValley School will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed budget.

FOR SALE - White 2-135 Field Boss tractor with Dual tires, cab, A/C, 6 front wheel weights. Runs Good. Asking $8750 or make me an offer.

SEEING IS BELIEVING! Print 616-902-2734. advertising is where it’s at!

STEVEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE - Now offering lawn care, junk removal, clean outs and vinyl siding quotes.

616-902-3001.

ESTATE / MOVING SALE June 3 & 4, 9am to 6pm.

1133 Yeomans, Lot 79. Ionia.

Antiques, furniture, dishes and to much to list!

May 1 – May 31, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022-2023 BUDGET

New jobs being added!

Flock Service, Sanitation & Egg Packing First, Second & Third Shifts!

Steady work, Consistent schedule!

Great starting pay and benefits.

Inquire and Apply online at www.herbrucks.com/careers

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Strawberries Will Be Ready in Early June!

Place order early.

We pick by order, or call to schedule U-Pick

Miller Family Farm 12450 Case Road Bellevue, Michigan 49021

269-758-3270 TOOLS, ABRASIVES, supplies IFF NEEDLE WORK SALE and hardware. Make us your June 4th, 9am to 3-m on first stop instead of your the fairgrounds at the last stop. We probably have Bank Building. Also during it. Just think of all the time and gas money you will have Farm Power. saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W Tool Sales, 4548 South State, AUCTION: June1, 2022 at (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724. 9am we will auction one SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS 1959 SHASTA camper vin Monday - Thursday 8am to number V3007 there is a 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday. reserve of $3000.00. Unit DEADLINES ARE NOON ON maybe inspected 30 mins THURSDAYS!!! prior to auction. Location E- MAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO: i96 Towing 7770 State Rd tracy.icsg@sbcglobal.net Portland Mi.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Saranac Housing Commission, Saranac, Michigan, will receive sealed bids in its offices at 203 Parsonage Street, Saranac, Michigan until 2:00 p.m. local time, June 14, 2022.

A public opening will follow shortly afterwards. Any bid received after this time will not be considered. All work shall be performed per the plans and specifications prepared by Design House Architects and Designers LLC 5668 Redwood Road, Plymouth, IN. Bid work at the East Building shall consist of Bathtub, surrounds & controls replacement along with main building water valve replacement and associated general contracting work.

All bids shall be executed on forms provided in the specifications or approved equal provided by the bidder.

Each bid must include a "non-collusion" affidavit and fully enclosed HUD 5369-A form, and a Bid Bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. This bond will be forfeit in case of any failure to enter into the contract at the bid price after notification of acceptance of such bid.

Section 3 Performance as well as all other forms as outlined in the specifications must accompany all bids. Both the Architect and Housing Commission desire all prime contractors submitting bids to encourage all minority subcontractors to perform any portions of the work which will not be performed by the contractor’s forces or could be performed by the minority subcontractor. Bidders must submit written evidence that they have solicited quotations from qualified Section 3 subcontractors at the time the bidder submits its bid to the Housing Commission for all portions of work the bidder is not proposing to complete with his forces. The Architect and Housing Authority also desire that the prime contractor will make an attempt at the hiring of those housing residents that can perform any function of the work successfully. All bidders shall comply with HUD Section 3 Clause of regulation 24 C.F.R. part 135.

The Saranac Housing Commission is in no way obligated to accept the lowest or any other bid submitted and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Saranac Housing Commission also may waive informalities in any bid if it judges to do so and to defer the acceptance or rejection of such bids until the financial arrangements for the project bid are completed. Winning bid will be taken under advisement and will be awarded after the Saranac Housing Commission board meeting on June 21st.

Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the Saranac Housing Commission via electronic email format on or after May 25th.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on June 2nd at 11:00 am at 203 Parsonage Street., Saranac, MI. Additional Site visits after this pre-bid meeting will be by appointment only and made through the Housing office by contacting Ms. Angela Stephens at 616-642-9832.

Contractor awarded project will provide an acceptable Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the contracted price. These bonds shall conform to the forms prescribed by the State Board of Accounts.

Plans, Specifications, and Instructions to Bidders are on file at the Saranac Housing Commission and with Richard Moore at Design House Architects and Designers LLC , 574-276-1411.

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Stop out and Wish him a 70th Birthday 3pm to ?

6185 Grand River Ave., Saranac

Thanks to the Saranac & Clarksville Post Offices for sponsoring the Food Drive for the Saranac Pantry. We appreciate all who put food in the bags and especially the mail carriers for picking it up! The food is a big help to fill our shelves.

JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL Hang and finish, textures and repairs. New homes, remodels, basements. Free estimates. 20+ years expeCRAFT/BAKE SALE - Canter- rience. 616- 498-4539. bury Estates, 36 E. Tuttle COMPOST- 2 years old. We Rd. Lot 201, Ionia. Thursday, Friday, June 3 and 4, 9am to will load by tractor. Tractor 4pm and Saturday, June 4, scoop is $5 per scoop. 989855-2025.

9am to noon.

GARAGE/PRE MOVING SALE - 1049 W. Main St. Ionia. June 3 and 4, 9am to 4pm. Wide assortment of items including; vintage dolls, Basset 3 piece bedroom set, bookshelves, tools and more. Everything needs to go@ Cash only please.

WANT ADS GET RESULTS RV Repairs, Parts & Service.

R.E Ruehs Garage, Inc. 616527-2660.

Thinking about a new mower this year? Stop by to check out our inventory! Due to shortage in the supply chain, inventory will be limited this year. So stop by for a mower TODAY! Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR - Hydraulic hose & fittings, R.E. Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846.

Is your mower ready to use? Get it checked out NOW! Call us for all your maintenance parts.

Oil-filters-blades-beltstires-batteries. Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-6374795.

DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big and Small jobs. Fully insured.

35 years experience. Call Tom Teunessen. 616-2182877.

JOE’S SERVICE - Mowing, power washing, painting, home repairs, odd jobs, roofing, siding, trash removal, trash trailer rentals. Fast Service.

616-527-2798.

TUXEDO RENTAL NOW AT SIDS FLOWER SHOP! Stop in to order your tux for proms, weddings and quinceaneras.

Order 2 weeks in advance for best availability. 616-5274660. 305 W. Main St. Ionia.

EMERGENCY ROAD Service.

Saranac and surrounding areas. On road repairs. Rob’s Towing & Auto Salvage.

“CHEAP HOOKER” 616- 2927649 or 616-295-8820.

FREE Scrap metal removal of Ionia. Cars, trucks, mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, quads, golf carts and more! Call Scott 517-526-7644.

On June 4 th

CALL KELLY COMPUTER for all your Computer Needs. 616-902-3593. www.kellyscomputer. com Certified and Dependable. 100% Vaccinated!

Time to Shine Window Washing Is now offering commercial window washing on storefronts & office buildings

Call 616-292-0695 Who to Trust? Trust Citrix® --- $19.78/Monthly: TrustHttps.com 616-6223537. C & J Tax Service: Year-round service online.

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TUXEDO RENTAL NOW AT SIDS FLOWER SHOP! Stop in to order your tux for proms, weddings and quinceaneras.

Order 2 weeks in advance for best availability. 616-5274660. 305 W. Main St. Ionia

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CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY to honor our heroes in uniform

Thank You

On Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the men and women of our Armed Forces. We honor the memory of those who lost their lives protecting our nations freedom and we salute all those who have served in our military, past and present.

We honor all who served & who continue to serve.

We appreciate all who have sacrificed to protect the freedom we enjoy.

3295 SNOW AVE. LOWELL

Celebrating Memorial Day

616 897-0057

~Ionia Moose Lodge~

SNOWAVENUEGREENHOUSE.COM Key Cleaning Services Is An Established Commercial Cleaning Company Seeking A Self Motivated, Independent Candidate Looking For A Part Time Position. Competitive Wages And Flexible Schedule. Great Opportunity For Student, Retiree, Or Anyone Looking For Approximately 10 Hours Per Week. Please Call 269-948-8381 To Inquire.

SODA BLASTING Mobile unit. Environmentally safe and less abrasive than sand blasting. For more information and pricing, Call 616-204-1922.

SAYERS TREE SERVICE: Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Walnut Lumber. Free estimates.

Insured. 616-527-4762.

POR 15 Rust preventative paint, oxygen, acetylene, helium and welding supplies for Sale at R.E. Ruehs Garage, Inc., 1326 N. State Rd., Ionia, WANT ADS GET RESULTS MI 48846.

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 VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! and gas money you will have saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL Tool Sales, 4548 South State, $99.00 100% guaranteed. (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724.

24/7 CALL NOW! 888-835NEEDED IMMEDIATELY 7273 Hablamos Espanol Automotive Service Technician. Call Young Chevy.

616-527-4800 and ask for George Korean War Veterans Friends and Families. Buy-A-Brick-Program for the Belding Freedom Memorial Wall. Call for more information call Contact Bob Sayers or Holly Noble 616894-5488 or Stop down to the Ionia Barber Shop!

SEPTIC SERVICES Thank You to our Veterans!

Thank You

to all the volunteers, the hardworking employees, crafters & Tom & Cheri Hagen for the music.

– Federally Inspected – Custom Butchering & Processing – All Custom Processing is Vacuum Packed

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Thank You

We appreciate your donations and for being so generous to the Saranac Fire Department!!!

2051 BOWES RD. LOWELL, MI 616 897-3050

GARAGE SALE - Thursday, June 9, Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 from 9am to 5pm at 6865 Cherrywood Lane, Saranac, MI (Just off Morrison Lake Rd.) Stop in and grab yourself a Deal!

To All The People Who Attended Our Customer Appreciation Day!!

BIG STANTON ESTATE SALE

By J&T Estates llc. 6600 Briggs Rd. Thursday, June 9th, 10am-6pm, Friday, June 10th, 10am-5pm, Saturday, June 11th, 10am-3pm See estatesales.net for pictures and details GOT JUNK? Call Dump Your Junk for a no hassle junk removal with our superior 7 days a week service. Fully licensed, insured and bonded. Call or text Today! 616-522-7078.

Tired of Ties? Find those unique gifts for Dad at Riverbank Treasures. 436 W. Main St. Ionia. Tuesday through Sunday noon to 5pm. 517526-4692.

Excellent Milford, MI Online Antique Estate Auction; Crocks, Furniture, Butcher Block, Ice Chest, Stained Glass Lamps, Glassware. Ends Monday 5/23/22 8 p.m. To bid and view other auctions, visit www.johnpeckauctions.com 989-426-8061.

Online Estate Auctions: Ochss - bid now thru May 25. 18’ car hauler; Cub Cadet mower/ bagger; Furniture. Phelps – Cast Iron Wood Stove; New pine planking; Furniture.

DAVAL’S USED FURNITURE Details, photos at id.Sher& ANTIQUES- 6 buildings woodAuctionServiceLLC. with 15,000 sq. ft. of qual- com 1-800-835-0495. ity furniture, antiques and collectibles. SAVE TIME & Online only auction, 1976 MONEY. Shop Daval’s for GMC Sprint, firearms, hunthe Best selection, Best dreds of diecast and plastic Quality, Best Price. You models, knives. start date have to see it to Believe it! May 26th through the 30th, We are truly a destination 2022 NarhiAuctions.com place and worth the drive. 110 N Saginaw St. Byron We buy Estates. Layaway MI. 48418 810-266-6474 terms available. Visa/ Mastercard/Discover ac- Dorman Farm Auction Friday cepted. 2 miles West of May 27 Kewadin, MI. RetireHastings at 2084 W. M-43 ment Hay and Farm OperHwy. Near Bob’s Gun and ation. John Deere tractors, Tackle. Hours Sunday New Holland and John Deere 12-5pm, Mon-Fri, 10am Equipment. Shop items and to 6pm, Saturday 9am to more. MichiganAuction.com 833-323-2BID 5pm, 269-948-2463.

Grand Prize 1/2 Hog Winner...

Roy Piggott 9:00 AM - Mike Conner

10:00 AM - Megan Marhofer

11:00 AM - Penny Jarman

Noon - Bob Piper

1:00 PM - Karlene Schimd

2:00 PM - Ashley Adams

3:00 PM - Roy Piggott

Jones Farm Meats, LLC. Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5; Sat. 8 to 1

FOR SALE - White 2-135 Field Boss tractor with Dual tires, cab, A/C, 6 front wheel weights. Runs Good. Asking $8750 or make me an offer.

616-902-2734.

7965 Potters Road, Saranac, MI

Phone 616-642-9212 WE ACCEPT BRIDGE CARDS

FAMILY OWNED FOR SIX GENERATIONS

To those who have served or are currently serving our country...

!

Thank you Where Eggs Happen

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022

FRESH & DELICIOUS DONUTS • PIES COOKIES • BREAD • BARS CINNAMON ROLLS

MARKET FINDS

BEAUTIFUL

HANGING BASKETS $19.95 EACH OR 2/$30

LOCALLY GROWN ASPARAGUS & RHUBARB VETERAN GROUND COFFEE CANNED GOODS • MAPLE SYRUP • HONEY LOCALLY GROWN BEEF, PORK & CHICKEN CRAFTS FROM LOCAL ARTISTS 6588 JORDAN LAKE ROAD • SARANAC 616 527-1531 • FACEBOOK: DENNY FARMS HOURS: TUES – SAT 8:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. SUN 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. • CLOSED MON VISA • MASTERCARD • EBT • DUFB

HONORING THEIR SERVICE & SACRIFICE

BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS State-wide, 24x40x10=$20,400.00, 30x40x10=$23,300.00.

Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www.builtritepolebuildings. net 989-259-2015 Days 989-600-1010 Evenings.

FOR SALE - 2021 Polaris Ranger 500, 4x4 side by side. Street legal. Driven 6 miles. Brand New. $12,500 or best offer. 616-291-1275.

GELDHOF TIRE & AUTO 643 W Lincoln Avenue, Ionia

616 527-1101 4384 Rifle River Trail, Prescott, MI 48756 – Online Real Estate Auction – 3BR home on 3.5 acres. Pole barn and garage/workshop.

Two Open Houses. Bidding Ends June 7. www.EpicAuctions.com/events for more information.

Beds-Beds-Beds! Mattresses any size and any comfort.

Delivery anywhere in Michigan DanDantheMattressMan.com Very Nice Petoskey Estate Auction; Guns, F350 Diesel, Work Vans, Harley, Snap-On, Milwaukee, John Deere 4300 W/Loader, 3 Pt. Equipment, more. Bidding Now Open!

Bid & View Photos at Johnpeckauctions.Com 989-4268061.

Pond/Lake Weed Removal Tools (The #1 alternative to chemicals.) Performs C.P.R. Cuts-Pulls-Rakes. Veteran Invented and made in Michigan. Still $150.00, no price increase! 989-529-3992.

WeedgatorProducts.com

Amish Log Beds, Dressers, Rustic Table and Chairs, Mattresses for Cabin or Home.

METAL ROOFING regular Lowest price in Michigan! and shingle style, HALF OFF dandanthemattressman.com 989-923-1278 SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Licensed DISH Network. $64.99 for and insured builders. Pole 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Buildings. Quality work for Internet, $19.99/mo. (where 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517- available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card.

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THE LANDS A special Memorial Day presentation by WION

Monday • May 30

Noon & 6:00 pm LISTEN FOR THIS VERY SPECIAL ONE HOUR PROGRAM, HONORING THE REASON WE OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY.

PRESENTED COMMERCIAL FREE THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS...

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Visit www.i1430.com and meet us.

The Music You Know. The Information You Need.

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Land of the Free because of the brave

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IONIA HIGH SCHOOL 2022 GRADUATING ATHELETES Your Coaches, Your School, & Your Community are Proud of YOU!!

William Anderson Baseball Samantha Anderson Bowling Dalton Badder Powerlifting Cy Baylis Football Grace Brown Swim Caden Brownell Basketball, Football Paige Campbell Wrestling, Cross Country Ethan Canfield Track Joana Carlos Soccer Kassidy Casillas Track, Volleyball AJ Castillo Baseball Ethan Castillo Baseball, Soccer Paige Castillo Track, Volleyball Connor Clark Track, Cross Country Martina Clemares Basketball, Swim Jewels Conn Tennis Clay Currigan Track, Basketball Demetri Davis Wrestling, Cross Country Anouk Demel Track, Powerlifting, Swim Nate Dygert Wrestling Kenneth Felice Swim Anna Francisco Swim Danika Fyan Volleyball Andrew Gerdes Track, Swim, Cross Country Mason Gilbert Track, Powerlifting Hullan Granger Track Brandon Grant Track, Football Tanner Gregory Baseball, Bowling, Football Erin Groom Softball Madeline Hanulcik Track, Cross Country Zoe Hensley Powerlifting Adriana Hernandez Soccer Roy Hill Track, Basketball Austin Hillabrandt Baseball, Football Calah Holman Dance, Swim Riley Husted Track, Cross Country Angellyn Hyde Track Crystal Jurado Soccer Alexander Lange Track, Swim, Cross Country Heath LaPointe Track, Cross Country Alaydrien Ledesma Soccer Brynn Lepien Swim Izzy Lopez Track

Raymond Colon Riley Lower Josiah Magley Grace Martinez Keaton McCoy Gauge McQueen Hanna Meno Oliveah Miller Jade Miller Wyatt Montgomery Ethan Nugent Evan Nummer Jimmy Peabody Josie Phelps Damien Proctor Asa Randall Brendan Raymond Brynn Reams Isabella Reisbeg Gerald Robinson Ethan Rowland Natalie Schafer Emma Scoby Carl Seidelman Hunter Sena Kendall Shattuck Zachary Shortz Rachel Siemen Martina Sierra Sydney Stancil Brianna Strasser Jessa Swinhart Lane Thomas Trevor Tooker Marte VanDiest Levi Vasquez Tony Velasco Emmanuel Velasco Evan Vos Joseph Vroman Abbye Wood Pippa Wood Alexander Yakes

Football Dance Track, Cross Country Volleyball Football Basketball Track Bowling Tennis Soccer Powerlifting Golf Track, Basketball Track, Basketball, Swim Track Powerlifting, Football Powerlifting, Football Track, Basketball, Volleyball Tennis, Swim Baseball Tennis Soccer Volleyball Powerlifting Bowling Wrestling Manager Powerlifting, Football Softball, Powerlifting Soccer Golf Cheer Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball Golf, Basketball, Football Track Basketball, Football Soccer, Basketball, Swim Track, Powerlifting Soccer Football Golf, Bowling Bowling Swim Swim Golf

Thanks to Our 2021/2022 Boosters!

Aaron Boucher DDS Adam & Jennifer Wood and Family All Seasons Insurance Agency American Rentals - Jason and Tami Reams Andrew & Rochelle Barr and Family Basler Chiropractic Center Bert’s Glass Billy & Kristy Thomas and Family Brad & Jessica Starks and Family Brandon & Heidi Wenzel and Family Brett & Hailie Patterson and Family CL Trucking & Excavating, LLC Craig & Angela Bowen and Family Culvers of Ionia David A Huhn VFW Post 12082 Dan & Mickie McCoy and Family Dental Health Partners of Ionia Endvi Auto Body Edward Jones - Steve O’Mara El Mariachi Mexican Grill Ionia County Shoppers Guide Ionia Free Fair Ionia Oral Surgery John & Hollie Shortz and Family Just Like Home - Adult Day Center Lake Funeral Home Laurie & Boomer Hoppough and Family

Lehman Funeral Homes Level 5 Construction LLC Little Caesars Pizza Live Local Realty· Marc & Tami McCoy and Family Mark & Mindy Braman and Family Mercantile Bank Michigan One Community Credit Union Mid Michigan Tax Service Inc. Moose Lodge of Ionia Nuvu Fuels- Ionia Olivera’s Sports Pub and Grill Orion Manufacturing PFCU Phil and Jessica O’Mara Reurink Roofing and Siding Robert M. Payne, DDS Rosemary Reams in Honor of Jerry Reams Ryan & Amy Gregory and Family Ryan & Karley Burke- Bluewater Hayes Slater’s Deer Processing Snap Fitness S & K Printing Sparrow Medical Group Ionia Sterner Veterinary Clinic The Alibi

The Sykes Family In Honor of Hall of Fame Coach Jim Vansyckle The Wagon Wheel Todd & Cathy Hoppough at Keller Williams Rivertown Hoppough Todd White and Girls Tom Dickinson Travis Harshman DDS PC Trevor & Lori Tooker and Family Tubergen Dairy Farm LLC Ty & Teela Brown and Family Ventra Walker Fluke & Sheldon PLC Wrecker’s Sports Work by Wellman LLC Young Chevrolet Buick GMC of Ionia

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022

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SARANAC COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS HONORE D TO RECO G N IZ E T HE

SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL – GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022 –

Amya Adcock

Wyatt Anible

Cora Bangert

Nick Bergeron

Xander Binkley

Megan Chipman

Gage Christensen

Ellie Clark

Preston Dean

Aubrey Dennis

Gabe Dibaba

Spencer Dixon

Zachary Dodd

Parker Edwards

Shaintelle Edwards

Bradey Emelander

Madison Emelander

Gabrielle Essig

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Mikayla Faust

Haley Feeback

Emma Field

Griffin Fortuna

Garrett Foster

Katherine Graft

Paigelyn Guernsey

Anne Hale

Hazel Harder

Russell Harmon

Jill Hendrick

Hannah Hoppa

Memphis Huey

Matt Ickes

Camryn Jackson

Sophie Jaretzke

Ian Jorgensen

Iyana Langdon

Abigail Lewis

Joelle McGee

Bryn McKinch

Anna McPherson

Jeanne Merminod

Nathan Moras

Kailynn Neilson

Pierce Nordgren

Emmett Nordhof

Natalie Olsen

Chris Orman

Emma Pauls

Bayleigh Perry

Mason Potter

Darian Reagan

Donavan Rice

Logan Richey

Morgan Rodgers

Adriana Rood

Caidence Ruid

Michaela Rulcova

Rally Shade

Kayli Southerland

Blake Stanton

Alyssa Stephens

Breanna Sterzick

Kim Strickler

AJ Thompson

Skylar Thompson

John Vincent

Sophia Wolbers

Logan Wood

Andrew Yerke

Nawal Zocca

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Honoring the service of all men and women of our nation’s armed forces.

BLUNDY-HOPPES TIRE & AUTO CLINIC Established 1983

3765 S. State Rd. (M-66) Ionia • 616-527-0670 Looking for assisted living, memory care, or independent living? A Place for Mom simplifies the process of finding senior living at no cost to your family. Call 1-888-978-0584 today!

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available.

Call: 877-401-2404

SID’S FLOWER SHOP 305 W. Main Street, Ionia • Phone (616) 527-4660 Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6 • Sat. 9-3 • www.sids.flowers

DIRECTV for $69.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. One year of HBO Max FREE. Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Call for more details! (some restrictions apply) Call 1-888-351-0154

FOR SALE - White 2-135 Field Boss tractor with Dual tires, cab, A/C, 6 front wheel weights. Runs Good. Asking $8750 or make me an offer.

616-902-2734.

The Generac PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system.

SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a Prepare for power outages FREE, no obligation, quote today with a GENERAC today. Call 1-855-476-9698 home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly HAVING GARAGE DOOR Payment Options. Request PROBLEMS? We can Help!

Call us for service or a new a FREE Quote • Call now be- install. O.C. Construction fore the next power outage: 616-291-4520 - Darrell.

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TOP ACADEMIC STUDENTS Saranac High School • Class of 2022

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Rep. Calley, House offer much-needed tax relief for Michigan families, seniors, veterans Legislature’s plan returns more than $2.5 billion to people who need it most

State Rep. Julie Calley today voted to provide much-needed tax relief for families, seniors, workers and veterans in Michigan.

Calley, of Portland, said the more than $2.5 billion tax cut plan – made possible by an unprecedented state revenue surplus – will put more money in people’s wallets at a time when everyone is struggling under the weight of historic inflation rates.

“I hear from people every day who are worried about the cost of groceries and gas, which seem to get more and more expensive every time you go to the store,” Calley said. “At the same time, the state is facing an unprecedented budget surplus. It’s irresponsible not to cut taxes and return money to taxpayers at a time when they need it most.”

Highlights of the plan include: • Income tax cuts for Michigan workers. The Legislature’s plan lowers the individual income tax rate from 4.25% to 4% and increases the personal income tax exemption by $1,800 for single filers and $3,600 for joint filers.

• Relief for working families. Families would

be eligible for a new $500 nonrefundable tax credit for each dependent 18 years old or younger. The state Earned Income Tax Credit, which offers savings for lower-income families and individuals, would increase from 6% to 20% of eligible income — a change the governor has previously supported. Restoring the state Earned Income Tax Credit to 20% of eligible income will deliver an average state and federal refund of nearly $3,000 to more than 730,000 working people.

• Additional tax exemptions for seniors. Residents age 67 and older who may currently deduct $20,000 of income individually or $40,000 jointly would be eligible for an increase of $1,800 or $3,600, respectively, with future increases automatically adjusted for inflation.

• Expanded benefits for veterans. Under current state law, a veteran with a permanent and total disability resulting from military service is exempted from paying property tax on their home.

The plan would also apply this exemption to an eligible veteran’s surviving spouse and a spouse of a veteran killed in action. Veterans

with a disability determined to be between 50% and 100% would be eligible for a property tax credit up to $2,000. Finally, the state will reimburse local governments for the veteran exemptions, preserving local funding for essential services.

Part of the tax plan, contained in House Bill 4568, was approved by the state House and Senate last week.

The remainder of the plan in Senate Bill 784 was approved by the House today.

Both measures will soon be presented to the governor for her consideration.

Twice this year, the Legislature has sent tax relief proposals to the governor only to see them vetoed.

Calley urged the governor to sign the plan and provide much-needed relief to residents.

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If you choose to have a bill sent to you, we do add an extra $1.00 for the billing charge. You can send checks to us at P.O. Box 46, Saranac, Michigan 48881 or stop by our office to pay in person at 13 N. Bridge St., Saranac.

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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.

– BELDING –

JUNE 1 – SILK CITY QUILTERS MONTHLY SEWING MEETING Open sewing beginning at noon, meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Belrockton Community Center, 108 Hanover. Questions, call/leave message for Judy at 616-902-4491.

– IONIA –

JUNE 2-4 – HUGE RUMMAGE BAKE SALE 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday; 9:00 a.m. to Noon Saturday, Ionia First Christian Church, 130 E Washington. Delicious baked goods. Something for everyone!

JUNE 10 & 11 – HUGE RUMMAGE BAKE SALE 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday; 9:00 a.m. to Noon Saturday, Ionia First Christian Church, 130 E Washington. Delicious baked goods. Something for everyone!

JUNE 26 – ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST JAKE SLATER RETURNS to the Ionia Theater for a Fundraising event. 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tickets $10 purchase tickets at Ionia County Commission on Aging or the Ionia Theater.

MONDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, educational classes on pregnancy, newborn care, and parenting, free boutique with essentials for maternity, preemie/newborn to 4T, Positive Solutions • Informed Choices, 330 Lovell Street, Ionia. Online scheduling available. www.PSICionia.org (616) 755-6077 (voice/text) TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center is open on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ID needed. Accepting slightly used clothing for those in need. 616 527-6465 for info.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the church parking lot, 423 W Washington. 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 – ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

ATTENTION MUIR VILLAGE RESIDENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE LEVY NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the Muir Village Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday June 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM at the Village Office, 122 W. Superior Street in the Village of Muir. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss the proposed Village Fiscal Year Annual Budget and Utility Rates for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

If approved the proposed Village Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget will support expenditures authorized in the budget composite of all funds.

A copy of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Office on Monday – Wednesday – Friday between 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING The Village has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.

Public comments, either oral or written, are welcome at the public hearing.

Handicapped and special needs persons (as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act) needing assistance or aid should contact the office of Village Clerk at 989-855-2144 during regular business hours at least forty-eight hours prior to the hearing.

Susan Craft, Village Clerk

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 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Currently using a drive-thru format. 423 W Washington. 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.

FRIDAY – IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

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 31 – TAI CHI TUESDAYS at the Lake Odessa Community Library 11:30am. Weekly registration is helpful! Experience meditation in motion.

All skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by Ionia County Commission on Aging. Call 616.374.4591 to register.

JUNE 4 – ALWAYS IN MOTION Physical fitness with James at the Lake Odessa Community Library froom 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., for adults. Bring a towel and water.

JUNE 7-11 – SUMMER PROGRAMS START SOON! Stop by the Lake Odessa Community Library to register and do an activity!

JUNE 9 – SUMMER FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 10:30am. Perfect for ages 2-5!

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.

– LYONS/MUIR –

WEDNESDAY – STORY TIME Bring your kids in every other Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons. michlibrary.org for more information.

THURSDAY – WRITERS GROUP 1st Thursday of each month. 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Lyons Township District Library.

THURSDAY – BOOK CLUB 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons.michlibrary.org for a list of upcoming books.

– PORTLAND –

MONDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open 9:00 to Noon. All of Portland School District eligible.

MONDAY – DALE E. HYLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 129 meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Portland VFW on 1324 E Bridge Street.

MONDAY – BINGO at 6:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517-647-4004.

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

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 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 – 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, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Portland Apartments, 1800 Lillian Blvd. Community Room. 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 –

JUNE 18 – SHS ALUMNI BANQUET IS BACK! Location is Fairway of Kent Banquet Center (Formerly Deer Run Golf Course). For information and reservations, call 616-897-9774. There is a cost for the 7:00 p.m. dinner. All SHS Alumni and spouses are welcome!

MONDAY – BOSTON SARANAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETINGS Regular monthly meetings are at 7:00 pm the 3rd Monday of each month.

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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Sassy Pots Register now at Portland District Library for Sassy Pots, our newest adult program.

Make an adorable pot—with lots of personality—for your favorite plant. Take and make bags will be available for pick up on June 9. Only 20 spots are available, so don't wait to register. Ages 16 and up.

Holiday Closing The library will be closed on Saturday, May 28 and Monday, May 30 in honor of the Memorial Day weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience, and wish you a safe and pleasant holiday.

CHILDREN’S AND TEEN Page Turners Hey there, teen readers! Page Turners, Portland District Library's teen book club, has shifted gears and picked a fantasy book for the summer quarter called “A Song of Wraiths and Ruin” by Roseanne A. Brown.

This book is inspired by West African Folklore in which grieving princess Karina and a desperate refugee, Malik, find themselves on a collision course to murder each other, despite their growing attraction. Karina plans to resurrect her assassinated mother through ancient magic. Malik struck a deal with a vengeful spirit that abducted his sister, Nadia. In order to free her, he must kill Karina, The Crown Princess of Ziran. What will happen when their two worlds collide?

To find out, register for Page Turners at the Youth Desk beginning Wednesday, June 1. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16 and Saturday, August 13. All book club members will receive a free copy of “A Song of Wraiths and Ruin” and

a bookmark with the meeting information.

Books & Blankets Summer is almost here, and it’s time to pop in to Books & Blankets, our outdoor storytime at Portland District Library. We will meet on Thursday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m., in the sensory garden for some bubble fun! Bring a blanket to sit on as we burst into song and dance and read some books together. Each child will receive a snack and a special surprise to take home.

We can’t wait to soak up some good times with you! This program requires registration, and it is recommended for families with children ages 8 and under.

Summer Reading Kickoff Ahoy me hearties!! Portland District Library is kicking off this year’s Summer Reading

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The offering is in excellent condition and offers an excellent opportunity, at a fraction of the cost and value. LOT 1 - Three (3) Brock 54 ft. x 11 Ring Grain Bins. 64,000-bushel capacity per bin each with a 15 HP farm fan for bin aeration. One (1) Brock 24 ft. x 10 ring wet bin.

10,000-bushel capacity with Farm fan for bin aeration. Approximately 135 ft. fill drag and catwalk. DMC 1500 transfer air system with a 30 HP blower and 5” pipe. Honeyville Model 43-24, 125 ft. bucket elevator with a 6-spout head. 3,200 – 3,750 bushel per hour capacity.

GSI 26 ft. Competitor 126 Airstream natural gas grain dryer with only 2,300 hours of use. Lowry 250 bushel “Dump Pit” with 10-inch auger and 10 HP motor; 1 – 52 ft. jump conveyor to leg; 1 – 28 ft. auger, wet bin to dryer; All electrical boxes and various aspects are included.

GRAIN TRANSPORT AUGERS TO BE OFFERED SEPARATE - LOT 2. Westfield MK130 – 71 Plus transport auger. 13” x 71 ft. with swing hopper; LOT 3. Westfield WR 100 -31 transport auger. 10 “x 31 ft. length; LOT 4. Feterel Transport Auger. Loads dry bin to truck. 12” auger 31 ft. - length EVER FRESH FARMS For More Information call: Carl Bossenbroek– 616-292-1666, or Joe Bossenbroek – 616-437-4395

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May 16 was such a beautiful, sunny day for our blood drive at St. Anthony's Church. It was even nicer because Ken and Bob grilled hot dogs for our donors! Our donors were also treated with sandwiches, yummy cookies, snacks and beverages.

Several individuals were unable to donate, but we still collected 47 units of life-saving blood. Breanna Kurzhals was a first time donor. Spencer stewart received his one gallon pin, Robert Parks his 3 gallon pin, Sharon Vosovic her 5 gallon pin Michael Cronk his 6 gallon pin, and Pauline Cousinaw received her 9 gallon pin. We had 5 double red donors: Robert Parks, George Rader, Neil Costello, Edward Overbeck and Sharon Darby.

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improve the quality of life for those no longer responding to medications to manage symptoms or slow the progression of heart failure.

Sparrow Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute Electrophysiologist Ali Sheikh, M.D., implanted the first device at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing on March 10.

"This is the next device that has shown to be almost equivalent, or if not better, in terms of delivering effective therapy and helping improve the quality of life so we get to see results in our patients almost immediately or within a matter of weeks or months," said Dr. Sheikh.

Just two months after

surgery, John Martin of Lansing, is already starting to feel more like himself, and has even been going for daily walks and mowing the lawn again. While he continues to take part in cardiac rehab twice a week at Sparrow, Martin is making huge strides in his recovery.

Sparrow TCI is the pre-eminent provider of heart and vascular care in Mid-Michigan, providing highly skilled cardiovascular providers, and groundbreaking cardiac research. To learn more about CCM therapy or Sparrow TCI, go to tciheart.com or Sparrow.org/ Heart-Center.

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Belding Veterans’ Park This beautiful Park-of-Honor is located next to the Pere Marquette Depot, 100 Depot St. in Belding

– ON-SITE MEMORIALS – WWI

A granite WWI monument stands in honor of all local WWI veterans. Over 320 engraved bricks lay before this monument representing the local WWI veterans. Belding itself had only one WWI vet that lost his life in that war and that was Hugo Fales. He is honored with his own granite monument.

Vietnam War

Our beautiful Vietnam memorial has several gorgeous pieces. 12 pillars honoring local Vietnam veterans line the walkway leading to a 6’ granite monument etched with the map of Vietnam. Behind the map lies 48’ of etched granite, 2684 etched names of every Michigan soldier that lost their life in Vietnam all guarded by a bronze field cross honoring those who lost their lives.

WWII

This Freedom Wall is a replica of the original Freedom Wall that was a piece of Belding history and was decommissioned in Nov. 1947. This wall is home to more that 754 names. Those are the names of all local WWII veterans that were serving during this war.

POW/MIA

For those that were prisoners of war and those missing in action, a granite monument welcomes our visitors as they enter this park of honor.

Korean War The Korean War is represented in our veterans park with this granite monument and the engraved bricks that lay before it.

Coming Soon!

Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Visitors to our park will soon see a 3 paneled monument honoring those that served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. This monument is currently being constructed and money is currently being raised to fund this project.

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Sparrow receives highest ranking for protecting the health of new & expectant moms LANSING, MI – Sparrow Hospital has achieved the highest ranking possible for its care of pregnant and new moms from the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM).

The “platinum” designation places Sparrow in an elite group of Michigan hospitals and re-

flects the leading-edge medicine and highly skilled physicians and caregivers who contribute to provide the highest quality care to mothers in Mid-Michigan.

The platinum ranking is based on a variety of factors, such as intense involvement in training offered by MI AIM and top scores

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for treatment of women in such areas as hypertension, reducing hemorrhages, and sepsis.

“We are very excited to achieve this prestigious designation,” said Tonyie Andrews-Johnson, director of Women’s Services at Sparrow Hospital. “This achievement truly took a village of nurses, physicians, advanced practice nurses, and ancillary staff. We are also very proud that this award is comprised of staff participating in implicit bias training. It is our plan to make the platinum designation a tradition to show our community that we will continue to provide the highest quality safe care to every patient.”

MI AIM supports and guides Michigan hospitals in using best practices to improve maternal health outcomes. The initiative aims to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality by implementing safety measures with healthcare providers.

With some 4,000 baby deliveries a year – nearly a quarter of a million babies and counting – Sparrow Hospital is Mid-Michigan’s premier birthing center and the region’s only Baby-Friendly designated hospital. It is also home to Mid-Michigan’s only

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SSPs offer a range of services to participants to help them reduce • Distribute the overdose reversal drug Naloxone (Narcan) the•amount of harm they do to themselves: Distribute and collect sharps disposal containers • Provide Provide referral sterile syringes and wound care supplies • to substance use disorder treatment Test persontheforoverdose HIV and reversal refer those positive to life saving • Distribute drugtesting Naloxone (Narcan) • Distribute andand collect sharps disposal containers medical care treatment • Provide sterile syringes wound carehepatitis supplies B Officer vaccinations for and hepatitis A and • Test person for HIV and refer those testing positive to life saving Studies havecare demonstrated medical and treatmentthat SSPs: • Officer foruse hepatitis A and hepatitis B Do NOTvaccinations increase drug or crime

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Regional Intensive Care Unit (RNICU).

Sparrow has achieved a national benchmark in quality care for mothers and babies as Mid-Michigan's only Baby-Friendly Hospital. Sparrow also participates in the state’s Birthing Hospital project to enhance critical birthing services and work toward reducing infant mortality. The Birthing Hospital project and Baby-Friendly designation align with our efforts to ensure that our community mothers and youngest patients receive the best and most compassionate care.

For more information about Sparrow maternal health services, go to Sparrow.org/ Birthing.

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