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Biggs, Hausserman Thompson & Dickinson Virgil and Connie Biggs Larry and Nadine Tiejema American Rentals—Jason Reams Tubergen Dairy—Dennis and Doris Paul Lentz—Edward Jones Lisa Sanford– IFF Board President Thomas Lawn Care Steve O’Mara—Edward Jones Mike Clark—IFF Manager Netterfield's Concession Ionia Moose Lodge #998 Billy & Kristy Thomas Live, Local Realty—John Dinehart Sid’s Flower Shop Biggs, Dickinson & Roberts Wealth Management Jack Griffin Farm Bureau Insurance -Portland Gary and Amie Post Karl and Sarah Jones Jones Meat Market Dan and Janet Balice The Doll Family—Adam & Sarah Don and Elaine Nash Dr. Crist Johnson Jason and Tami Reams—Fair Director Kirk Wolthuis—Fair Director Larry & Janet Listerman Greg & Sue Nash Taylor Ionia Snap fitness—Kevin MIller

A special thank you to Perry Gregory for making sure the auction is a success each year. This years auction raised $13,050. The annual auction helps keep the Home Ec tradition alive. The first entries entered were in July 1923.

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– OBITUARIES –

† BRIGGS Dennis Nyle Briggs, age 64, of Ionia passed away August 1, 2022. He was born

February 27, 1958 to James and Ardyce (Southern) Briggs.

Denny would go on to marry Vicki Lynn Dilley August 4, 1995. Together, they raised two daughters.

He enjoyed spending time with his wife, daughters, grandkids, family and friends. He loved motorcycles and NASCAR and was always the life of the party. He also enjoyed his work at Impact Operations in Saranac.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Kalie Briggs (Tyler Dawson) and Audrey Briggs (Patrick O’Connell); grandchildren, Ellee, Ezra, Nyle, and Dakota all of Ionia; siblings, Rod (Rhonda) Briggs of Ionia, Brad (Kathy) Briggs of Dimondale, Terri (Dan) Barnes of Ionia, Karen Taylor of Byron Center, Scott (Diana) Briggs of Clarksville, and Chris (Kim) Rowley of Ionia; mother and father-in-law, Floyd and Marilyn Dilley; sister-in-law, Connie Schrauben; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. Denny was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Denny’s Life held at the Ionia Moose Lodge, 869 E. Lincoln (M-21) in Ionia, on Friday, August 12 from 11-2pm.

† COULSON Robert H. Coulson age 86 of Saranac was reunited with the love of his life

Karen Coulson on July 28, 2022. He was born July 31, 1935 in Ionia the son of John H. and Teresa M. (Zanto) Coulson. Bob married Karen Peterson on December 26, 1958 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army while stationed in Germany from 1958-1960.

Bob worked for the State of Michigan as a Corrections Officer, first at the Michigan Reformatory on the farm and later moved to Transportation at Riverside Correctional Facility working for 28 years until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and a life time member of the Boston Saranac Historical Society. Bob drove bus for Saranac Schools, volunteered as a Little League Coach and Chain Gang for Football Games. He was proud to have donated over 2 gallons of blood to the Red Cross. Bob enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Alaska and Panama and enjoyed 30 winters in Haines City, Florida. He was an avid Tiger’s Fan and especially enjoyed watching his own children and grandchildren play sports.

Surviving Bob are his children; Chris (Tami) Coulson of Saranac, Craig (Maureen) Coulson of Grand Rapids and Kim Coulson of Ionia.

Grandchildren; Amanda (Bryan) Stratton, Kelli (Jeff) Moore, Chad (Jennah) Coulson, Kaleigh Coulson, Matt (Lauren) Coulson and Nick Coulson. Great grandchildren; Kennidy, Collin, Rhett, Maebry, Charlotte and Theo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Karen and sister Mary Lou Coulson.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Saranac, Monday August 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Michael Goodwin presiding. Visitation was 1 hour prior to services at the Church. Services will be live streamed on Lake Funeral Homes Facebook page and will be ongoing available. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Saranac Fire Department, Boston Saranac Historical Society or charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

† JONES Robert Lewis Jones passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born on March 5, 1927, the son of Lewis W. and Bessie M. Jones.

He attended Collins Country School and graduated from Portland High School. He attended Grand Rapids Junior College, Grand Rapids School of Horology and the Chicago School of Watch Making.

He served his country in the United States Army from 1945 through 1946 at Camp Gordon in Georgia and Camp Pickett in Virginia.

From 1951-1956 he worked as an apprentice for Carl Heitman at his jewelry store in Ionia. Heeding his father’s words of advice while growing up that in order to never have any regrets you should try something different, something you always wanted to do, so in 1957 Bob attended the Michigan State Police Recruitment School and was a Michigan State police officer in Battle Creek, Clinton, Blissfield and Jackson, Michigan from 1957-1961.

Upon the sudden death of Carl Heitman in 1961, his widow, Irma, asked Bob if he would be interested in purchasing her husband’s business so it could remain a viable business in downtown Ionia, considering him to be a person of dignity and integrity to carry on her husband’s work. He continued the business of R. L. Jones Jewelers until 1999, when he sold it to Barry Trierweiler, who had been his apprentice, and it then became Trier Jewelers. In 2017 the jewelry store, which had been on Main Street for 93 years, closed.

Bob was a member of the Ionia Rotary for 25 plus years, Treasurer of the American Red Cross, member of the Ionia Community Chest, Chamber of Commerce as President and Director and the Michigan Retail Jewelers Association have been President from 1991-1993. He enjoyed golf, gardening, playing bridge, swimming and woodworking.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 Years, Diana (Maroulis) Jones, of Ionia and his daughter, Jennifer Jones, of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Elizabeth Jones Tyler and his son, Robert L. Jones, Jr. in 2005. Bob was very fond of his Gregory cousins (Marion Jones Gregory was the sister to his father) Rus, Larry, Lois, Carol, Jerry, Norma, Perry and Richard and had many special memories of time spent with them.

Horology is defined as “the science of measuring time, the art of making instruments for indicating time”. Time served R. L. Jones well, a life with no regrets.

In Lieu of flowers it was Bob’s wish that donations be made in his memory to the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, a non-profit organization that honors American veterans for their sacrifices by flying them to visit memorials in Washington D.C. He was fortunate to have taken this trip with his daughter Jennifer in 2017. Donations can be made at the funeral home or by going to www. midmichiganhonorflight.org and donating in the name of Robert L. Jones. P.O. Box 385 Mecosta, MI 49332. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com. † MELCHER Larry Sinclair Melcher went home to Jesus on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 84.

Larry Sinclair Melcher was born to Raymond Fredrick Melcher and Clara Adelaid (Lewis) Melcher on June 21, 1938 in Motley, MN. Larry met his beautiful wife, Nancy Louise (Hand) Melcher on a blind date, because his and her friends knew they would be perfect for each other. They married on June 23, 1962 and went on to have 4 children, Larry Lee (Barbara), James (Charen), Richard (Kelli) and Mary Jane and resided in Saranac Michigan.

In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband and father, Larry also loved traveling (especially to historical sites), playing the piano, painting, and riding the golf cart around property. Throughout his entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him.

Larry joins his mother, father, and siblings Sharon (Rudy) Martha (Bill) and sister-in-law, Diane, along with many friends and extended family in Heaven. He is survived by his wife, Nancy. His children and daughter-in-laws: Larry Lee, Barbara, James, Charen, Richard, Kelli, and Mary Jane. Grandchildren: Shianne (Josh), Jonathan, Melanie (Jesse), Kelsea, Katelyn, Jared, and Lillee. Great Grandchildren: McKenzie, Savannah, Alex, Henry, Ellery, Sawyer and Enslee.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Galilee Baptist Church, 291 Orchard Street, Saranac. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 5, 2022, at the church with a luncheon to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Saranac Village Fire Department or to the Galilee Baptist Church Missions.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Larry’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com

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† ALLEN † FRITCH Nolan Phillip Allen, age 19, of Muir, passed away Tuesday, July Michael George Fritch, age 78, passed away Friday, July 26, 2022.

29, 2022. † BARKLEY † HAGERMAN Neil Jonathan Barkley, age Marian Gladys Hagerman, 61, of Fenwick, passed away age 84, of Ionia, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Sunday, July 31, 2022. † BOYER † SAYERS Luterio a. Boyer, age 60, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sandra Lee Sayers, age 82, of Ionia, passed away Saturday, Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

July 30, 2022. † DAVIS † SMITH Rex Gaylor Davis, age 66, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, James V. Smith, age 57, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022.

July 28, 2022. † FARLEY James Byrne Farley, age 69, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

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Forty-six units of life-saving blood were collected at Saranac's Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Anthony's Church on July 25. Julie Hartman and Kenneth Raymond received their one gallon pins, Annmarie Vanderziel received her 2 gallon pin, Christine Parks received her 4 gallon pin, Susan Peacock received her 5 gallon pin, Timothy McCrackin received his 14 gallon pin, William Garland received his 15 gallon pin and Bruce Chadwick received his 17 gallon pin. Michigan is blessed with such healthy, willing donors!

Double Red donors were Bruce Chadwick, Curtiss Chadwick, James Meyer and Daniel Kaufman.

We hope everyone in the Saranac area has a healthy, enjoyable summer. We hope to see even more donors at our September 19 Red Cross Blood Drive.

† WILSON Phebe Wilson, age 98, of Sheridan, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Hathaway Hills in Greenville.

An active and lifelong resident of the Sheridan area, Phebe has been a fixture in the community. She and her late husband, Frank, owned and operated Wilson Farms since 1942, they also sold Pioneer Seed Corn and Badger Farm Equipment for many years.

Phebe and Frank were instrumental in introducing the registered Holstein breed to the Central Michigan area. She was a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association and Michigan Holstein Association. Phebe served as the Bushnell Township Clerk for over 45 years, was a lifelong Republican, volunteered at Sheridan Community Hospital, and was also a 4-H Leader. She was the longest surviving member of the Michigan Farm Bureau, having been a member for 80+ years, and was also a member of Montcalm County Farm Bureau. Phebe was a member of the Montcalm and Michigan Township Associations. She was a member and attended Fenwick United Methodist Church her entire life. Phebe Wilson left the world and Sheridan area better than she found it; everyone in the community is a little better off because of Phebe.

Surviving Phebe are her daughters, Avis (Dennis) Jensen of Levering and Judy (Jerry) Emmons of Sheridan; grandchildren, Kirsten (Eric) Guenther of Hubbard Lake, Jill (Chad) Harms of Granger, Indiana, Heather Emmons (Rob Drew) of Grand Rapids, Chad (Lesley) Emmons of Byron Center, Tyler (Andrea) Emmons of Rockford; great grandchildren, Cailey (Nick) Jones of Petoskey, Logan Guenther of Hubbard Lake, Jensen Harms, Ava Harms, and Maryn Harms, all of Granger, Indiana, Kennedy Emmons, Keegan Emmons, and Andrew Emmons, all of Byron Center, Kelly Emmons and Daniel Emmons, both of Rockford; and her nieces and nephews, Karene Cooper, Connie Howes, Tom Worden, Ellen McGowan, Jane Worden, and Donna Wilson; and her cousin, Robert Worden.

Phebe was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Laura (Johnson) Worden; husband, Frank Wilson; sister, Helen (Howard) McGowen; brothers, Paul (Bea) Worden, Robert (Bea) Worden, and a brother-in-law, Don (Isabelle) Wilson.

A visitation celebrating Phebe’s life is being held on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, from 10:00am11:00am at the Faith Lutheran Church in Sidney (2957 S. Grow Rd) with a memorial service to follow at 11:00am. Reverent Larry Nalett and Doctor Robert Braman will be officiating.

For those wanting to make a memorial donation in Phebe’s memory the family suggests you direct them to the Montcalm County Fair Association (PO Box 513, Greenville, MI 48838) To leave an online condolence or share a favorite memory of Phebe, please go to www.SimpsonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.

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In-house manufacture of metal roofing and siding panels cut to the exact lengths you need

HELP WANTED - Certified Mechanic Experienced, Good benefits.

Tire Experience is a plus. Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia 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 and gas money you will have FOR SALE - 1950 Farmall saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W Super A tractor. Hydraulic Tool Sales, 4548 South State, 50” Wood mower. Good (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724.

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STOCK! Regular push mower with Briggs & Stratton engine and 3 year warranty, $269.

BAILEY’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIR - 4849 High wheeled push mower, N. State Rd. Ionia, $299. Self propelled model MI48846. 616-522with bagger, $439. These 0702. Hours are 9am models are in stock and to 5pm.Singer, BrothReady for you! Countryside er, Pfaff.

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SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS Saranac and surrounding Monday - Thursday 8am to areas. On road repairs. Rob’s 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday. Towing & Auto Salvage.

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BERLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES August 2, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.

Member’s Present: R Bennett, M Palmer, W Marcussen Member’s Absent: R Alexander, W Vaarberg Special Guest: Donna Messina, Chuck Jenkins, Chelsea Kasul-Ionia County Sheriff’s Office Board Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett.

Pledge recited.

Minutes were approved as read.

Treasurer’s report was approved as read.

ICRC- No available quote for chip seal.

Froling Insurance

Proposed Budget for Fire Assessment

Protecting People, Families and Businesses

Special Assessment Roll-Approved

All Medical Insurance Plans Dental and Vision Plans.

Return of Premium Disability Income Plans.

Best Life Insurance Rates with Major Companies.

Certificate signed by R Bennett.

Resolution accepting Cost & Assessment Roll.

Special Fire Assessment Hearing scheduled for Sept 6, 2022 at 7pm at Berlin-Orange Fire Barn.

For FREE Information on All Plans Call Office: (616) 527-4622 Cell: (616) 291-0066 rogerfroling@charter.net

Approved to clean up Letts Cemetery-Motion made by W Marcussen and supported by M Palmer. Motion carried.

Motion made by R Bennett and supported by M Palmer to add R Alexander to our Michigan One accounts as signer. Motion carried.

Insurance Work Welcome Loaner Cars Available (616) 527-2170 1033 W. Lincoln Ionia, MI 48846 Quality Repair at a Reasonable Price

Discussion to approve Fire Barn parking lot repair $2000each Twp. Motion made by M Palmer and supported

by W Marcussen. Motion carried.

Motion made by W Marcussen and supported by R Bennett to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 3 yes, 0 no, 2 absent.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Marilyn Palmer Township Treasurer

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Jones Farm Meats, Saranac Walnut Lane Farms, Denny & Linda Dingerson, Saranac Fishbeck - Alyssa Olsen For purchasing my 2022 lambs at the Barry County Large Animal Auction and the Barry County 4-H Carcass Competition.

I would also like to thank the following businesses for their support”.

Clorwell Electrical Contractors LLC, Lake Odessa Linda Enden Independent Mary Kay Consultant, Ionia All Seasons Insurance, Becky Wagner, Carson City Denny Farms, Craig & Kim Denny, Saranac The Law Offices of Duff, Chadwick & Associates, P.C., Ionia

~ Kassidy VanderKolk

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Dan Vos Construction and Sterner Veterinary For Purchasing my 2022 Hogs at the Ionia Free Fair.

Your Support is very much Appreciated. ~ Dakota Badder

Thank You Sandborn Builders, LLC For purchasing my Hog at the 2022 Ionia Free Fair. ~ Nick Brown

Thank You

Denny Farms King Milling Walkington Well Drilling Gina 4 State Rep Harvey’s Tubergen Dairy Farmer’s Wife Catering

For purchasing our lambs and Dairy Feeders at the 2022 Ionia Free Fair.

Also a Big Thank You to all the Add-A-Bidders: Cody Family Farms LLC Cusack Excavating Cozy Home Rentals LLC Fred Haight Insurance Hazel Brothers Drainage Gina 4 State Rep Page Farms LLC The Farmers Wife Catering Tubergen Dairy Farm LLC Sterner Veterinary

~Aubrei Nash ~ Claire Nash ~ Owen Nash

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Wesley Endres

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Thank you Harvey’s Milling and Marie Crowley Foundation for buying our 2022 market swine.

We would also like to thank Matt & Paula Stahlin, King Agency, Grandma Mary, Discount Tire & Brake and Big L Lumber for supporting our project.

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

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

Harvey’s Milling and Walkington Farms

For Purchasing my pigs at the 2022 Ionia Free Fair. Also Thanks to the Add-A-Bidders: Casey and Julia Schmitt, Family Farm and Home, Hazel Brothers Drainage, and Page Farms

Riker Family Showpigs For Purchasing my Feeder Steer at the 2022 Ionia Free Fair.

Also Thanks to the Add-A-Bidders: Hazel Brothers Drainage and Page Farms

LYONS-MUIR Events comThank You for your Support ~ Evan Ferris mittee is looking for volunteers for the Lyons-Muir STEVEN’S LAWNCARE AND E- MAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO: Island Fest. Call the village HANDYMAN SERVICE - 616- tracy.icsg@sbcglobal.net office at 989-855-2125 or 902-3001.Weekends Wel616-240-8160.

FOR SALE - 1989 Cobra Ecocome! line motorhome, 22 ft. brand AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR - HyI WANT TO BUY TWIN OR new tires. 37,117 original draulic hose & fittings, R.E. FULL BED FOR CASH! 616miles, $7200 or best offer.

ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MAR- Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. 517-526-1847.

State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846. 585-1709.

KET - Sunday, August 28.

350 Exhibitors. Rain or Shine. 8am to 4pm. Located at the Allegan County Fairgrounds in Allegan, Michigan. Admission $5 per person. No Pets.

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

Seymour Furniture.

Downtown Ionia. 616527-0630.

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician.

Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George.

WANT ADS GET RESULTS

Summers Blast will not Last. Find your gifts from now and the past at Riverbank Treasures. 436 W. Main St. Ionia. Tuesday through Sunday noon to 5pm. 517526-4692.

WE RENT TILLERS!! 20”, $50 per day, 30” $75 per day. Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

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!

FLAGS! FLAGS! FLAGS! We have porch pole banner flags, 3’x6’ pleated fan flags as well the standard flags for poles.

Get your new flag for the 4th and Show your Pride!!

STOP BY to see our stock of generators! Power washers!

Engines! Batteries! Tires!

Blades! If you need lawn equipment, Check with us!!

Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

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.

FOR SALE - 5000 BTU Air Conditioner. 3 months old, 2022 unit. $250 or best offer.

616-527-4276.

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Jobs Available

Saranac + August = BRIDGEFEST Boston-Saranac Historical Society

Every year for decades now – on the fourth Saturday of August, downtown Saranac invites everyone to this festival in celebration of the bridge crossing the Grand River.

The Saranac Community Association is responsible for the organizing of the festival but why is “bridge” part of the name?

The quick answer is that when you don’t have a bridge Inquire and Apply online at as a means to cross to the www.herbrucks.com/careers north shore, you soon learn to appreciate having one – a cause(way) for celebrating.

(Pun intended) When Saranac settlers arrived by river, starting in the 1830’s, it was to the natural landing site on the SOUTH shore of the Grand. There was no bridge to the north bank until 1873, and it should be noted that Saranac was incorporated in 1869, four (4) years before there was a bridge.

That first structure was WANTED - Standing timber. replaced in 1914 with a wide RECONDITIONED BATCash in advance. Maple span bridge, with huge girders, TERIES: $35 plus exRapids Lumber, 989-682change. Wandel Auto safety railings on each side 4225 days. 989-875-4565 Salvage, 2200 Welch evenings. plus a footpath on the west Road, Ionia. 616-527side of the bridge.

STOP BY to see our stock of 3792.

Unfortunately, in May 1969, generators! Power washers! the north end of the bridge Engines! Batteries! Tires!

Blades! If you need lawn C & S DRYWALL- 20 years collapsed after a gravel truck

New jobs being added!

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

Steady work, Consistent schedule!

Great starting pay and benefits.

equipment, Check with us!!

Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

crossed and an automobile was in the process of crossing.

Luckily, there were no injuries but it did mean that residents of Saranac were forced to find alternative means to cross the river. A major inconvenience and potential disaster to the village businesses.

The bridge was partially opened when the first half of the new bridge was put in service while the old bridge was torn down to accommodate building the second half. The whole, new bridge was finally completed in 1977, and a celebration – a festival – was well deserved!

experience. Hang, finish, hand texture ceilings. RV Repairs, Parts & Service. SARANAC PLUMBING - All Free estimates. 616-868- R.E Ruehs Garage, Inc. 616- your plumbing needs at a 527-2660. reasonable price! Service 6140. and Installation of Water heaters. Call me before you call anyone else! Guaranteed to satisfy you with excellent results! 616-262-9825.

HELP WANTED

CERTIFIED MECHANIC & TIRE TECH PAY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE • GOOD BENEFITS DROP OFF OR SEND RESUME TO: BLUNDY & HOPPES, 3765 S STATE RD, IONIA MI 48846

Get Your Travel CALL for current rebates Trailer or Camper TODAY! Ready for Travel!

WE CARRY LAWN & GARDEN TIRES! CALL FOR REBATES ON BF GOODRICH, FALKEN, GOODYEAR, MICHELIN & CONTINENTAL! 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

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.

FOR SALE - 18ft. Glassport Bowrider fiberglass boat, inboard engine, 157 actual hours, trailer included.

Always stores inside. Runs great. $10,000. Call 616291-0066.

HUGE MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE! Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14. 4400 Divine Hwy. Lyons MI 48851. Outside of the big pole barn. Lots of stuff for all ages!

Looking for a career in interior design? Non-commission sales; on the job training.

Reliable transportation and math skills required. Benefits include medical and dental, Warehouse positions also available! Stop by or send resume to Wright-Way Carpet, 91 E. David Hwy. Ionia MI 48846.

25TH ANNUAL CHURCH FESTIVAL St. Anthony’s Church, 6070 David Highway. August 28, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome! Chicken dinner (Adults $12; under 12 $8; 61+ $10), live entertainment; kids activities, and more! All proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s Building Fund.

We hope that you will visit us this year, Saturday August 27th, from 10am to 4pm at the BSHS Depot museum and grounds. As in years past, SAMS (Saranac Area Musicians and Singers) will be performing. Plus, this year we will be offering the long-awaited Saranac Sesqui-centennial hard cover picture book for sale, “Saranac – 150 years”.

We will also be unveiling a memorial art piece that the BSHS had commissioned in honor of long-time member and benefactor of the museum – Gloria Hubbard. Join

us inside the Depot Museum for a celebratory (and free) piece of cake while it lasts. In addition, as a fundraiser, we will be selling a combo meal of a hot dog/bag of chips/drink on the Depot grounds.

Follow us on Facebook ™ /Saranac Depot or check with the Saranac-Clarksville library for BSHS events: www. saraclark.michlibrary.org/ community-calendar#/events/ NOTE: Photo credit of this month’s “(partial) group shot” belongs to: Roger VanVleck of Saranac. Thanks! Roger.

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

Grow or Die - Citrix® the “No Excuses People.” TrustCitrix.com $19.78 / Monthly C & J Tax Service: Helping you save tax dollars. 616622-3537 | CitrixOffice.com

NOTICE

PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Ionia County Treasurer will offer tax-reverted real estate at public auction on September 13th, 2022.

The auction will be held online at www.tax-sale.info from 10:00am to 7:00pm EST. Bids can also be placed up to 30 days in advance on the website, and assistance is available for those without computer or internet access.

Incomplete or voided sales from the September 13th auction, if any, will be re-offered online on September 28th, 2022. Please visit www.tax-sale.info/faq for additional details.

For more information and a list of the properties being sold, visit www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings may also be available at the county treasurer's office.

Southside Restaurant

AUCTION

Tuesday, August 16 • 10:00 a.m.

2880 S. State Road, Ionia, Michigan 48846 Directions: South of Ionia at M21 on State Rd OR North of 96 on M66 (exit 67) 4 ½ miles to auction.

Building has been sold, Seller is retiring. We will sell Complete Contents of this successful restaurant - Ice Maker, fixtures/Lighting, Stand Alone Buffet Line, Stand Up Freezer, Commercial Water Softener, 100 gal Self Cleaning Water Heater, refrigeration, roof top AC, Fire Suppression, Exhaust/Hoods, Griddles, Fryers, Ovens, Counters, dishes, pots & pans, Drinkware, Silverware, Storage Shed, Lot Lighting, POS system, Racks/Shelving, Booths, Tables & Seating. The booths are amazing!! They have been reupholstered 2 years ago with a marine grade vinyl (boat seats). 10% BP. Go to website for details and pictures.

INSPECTION: MONDAY AUGUST 15 11 AM TO 3 PM. REMOVAL: Bring your own tools and equipment and your own labor to remove articles.

Removal will be day of auction until 5:00pm, Wednesday 17th & Thursday18th 9 am until 4:00 pm.

616-754-9437 • www.MerrittAuctionService.com

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022

STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns. Free estimates.

John Reurink. Call 616-527-3635.

SEEING IS BELIEVING! Print advertising is where it’s at!

Key Cleaning Services is hiring for a part-time custodial position in Ionia. Monday-Thursday 8 hours per week, flexible hours after 6pm. This position is perfect for retirees, students, or any individual looking for some extra income. Please call (269) 948-8381 to apply today.

HELP WANTED - Certified and Experienced Tire Technician. Good benefits. Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia MI 48846.

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

EFCO Weed Trimmers in Stock now! 25cc straight shaft with 2 year warranty for only $209, Curved shaft Jonsered with 2 year warranty for $179, 27cc commercial straight shaft with bump head and blade with 5 year warranty, $389. More models in stock and Ready for you! Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

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.

FOR SALE - 2022 Miniature horses. (1) Spotted Appaloosa, (1) Blanketed Appaloosa. $650 each or best offer.

616-902-9161.

FOR SALE - Approximately 40 Acres of prime farm land.

TOOLS, ABRASIVES, supplies North West Ionia County. and hardware. Make us your Serious inquires only. No first stop instead of your Developers. 616-240-2537. last stop. We probably have Please leave a message. 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.

Adjustable Bed Brand New with Imcomfort gel memory foam mattress. Retail Cost $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00. Call for showing or delivery: 989-615-2951.

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FOR SALE - 1950 Farmall Super A tractor. Hydraulic 50” Wood mower. Good Condition. $1800 . Saranac.

Call after 4:30pm. 616-6426160.

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician.

Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George .

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

Thank You

For Supporting the Saranac FFA

Karl & Sarah Jones State Rep. Tom Albert & Family Robert & Monty Simpson Saranac FFA Alumni Robert Kietzman State Representative Thomas Albert Bruce & Margaret Chadwick J Austin Farms LLC Derrick & Lori Borup Jason and Stephanie Smith James & Peggy Hardy Ann Newell Rich & Casey Meyers Allen & Joan MacDonald Ted & Pat Mager Charles & Doris Austin Fred Haight Agency, Inc Richard & Joanne Cahoon Denny & Linda Dingerson Carla & Chris Jackson – Lazy J Farms Carl & Karen Simmons Jason Fulton Luke and Sarah Simpson Pinckney Hill Meat Co. Roger Meyers Lake Funeral Home Corey, Tracy, Addison & Anna Dahms Matthew & Susann Young Walkington Well Drilling Michael Furman & Phillip L Furman Randy Masterson – Interwoven Counseling Cindy Cotter - General Rental of Ionia LTD Biggs, Hausserman, Thompson and Dickinson, P.C. Biggs, Dickinson & Roberts Wealth Management Services LLC Greenstone Farm Credit Services Jones Farm Market

2022

$100 Off Any Dinette Set $599.95 And Up Many Designs To Choose From

Larry’s

NORTHTOWN Furniture, Appliance & Mattress

Northtown Greenville

6481 SW Greenville Rd, Greenville, Michigan

Hours: Mon.- Sat. 9-6 / Closed Sunday Delivery Available • Layaway Available • Gift Certificates Available

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FEEHAN & SON EXCAVATING 1101 Hayes Rd. Muir, MI 48860 989-855-2108 Commercial Residential Agricultural

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

Delivery anywhere in Michigan DanDantheMattressMan.com

• Drainfields & Septic Systems • Demolition • Basement Excavating • Land Clearing • Water & Sewer Lines • Basement Under Existing Homes • Complete Site Preparation • Driveways

YARD SALE - Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13, 9am to 5pm. Vintage stoneware, antique china, glassware and collectibles.

Remodeling leftovers, bathtub, new toilet, 3’ bi-fold door, (2) 24”x30” sliphead windows, vinyl floor planks, cookbooks, boxes of magazines, Christmas decor, and many more household items, 7176 Jackson Rd. Saranac.

Clayton Arthur Sutter Live 4-Generation Estate Farm Auction. 1940 E. Castle Rd. North Branch, MI. Saturday, State Licensed & Insured August 13, 2022, at 10:00 General Contractor a.m. Vehicles, 2020 JD 6X4 Gator, Tractors, Combine U.S.A Flags in Stock at the HELP WANTED - Part-time & Heads, Planting/Tillage/ Shoppers Guide. 13 N. Bartender for evenings. Apply Hay & Grain Equip., Trailers, Bridge St. Saranac. 616- in Person at Joe’s Place, 80 Collectibles, Antiques, Much 642-9411.

N. Bridge St. Saranac. more! www.DavidClarkAuction.com 810-441-6191

SAVE ON HUNDREDS OF ROLLS & REMNANTS!

over

50% OFF

SELECTED ITEMS Many New Styles & Colors!

Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile No Wax Vinyl Outdoor Carpet

CHECK OUT OUR DIY SPECIALS!

WRIGHT-WAY CARPET Corner of M-66 & David Hwy., Ionia • Phone: (616) 527-2540 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 - 6:00 • Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 • Closed Sunday

BLUEBERRY Thanks for a great season!

Bird

Berry Farm

5262 Belding Road • Belding, MI 48809

616 794-5041

Gun, Ammo & Knife auction happening now! Shipping available. 3 more gun auctions scheduled for 2022.

Looking to sell your firearms? 989-345-4866 Federal Dealers & large nationwide following since 1979 johnpeckauctions.com

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W, Th, Fri, Sat 7a to 5p • Closed Su, Mo, Tu

METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Licensed and insured builders. Pole Buildings. Quality work for Multiple Online Estate Auc- 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517tions Weekly! Great selection 575-3695. of: Collectibles; Antiques; Household; Lawn/Garden; Shop; Tools; Furniture; Sporting Goods and more. For your convenience, shipping is available as noted. www.

EstateAuctionExperts.com 248-987-0030 Coins, Vehicles, Tools, Farm Equip., Sporting, Household, Antiques. Estate, Personal Property and Real Estate Auctions going on now at bid. sherwoodauctionservicellc. com Call to schedule your Live or Online auction now.

1-800-835-0495

See you in the new strawberry field in 2023!

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.

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u! o Y Thank

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Larry Dassance of Helena Ag for his purchase of my 2022 steer and his Continued Support thru the years of my 4h Projects . Also, would like to thank the following for their add-a-bids: Corrigan Oil, Feldpaush Precision Services, Harvey’s Milling , Aston King - Farm Bureau Insurance, Tom and Tammy Krausz - T N T Arena and Zook Farm Equipment. eidelman I appreciate all of your support!

- Carl S VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed.

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FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today!

1-866-950-6757 DIRECTV for $79.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included!

Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call 1-888-351-0154 Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote - Call now before the next power outage: 1-855-922-0420 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 FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-855-476-9698 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 Replace your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material – steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available.

Guaranteed to last a lifetime!

Limited Time Offer - $500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.)

Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-888718-1856 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!

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

DDOG OGof Summer DAYS DAYS

Sale Sale

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 10AM-2PM STOP IN TO MEET: 15% 15%

O FF OFF

PULLUM’S PAW SERVICE MOBILE PET GROOMING OFFERING NAIL TRIMS AND DONATING PROCEEDS TO THE IONIA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER CHAT WITH LOCAL WESTMINSTER QUALIFIER: BRYANT JANETZKE AND MEET HIS DOG

ASK KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF HOW TO PLANT & CARE FOR YOUR LANDSCAPING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS ENJOY REFRESHMENTS

LEASHED DOGS WELCOME!

25% 25% O FF OFF

Giftware & Statuary

SHRUBS & Perennials

3 30% 0 % Horrocks O F F OFF Garden Center

616 527-4842 OR 616 527-0990 1776 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia • www.horrocksnursery.com

Potted Dogwoods & Shade trees

g n i t a r b e l e C 60 years

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Our parents are

Aloe Care Health, medical alert system. The most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voice-activated! No wi-fi needed! Special offer -call and mention offer code CARE20 to get $20 off Mobile Companion. Call today 1-877-542-1384

Dwight & June Seiler August 4th

If you see them about town, please join us in the well wishes.

Love Ken, Karen, Jeff, Kathleen, Tom and Karen (plus all the grands and great grands)

Vivint. Smart security. Professionally installed. One connected system for total peace of mind. FREE professional installation! Four FREE months of monitoring!

Call now to customize your system.

1-866592-9642 Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty.

Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-866-319-1374 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-844-3692501 American Standard Walk-In Tubs. Buy from a brand you trust. Patented Quick-Drain® technology. 44 hydrotherapy jets. Lifetime warranty on tub and installation! FREE in-home consultation at your convenience. Limited time offer - $1,500 in savings includes a FREE right-height toilet. Call 1-833-591-1961 FOR SALE - 1950 Farmall Super A tractor. Hydraulic 50” Wood mower. Good Condition. $1800 . Saranac.

Call after 4:30pm. 616-6426160.

THE MARKET IS BURSTING WITH PRODUCE! PRODUCE Red Havens AVAILABLE Soon!

IN CANNING QUANTITIES

Pierson

Orchard Market

Homegrown Produce, From Scratch Bakery, Cider Mill

Corner of M44 and M66 • 616 527-4847 Monday–Saturday 9am to 6pm • Sunday 10am to 6pm

WE HAVE PUSH MOWERS IN STOCK! Regular push mower with Briggs & Stratton engine and 3 year warranty, $269.

High wheeled push mower, $299. Self propelled model with bagger, $439. These models are in stock and Ready for you! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-6374795.

SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8am to 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday. DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!!

HELP WANTED - Certified Mechanic Experienced, Good benefits.

Tire Experience is a plus. Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia 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 and gas money you will have saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W Tool Sales, 4548 South State, (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724.

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician.

Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George.

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

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

SAINTS PETER & PAUL CHURCH PARISH GARAGE SALE CLEARANCE! Friday, August 19, 2022, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 434 High St., Ionia. Tons of treasure still available! Something for WANT ADS GET RESULTS everyone!

HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help!

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

Come See Me in Lowell for Some

Now thru August 31st discounts on all Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneers

DI (PIERCE) TEAGUE SALES CONSULTANT

MAIN: (616) 897-9281 DIRECT: (616) 421-7642 EMAIL: dteague@bettenbaker.com 930 W Main St. - Lowell MI 49331

O CONSUNE LTANT, A BETTE NY N BAK ER!

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Coming events (up to 30 words) can be placed in this column at no charge for nonprofit organizations.

Deadline is noon on Thursday. Email to kara.raimer@att.net; send to the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, Box 46, Saranac, MI 48881; or fax to 616-642-6040. Remember to include your name, address, and phone number.

– IONIA –

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. CLOSED FROM 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM FOR LUNCH. TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Ionia Fair Grounds. 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 5:30 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

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.

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 –

AUGUST 6 – ALWAYS IN MOTION Physical fitness with James at the Lake Odessa Community Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., for adults. Bring a towel and water. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

AUGUST 9 – 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.

AUGUST 9 – BRIDGE GROUP Interested in playing Bridge? Tuesdays at the Lake Odessa Community Library, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

AUGUST 10 – STARFISH PROJECT at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5+. Registration is required due to limited supplies. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

AUGUST 11 – GREAT "BEACH" BALL GAMES at the Lake Odessa Community Library for tweens age 9+ at 2:00 p.m. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary. org, or check our Facebook page.

AUGUST 13 – ALWAYS IN MOTION Physical fitness with James at the Lake Odessa Community Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., for adults. Bring a towel and water. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

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 Library Lines Put the “Book” in “Pocketbook” What could be cuter—or more environmentally friendly—than turning old books into fun and funky purses? With a little bit of sewing and a little bit of gluing, you can add this statement piece to your wardrobe. Register anytime, and then check out the instructional video and your bag of supplies on August 19.

Ages 15 and up, registration is limited to 15. Don’t miss your chance to “bag” this project!

CHILDREN’S AND TEEN STEM Adventures with WKAR WKAR Family & Michigan Learning Channel are coming

to the Portland District Library on Thursday, August 11 for an afternoon filled with STEM Adventures! Have fun outside exploring STEM stations, pick up some PBS WKAR Family swag, and learn all about Michigan Learning Channel’s free virtual programming! Drop by the library lawn from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for all sorts of science-y fun! Program is recommended for families with children ages 12 & under.

Teen Art Hour Clay Critters The last Teen Art Hour of the summer has you creating coastal critters with polymer clay. You have the option of

following the instructions or summoning your inner artist to design your own unique creature. The possibilities are endless! Come on down to the Youth Desk beginning Monday, August 1 to register and pick up your Take-And-Make bag.

Space is limited to 15 teens, ages 13-18.

Middles Art August Ocean Coral Blow Painting Minimal materials are needed to create this masterpiece; it doesn’t even require a paint brush! Young artists ages 6-12 will blow paint through a straw onto construction paper to make a colorful seascape of coral. This project can get messy, so some parental supervision is required. Registration begins Friday, August 12, when you will receive a Take-and-Make bag containing the supplies

you’ll need. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions on YouTube as you complete your painting. Don’t blow your chance to do this art- only 30 spots are available!

The Fresh Food Bonanza Welcome to The Fresh Food Bonanza! Starting Monday, July 18 we are inviting patrons to pick from the many fresh herbs and veggies in our garden, take the pickings home, and create some edible magic in the kitchen! Patrons can submit photo entries of their delicious creations via email to epock@portlandmilibrary.com for a chance to win a prize. Each week, patrons can submit as many photos as they’d like and a winner will be drawn every Friday until September 23. We can’t wait to see what kinds of tasty plates our patrons will create!

– 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 –

AUGUST 28 – 25TH ANNUAL CHURCH FESTIVAL St. Anthony's Church, 6070 David Highway. 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome! Chicken dinner (Adults $12; under 12 $8; 61+ $10), live entertainment; kids activities, and more! All proceeds benefit St. Anthony's Building Fund.

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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Michigan has over thirty-six thousand beautiful square miles of rivers, creeks, and streams.

Environmental water quality affects people other than those directly surrounding the waterways.

Chemical run-off, trash, and debris are all items that can be found in waterways, placed there either by accident or human-error. All these pollutants can travel from their point of origin through the various streams, creeks, and rivers ultimately to inevitably end up conglomerating in our Great Lakes. Less than one-percent of all the planet’s fresh water is accessible to us. Pollution is a serious issue that affects truly everyone.

British poet W. H. Auden once noted, “thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” Yet while we all know that water is both limited and crucial for life, we trash it anyway. One local company in Saranac, Michigan recently decided to do something about it. CHO Provisioning, located at 75 N. Bridge St, decided to act against the pollution of the local stream (named Lake Creek) in town that runs behind their cannabis retail store. CHO Provisioning spent nearly a month gathering support from volunteers to sign up to assist with the local creek clean up, organized by CHO team leader Brandon Priebe. “Lake Creek is part of the Tyler Creek Watershed, and it is a vital part of the community’s ecosystem.

CHO made the decision to sponsor the creek as an effort to both pay respects to the community, and the natural landscape that it is a part of”, noted Brandon. After an outpouring of support from clients and other members of

the community, volunteers were carefully selected to help with this important undertaking.

In the early morning of Sunday, May 29th 2022, employees from CHO Provisioning (and a few carefully selected volunteers) put on their swimming trunks, sandals, hats, and rubber waders to enter Lake Creek in Saranac. “From the moment we started, it was no easy feat! We entered Lake Creek at about the worst possible point.

I almost drowned. It was a good day”, commented Daniel, manager of CHO Provisioning. “Overall, we chose the hardest part to start in because we are not afraid of a challenge and are always going the extra mile when nobody else will – for our customers, and for our community. We want to support the community that supported us”.

Armed with six five-gallon buckets and some debris nets, the team from CHO Provisioning and its volunteers were able to make it through a grueling and treacherous 1,373ft worth of Lake Creek before having to call it a day and go

back in time to open the cannabis retail dispensary. At the end of the clean-up, all the five-gallon buckets had been filled with trash, garbage, and debris collected out of the Lake Creek stream. After disposing of the collected trash safely and appropriately, the team and its volunteers headed home and called it a day. Malcolm Culmer, owner of CHO Provisioning, made note to mention that “knocking out the creek clean-up was a new experience for most, and felt very fulfilling for the team here at CHO. This event, I can say, has

reminded us that this is just the beginning of making an impact on the supporting communities that we touch as we grow. We would like to stand out and offer more than just the tax dollars within every community that welcomes us. May I repeat – this is just the beginning”.

CHO Provisioning is a licensed, legal, adult-use, recreational cannabis retail store, that also delivers to residences every day of the week. No medical marijuana card needed. They can be reached at (616) 334-8444.

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ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET - Sunday, August 28.

350 Exhibitors. Rain or Shine. 8am to 4pm. Located at the Allegan County Fairgrounds in Allegan, Michigan. Admission $5 per person. No Pets.

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ART IN THE PARK RETURNS TO LAKE ODESSA ON AUGUST 6 LAKE ODESSA, MI: Art in the Park is back, and marking its 47th year.

The fun -- the browsing, the ability to see and buy various forms of art and crafts from local and regional artists and artisans -- takes place on Saturday, August 6th in Lake Odessa's shady and picturesque Village Park, beginning at 9 a.m.

The annual tradition is hosted by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. Whether people are in the market for a unique piece of jewelry, pebble art, painting, home décor, folk art or apparel, there will be plenty to spark the imagination, and organizers expect a good turnout of vendors and people coming to look and buy this year.

Organizers say more than 5,000 people attend Art in the Park, where more than 70 artists and crafters display a rich variety of crafts and artwork, along with vendors offering food and drink.

Throughout the day visitors will be treated to the sounds of some favorite Michigan-area musicians.

This year's entertainment line-up includes: • 9:00 AM - Opening Flag Ceremony: Veterans from VFW Post 4461 and a local Boy Scout troop present the colors, followed by Metro Johnny, playing favorites from the ‘70s to today, in an easygoing and fun style.

• 10:15 AM - The Wild Honey Collective: A five-piece acoustic ensemble performing original songs and traditional American folk music.

• 11:30 AM - Punch Drunk: A band with Moxie, they are diverse in the music and instruments that they play, from Tin Pan Alley to 80's Pop to Folk and beyond.

• 12:45 PM - Michigan Mafia String Band: Featuring a vast repertoire of styles, from blues to country to bluegrass.

• 2:00 PM - Michigan Mafia String Band.

• 3:15 PM - Center Stage Dance Academy: Students showcase the dance skills they’ve learned throughout the year • 4:00 PM - Door Prize Announcements In addition to great musical entertainment, activities for children of all ages will be available at the Kids' Zone from 11 AM to 3 PM. Children

will be able to enjoy a variety of make-and-take craft projects and balloon animals.

For adults, "Art of the Vine," a wine-tasting venue, returns for its second year. "In 2021 we just decided we would try something new as a way to celebrate this opportunity to gather together again following COVID," said Arts Commission chair Meg Hermes. A variety of wines from Michigan vintners will be available for sampling, and a limited number of commemorative glasses will be available for guests. Tickets for guests 21 years of age and older may be purchased at the entrance to the wine-tasting venue, which will be open from noon to 4 p.m.

While strolling the park and browsing the various booths, visitors will want to take time to relax and enjoy a snack or meal. This year's food line-up includes delicious offerings from: • Maria’s Tacos: Tacos, Taco Dinner • Dog Central: Gourmet Hot Dogs & Toppings, Chili Dogs, Cheese Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Deep Fried Vegetables • Michigan Farm House Pizza: 9” Personal Wood-Fired Pizzas • Underground Cookie Club: Artisan Ice Cream Sandwiches • Alexis’s Sugar Coated Bakery: Cookies, Bread, Cinnamon Rolls, Cupcakes • Lesa’s Elephant Ears & Funnel Cakes: Elephant Ears, Funnel Cakes, Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade, Coffee • Sugar Buzz Home Bakery: Cookies, Pies The 2022 Art in the Park has been made possible with generous support from local area businesses and community organizations, as well as a grant from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs. "These businesses and organizations commit their precious resources to support the quality of life we enjoy here in the Lake Odessa area," commented Hermes. "We are grateful for the strong support we receive which allows us to continue this favorite annual tradition."

For more information, pick up a copy of the 2022 Art in the Park Visitors Guide at area merchants or view it online at www.LakeOdessaArts.com.

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26,877

$

‘19 CHEVY EQUINOX PREMIER

Stk #C22094A

27,991

$

‘21 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER RS

Stk #CU1257

32,899

$

‘18 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71

Stk #C22249A

39,998

$

‘17 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

Stk #C22220A

17,455

$

‘20 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

Stk #C22130A

24,991

$

‘19 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

Stk #CU1275

26,866

$

‘20 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD

Stk #C22240A

27,999

$

‘16 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT

Stk #CU1296

33,455

$

‘21 BUICK ENVISION AWD

Stk #C22134A

40,191

$

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3669 S. State Rd. (M-66) • 2 Miles South of Ionia 616 527-4800 • YoungIoniaGM.com

‘16 KIA SORENTO AWD

Stk #CU1269A

17,591

$

‘19 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

Stk #CU1223

24,991

$

‘19 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

Stk #CU1251

26,999

$

‘20 BUICK ENCORE GX AWD

Stk #CU1184

28,649

$

‘19 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

Stk #CU1308

33,899

$

‘19 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4

Stk #CU1311

41,565

$

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

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