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Kelley McClintock June 7, 1960 ~ December 15, 2020

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– OBITUARIES –

† FISHER Terry Kenneth Fisher, age 78, of Saranac, went to be with the LORD, September 4, 2021, after his journey with Dementia. He was born March 3, 1943, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Kenneth F and Atheline (Litchfield) Fisher.

Terry married Beverly E. Noon on June 8, 1963 in Saranac & together they raised four children. Terry farmed all of his life. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, cows & horses. He also raised fox, elk, whitetail deer & buffalo. He enjoyed harvesting seasonal fruit to share with all. He worked at Attwood in Lowell until his retirement in 2002. He attended Galilee Baptist Church with his wife, Beverly.

Surviving Terry is his loving wife of 58 years Beverly; children Laura (Steve) Mallon of Spring Green, Wisconsin, Lisa (Scott) Ferguson of Lowell, Kevin (Tina) Fisher of Saranac and David Fisher (Sandy Smith) of Wyoming, Michigan; grandchildren Samantha Mallon, Aundrea (Jordan) Dennis, Angela (Ronel) Race, Abigale Ferguson, Tristin Fisher (Cole Stearns), Bryce Fisher, Brenton Fisher (Katrina Preston) and Brooklyn Fisher (Kenny Mcbain); 10 great grandchildren; sister Judy Dausmann of Saranac and brother John (Barbie) Fisher of Saranac; and several nieces & nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan McCaul and brother-in-law Dale McCaul, sister-in-law Diane (Dee) Fisher, brother-in-law Bob Dausman, granddaughter Erika Lopez-Fisher.

Funeral services for Terry were held at Galilee Baptist Church in Saranac, Friday, September 10th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brent Bowden and Pastor James Frank officiating. Procession to & interment at Pinckney Cemetery with luncheon followed at the church. Visitation was at the church Thursday from 4-7 pm & 1 hour prior to the funeral service. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may be directed to Galilee Baptist Church in memory of Terry. Funeral Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com † FOWLER Michael Patrick Fowler age 67 of Pewamo, passed away August 22, 2021. He was born February 20, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Emmit and Matilda (Gensterblum) Fowler.

Many years owned and operated the Oakwood Lounge in Pewamo with his wife Penny. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Michael was an excellent cook and enjoyed watching birds in his later years. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving Michael are his children; Tracy (Brandon) Devereaux of Big Rapids, Ryan (Sarah) Fowler of Muir and Nicole (Andrew) Arens of Westphalia. Grandchildren; Owen, Isabel, Aivery Devereaux, Jillian and Grady Fowler, Taryn and Liam Schafer, Jacob, Ethan, Abigail and Joseph Arens. Mother of their children; Penny (Joe) Peiffer of Hubbardston. Siblings; Linda (Dane) Droste, Steve Fowler, Patricia (Tom) Roth, Randy Fowler and Bill (Jill) Fowler. Step father Robert Hufnagel. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family will welcome friends to a celebration of Mike’s life in a casual gathering at his house, 5764 E. Charles Rd., Ionia, MI, on September 18th from 1:00pm-6:00pm; to share our favorite stories, memories and laughs in remembrance of our dad who will be greatly missed. Those wishing may memorial contributions to Ionia Community Awareness to help those fighting cancer. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com † LESLIE Lucille E. Leslie, age 97, of Ionia passed away September 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 16, 1924 in Lowell, MI, the daughter of Smith and Lois (Morrill) Kyser.

Lucille travelled the United States in her early years with her parents while her father sold things that he had invented. She finally settled in Ionia when she was in the 6th grade. She married Gayle E. Leslie August 16, 1944 in Ionia. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2011 after 66 years of marriage. Lucille worked at American Anodco for 2 years, then later worked at the Friend of the Court office as a secretary for 10 years. Following the retirement of Mrs. Bird, she took over the position of Friend of the Court working under Judge Bebeau for 12 years until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ionia.

Surviving are her daughter, Sharon (Dallas) Houghton of Ionia, daughter-in-law Teresa Leslie, Grandchildren; Michael (Amanda) Leslie of Muskegon, Laura (Joe) Lutz of Grand Haven, Thomas (Stacie) Houghton of Saranac, Nathan (Naomi) Houghton of Haslett and Casey (Nicole) Houghton of Fenwick.

Great grandchildren; Peyton Houghton, Cooper Houghton, Noelle Leslie, Lucas (Britany) Leslie, Matthew Leslie, David Leslie, Braden Leslie, Allison Lutz, Alex Lutz, Benjamin Lutz and Hannah Lutz.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gayle and her son Thomas.

Visitation will be at the Lake Funeral Home on Friday, September 10th, 2021 3-6 p.m. Funeral Services will be private and will be available on the Lake Funeral Home Facebook Page. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Spectrum Health Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com. † ROSS Howard Charles Ross Sr. – March 25, 1938 - September 4, 2021 Howard Ross beloved husband, father, grandpa and papa was called to heaven on September 4, 2021. He was born in Ionia to Thomas and Bertha (Jensen) Ross. After attending Ionia High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Serving from 1956 through 1960 as a “Seabee” stationed on Adak, Alaska and Okinawa, Japan.

Howard returned to Ionia and married the love of his life, Ruth Ann (Jesko) on March 5, 1960. They have two children, Howard Jr. (Mary) Ross and Roxann (Walter) Wiles.

He worked hard and took great care of his family, often working two jobs including at Oldsmobile, Associated Truck Lines, Ionia State Hospital, Ionia Auto Glass, Ionia County Road Commission, and Ionia Ford. He retired from the road commission in 2000 to spend more time with his “Ruthie”.

Along with his wife and children, he will be dearly missed by their grandchildren, Corey (Paige) Peterson, Gentry (Tony) Nnadi, Rachel (Don) Leslie, and Matthew Lewis. They all grew up listening to grandpa’s stories and appreciating how they became more elaborate as the years went on. His greatest joy in recent years was being papa to their great grandchildren. Teaching his “favorite girl” Adanna Nnadi about “bear traps” and how to speak Japanese. Spending time with Everett Peterson “high fiving” and playing skid loader. Enjoying holiday visits with Levi and Oliver Leslie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tom (Buster) and Bob, sisters Virginia, Shirley, and Helen (John) Hague. Also, his mother and father-in-law Joseph (Theresa) Jesko who he enjoyed a very close relationship with.

In addition to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, he is survived by his sister Pearl (Bob) McLeod, his brother-in-law and good friend Joe (Sandy) Jesko, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a family viewing at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Wednesday, September 8th. A private graveside service will be held at Easton Cemetery on Thursday September 9th with Pastor Joe Fremer officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Area Deaths † DENMAN Geri Denise Denman, age 48, of Belding, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, 2021.

† KELLY

Alice Jean Kelly, age 88, of Portland, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

† LANEW

David LaNew, age 79, of Saranac, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

† PUNG

Donald G. Pung, age 89, of Portland, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021.

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† RUTZ Charlett Maryann Rutz age 78 of Saranac passed away September 3, 2021. She was born March 16, 1943 in Saranac the daughter of Gerald J. and Eloyce (Guernsey) Robinson II. Charlett married Jack C. Rutz August 6, 1966 in Saranac together they raised four children and several foster children. She loved country music, flea markets, garage sales and auctions. Charlett was an avid collector including several pieces of jewelry.

Surviving Charlett are her children, Tracy (Rob) Bussa of Clarksville, Kelli (Rich) Melcher of Saranac, Ron C. Rutz of Lowell, Annie (Greg) Koomen of Grand Rapids. Daughter-in-law, Kim Rutz of Saranac.

Grandchildren, Tiffany (Tyler) Quillan, Kelsea Melcher, Jared Melcher, Kyrsten Rutz, Levi Koomen, Brooklyn Koomen, Cody Bussa, Katie Lower and Maddie Bussa. Great grandchildren, Ciara Eloyce Quillan, Nicholas Bussa, Roy Valdez Jr. and Maizey Bussa. Brother and Sisters-in-law Leo and Linda Rutz of Saranac and Rita and Dennis Imhoff of Orleans. Several nieces and nephews and special dog Babe. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 2020, her parents, brother Gerald J. Robinson III and sister-in-law Janie Oliver.

Cremation has taken place a there will be private services held. Services will be livestreamed on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. on the Lake Funeral Home Facebook Page. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Saranac Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com † WIRTZ Debbie passed away August 13, 2021, in the home she lived in when she was born, surrounded by family and friends. Debbie came into this world on February 19, 1956, at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital, the first of five children of Marion and Gene McPherson. A few hours later, she met her husband, Scott, born on February 20, 1956, in the same hospital. Debbie was there to welcome Scott into this world; Scott was there when Debbie left this world.

Debbie was raised on the McPherson Dairy Farm north of Ionia. At an early age, Debbie developed a respect and love of nature and animals. Debbie adored dogs and had many throughout her life, but Cuddles was her favorite.

Debbie attended Hubbell Country School, Ionia Junior High and High School, Class of 1974. Debbie excelled in Art and was recognize so with an award her senior year at Ionia. Debbie went on to get her degree in Graphic/Commercial Art at Ferris State University.

Being the big sister of four siblings, early on Debbie developed a strong maternal instinct, which she had to have when her mother, Marion passed away in 1969. Debbie raised her son, James, alone from infancy. James and Debbie went through many lean and good times together. James was the light of Debbie’s life. Debbie also took care of her youngest sister for the last 25 years.

Debbie and her sister, Julie, were as close as two humans could be, they were best friends. They endured the deaths of their mom, 1969, dad, 1975, and stepmom, 1974. But they also had many good times and were always there for each other.

Debbie was a natural gardener who planted and tended, not only an annual vegetable garden, but also beautiful flower gardens that adorned her home and property. The gardens were havens for hummingbirds and butterflies, which she adored, but also deer and pesky woodchucks, which she wasn’t shy about dispatching with her trusty pellet gun. Debbie always wanted to be a beekeeper; several years ago, she and Scott became beekeepers which she loved.

Debbie loved to travel. Be it a day trip close to home or a long journey like her many trips to Hawaii with her longtime friend Joni Krause-Robinson. Joni’s Hawaiian relatives loved Debbie, saying she was Ohana, meaning family. Debbie went across the “Big Mac” for the first time, the summer of 2015, with Scott and she fell in love with the Upper Peninsula. Annual summer trips to the UP were mandatory after 2015.

Debbie loved to workout, doing jazzercise and Zumba with instructor and close friend Connie Struyk.

Debbie and Connie had many adventures including performing Zumba routines in Chicago and the Silver Dome and trips to Mexico, Florida, and Connie’s cottage in St. Charles.

Debbie was a great friend, always willing to help. Be it creating a rock garden, painting, cleaning, or photographing events for family or friends. Debbie was quick to volunteer; she helped organize several 1974 class reunions and was treasurer of the Ionia High School All Class Reunion.

Debbie and Scott first connected their junior year and became a couple. Going into their senior year, Scott messed up and they split up. Over the years they would run into each other and catch up with each other’s lives. During these encounters, circumstances in their lives were not right to get back together. But finally, in 2014, at their 40th class reunion, they reconnected and within 4 months they became husband and wife in a dream ceremony on the beach, on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii. In short, Debbie was Scotts first girlfriend and finally his wife. It was an epic love story beginning at birth and interrupted by Debbie’s passing.

Debbie leaves behind: husband, Scott Wirtz; son, James Tingley; stepdaughter, Aime Wirtz; brother, Pat (Gina) McPherson; nieces, Ashley (BJ) Oaks and Paige (Josh) Burch; grandnieces, Avery, Harper, and Berklee; and grandnephew, Tyler; brother, Tom (Laurie) McPherson; nieces, Melissa (Jose) Esquivel and Monica (Lukas) Buxton; grandnieces, Emma, Rajalyaj, Aliyah, Sophia; nephews, Jose Jr., and Tayvn; sister, Julie (Dana) Pierson; niece, Angela (Brian) McCoy; nephew, Cody (Kelsey) Pierson; grandnieces, Kiera, Kenadie; grandnephews, Keattan, and Gabe; sister, Lisa McPherson; in-laws, Jack and Mary Jo Wirtz; brother in-law, Craig Wirtz; niece, Hannah; step-sisters, Debbie Perrien, Brenda Perrien, and Jan (Jim) Buskirk; step-brother Phil (Mary) Perrien; step-daughter Jackie (Jerron) Crawford; stepson, Teddy (Erika) Edlin; step-granddaughters, Savanna, Aubrey, and Erika; step grandsons, Casai and Hunter.

Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Marion (Hoppes) McPherson; father, Gene McPherson; stepmother, Maxine Perrien; and bonus-mom Patricia Roundtree.

A Celebration of Life for Debbie will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 481 Conkey Dr., Fenwick, MI 48834 (Woodard Lake) from 3pm to 6pm. Prayers and memories at 4pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to: Ionia Community Awareness, PO Box 361, Ionia, MI 48846.

You may donate directly, or envelopes will be available at the Celebration of Life and Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, where cremation services have been entrusted. To leave a message of condolence, light a candle in memory of Debbie, and or order flowers please visit the website of the funeral home at www.jffh.com

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Location: “Ole Orchard” 850 N. State Rd. Formerly Nelson’s Orchard

LARGE YARD SALE Canterbury Estates.

Tuttle Rd, Ionia Lot#92 Furniture, household items, wall art, all kinds of treasures.

Turn right on Heather Glen, go to end, turn left on Holly Bush, go to end, lot #92 on the right. Thursday, Sept 16 thru Saturday, Sept 18, 9am to 5pm. No pre-sales. Cash Only.

Other sales Going on!

AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR - HyBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD • PRIORITY HEALTH • PHYSICIANS HEALTH PLAN draulic hose & fittings, R.E. Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. HAY FOR SALE - Large Round WANTED - John Deere Ga- FOR SALE - Whole house FOR SALE - 1995 GMC State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846.

Alfalfa Bales, $40 each. 616- tor or SXS in any condition. wood burning furnace, $500. C6500 Dump truck. CAT en291-0066.

Call 616-643-6097.

Call 616-291-0066. gine 3116, 5-speed, 5 yard, Call 989-981-6817 for more information.

HELP WANTED CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND TIRE TECH PAY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE • GOOD BENEFITS

DROP OFF OR SEND RESUME TO: BLUNDY & HOPPES, 3765 S STATE RD, IONIA MI 48846

UNDER LET US GET YOUR COMPLETE CAR SERVICE!

STUDENT’S VEHICLE READY

FOR SAFE DRIVING!

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

BRIDGESTONE FALL NATIONAL PROMOTION

August 17 - September 22, 2021-All Bridgestone Alenza™ and Dueler™ tires Offer: $90 with purchases of 4 eligible tires + $40 when you use your CFNA credit card - MAX OFFER $130 back on Bridgestone Visa prepaid card!

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

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

EMERGENCY ROAD Service.

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

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

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.

HELP WANTED - Full & part time cashiers wanted for the grocery store and gas station in Muir. Please send resumes to mvmmuir@yahoo.com

SARANAC AMERICAN LEGION POST #175

WE’RE BACK! Country Breakfast the 2nd Saturday of every month 8am to 10am. St. John Lutheran Church, 617 N. Jefferson St. Ionia .

All You can Eat! Adults $6, Children 6-12, $3.

Children 5 and under Free. Next Breakfast September 11. Take outs available!

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.

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

TRASH REMOVAL TODAY - Garbage, brush, building material, etc.

Also trash trailers for rent 12,15,16 yard.

Fast Service. 616527-2798.

SARANAC AMERICAN LEGION - New Hours ! Monday & Tuesday 6:30am To 9pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 6:30am -10pm, Saturday & Sunday noon to 7pm. Next Steak Fry is Sept 17~ Public Welcome.

FOR SALE - 2011 Yamaha V-Star 250. 2600 miles, Excellent condition, $2500.

Also, 1981 Yamaha 250 Exciter, not running, $350.

616-642-6063 or 269-8769513.

SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8am to 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday.

DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!!

ON THE GRILL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 5:00 to 8:00 pm PRIME RIB ................................................. 12 OZ.$18.00 SWISS STEAK ..............................................8 OZ. $11.00 SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS .................... 8 OZ. $9.50

with choice of potato, cole slaw, cottage cheese, dinner roll, and coffee or iced tea

CALL 616 642-9674 • DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Sign on bonus will be paid out in increments after 30 days, 90 days, and 6 months of employment*

NOW HIRING!

Ionia County Commission on Aging is hiring! Become part of a team supporting Seniors throughout Ionia County.

Full-time and Part-time In-Home Aides: Driver’s License/ own transportation + some experience required. Hourly + Direct Care Worker premium pay currently available, fulltime positions include benefits!

Transportation Driver Part-time. Excellent driving record + ability to become PASS certified required. Volunteer positions also available!

Home Delivered Meal Drivers Part-time & Fill-in position. Driver’s License required.

Part-time Kitchen Aide Previous kitchen/cooking experience preferred.

Meal Site Host Coordinate safe meal service and activities in a fun, social position. Several part-time positions available.

High School diploma or GED required. Application and more details at www.ioniacounty.org or call Ionia County Commission on Aging to have an application mailed to you.

(616) 527-5365, (888) 527-5365.

Ionia County is an equal opportunity employer.

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

S.A.M.S. We’re We’re Back!

Back!

Saranac Area Musicians & Singers

Practice Starts on September 16, 2021 Choir - 6pm for a Band - 7 pm Join usTime!

Fun Saranac High School Band Room!

Questions? Contact, Kathy 616.540.1657 or Karen 616.902.7237

Happy

th Birthday

90 Dora Jones

Dora Turns 90 on September 30, 2021

Please Help her Celebrate By sending a Card to: 3745 Bradford Rd. - Ionia, MI 48846

Berlin Township Board Minutes

September 7, 2021 • 7:00 pm Member’s Present: R Bennett, M Palmer, R Alexander, W Marcussen, W Vaarberg Special Guests: Wayne Depotty, Tom Walker, Wendy Walker, Dan Werner, Jean Werner, Ruth Benjamin, Bob Vesely, Linda Vesely, Dan Trierweiler, Craig Harder, Dave Durkee, Bernadette Durkee, Robert Badder, Marie Badder.

Special Hearing called to order by Supervisor R Bennett.

Pledge recited.

Special Assessment Hearing: Many comments and questions were discussed and answered.

Special Assessment Roll reviewed.

Revised Certificate of Township Supervisor was signed by R Bennett.

Motion made by M Palmer and supported by W Vaarberg to vote on Resolution Confirming Special Assessment Roll.

Motion passed with 5 yes, 0 no, and 0 absent.

Special Assessment Roll was signed by R Alexander.

The Warrant for Berlin Township Fire Operations and Equipment Special Assessment District No. 1 was signed

by R Alexander and M Palmer.

Motion made by M Palmer and supported by R Alexander to close Special Hearing. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, 0 absent. Hearing adjourned at 7:44pm Board Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett.

Minutes were approved as read.

Treasurer’s report was approved as read.

Discussion of potential assessor for Berlin Twp as the current assessor is retiring.

Motion made by W Marcussen and supported by R Alexander to accept payment of the township bills as submitted. Motion passed 5 yes, 0 no, 0 absent.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45P.M.

Rachael Alexander Township Clerk

Saranac Area Musicians and Singers, SAMS... We're Back!!!

After a year and a half break, your SAMS group is back to bring music to the Saranac Community! Because of the Covid Pandemic, we were not able to practice or perform our annual Christmas Dinner Concert or the Spring Concerts for 2020 and 2021. We are so excited to get back to our practices. One note of importance is, that for the sake of keeping everyone safe and healthy, we will not have a meal with the Christmas concert this year. Look forward to that coming back for the Christmas 2022 concert.

Enter the Saranac High School band room on any given Thursday night during the school year and your ears will be welcomed to the pleasant sound of music.

The SAMS choir and band meet there to make music from their heart to share with the community. You may ask, 'how did this happen'? Well, here is the story!

Back in 1998, the late Chris Jerue came up with an idea to "bring people together that worked and lived in the Saranac area, as well as alumni, thereof to make music of the generations for the generations", a direct quote from their original mission statement. He shared this idea with a group of friends and SCAMM (Saranac Community & Alumni Music Makers) was born. Their first performance goal was to sing and play at the Saranac Bridgefest in August of 1998. This was followed by a concert at Christmas. Chris was directing the choir, accompanied

by Sondra Ward. Seeing a need for instrumental music, the band, directed by June Truswell, was formed in 1999.

SCAMM was deemed a huge success and was off and running. They became a non-profit organization in 1999 with the following board of directors: President-Chris Jerue, Vice President-Jodi White, Secretary- Sue Priest, Treasurer-Alice Hill, and Trustees Caresse Jerue, Dorrell Priest, and June Truswell.

Their vision was to present 3 concerts a year as well as educational opportunities in vocal techniques, note reading, and music appreciation.

SCAMM continued to perform and was very well received but, as Chris stated in a letter to the board," The only thing certain in life is change, and SCAMM needs to change in order to grow and be alive", So change did indeed take place.

In 2003, the group became known as SAMS which stands for Saranac Area Musicians and Singers. We maintained most of the original by­ laws and goals and continued to be a non-profit group with the mission of "providing music of the generations, for the generations" for our community.

Over the last 23 years, SAMS has participated in many projects. We were instrumental in the dedication of the new Saranac Community School Performing Arts Auditorium. Tom Hagen was commissioned to compose a piece for the dedication. Saranac Community Schools and SAMS felt it was necessary to honor Chris J erue at the dedication, because he had been instrumental in the planning stages for the new auditorium. Chris's death had been a hard time for all of us involved with SCAMM or SAMS and we felt that he needed to be a part of the dedication of a project that was near and dear to his heart.

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As part of our mission to bring educational opportunities to the Saranac community, SAMS has brought talented musical groups to perform for the students as well as the community. We have helped them experience things like opera, folk singing, and strings and percussion groups.

SAMS also supports the musical arts of Saranac Schools by purchasing items from their wish lists. Examples of that would be the band banner, items for the elementary music program and technical support for the auditorium. We have also performed for the residents at the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids and the Laurels of Kent in Lowell. We are open to invitations from other groups to perform for them.

SAMS continues to present 2 concerts a year as well as performing at the Saranac Bridgefest in August. Our Christmas concert has become a dinner concert. We enjoy presenting a delicious meal to our guests followed by an entertaining night of music. In the spring, we perform a concert using a variety of themes and often have guest performers.

The SAMS band has always been and continues to be directed by June Truswell. We thank her for her years of dedication to SAMS and SCAMM. Currently the director of the choir is Tom Hagen. He was preceded by Randy Masterson, Milo Brooks, and Ruth Murphy. Our children's choir was, for many years, directed by Tammi Kneale. We are currently in need of a children's choir director. For many years Sondra Ward accompanied our choir. Now Tom Hagen directs and plays for the choir. All of these directors have put their heart and soul into our group and we thank them.

If you are interested in music and want to perform with a fun loving and caring group, come and join us in Saranac at SAMS. Thursday, September 16, 2021 will be our first practice. Choir practices at 6:00P.M. and the band at 7:00P.M. This first meeting of the year will include a membership meeting from 6:45 until 7:00. The greatest thing about music is that you can do it for your whole life. We have young musicians from age 3 up to young-at-heart musicians who are 80+. So come and join us, we would love to have you.

The current SAMS board is President-Kathy Maatman, Vice President-Tammi Kneale, Secretary-Amara Edwards, Treasurer­ Lynda Richter, and Trustees

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SHRIMP BASKET

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COUPON IS GOOD SEPT. 16

COUPON GOOD FOR A PARTY OF FOUR Jennifer Anderson, Dean Gage, If you have any questions about Cheryl Greiner, Cindy Cornell, SAMS, please call Kathy at Librarian Karen Merchant with 616.540.1657 or Karen at directors 616.902.7237.

June Truswell and Tom Hagen.

COMING AUCTIONS

LARGE ESTATE AUCTION Thursday, September 16 • 10AM Kent County Youth Fairgrounds 225 S. Hudson, Lowell, MI

Antiques, Collectibles, Household, Shop Items, Much More!

LARGE CONTINUING ESTATE AUCTION

Saturday, September 18 • 11AM Kent County Youth Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell, MI Overflow of the Thursday auction.

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION JOHN GOUGEON ESTATE

4413 BRADFORD ROAD, BELDING, MI 2 ½ miles east of Saranac on M-21 to Johnson Road, 4 ½ miles north to Bradford Road then ½ mile east

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 10:00 A.M.

Selling this good line of Farm Machinery including J.D. 7720 Turbo Combine with JD 643 corn and grain heads, J.D. 4450 and J.D. 4440 tractors (both with new batteries), Int. 500 Series Bulldozer w/Drott bucket, 4 Parker gravity boxes with gears, JD 8300 drill, J.D. 7000 6 row corn planter, JD 714 - 7 shank chisel plow, Haybuster stone picker, JD 310 and 215 wheel discs, 15 ft. cultipacker w/transport wheels, Excellent fully restored antique Doctor’s buggy, Antique wood wheel wagon, Honda EM2200 generator, M.F. 14 HP riding mower (rebuilt motor), some tools and shop items. Be on time as the entire sale will not take long. A good line of equipment and smalls, the restored buggy is excellent.

Selling Real Estates and All Types of Property, at Auction, Anywhere!

144 South Main St. P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, MI 49096

Phone: 517-726-0181 Fax: 517-726-0060

e-mail: stantonsauctions@sbcglobal.net www.stantons-auctions.com

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20 YEARS SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

We at the Shopper’s Guide honor each life lost in the attacks with a United States Flag.

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

WASHER TOSS & Golf Chipping

1st A n nual

TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 ~ 1PM 325 JOHNSON RD, SARANAC (BUZZ & SALLIE’S HOUSE) WASHER TOSS -$20 PER TEAM GOLF CHIPPING - $1 PER BALL (6 FOR $5) All Benefits for Haiti and Remembering 9/11 on behalf of Dr. Steven Edmondson

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

John Reurink. Call 616-527-3635.

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

HELP WANTED - Certified mechanic & Tire Tech. Experienced, Good benefits. Tire Experience is a plus.

Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia MI 48846.

HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help!

Call us for service or a new install. O.C. Construction Korean War Veterans Friends 616-291-4520 - Darrell. and Families. Buy-A-Brick-Program for the Belding Freedom Memorial Wall. Call for more RECONDITIONED BATinformation. Bob Sayers 616TERIES: $35 plus ex527-4142. change. Wandel Auto Salvage, 2200 Welch Need some tall grass or Road, Ionia. 616-527brush cleared? Rent a BCS 3792. walk behind tractor with a Bush hog or sickle bar. Flail mower attachment available the tiller box. Stop by and check availability or call Countryside Sale & Service , 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

Friday, September 24 ~ 4pm to 8pm Saturday, September 25 ~ 8am to 4pm Hudsonville Fairgrounds www.farmgirlflea.com

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IONIA AREA CHURCHES

First Presbyterian Church 125 E. Main St. ~ Ionia September 24, 25 ~ 7:30pm September 26 ~ 3 pm Limited Seating

Call for Tickets 616-902-0435

By Ron Hill

This is a Benefit to support the Homeless Shelter.

MATTRESS

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

Insured. 616-527-4762.

WANTED - Rocks (Preferred) Or Concrete Chunks For Fall Seawall Project On North Side U.S.A. Flags available at the Of Jordan Lake. Rocks Need Shoppers Guide. Specialty To Be Delivered To Home On flags by request. 13 N. Bridge Lakeview Drive. Price Nego- SAINTS PETER & PAUL Street. Downtown Saranac. tiable. 616-292-2878.

CHURCH PARISH GARAGE SALE CLEARANCE! Saturday, September 11, 2021 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 434 High St., Ionia Tons of treasure still available! Something for everyone!

OVER 150+ s r Vendo

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

SALE

TICKETS!!!! We carry double roll tickets raffle tickets for $9 + tax per roll at The Shoppers Guide. Also available: Custom printed tickets! Call for a quote. 616-642-9411. 13 N. Bridge Street. Downtown Saranac.

Northtown Greenville • 6481 SW Greenville Rd., Greenville Mon. thru Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • CLOSED SUNDAY

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Where customers become Family Stop in to see the Betten Baker Family & Experience Service & Value like no other!

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

E- MAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO: tracy.icsg@sbcglobal.net

WANTED - Standing timber.

Cash in advance. Maple Rapids Lumber, 989-6824225 days. 989-875-4565 evenings.

YOU’RE INVITED- to see a large selection of sofas and recliners at Seymour Furniture in downtown Ionia. Layaway and free delivery available.

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

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IMPRESSIVE SELECTION OF BOTH NEW & USED!

Mention This Ad and Receive Additional Savings When You Purchase NEW or USED Vehicle!!

Thank You Saranac 1st Responders for your assistance and care during my emergency situation at Bridge Fest.

Also thank you to Pastor Becky Poor and friends for your prayers and concerns.~ Joyce Vroman and Family.

IONIA HIGH SCHOOL PRESNTS

COMMUNITY AWARENESS WEEK September 11-18, 2021 “For the Survivors, the Fighters, and the Taken”

“Sit. Stay. Heal.” Purple T-shirts $15.00 Available at Wrecker’s (Price includes FREE admission to all PURPLE games) Banners for Lampposts – Double Sided $100.00 Available at Chamber of Commerce ($30.00 from each banner donated to cause – limited quantity available – please call the Chamber) Renewal Banners for Lampposts - $50 all to cause (Contact Chamber) Purple Football Jersey Sponsorship $50.00 Available at Wrecker’s($15.00 from each jersey to cause) Reuse of existing Football Jersey $25.00 Deliver to Wrecker’s by Sept. 3rd ($25.00 to cause. Jersey will be worn by JV Football Players OR Cheerleaders) Purple Soccer Jersey Sponsorship $30.00 Available at Wrecker’s Purple Volleyball Jersey Sponsorship $30.00 Available at Wrecker’s Paint the Stadium Purple Purple Bows available at Ionia Floral and Sid’s Floral Shop $5.00 Sept. 11 – Purple Golf Scramble 10:00am Hickory Hills Golf Course Sept. 12 – Purple Week Tribute Concert Ionia Brick Street Studio 2:00 PM Sept. 14 – Girls Volleyball “Purple Match” 6:00 PM Sept. 16 - Boys Tennis “Purple Match” 4:30 PM Sept. 16 – Girls Swim “Purple Meet” 6:00 PM Sept. 16 – Boys Soccer “Purple Game” Smith Field 6:00 PM Sept. 17 – Cross Country Run and Presentation of Purple Football to Game Officials Sept. 17 – Ionia High School Varsity Football “Purple Game” 7:00 PM Paul, Terri, and Bill Fireworks Face Painting by IHS Cheer, Great Clips Purple Hair Stencils Jersey Presentation – Closing Ceremony Sept. 18 – Cruise Night - Downtown Ionia 6pm-9pm $10 minimum donation per car.

All donations go to Ionia Community Awareness

No One Fights Alone!

STAY INFORMED!!!

FOLLOW “Community Awareness (PURPLE) Week - Ionia” ON FACEBOOK!!

I WANT TO BUY a used washer, dryer, refrigerator and stove. Have Cash! Call 616-585-1709.

USED ZERO TURNS FOR SALE- 50” Dixon with Kawaski engine, $2750. 61” Dixon with Kohlor engine, Nice! $4750. 61” Jonsered with Kawaski engine, Like New! $4895. New zero turns in stock !!! Countryside Sale SARANAC PLUMBING and & Service, 6201 Stage HANDYMAN SERVICE The Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795. drain cleaning Specialist.

616-262-9825.

BAILEY’S SEWING MAThe Ladies of Harmony, a CHINE REPAIR - 4849 comedy, will be presented N. State Rd. Ionia, MI48846. 616-522at First Presbyterian Church, 0702. Hours are 9am 125 E. Main St. Ionia, Sept. to 5pm.Singer, Broth24, 25, at 7:30 p.m. and er, Pfaff.

Sept. 26, at 3:00 p.m.

Proceeds go to benefit a DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big family homeless shelter and Small jobs. Fully insured. for Ionia. Seating limited, 35 years experience. Call Tickets $10, CALL 616Tom Teunessen. 616-218902-0435.

2877.

FREE Scrap metal removal of Ionia. Cars, trucks, mowers, snow479s, motorcycles, quads, golf carts and more! Call Scott 517-526-7644.

“NO Doubt” Cybersecurity NoDoubt256.com C & J Tax Service: Inside the Main Street Office. 319 West Main Street, Ionia. Wed & Thurs 4 – 7 PM 616-6223537.

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

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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 –

SEPTEMBER 11 – HUGE RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE 9:00 a.m. to Noon Delicious Baked goods. Numerous new items. Ionia First Christian Church, 130 E. Washington. Masks are recommended SEPTEMBER 11 – WARM-UP GIVEAWAY 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All sizes of boots, coats, snow pants, hats, gloves, blankets, rugs and more!

First United Methodist Church, 105 E Main Street. Masks are requested.

SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 – RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. to Noon Saturday. Delicious baked goods.

Prices reduced, great deals! Ionia First Christian Church, 130 E. Washington.

Masks are recommended.

SEPTEMBER 24-26 – BENEFIT PLAY First Presbyterian Church, 125 E Main Street presents The Ladies of Harmony, a comedy. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 p.m. Proceeds to a family homeless shelter.

Limited seating, $10.00. Call 616-902-0435.

SEPTEMBER 27 – LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Ionia Armory community Center, 439 W Main Street. Local and State officials present with question and answer time following.

MONDAY – ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

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 – COVID VACCINES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

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

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.

THURSDAY – WALK-IN CLINIC for routine immunizations and COVID19 immunizations at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.

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

– LAKE ODESSA –

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.

– LYONS/MUIR –

SEPTEMBER 18 – BURGER NITE 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the VFW Post #4646, Lyons. $7.00/person.

– PORTLAND –

SEPTEMBER 12 – BREAKFAST 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Portland VFW Post 4090, 1324 Bridge Street. Full menu, restaurant style dinning. New addition to the menu is the 3 egg omelette.

SEPTEMBER 26 – BREAKFAST 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Portland VFW Post 4090, 1324 Bridge Street. Full menu, restaurant style dinning. New addition to the menu is the 3 egg omelette.

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.

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Flower Rock Art Join Tanya as she pays homage to her amazing Grandma with this one-of-a-kind piece of art to hang or give away. Have some fun using uniquely shaped, colored, and detailed rocks that have been specifically chosen just for

you! Bags will be available on September 29, and will contain everything you need to make your own stone flower. So let’s get rocking!! Ages 15 and up, registration is required.

CHILDREN’S AND TEEN Page Turners Portland District Library's teen book club, Page Tuners, is returning in September with “Little Creeping Things” by Chelsea Ichaso. This book is about Cassidy Pratt, who accidentally started a fire that killed her neighbor when she was a child.

Her town's bullies, especially Melody Davenport, have never let her live it down. When Melody goes missing, Cassidy has some information for the police, but she didn't report it because she recently joked about having the

Boston Township Board Meeting Boston Township Hall 30 N. Center St., Saranac, MI 48881 Summary of Minutes Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Meeting commenced at 7:00 PM Present: Mike Lamphere, Barb Foster, Ken Olson, Dennis Bowen, Dennis Sitzer, Sue Bieri, Mary Lamphere Absent: None Board Approved: •Consent Agenda – includes August 11, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes and accounts payable in the amount of $35,405.93; Passed: 7-0 •Budget Amendment for Board of Review salaries to cover remaining 2021-2022 fiscal year. New Budget $3,000. Passed 7-0 •Budget Amendment for cemetery capital outlay. New budget $40,000. Passed 7-0 •Budget Amendment and new account for elections.

Add Computer software and maintenance account with a Budget of $12,000. Passed 7-0 •Finish placing millings on all drives on the South side of the Saranac Cemetery this year at a cost of approximately $26,000. Passed 7-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM Submitted by Sue Bieri Township Clerk

perfect way to murder Melody.

Cassidy then gets a text from an unknown number that reads, "I'm so glad we're in this together." Now it’s up to Cassidy to figure out what really happened before the truth behind Melody’s disappearance sets the whole town ablaze. To find out what happened to Melody, sign up at the Youth Desk beginning Monday, August 30. All participating teens will receive a bookmark and a free copy of Little Creeping Things. Page Turners meetings will be held IN PERSON in the Community Room Tuesday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 26 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Masks are required.

Dungeons and Dragons: The Tomb Raiders You have been selected to partake in an epic adventure.

Do you have the courage to embark on a quest where the stakes are nothing less than the survival of the entire world?

If so, unite with us September 14, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Portland District Library's Community Room for our Dungeons and Dragons Club, The Tomb Raiders. Space is limited to 8 teens, ages 13-18. Join us if you dare! Registration begins August 30 at the Youth Desk.

Virtual STEM Club: Paint Explosion Find out what happens when art and science collide during Virtual STEM Club: Paint Explosion. With simple supplies we will create paint bombs that produce one of a kind pieces of art… no paint brushes required. Registration for your Virtual STEM Club: Paint Explosion Take-and-Make bag begins September 15, which is the same day the video will be posted to YouTube. This program is recommended for ages 6-12, requires parental supervision, and is limited to 30 patrons.

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for Books will give young readers ages 6-12, the opportunity to sign up for 15-minute time slots where they can practice their reading skills aloud with a therapy trained dog. Bodhi will be at the library every fourth Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 and Dixie every fourth Thursday from 5:00-6:30 this fall. Registration is required, so make sure to secure your spot by calling the library’s Youth Desk at 517647-6981. Patrons must be on-time for their scheduled slot and masks will be required. This program will help your young reader improve their reading and communication skills and help build their own self-confidence.

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

TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Portland First Congregational Church, 421 E Bridge Street, 517-647-6441.

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 a.m. at Portland First Congregational Church, 421 East Bridge Street in the Fellowship Hall. Masks are required. Call 616 575-8000 for informations.

WEDNESDAY – FOOD PANTRY 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Portland First Congregational Church, 421 E Bridge Street, 517-647-6441.

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.

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SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 – ST. ANTHONY'S RUMMAGE SALE 6070 David Hwy. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

SEPTEMBER 30 – FEEDING AMERICA FOOD TRUCK at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street at 4:00 p.m. (Regular pantry closed.) Must be a resident of Ionia County. For information call 642-6322.

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 616-522-1495. ***NO PRACTICE SEPTEMBER 23 & 30*** SUNDAY – GRAND TRUNK DEPOT MUSEUM TOURS. The Boston Saranac Historical Society will be open for tours the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 1 to 4pm. Regular monthly meetings are at 7:00 pm the 3rd Monday of each month.

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

‘16 CHEVY COLORADO 4x4

Stk #C21347A

25,891

$

‘19 FORD EDGE SEL AWD

Stk #CU1073A

27,998

$

‘20 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

Stk #CU1097

$

48,726

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

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M-66 & Tuttle Road

(at the light) Just South of Ionia (616) 527-1760 • Mon.-Sat. 7-9 • Sun. 8-9 Prices Effective: Sept. 13th thru Sept. 19th, 2021