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Own a piece of Ionia history!

State Land Bank fundraises with Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County

The State Land Bank and Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County announce a fundraising Partnership, centered around the former Riverside Correctional Facility. Pitsch Companies whois demolishing both the Deerfield and Riverside facilities, recently delivered a limited number ofbricks from the old correctional facility to the Habitat Restore in Ionia. These bricks are availablefor a donation, as a memento of the old structures.

$20 Donation Per Brick

(Donations go toward HFHIC project in Ionia County)

Salvaged brick from:

1883 – Michigan Asylum for Insane Criminals

1885 – Ionia State Hospital

1977 - Riverside Correctional Facility

Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County Restore will have bricks available for a minimum donation of $20 per brick. “Funds raised will go directly into programing in Ionia County, such as home builds, wheelchair ramps, small exterior home repairs, etc.”

– HFHIC Stacy Moore, Executive Director

For more information please contact Stacy Moore at smoore@ioniahabitat.org

Stop in at 113 S Depot Street, Ionia, and get your commemorative piece of Ionia County history today!

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

FOR SALE - 1995 Dodge

Dakota 4x4 extended cab. Runs. Needs work. 125,000 miles. $1000 or best offer. 616-902-2160.

Ionia Moose donates to Victims Advocates

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.

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

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. BUYING JUNK VEHICLES Running or not. Must have title. Free pick-up. Call Brandon. 517-647-9427.

On October 3, Members from the Ionia Moose Board #998 /#478 presented two dozen plush Tommy Moose to the Ionia County Sheriffs Department and the Ionia County Victim Advocates. The Victim Advocate team is a non-profit, community based agency which assist police, fire, and other emergency services

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

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

FOR SALE - 2002 Toyota Tacoma pick up. 2WD, new tires, brakes, shocks, exhaust system, etc. good body, drive good, single cab, auto transmissions. Everything works. 616-761-3110

Ready to cut wood? We stock all your wood cutting supplies! Bars, Chain, oil and gas, etc. We can fix your saw or sell you a new one! We also rent log splitters! Give us a Call Today! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795

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

in providing emotional and practical assistance to victims of crime, tragic circumstances, and disasters.

The Tommy Moose will be used to help with these situations. Thank You to all who are involved with these wonderful groups! We appreciate all you do!

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

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

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

FOR SALE - Labrador retriever puppies. Chocolate and black. Ready to go! Call 616-642-6064.

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

LIKE IT OR NOT, WINTER IS COMING! We have new snowblowers in stock now! Stop by today or bring your old one in to get repaired! Be Prepared! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

† HAWKINS Bobby Mike Hawkins, age 87, of Ionia, formerly of Texas and longtime resident of California, passed away on August 25, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1936, in Pampa, Texas, the son of Othel and Mary (Hopkins) Hawkins. Mike married Sandra Jeanne Vickery on September 14, 1963, in Carson City, Nevada.

He owned and operated RH&M, Inc., Engine Parts & Machine, Quality Truck & Tractor, and Esparto Auto Supply all in the Woodland, California area.

Mike was a Navion pilot and also wrote in the publication for the Navioneers. He loved traveling to Baja where he enjoyed scuba diving for lobster. Mike had great times with his buddies drinking scotch and telling jokes.

His loving wife of 59 years, Sandra Hawkins, of Lowell, Michigan survives him, as well as, daughters Michele Mapes of Arlington, Texas, Melissa (Mario) Macias of Grand Prairie, Texas, Jessica Marie Riggs of Woodland, California, Jennifer Jeanne Fleming and Ethan Mathes of Roseville, California; grandchildren Amber (Melissa) Womack of Arlington, Texas, Ceara Mapes of Arlington, Texas, Bailey (Jermaine) Armstead of Plumas Lake, California, Taylor Macias of Los Angeles, California, Roger Othel Riggs of Woodland, California, Jordan Makenna Riggs of Woodland, California, Cayman Fleming and Fiance’ Tyler Russell of Fair Oaks, California, and Gavin Fleming and Fiance’ Ellie Henry of Ionia, Michigan; great-grandchildren Canyon Mae Russell, Waylon Mike Fleming, and Wylder Paul Fleming; several great-great-grandchildren; brother Sam Lee (Miki) Hawkins of Yuba City, California; sister-in-law Loretta JeRue of Ionia, Michigan, and brother-in-law Vaughn (Sonia) Vickery of Lowell, Michigan.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, brother Pat Hawkins, sons-in-law Jim Mapes and Larry Alan Riggs, sister-in-law Valerie Lordly, and brother-in-law Kevin Lordly. He is also survived by several special friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at Boston Township Hall in Saranac.

Arrangements in the care of Lake Funeral Home of Saranac, Michigan. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

† WIRTZ John (Jack) Wirtz, born January 20, 1936 to Clara (Kenter) and Peter Wirtz in Ionia. Jack went to Ionia High School, class of 1953. He went on to marry Mary Jo Stedman on March 16, 1955.

Jack started his electrical career with Certified Meter in Ionia. Later joined the IBEW working for various companies and different locals until he retired in 1994.

Jack is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Jo; sons Scott and Craig; grandchildren Aime, John and Hannah.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Clara Wirtz; his sisters Jo (Wirtz) Montgomery and Clara Jean (Wirtz) Bogart.

– AREA DEATHS –

† ANDERSON

Linda Lou Anderson, age 73, of Westphalia, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023.

† BEEBE

Shirley Maxine Beebe, age 99, of Portland, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.

† CIGANICK

Steven Paul Ciganick, age 50, of Ionia, passed away Tuesday, Octoober 3, 2023.

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

† HEFFRON

Mary Lou Heffron, age 94, of Belding, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

† HOUSERMAN

Paula Ruth Houserman, age 74, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.

† KLINE-THOMPSON

Amy Lyn Kline-Thompson, age 33, of Belding, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023.

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Thank You !

I want to Thank all of my Friends and Family that made my 80th Birthday so special.

It sure was a very special day. Thanks to my family for all their hard work to keep it a secret. You were sure good at it!

Love ya all so much!

Marilyn Dilley

Thank You!

We would like to take the time to thank Rick and Pat Lower for a wonderful Celebration of Life for Larry. Also, to all who came and made it possible. Thank You from the Cole Family.

† PLACE

Gerald S Place, age 68, of Belding, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

† SPITZLEY

Lisa Rae Spitzley, age 62, of Portland, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023.

† TAYLOR

Erwin L. Taylor, age 85, of Belding, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.

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† PAULSON Christa Lyne Paulson, age 52, a most giving and caring woman, was born in Belding, Michigan on September 8, 1971 to Matthew Eric and Jody Lyne Burns Paulson. She passed away on September 26, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her parents at her side. Her illness was a brief but hard fought battle against a very aggressive form of breast cancer. She won her battle and is now forever free from all pain.

Christa was a 1989 graduate of Belding High School and graduated with an associate degree from Davenport College of Business (now Davenport University). She was a long-time secretary for TerHorst Rinzema Construction Company in Ada.

Christa loved many things, but her biggest love was for her son, Mackenzie. She was a life-long reader of mystery and suspense novels, especially enjoying those featuring the FBI. Christa was always up for a road trip, whether taking Mackenzie on vacations in his younger years, driving her parents to out-of-state family reunions or just a quick trip to Hobby Lobby. She was accomplished in the art of counted cross stitch and for years won many awards for her exquisite work entered annually in the Needlework Department at the Ionia Free Fair. Christa looked forward all year long to helping at Paulson’s Pumpkin Patch during fall harvest. Mourning her loss are her son, Mackenzie Eric Paulson, parents, Matt & Jody Paulson, brother, Dennis Paulson, Very Special Cousin, Amy Paulson, all of Belding and her maternal grandmother, Donna Jesko Burns of Grand Rapids. Also surviving her are aunts and uncles, Irene Paulson Terpstra of Grand Rapids, Francis Snyder Paulson of South Carolina, Yvette and Bob Paulson of California, Halla and Carl Geiger of St. Johns, Lois and Jerry Paulson of Belding, Mary Paulson Melinn of Byron Center, Connie (Jesko) and James Wright of Florida, Jan and Jack Jesko of Grand Ledge and numerous cousins. Christa was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Walter and Gertrude Paulson, maternal grandfather, Ridgeway Burns and uncles and aunt, Raymond Paulson, Norman Paulson, Clair Melinn and Donald and Elaine Paulson. Following Christa’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. A visitation will be held on Sunday October 8, 2023, from 2-4 PM at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding.

Anyone wishing to remember Christa with a charitable donation may want to consider the B Foundation or the Ionia County Animal Shelter. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Christa would want to remind us to pay attention to medical symptoms that continue and don’t seem normal. Get them checked out! Please consider becoming a blood donor. The need is great. To share a message of condolence, order flowers or light a candle in memory of Christa, please visit the website of the funeral home at www.jffh.com

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NEWS FROM THE DEPOT

Boston-Saranac Historical Society

FRANKENSTEIN CA -

BOOSE? Apparently not the case.

You may have noticed the ongoing, and much needed, repair and restoration of the caboose sitting on the grounds of the BSHS Depot museum. As with any project dealing with a wooden structure that

is very close to its 120th birthday, while peeling back the layers of previous repairs and patches, little (and sometimes big) hints as to its origins come to light. Interesting as well as compelling historical features are revealed.

Our caboose arrived in Saranac back on July 18,

“Detroit & Toledo Shoreline (Maintenance of Way) #101” caboose, sometime after 1966 but before the 1980s. 1997. It was delivered by Jerry Tyler, who had purchased it from the Coopersville & Marne Railway before restoring it. It is possible that Mr. Tyler may not have known where it was originally, before arriving in Coopersville. Coopersville was the known “home” of anything “Grand Trunk” or “Grand Trunk Western,” and that plus the fact the caboose had little (or none) of its original decals or numbering might have been the reason that it was repainted and lettered for “Grand Trunk.” Unfortunately, it was sold as a “Grand Trunk” caboose and not as an “unknown caboose, now lettered for GT.”

The most distinctive clue as to our caboose’s origin is the cupola. The “bombay” style of roof, also known as a “roller coaster” roof (for obvious reasons) was primarily a trademark of the Wabash railroad. However, photographic evidence points to its true heritage – not as an ex-Wabash but as one of (12) identical cabooses of that same model from the manufacturer sold in 1904 to the Detroit-Toledo Shoreline Railroad (D&TSL). Recently, the BSHS Executive Board was privileged to meet with Kyle Rosol of the Coopersville & Marne Railway who presented photographic evidence of the prior life of our caboose. D&TSL caboose # 101 was in use until the 1970s or -80s, which may make it one of the last wooden cabooses used in active service. Towards the end of its service life, it had been marked “M of W” (maintenance of way), meaning that it did not need to meet as high a standard as normal railroad equipment. After its final retirement, tarped and patched over with scrap wooden planks, #101 ended up in Saginaw, MI before being sold to Coopersville.

Mr. Rosol reported that his extensive research reveals that the caboose is entirely original, albeit some parts have been lost over time. Areas that were studied

and compared to the available photographs, aside from the cupola, were the undercarriage toolbox, plating ends, vestibules and vestibule roof line, back plates, and hand rails. Missing? The Fresnel (cupola) lens was boarded over, and the cupola struts were removed during an earlier (pre-Saranac) restoration.

“It is no Frankenstein, but rather an old and misunder-

stood caboose which had the misfortune of being given a false identity for nearly 30 years.” – Kyle Rosol, CPMY Freight Conductor (Friends of the Coopersville & Marne Railway)

Follow us on Facebook ™ /Saranac Depot or check with the Saranac-Clarksville library for BSHS events: www.saraclark. michlibrary.org/community-calendar#/events/

day and Sunday, October 6, 7 and 8, 9am to 5pm. Native American decor, garage and household goods. 2929 Lee Rd. Saranac.

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

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

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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.

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795. Call now to get yours mower scheduled for our winter maintenance program! Free pick up and delivery if your on our schedule!

RECONDITIONED BAT-

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

Have you had a positive experience with a local business or organization? Shout it out to all of Ionia County here! Place your 25 word maximum Shout Out by calling 616 642-9411; emailing kara.raimer@att. net; or from our website www. ioniacountyshoppersguide. com. Free of charge for a limited time. Deadline is Noon on Thursday.

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WHY BUY LOCAL? Save Money! Small banks typically charge lower fees and are more likely to offer free checking. Often, your local banks support local projects.

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.

J. Van Handyman: Your local handyman and home improvement service. Big and small projects welcome: 616-930-8092 or visit jvanhandyman. com”

Also, Sapp Estate Online Auction. Bidding ends Oct. 18. 2000 S-10 pickup, older snowmobiles, Suzuki 4WD Quad, Firearms, Crossbow, Collector Glass, more! Details at Bid.SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com 1-800-8350495.

Present: R Bennett, M Palmer, R Alexander, W Marcussen, Wm Vaarberg

Board Meeting called to order by Supervisor R Bennett.

Pledge recited.

Minutes were approved as read.

Treasurer’s report was approved as read.

Several items were discussed with no action taken.

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

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.

Rachael Alexander Township Clerk

Orr Living Estate Online Auction. Bidding ends Oct. 12. John Deere Gator, Snap On tools, Wood working equipment, Vintage items, Household, Christmas items, more! GREEN MACHINE now grading long driveways, private roads, and gravel parking lots. $350 and up. Call for estimates. We do many other jobs as well. 616-443-7644

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Rototillers, riding mowers, batteries, snowmobiles, vehicles. Paying $100 to $500, Depending on condition. 616-881-7131.

FOR SALE - BowTech Justice Blue Diamond left hand bow. In like new condition. Comes with case, quiver, arrows and some broad heads, $300. Call 616-881-7131.

Sparrow Ionia caregiver receives BEE award for teamwork, support of patients

IONIA, MI – Sparrow Ionia

Hospital has honored one of our medical assistants with the BEE Award for their support of the team and willingness to help others.

Nominated by fellow caregivers, Casey Smith, medical assistant at Sparrow Medical Group Saranac, received the BEE Award for her positive attitude and compassionate care towards patients. Smith has worked for Sparrow since 2018.

“Casey is a hardworking member of the team,” said Kasie Rockey, practice manager at Sparrow Medical Group Saranac. “She devotes extra time and effort to ensuring patients receive quality and compassionate care. She is always willing to help others with a cheerful attitude.”

The BEE Award recognizes excellence among clinical support caregivers who work

alongside nursing teams to deliver quality, compassionate care. BEE is an acronym for Be Exceptional Every day. Acknowledging the strength behind teamwork, the BEE Award is often given in conjunction with the DAISY Award for outstanding nursing care

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Haunted Harvest Carnival

to symbolize the relationship between nursing and clinical support caregivers - the same way bees and flowers depend on one another.

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Have some spooky fun at the Portland District Library on Friday, October 27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. during our Haunted Harvest Carnival! This all-ages event requires a ticket for entry, which can be picked up at the Youth Desk starting Monday, October 9. Ticket times include: 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are first come, first served; there are a limited number available for each time slot. Dress in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat throughout the library, see what your future holds, spin the prize wheel, and more. Don’t forget to redeem your ticket punches for prizes before heading home!

Quilling Club

Have you ever heard of Quilling? It is the art of using strips of paper that are rolled,

looped, curled, twisted and otherwise manipulated to create different shapes, and glued together to create decorative designs. Quilling designs can be used to decorate greeting cards, pictures, boxes, and more. The library is starting a drop-in quilling club in October, which will meet on the second Wednesday of each month—October 11 and November 8—from 6:30-7:30. We’ll work on our projects together, show each other new techniques we've learned, and share ideas.

CHILDREN’S AND TEEN

Books & Blankets October

Are you and your little ones ready to party the night away during Books & Blankets at the Portland District Library?

Attend our monster bash in the Children’s Sensory Garden on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. We’ll provide

the party gear, but make sure you bring a blanket and the whole family brings their best dance moves. We’re sending everyone home with a book from our friends at the Ionia Great Start Collaborative to keep the party going! This program is recommended for families with children ages 8 & under. Registration is required!

Virtual STEM Club: Pan Flutes October's Virtual STEM Club: Pan Flutes finds us exploring sound when we build a pan flute and find out what it takes to create music with it. Registration for Take-and-Make bags begins Wednesday, October 18. This program is recommended for ages 6-12, requires parental supervision, and is limited to 35 patrons.

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OCTOBER 5 – CHICKEN DINNER TUSCAN-MT. GILEAD

MASONIC LODGE Meal includes deep fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, baked bean, roll and dessert. Meal is from 4:00 till 6:00 p.m. (or earlier if sold out). Cost is $15 per meal. Take out available.

BELDING –

OCTOBER 7 – ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 422 W High Street. Drive thru and eat in. Free-will offering being received. 616-794-1310.

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OCTOBER 8 – LASAGNA DINNER Noon to 1:30 p.m. LeValley Methodist Church, corner of Kelsey and David Highways. Take-out available. Donation at the door for area missions.

OCTOBER 25 – RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Ionia Moose Lodge, 869 E Bluewater Hwy. Walk-ins welcome. Bring a donor card or photo ID.

NOVEMBER 12 – FAITHFUL JOURNEY IN CONCERT 10:00 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Free will offering. Cookies and coffee to follow.

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)

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY – FOOD PANTRY Illuminate Church food pantry, 83 E Tuttle (behind Ken's Market) is open Monday from Noon to 3:00 p.m., and Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact info 616 522-7335.

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

TUESDAY & THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC

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

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

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OF IONIA NOW OPEN Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington. Phone 616-527-1530.

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

WEDNESDAY – 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 ***NEW LOCATION*** First Christian Church, 130 E Washington. 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

– LAKE ODESSA –

OCTOBER 4 – FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 10:30am. Perfect for ages 2-5. A onetime registration is appreciated. Our theme this school year is Oh, the Places You'll Go! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

OCTOBER 5 – THEY'RE BACK!! MONSTER MAKING NIGHT at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 4:00 p.m., ages 5-10. Registration is encouraged! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

OCTOBER 11 – FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 10:30am. Perfect for ages 2-5. A onetime registration is appreciated. Our theme this school year is Oh, the Places You'll Go! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

OCTOBER 12 – TWEEN FEUD TEAM NIGHT at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 4:00 p.m., ages 9-14. Teams/ Questions/Nerf Guns/Points/Wacky Fun! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

OCTOBER 14 – IONIA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

MEETING 1:00 p.m. Presenter: Adam Oster. Program: Digitizing Your Family Tree - Formats, Software, and Techniques. Freight Depot Museum, Emerson St., Lake Odessa. Public welcome.

OCTOBER 18 – FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 10:30am. Perfect for ages 2-5. A onetime registration is appreciated. Our theme this school year is Oh, the Places You'll Go! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

OCTOBER 19 – HOME-BASED EDUCATION 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library, for all students. Our theme this school year is Mind-Building Tales. Monthly registration is encouraged!

OCTOBER 24 – STEM WITH MR. MIKE at the Lake Odessa Community Library, 3:30-5:00 p.m., ages 11-16. The theme this month is Shake it UP! Build model towers and discover engineering challenges. Registration is requested and appreciated.

OCTOBER 26 – FAMILY STORY TIME at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 10:30am. Perfect for ages 2-5. A onetime registration is appreciated. Our theme this school year is Oh, the Places You'll Go! To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

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.

SATURDAYS – YOGA WITH LINDA KIMMEL at the Lake Odessa Community Library, every Saturday starting October 14, 9:00 a.m. Beginners welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. To register for events, please call 616.374.4591, or stop in the library.

SUNDAY – OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC SHOWS 3:00 p.m. at Bob's Barn Jamborees, 1417 Johnson Street. Open Mic at 4:30 p.m. Always free admission. Cotact bobwarner40@gmail.com.

–LYONS/MUIR

OCTOBER 3 – KIDS BINGO 5:00 p.m. Lyons Township District Library Play bingo and try to win fun prizes!

OCTOBER 4 – STORY TIME Lyons Township District Library at 11:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that help develop early literacy skills. OCTOBER 4 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE KNITTER'S CIRCLE 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow knitters to craft and learn in a friendly, supportive environment. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

OCTOBER 5 – WRITER'S GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

OCTOBER 5 – GAME NIGHT 4:00 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Stop by the library to play board games, Pokemon Go, Roblox, and more!

OCTOBER 6 – OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Dusk at the Lyons Township District Library. Bring a blanket/chair and your favorite snacks to enjoy a showing of Hocus Pocus (PG, 1993) on the library lawn. Viewers are invited to dress up as characters to get all participants in the Halloween spirit.

OCTOBER 7 – BOOKISH BINGO 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Play Bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

OCTOBER 10 – ADULT CRAFT NIGHT 5:30 p.m. at the Lyons Township District Library to create your own polymer clay necklace. Supplies provided.

OCTOBER 11 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE 11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow knitters to craft and learn in a friendly, supportive environment. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

OCTOBER 12 – WRITER'S GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

OCTOBER 12 – GAME NIGHT - 4:00 p.m. Stop by the Lyons Township District Library to play board and computer games, LEGOs, Pokemon Go, and more.

OCTOBER 14 – HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING - 12 p.m. - No sweet gumdrops of sugar plum fairies will adorn these gingerbread houses. Register at the library to create one-of-a-king spooky creations during this craft program! Registration opens October 3.

OCTOBER 18 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE KNITTER'S CIRCLE

11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow knitters to craft and learn in a friendly, supportive environment. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

OCTOBER 18 – STORY TIME Lyons Township District Library at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that help develop early literacy skills.

OCTOBER 19 – WRITER'S GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging

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with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

OCTOBER 19 – GAME NIGHT - 4:00 p.m. Stop by the Lyons Township District Library to play board and computer games, LEGOs, Pokemon Go, and more.

OCTOBER 25 – KNITTER'S CIRCLE KNITTER'S CIRCLE

11:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Join fellow knitters to craft and learn in a friendly, supportive environment. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

OCTOBER 26 – WRITER'S GROUP 10:00 a.m. at the Lyons Township District Library. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

OCTOBER 26 – GAME NIGHT - 4:00 p.m. Stop by the Lyons Township District Library to play board and computer games, LEGOs, Pokemon Go, and more.

OCTOBER 28 – HALLOWEEN PARTY Noon at the Lyons Township District Library to Show off your Halloween costume, trick-or-treat, and create a fun and spooky craft to take home!

OCTOBER 31 – SIP & READ BOOK CLUB 11:00 A.M. JOIN FELLOW READERS FOR A DISCUSSION OF THE WICKED SISTER BY KAREN DIONNE. TEA, COFFEE, AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED.

PORTLAND –

–OCTOBER 8 – BREAKFAST 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at VFW Post 4090, 1324 E Bridge Street. Buffet style dining and a la carte choices of omelettes or breakfast steaks. Free coffee. Public welcome!

OCTOBER 22 – BREAKFAST 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at VFW Post 4090, 1324 E Bridge Street. Buffet style dining and a la carte choices of omelettes or breakfast steaks. Free coffee. Public welcome!

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, 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Portland District Library. Call 517-647-2025.

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

– SARANAC –

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

TUESDAY – SARANAC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & SARANAC AREA WOMENS CLUB The third Tuesday of each month at the Greenridge office at 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street is open the FIRST & THIRD Thursdays, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. For information call 642-6322.

THURSDAY – SAMS (SARANAC AREA MUSICIANS AND SINGERS) PRACTICE in the Saranac High School band room. Choir is from 6:00 to 7:00 and band is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Anyone welcome. For more information call Karen at 616-902-7237.

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