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– OBITUARIES –

† GUILD Jacob Weston Guild age 19 of Belding passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born on February 11, 2003 in Ionia, the son of Jordan Guild and Jessica Rieckman.

Jacob attended Ionia High School, graduating with the class of 2021.

He loved skate boarding and basketball. He enjoyed playing sports.

Surviving Jacob is his father, Jordan W. Guild of Ionia; siblings, Lillian Rieckman of Belding and Daniel Proctor of Muir; grandparents, Julia (Troy) Lee of Ionia, Yvonne Hodges of Orleans and Chuck Smith; great grandparents, Toni and Ben Chapman of Harrison; aunts and uncles, Crystal and Jack Hodges of Belding, Liz (Justin) Ruid of Ionia, Kodie Rieckman of Belding, Jill (Jerry) Renucci of Ionia, Jack Guild Jr. of Ionia, Andrew Dickson of Ionia and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents, Cindy and Steve Miller and Tim Hodges.

A memorial service will be held Monday, September 19th 1:00 PM at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia with a celebration of life following at the Ionia Moose Lodge at 3:00 PM. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to his family. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com † VELTKAMP Katherine (Kit) Veltkamp (Cobb) age 87 of Ionia passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born August 13, 1935 the daughter of Kenneth and Ethel Christopher. She graduated from Ionia High School and worked in women’s health care for many years. Kit loved spending time with her family and traveling.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Elwin) Hall of Ionia, Theresa Menichino of Holland, Curt (Cindy) Cobb of Cedar Springs, Brenda Cobb of Holland, Brian (Cheryl) Cobb of Ionia, Kris Cobb of Ionia; sister-in-law, Thelma Christopher and life long friend, Barb Chipman.

She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family gathering. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com GET 60 MONTHS 0% INTEREST NOW BEFORE 2023 PRICE INCREASE!

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† OLSON Andrew Olson Jr., a devoted father and husband, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather, and a friend to all, age 96, of Saranac, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Andrew was born on August 21, 1926, the son of Andrew, Sr and Sarah Sophia in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. After graduating high school in Pennsylvania, Andy enlisted in the Navy Reserve to serve his country during World War 2. He was assigned to the USS Norton Sound, a seaplane tender that participated in the Battle of Okinawa and then helped return US soldiers home once VJ Day was declared.

By the time his enlistment ended in 1952, he went to college on the GI Bill and earned a promotion to lieutenant. He proudly graduated from Bucknell University in 1949, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He used this degree to begin working at RCA in the accounting department, before transitioning to Sales and ending his highly successful career as an executive with the company. Andrew married the love of his life, Elaine, in 1954, and their only daughter Jan was born in 1955.

Andrew enjoyed golfing, proudly displaying his hole-in-one commemorations in the farmhouse kitchen. He liked following the stock market, and spent much of his time tracing his genealogy back to distant cousins in Sweden. But Andy’s favorite pastime was his open-door policy. Whether he was wintering in Sun City West, Arizona or on the farm, anyone was welcome as long as they knocked hard enough on the door. He enjoyed talking about anything to anyone; newcomers were always asked where they were from and who they were related to, and Grandpa showed a keen interest in their occupations and lives. He also loved taking care of the farm; mowing the property and giving tours of all the buildings were a highlight of his day. The farm is quieter without his presence now.

Andrew was preceded in death by his loving parents Andrew and Sara Olson; adored wife, Elaine; daughter, Jan Olson; brother, Eric Olson; and Sister, Margaret Bright.

He is survived by his grandsons, Matt (Rachel) Vella of Palatine, Illinois; and Jeff (Kelly) Vella of Lexington, Kentucky; his three great grandchildren, Taylor, Millie, and Olivia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family throughout the Midwest.

A time for visiting and sharing memories will be held from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, followed by a short memorial service on Saturday, September 17th, at the Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. A private graveside service will take place at the Saranac Cemetery. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com. A reception will immediately follow at the Boston Saranac Historical Society to celebrate Andy’s life and legacy. † RITENBURGH Kenneth Ritenburgh lost his life to Covid on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 87. He married Gayle Clark December 31, 1960.

Kenneth served in the United States Army for 2 years. He worked at General Tire in Ionia and later took a position at General Motors in Lansing until his retirement. Ken was a volunteer firefighter for the Orleans Fire Department for many years.

After retirement Ken and Gayle enjoyed going to auctions. They bought and restored furniture and would later sell the items at the Antique Mall in Lake Odessa. Ken enjoyed spending time in his pole barn. He especially loved buying, fixing and tinkering with tractors.

Surviving Kenneth are his wife Gayle Ritenburgh, son Brian Ritenburgh, daughters Lorrie (Joe) Birdsall and Deanne (Todd) Jenks. 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Michael Todd, daughter Amy Jo and grandson Derek Herald.

There will be a visitation on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. There will not be a Luncheon following the services due to concerns of Covid.

Private graveside services with Military Honors will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com † WILBUR Jaqueline Ann Wilbur, 82 died September 8, 2022 in her home in Ionia, Michigan. She was born July 20, 1940 to Bob and Jacoba Hartman. Jackie loved to sew and made many baby blankets for each new addition to the family, pick berries, can fruits, and make jam. Her and husband John spent many of their retirement years as snowbirds in Florida and camping all over the country before that.

She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband John, daughter Linda Leggett and sister Maude Miller. She is survived by her sister Dutch (Don Doornbos) Gonzales of Ionia and her loving children LouAnn (Kevin) Stephenson of Ionia, Lee (Laurie) Winkler of Belmont, Ron (Jackie Carpenter) Winkler of Ionia, and Darin (Misha) Wilbur of Saranac; grandchildren John (Melony) Hull, Heather (Tyler) Vanhouten, Paul Tasma, Brent Tasma, Steve (Kandi) Winkler, Lynette Pline, Danielle (Erik) Kleven, Hunter Wilbur, Meri Igert, Will Pflugradt; many great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Thank you to all her neighbors who were always there for her and the caregivers who provided her excellent care.

Celebration of her Life will be held October 2nd at Just Like Home at 330 4th Ave, Ionia from 2-5pm. Arrangements are being made through Lake Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Area Deaths

† COWLES Raymond H. Cowles, age 83, of Belding, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.

† ARNIE Ruby Arnie, age 82, of Woodland, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022.

† NURENBERG Ronald H. Nurenberg, age 83, of Westphalia, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022.

† FRANK James Richard Frank, age 84, of Saranac, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.

† SCHRAY Gordon D. Schray, age 86, of Muliken, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022.

† BUTLER Clara Butler, age 67, of Palo, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.

† GUY Joan Marie Guy, age 79, of Lake Odessa, formerly Portland, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

† YEBBA Patrick Joseph Yebba, Sr., age 71, of Pewamo, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

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SUNDAY SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY AT 11AM 3042 WEST PECK LAKE ROAD, SARANAC PUBLIC LAND AUCTION - Tax reverted real estate in Ionia County will be offered at an online-only public auction at www.tax-sale.info. All bids must be placed by 5:00pm EST on Oct 28th, 2022.

For more information and to view the list of the properties being sold, please visit www. tax-sale.info or call 1-800259-7470.

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REQUIREMENTS: •Must be age 55 or over •Income less than $27,180 per year for one person, $36,620 for a couple (medical expenses are deducted from income for eligibility) •Agree to serve at least 10 hours per week (Monday – Friday) •No educational requirements BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE: • Bring home up to an extra $240.00 per month or more which is tax-free and does not affect Social Security, rent subsidies, Medicaid/Medicare, commodities, or other services from Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

• Mileage reimbursement of $.45 per mile • Social opportunities for men and women • One free meal per day at the site • Paid time off (P.T.O) = vacation and sick time paid to you • Paid holidays Foster Grandparents help children maintain or improve their self-esteem by encouraging them, assisting them throughout the day, and being a positive role model. Grandparents work with children in an assigned classroom at a local school, daycare center, or preschool.

Senior Companions help individuals live independently, visiting them weekly, sharing a cup of coffee, reminiscing, playing cards, socializing with those unable to get out, and providing transportation for local errands.

For more information call the EightCAP Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs Toll Free 1-866-754-9315, Option #5

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

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Meeting commenced at 7:00 PM Present: Megan Stuart, Ken Olson, Dennis Bowen, Dennis Sitzer, Sue Bieri, Mary Lamphere Absent: Barb Foster Board Approved: •Consent Agenda – includes August 10, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes and accounts payable in the amount of $39,390.80. Passed: 6-0 •Ionia Road Department Agreement to replace a culvert on Elmdale Road. Passed: 6-0 •Ordinance 22-02 to Regulate And To Provide For The Licensing Of Large Solar Energy Systems And To Adopt Penalties For Violations. Passed: 6-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:32 PM Submitted by Sue Bieri Township Clerk

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BOB MATTSON ESTATE GUN AUCTION To be held at the Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, Michigan on:

FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 23RD AT 8:00 A.M.

Mr. Mattson collected and dealt in all types of guns for most of his life. There are nearly 200 antique, modern, and collectible long and hand guns to be sold. Also, a quantity of ammunition and related items to be sold.

Please note that the sale starts at 8:00 A.M. with the guns being sold at 10:00 A.M.

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

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HOME & 37 ACRES, BACK HOE, TRACTOR, UTV, HOUSEHOLD

ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, September 24, 2022

9675 Tow Road, Fenwick, MI 48834 Directions: N. of Ionia, MI or S. of Sheridan, MI on m66 to Fenwick Rd, East 5 miles to Tow Rd, N. ½ mile. 10% BP PERSONAL PROPERTY BEGINS AT 10:00 AM. Antiques/ Collectibles, Household, Washer & Dryer, Furniture, Tools, Gentron 8000w Generator, Log Splitter, Brush Hog, Kawasaki Mule 610XC Side by Side, Allis Chalmers WD45 Tractor, Ford 550 Loader/Backhoe.

REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:01 PM. Log Cabin Home w/ Wrap Around Porch, Basement has walkout & second kitchen, 3 BDR, 2 BA, 30x50 Pole Barn, Outbuildings all on 37 Acres. Great Hunting. Secluded Setting. Visit Website for details and Photos.

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ESTATE AUCTION Thursday, September 22 • 3:00 p.m.

2143 W. Sidney Rd, SIDNEY, MI Directions: North of Greenville, MI on m91 to Sidney Rd, 7 miles East to Auction OR North of Sheridan, MI on m66 to Sidney Rd, West 2 miles to Auction. East of downtown Sidney.

A Public Auction will be held to sell the articles from the Family Home and Barns since 1960, formerly Howell’s Orchard. 10% BP HOUSEHOLD: Antique Oak Commode; Antique Oak Lamp Table; Antique Pie Safe; Antique rocker; Other Antiques & Collectibles; Flexsteel Love Seat; End Tables; Glider Rocker; (2) Matching Recliners; JVC TV; Sony DVD player; Magnavox Stereo & Phonograph Cabinet; Full size Bed; Kitchen Goods; Fillet Knives; Small Kitchen Appliances; Crockery; Gulbransen Upright Piano; MCM Buffett; Singer Cabinet Sewing machine; Sewing Baskets; Sewing goods; Brown Wicker Rocker; White Wicker Hamper & Stool; Matching Living Room chairs; End Tables; Coffee Tables; chairs; Floral Sofa; Round Card Table & chairs; 3 shelf bookcase; (2) Twin Beds; Writing Desk; Bedroom furniture; Child’s Books; Old Gibson Refrigerator; Wagner CI Pan; Floor Safe; LP Grill; TOOLS: no. 26 Reed HD Shop vice; Lincoln 225 Welder; Welding clamps; Bench Grinder; Pedestal Grinder; Bench Top Drill Press; Press Drill; Craftsman Polisher/Grinder; 3 in Belt Sander; Pipe Cutter; Pipe Wrenches up to 48 inches; Battery charger; Wrenches; Hand Tools; Air tools; Pullers; Reamers/Files; Assorted Hardware’s, Nuts & Bolts; Pipe clamps; Ohms Meter; Come-Along; Log chains; Chain binders; Scales; MD6 Dies; Portable Air compressor; MISCELLANEOUS: Husqvarna Riding Mower; 2400 psi Pressure Washer; Wheel Barrow; Rototiller; Windmill Parts- Aermotor Tail & Blades; Orchard Ladders; Aluminum ladders; Lawn Tools; Buggy Seat; Oil Cans; old Cyclone 3 pt spreader; 4 wooden keg planters; Primitive Drop Front tool box; Pitcher Pump; Picnic Table & Bench chairs; Plus Much More!

LEON & JOYCE HOWELL TRUST

FOR SALE - Approximately 50 Acres of prime farm land.

North West Ionia County. No Developers. Open to offers.

Call 616-240-2537. Please leave a message.

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

Insured. 616-527-4762.

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.

EMERGENCY ROAD Service.

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

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

APPLY TODAY - Key Cleaning Services is hiring for a parttime cleaning position in Ionia.

Monday-Saturday 2 hours per night, flexible schedule after 6pm. Please call (269) 9488381 to apply today.

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Jonsered curved shaft weed eaters, regular price $179, Close out price, $125. New Husqvarna 128LD Straight shaft weed eaters, regular price $269, Close out price, $!79. Trade your old hard to start trimmer for a new weed eater today! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-6374795.

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

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

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

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS Donate your deer to the Portland Community Food Bank! Drop your field dressed and legally tagged deer off to Hanna-Davis Fine Meats, 4151 E Eaton Hwy, Sunfield.

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

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Downtown Ionia. 616527-0630.

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Tricks to keep floral arrangements fresh Who doesn’t enjoy receiving a fresh bouquet of flowers on a special occasion? Flowers traditionally are given for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries, and other special events. While a beautiful bouquet can make a lovely gift, fresh flowers have finite lasting power.

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GET THEM IN WATER QUICKLY Place the flowers in a vase or other vessel with water promptly after making the cuts. Some florists like to cut the stems under water to prevent air bubbles from forming in the stems. Choose an arrangement first, then cut and place the flowers in water quickly.

This gives fresh arrangements a good chance to last awhile.

MONITOR WATER TEMPERATURE The temperature of the water in the vase should coordinate with the flowers on display. Do not use hot water or the stems will cook.

Room temperature is best for most flowers, except for blooms from bulbs that flower during cooler months, such as tulips and daffodils. They’ll be more likely to thrive in cooler water, according to Consumer Reports.

CHILL YOUR ARRANGEMENT The experts at FTD by Design tested various theories for keeping floral arrangements fresh, including adding aspirin to the water or using sugar or concoctions that contain vodka. Sugar and vinegar served as a runner-up for long-lasting blooms, but the best solution for prolonging the flowers was putting the arrangement in the refrigerator each night for roughly eight hours.

PRUNE THE FOLIAGE Before placing cut flowers in a vase, remove extra leaves at the base of the stems that will fall underneath the water line. This helps to limit bacteria growth in the water and cuts back on foul odors. Plus, removing foliage focuses flowers’ energy on the main blooms rather than the leaves.

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years. Here’s a look at what’s getting consumers fired up about these home decor Fireplaces are useful features in and burn wood or connect to a community building codes. That elements. a home. Fireplaces are sources home’s natural gas supply for means a chimney or flue may not • MINIMALIST of ambient heat and also add on-demand ambiance. What’s be needed — expanding the list S T Y L E : M a n y style to indoor spaces. more, fireplaces may come in of rooms where a fireplace can f i re p l a c e s a re Fireplaces can complement vented or ventless varieties, be installed. designed in neujust about any interior style. depending on homeowners’ pref- Certain trends have emerged tral colors with Fireplaces can be traditional erences and what is allowed by among fireplace fans in recent minimal trim that directs focus on the fire and not the appliance. When the fireplace is not in use, it blends in with surroundings and will not compete for attention with other design elements.

• CONVERTIBLE FIREPLACES: Homeowners can choose between open or sealed fireplaces.

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• NATURE-INSPIRED MATERIALS: Natural stone continues to be a material of choice in fireplace surrounds. Light colors work well for a fireplace, and also fit with today’s lighter color interior design preferences. Natural stone also works perfectly with both contemporary and rustic decor.

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Fall harvest fruits and vegetables Food is a big part of fall, and farms play a significant role in seasonal celebrations. Each fall, families plan apple picking excursions with their eyes on baking homemade apple pies.

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• Beets: The Spruce: Eats notes that beets may be in season in temperate climates from fall through spring.

• Broccoli: Fresh broccoli makes a healthy addition to any dinner table, and Pickyourown. org notes that broccoli can have a lengthy harvesting season. Early harvesting may begin in May in some regions, though it’s still possible to pick fresh broccoli in late October. If you want to pick fresh broccoli, The Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends doing so in the morning when the buds of the head are firm and tight.

• Cabbage: If you’re looking to do some late fall picking, cabbage might be for you.

The online resource Harvest to Table notes that cabbage can survive under snow without being harmed, making it an ideal late fall vegetable. Spoiled outer leaves can be pulled away after harvesting without affecting the quality of the remaining cabbage.

• Peaches: People who can’t wait to whip up a peach cobbler may need to do so before fall even begins. According to Pickyourown.org, peaches can be ready for picking as early as July in the northeastern United States, and the picking season generally ends around mid-September. The season is even earlier in places like Georgia, a state known for its peaches where the picking season can begin in mid-May and extend through early August depending on the variety.

• Pumpkins: Thanks in part to Halloween decor and the popularity of pumpkin pie as a Thanksgiving dessert, pumpkins are synonymous with the fall harvest. And pumpkin picking season aligns perfectly with each of these holidays, typically beginning in early or mid-September and extending deep into October.

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Designing Your Garden for Better Mental Health (StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can

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“Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul and it’s good for the body,” said legendary football coach, Vince Dooley. “I enjoy coming out to

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Landscape architect Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground recently visited Dooley in Athens,

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Simply planting, growing, harvesting and maintaining plants gives you a direct emotional boost. Why? Gardening helps foster nurturing instincts and restores a sense of hope and purpose, ultimately improving self-esteem.

• Passive benefits: Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry.

Scientific evidence proves that just being in nature has positive impacts on stress levels and brain chemistry. It can also lower blood pressure, increase concentration and improve mood. What’s more, being outdoors offers a deeper sense of belonging and a new sense of purpose outside the daily grind.

Designing Your Garden Scott advises designing your garden to reflect how you want to live outside. He typically builds “rooms” connected by meandering paths for resting, unwinding, and feeling restored.

However, your outdoor spaces don’t always need to be quiet.

They can encourage activity as well. If you enjoy company, create gathering spaces. Or, if you have hobbies that can be done outdoors like exercising, painting or writing, you can set aside areas for them.

Finally, Scott recommends designing your garden to awaken your five senses. Here’s how: 1. Sight: Choose calming colors, or those that bring you joy. The simple sight of a breathtaking array of plants or an arrangement of favorite flowers is bound to give your mental health a boost.

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2. Taste: Growing your own food will provide you with an incredibly rewarding harvest. Not only will you be able to enhance meals with the fruits of your labor, you’ll get the personal satisfaction of a job well done.

3. Hearing: Among the plants and flowers, add fixtures, such as wind chimes and water features, that’ll produce soothing sounds. And with the new habitat you’ve created, you’ll enjoy bird song, too!

4. Touch: From the light, feath-

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ery textures of petals to the rough surfaces of bark or bush stems, touch offers a deeper sense of connection to nature.

5. Smell: You may already use aromatherapy indoors. Take this concept outside by growing fragrant flowers and herbs, so you can literally “stop to smell the roses.”

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autumn. In fact, that the season the follows summer seemingly goes by two different names is just one of many interesting facts about fall.

• A season by any other name … Fall is the term most often used to reference the season succeeding summer in the United States. But the season is referred to as “autumn” in other parts of the world, including Great Britain.

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moon, which appears close to the autumnal equinox.

• The colors of fall foliage are actually present year-round. Fall is known for its colorful foliage.

But the pigments responsible for those colors are actually present year-round. According to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, green, yellow and orange pigments are present year-round. However, during spring and summer, the leaves serve as factories where many foods necessary to help the tree grow are manufactured. That process takes place in the leaf in cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaves their green color. This process ceases as hours of daylight decrease and temperatures drop. As a result, chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears and the vivid colors of fall foliage begin to appear.

• Squirrels have a (sophisticated) plan out there. Squirrels hiding food in autumn for the upcoming winter is a familiar sight. And squirrels are more organized than many people may know. Groundbreaking research released in 1991 found that, even when squirrels bury that stash of nuts closely to one another, they will each return to the precise location of their personal cache.

Recent research also has shown that squirrels bury their stash based on certain traits, such as the type of nut being buried.

• Babies born in fall are more likely to see the century mark.

Researchers at the University of Chicago studied more than 1,500 centenarians born in the United States between 1880 and 1895.

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WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN IN SEPTEMBER IN ZONE 5

• Harvest September is often the big harvest time for tomatoes, peppers, and hot season vegetables.

• Plant cool season annuals Plant cool season annuals and ornamentals such as pansies, violas, snapdragons and ornamental cabbage.

• Plant cool season vegetables You still have time to plant peas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, leeks, lettuce, radish and onion. You may have to cover them for frost if you don’t have a cold frame, but if you get them in right away you should get a harvest if freeze isn’t early.

• Pick up wasp spray Wasps and yellow jackets become a problem this month. Be prepared with sprays, but don’t bother those beneficial yellow jackets if they are not

bothering you.

• Feed annuals Annuals need regular fertilizing for good bloom production, about every 4 weeks.

• Check containers and baskets Container gardens, hanging baskets and window boxes dry out quickly and need frequent watering.

They will also need to be fertilized regularly.

• Lower the blade You can begin lowering the blade on the lawn mower as temperatures cool. Lower slightly next month again too until you wind up mowing quite short the last time or two.

• Lawn repair When summer starts to cool and the soil is still good and warm, which could be mid August or early September, lawn seed or sod will establish quickly. If you plant to overseed the whole lawn, de-thatch first.

• Divide perennials Perennials that are done blooming may be divided and/or moved. The

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Don’t divide or move plants that thrive in fall, such as asters, mums, Russian sage and ornamental grass.

• De-thatch De-thatch the lawn every few years in September. Aerate if you didn’t do in spring.

• Water Plants, shrubs, trees will need regular watering right up until frost, and diminished rainfall in autumn isn’t enough. Evergreens especially need lots of water to prepare for winter since they keep their needles green all winter.

To prevent needle drop and burn, make sure they get plenty of water right up until the ground freezes if you can.

• Apply broadleaf weed control Fall brings a fresh crop of lawn weeds. Apply broadleaf weed control early in September. Although you can purchase fertilizer with broad leaf weed control, conditions should be ideal when you apply (read the package) for best results. Mixing up some weed-b-gone in a tank sprayer is more effective. It also allows you to spot spray individual weeds are target small areas. Clover and creeping charlie require several applications. With a pump sprayer you can target those every few to several days.

DO NOT spray young grass seedlings.

• Remove dead plants Shrubs, perennials or trees that have died should be removed.

• Clean up fruit Clean up and remove any fallen

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fruit. Decaying fruit will harbor pests and disease.

• Slugs are active September brings slugs out in full force. Apply diatomaceous earth or other slug controls.

• Dig in compost As you clean out the garden beds, dig in compost so the soil is ready in spring.

• Check for web worms Prune the web out of the trees if possible and destroy. Otherwise treat chemically.

• Be prepared to lift bulbs Tender bulbs should be lifted and stored next month. But if winter is coming early, you may need to get it done at the end of this month.

• Needle drop Don’t be alarmed to see your evergreen drop some needles. Old inner needles will drop as new needles form on the branch tips.

• Plant perennials September is an excellent time to plant perennials. Days are warm and nights are cool, perfect for establishing roots.

• Plant fall bloomers You can still pick up mums and asters in bloom for planting right now.

• Plant peonies Plant, or divide and transplant peonies between the end of August and October.

September is usually perfect. Remember that peonies prefer not to be disturbed, so divide only if the clump has gotten way too large.

• Plant bulbs Plant spring blooming bulbs in September or early October.

• Be prepared for frost Zone 5 generally does not experience frost until next month, but it does happen in September occasionally. Be prepared to cover your tender plants and crops if frost is forecast.

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SEPTEMBER 30 – BREAKFAST for AO Smith, Mitchell Bentley & Gen Corp Retirees. 9:00 a.m. at the Commission on Aging.

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 4:30 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.

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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 – FREE DINNER (formerly The Soup Kitchen) at Zion United Methodist Church. 6:00 p.m. 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.

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SEPTEMBER 21 – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5! Registration is required. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.

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SEPTEMBER 17 – BURGER & FRIES 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 4646, Lyons. Cost is $7.00.

SEPTEMBER 21 – STORY TIME 11:30 am to enjoy fun, interactive stories that help develop early literacy skills. Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons.michlibrary.org for more information.

SEPTEMBER 27 – SIP & READ BOOK CLUB Discussion of The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell. 11:00 a.m. to Noon. Refreshments provided, as well as a limited number of free paperback copies of the book, courtesy of the Great Michigan Read. Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons.michlibrary.org for more information.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS – ROBLOX CLUB Youth are invited to stop by the Lyons Township District Library from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a snack and play Roblox on our computers with friends. Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons.michlibrary.org for more information.

THURSDAY – WRITERS GROUP Enjoy some coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Lyons Township District Library.

THURSDAY – POINT THE WAY at First Christian Church, 138 W Garden Street, Muir from 3:30 too 5:30 p.m. K-12 youth welcome for this free event through June 8, 2023.

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.

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SEPTEMBER 20 – STEM WITH MR. MIKE at the Lake Odessa Community Library from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., ages 11-16. Discover the scientifiic principles of flight by designing and making paper airplanes. Registration is helpful! 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.

SATURDAY – ALWAYS IN MOTION PHYSICAL FITNESS 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for adults. Bring a towel and water! At the Lake Odessa Community Library.

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LARGE MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 9am-4pm. Sale will include: Home furnishings, antiques, women’s clothing, girl’s clothing size NB through 16, some boys clothes, men’s clothing, toys, knickknacks, books, puzzles, tools, building supplies, and other odds and ends. Sale will be located at 350 S. Bridge Street, Saranac.

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SEPTEMBER 18 – BREAKFAST 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Full menu with restaurant style dining and free coffee. VFW Post 4090, 1324 E Bridge Street.

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SEPTEMBER 23 – BURGER NIGHT 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 1/3 lb. burger basket with fries and all the trimmings. Dine in or out. Phone ahead for takeout. VFW Post 4090, 1324 E Bridge Street. 517-647-4980.

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.

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SEPTEMBER 22 – FEEDING AMERICA FOOD TRUCK 4:30 p.m. at the Saranac Community Church for Ionia County Residents.

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.

HUGE GARAGE SALE Saturday September, 24 9am-5pm Sunday September, 25 10am-1pm

2325 E. Tuttle Rd. Ionia about 1 mile East of Kelsey Boys 24 inch 12 sp. bike, (2)5000 btu window air conditioners, Propane garage heater, Propane fish fryer, Used roof for U.T.V., Treestands, ladder, hang on, and climbing stands, 1-set of climbing sticks,Hunting clothes and boots, Hunting accessories 6- game cameras,Bow Targets, Martin Cougar Bow with hard case and several dozen arrows, Wheelbarrow, 10 inch table saw 5000 watt generator, Sleeping Bags and Tent,Coleman Lantern, cook stove and heater plus can of fuel Life Jacket for child, 2 life preservers cushions, .22 Ramset,Old 60 year old sled, Electric football game, Hockey tabletop game, Bedding Twin-Full and Queen Sheets and comforters and throws, New hand made afghans, Candles, Portable wall mount desk for childs room, Curtains and Drapes, Table of Free items.

Phone 616.902.8208 for more information.

ELVIS is in the building!

CD’s, Vinyls, books, dishes & more!

Also, MSU Spartans’ Sportwear!

Mine & Yours Boutique 327 Main St. Ionia Mon-Fri: 11am to 6pm ~ Sat: 10am to 3pm

Murder Mystery Dinner Ionia friends of the Library is looking for 7 actors for this year’s Murder Mystery Dinner:

“Audition for a Murder” On October 9.

For more information Call 616.902.0681 and leave a message and we will get right back to you.

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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. 19th thru Sept. 25th, 2022

We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for printing errors.

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Thick Cut

Bacon

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