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Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. reminds us of our purpose as healthcare professionals, which is to serve the people of Ionia County,” added Reetz. “We are grateful for the Sparrow Ionia Hospital caregivers who are committed to providing high-quality healthcare to this community each and every day.”

Sparrow Ionia Hospital is proud to have been part of the community for decades and fulfill Sparrow’s mission of providing quality, compassionate care to everyone, every time. Sparrow Ionia is a critical access hospital that provides a range of services, including laboratory, advanced imaging, general and orthopeopened in 1943, joined the AHA said Linda Reetz, President of dic surgery, oncology services, shortly thereafter, and has been Sparrow Ionia Hospital. “Cele- Emergency Department, and protecting the community’s brations and recognitions need to in-patient care. health ever since. occur, particularly during these “The AHA is delighted to recog“It was an honor and privilege challenging times. nize Sparrow Ionia Hospital for to be recognized by the AHA,” “This type of recognition their 75 years of membership

Sparrow Ionia Hospital recognized for 75 years as member of American Hospital Association IONIA, MI – The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently recognized Sparrow Ionia Hospital for 75 years of membership.

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Sparrow Ionia Hospital, which was recently honored by the American Hospital Association, is a critical access hospital that provides a range of services including laboratory, advance imaging, general and orthopedic surgery, oncology services, Emergency Department, and in-patient care. in the AHA,” said Kim Byas, they provide each day to their Regional Executive for the AHA. patients and the community.”

“Since its founding, the hospital Founded in 1898 and headhas provided high-quality care quartered in Chicago, the AHA to patients in is the national orand around Ionia ganization that This type of County. represents and “Through its recognition reminds serves all types membership in us of our purpose of hospitals, the AHA, Sparhealthcare netas healthcare row Ionia Hosworks and their pital has also professionals, which patients and demonstrated communities. is to serve the a longstanding Close to 5,000 people of Ionia commitment to hospitals, health –Linda Reetz, care systems, supporting the President of Sparrow Ionia networks, othhospital field’s important ader providers of vocacy work,” care and over added Byas. “The AHA thanks 42,000 health care professional the staff and leadership of the members form the AHA. hospital for the care and services

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Sparrow Ionia Hospital President Linda Reetz (center) accepts an award from the American Hospital Association’s Kim Byas for Sparrow Ionia’s 75-year membership in the AHA. Also attending the award ceremony were (from left) Kira Carter-Robertson, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Services; Joe Ruth, Sparrow Health System Chief Operating Officer; James Dover, Sparrow Health System President and CEO; John Pirich, chair of Sparrow Health System Board of Directors; and Dan Balice, member of Sparrow Health System Board of Directors.

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Area Deaths

† MILLER Michael Jon Miller, age 78, of Ionia, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. † POTTER Joel S. Potter, age 70, of Belding, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. † SEIF Alice L. Seif, age 75, of Belding, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. † SMITH David John Smith, age 77, of Lyons, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

– OBITUARIES –

† JONES Janet K. Jones aged 83 of Saranac, has gone

home to our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 16, 2020.

She was born September 29, 1937 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Amos M. and Wilma (Patrick) Welch. Janet married Phil L. Jones March 29, 1958 in Ionia.

Janet partnered with her husband Phil to operate Jones Meat Market.

She has been the backbone to our business, working beside Phil for more than 60 years. Janet has passed her enthusiasm, grit, and love of Jesus to her sons and their families. She was a member of Easton Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the Choir. Janet loved to travel, enjoyed the Ionia Free Fair. She adored her family and she will be greatly missed.

Surviving are her husband Phil L. Jones of Saranac. Sons; Lee (Karen) Jones of Saranac and Karl (Sarah) Jones of Saranac. Grandchildren; Lance (Heather) Jones of Lowell, Kyle (Kimberly) Jones of Lowell, Kent (Morgan) Jones of Lowell, Melissa (Jason) DeBoer of Grand Rapids, Kathryn (Peter) Woudwyk of Bryron Center and Crystal (Justin) Blood of Saranac. Greatgrandchildren; Caroline, Bennett, Lincoln, Hudson, Jaxon, Olivia, Ella, Miles, Elliott, Alexandria, Evie and Jack.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Debra Jones.

Funeral Services will be at Easton Church Friday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Donna Sperry officiating. Limited seating available to allow for social distancing. Interment Saranac Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Church on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice, Illuminate Skilled Nursing or Easton Church. Funeral Services will be livestreamed and available on the Lake Funeral Home Facebook Page. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

† KRAUSZ Gerald Richard Krausz, age 86, passed away

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† SULLIVAN Mabel Lois Sullivan, age 96, of Orleans, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, under hospice care at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 10, 1924, in Lansing, Michigan, a daughter of William Austin and Etta Jane (Campbell) Flanders, both of whom preceded her in death.

She graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing with the Class of 1942. She then worked for Michigan State University as a Bookkeeper / Secretary in the Stores Department. She married James L. Sullivan on April 27, 1957, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lansing and became a full-time homemaker. Mabel enjoyed 37 years of marriage with Jim prior to his death in 1994. Mabel enjoyed many pastimes while raising their family including sewing, gardening, crafting and she would read on the occasion when she might find a few minutes of quiet time. She kept busy outside the home as well as an active church member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belding, where she was a member of the Ava Maria Guild and the Sisters In Christ. She also loved to travel throughout her life and in 2000, was able to travel to Rome for a Beatification event with her daughter and others. While sightseeing and touring, the rest of the group was amazed at how well she kept up, even at age 75. Mabel will be remembered most for her helping heart and hands, always willing to support any cause or person in need.

She leaves to cherish her memory children, Sr. Rebecca Sullivan, CSFN, of Des Plaines, Illinois, Michael J. Sullivan of Greenville, Michigan and Patricia (Mark) Winright of Orleans, Michigan; grandchildren Nicole (Will Brown) Haas, Adam (Rebecca) Haas and Ryan (Chrystl) Haas; step grandsons Ethan and Zachary Winright; great grandchildren Kyleigh, Iris, Annabelle, Logan and step great grandson Colton; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and several cousins and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four siblings, Glen, Frank, Aleatha and Margaret.

Visitation takes place on Friday evening, November 13, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at Verdun Family Funeral Home, 303 S. Bridge Street, Belding. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belding at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November with Fr. Jim Wyse the Celebrant. The family will greet visitors prior to Mass at the Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Mabel’s hope was that individuals would express sympathy by donating to The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth or St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Envelopes will be available at the services or by contacting the funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Verdun Funeral Home, Belding. For additional information call 616-794-1300 or visit www.verdunfh.com.

on November 11, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Sebewa, Michigan to Richard and Vera (Sandborn) Krausz and he lost both of his parents that same year. He was raised by his grandparents, Eben and Nellie Krausz in Portland Township on the family farm on Lyons Road. Gerald had a deep love for farming and he farmed all of his life. In 1958, he married Sylvia and they were married for 62 years. He attended Gibbs School and Portland High School. Gerald served in the Army in the Korean War and was chosen to go to the Aberdine Training Camp where he learned to † TRACER Joyce Ann Tracer,78, of Lake Odessa passed work on tanks. He served on many boards and was a great asset to our community and township. away at her home on November 10, 2020. She was born in Saranac He was not one to preach, but a godly man who lived his faith by example. to Gordon and Grace (Green) Ritter on May 9, 1942. She was a He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; sons, Thomas (Tammy) Krausz and Richard (Laurie) Krausz; graduate of Saranac High School. On October 14, 1960 she married grandchildren, Eben (Krystal) Krausz, Eric Krausz, Jessie Kay Keith, Thomas (Nicole) Krausz, Anna Hubert Tracer and he survives.

Kay Krausz, Brittany (Jordan) Krausz, Martin Krausz, Jared Joseph Krausz, Summer Krausz, Tyler She will be dearly missed by; husband Hubert, children; Brenda Elliott, and Bailey Elliott; great-grandchildren, Raina, Rohne, Vera, Lilly, Mya, Ella, and Scarlett; and (Dan) Fullerton, Bonnie Barta, Gordon Tracer, James (Michelle) Tracer special friends, Ken and Barb Sandborn and Ray and Janice Ferris. and Peggy Tracer, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 Preceding Gerald in death are his parents, Richard and Vera Krausz; grandparents, Eben and Nellie great-great- grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister, along with many Krausz; sister, Flora Krausz; brother, Lawrence (JoAnn) Krausz; nephew, Doug Krausz; infant niece, nieces, nephews and friends.

Diane Krausz; in-laws, Tom (Ruth) Robertson; John (Lee) Robertson; and Dennis Robertson. We were Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. all blessed by his love and devotion.

According to her wishes cremation has taken place and no services The Funeral Service will be officiated by Pastor Nancy Patera at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November will be held at this time. Donations in Joyce’s name can be given to Spectrum Home Health Hospice.

16, 2020 at the LeValley United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Danby Township Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge † TASKER Kathryn J. Tasker, 93, of Lake Odessa passed Street, Portland. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may on November 5, 2020 at Hastings Rehab and Nursing Center in be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Hastings, MI. Kathryn was born on June 4, 1927 to George W. Bever and Flossie (Carter) Bever in Lake Odessa, MI. In November † NUMMER James H. Nummer aged 70 of Ionia passed of 1946 she married John D. Tasker and he proceed her in death on June 25, 2000. She enjoyed hunting and keeping her son in line. away November 11, 2020. He was born August 15, 1950 in Ionia Kathryn will be missed by her son Gary (Arlene) Tasker, grandchilthe son of Melvin and Gladys (McLellen) Nummer. Jim graduated dren Mark Tasker and Darlene (Mike) Huver, and great-grandchild from Ionia Highschool class of 1969, he married Joan May 15, Samantha, along will many nieces, nephews and cousins.

1981 in Ionia.

Preceding her in death are: her husband John, her parents, siblings: Jim worked at General Motors until retiring in 1999. He loved Marshall and Norma Bever, Dean and Helen Bever, Lois and Royce restoring cars, hunting, gardening, camping and being outdoors.

Hendrick and grandson Brian Tasker.

He especially enjoyed riding and attending different events on his At this time no services will be held, but a celebration will be planned when the covid-19 pandemic Harley. Jim adored his family, especially his grandchildren and great is over, Kathryn will be laid to rest next to John at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa, MI. grandchildren.

Surviving is Jim’s loving wife of 39 years Joan Nummer of Ionia. † WILCOX Terry Lee Wilcox, 73, of Clarksville passed away Children; Jamie Nummer of Harrison Township, Jennifer (Paul) Tunell on November 7, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends. Terry of Fenwick, Rebekah Nummer and Scott Leathers of Oakland, CA, and Michele Joldersma (Justin was born on October 18, 1947 in Grand Rapids to Carlton and Donna Hanses) of Ionia. Grandchildren; Brady Nummer (Katie), Sydney Nummer (Ryan), Darion Kobera Mae (Fase) Wilcox. He was a true people person never staying a (Haley), Christopher Nummer, Paris Dora, Haley Guernsey (Jeff), Madison Daugherty (Kayleb) Mason stranger long. Terry also enjoyed the challenge of starting new Daugherty, Heather Tunell, Robert Tunell, Sam Tunell, Matthew Joldersma (Ashley), Alyssa Smith and business, which gave him even more of a chance to make friends.

Kalyssa Hanses. Great grandchildren; Damian, Marshall, Karleigh, Savannah, Arabella and 1 on the His businesses included a bar in the UP, barber, corrections officer way. Siblings; Norma (Gary) Williams, Carol Dye, Stan Nummer, Gary (Jo) Nummer, Greg Nummer and truck driver for NTB. Terry was a quite the traveler including and Jeff Nummer. Brothers and sisters in law; Nancy Flinn, Carol Ardis, Harvey (Janet) Ardis, Mary all over the USA, Europe and Portugal. His family and friends will (Phil) Perrien, John Ardis and Bernie (Lynn) Ardis. Several special nieces and nephews. miss his cooking and award winning BBQ, along with his love for Jim was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father in law Bernard and Bertha Ardis, son life and his generosity.

Christopher Nummer, son in law Michael Joldersma, brother Gordon Nummer, brothers in law Ronald He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Terry was Dye, Howard Ardis and several nephews. preceded in death by; his parents and fiancé Kathy Koets.

Funeral Services for Jim will be private. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Inter- According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a private internment will take place at Chapel ment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to SS Peter & Paul, Bikes & Trikes, Hill Cemetery in Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers do what Terry would have done and pay it forward. or Ionia Moose Lodge. Online condolences may be made at lakefuneralhomes.com.

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ESTATE AUCTION Vehicles • Tractors • Tools • Guns • Coins • Scrap Iron

Saturday, November 28 • 10AM 656 W. Bippley Rd, Lake Odessa, MI

DIRECTIONS: South of IONIA, MI on m66 to Bippley Rd, west ½ mile to Auction. Mr. Culver loved to Tinker, working in his shop and fixing things for local friends and neighbors. He accumulated many projects and ran a small engine repair business.

Items are in the weeds and hedge rows, piled in the 2 barns, Ready for a new home. 10% BP. Many of the articles have been sitting for over 20 years.

Scrappers delight.

VEHICLES RUNNING: 1992 Dodge Pickup, 12 V Cummins diesel; 1996 Dodge Pickup; 1999 Chevy Sta wagon; 2005 Dodge Grd Caravan; VEHICLES UNKNOWN: 1977 Chevy Sta Wagon; 1968 Chevy Pickup; 1969 Volvo 2 door; 1978 Chevy Pickup; 1974 volvo 4 dr; 1973 chevy Pickup; 1979 ford Pickup; 1977 Volvo 2 dr; 1976 Empire Motorhome; TRACTORS: IH Case Constructall 2500 Loader/Backhoe, Runs; (3) IH BN’s; IH 284; M & M 425; IH T340 Bull dozer; John Deere 350 Bull dozer; LAWN & GARDEN AS-IS: Satoh Mitsubishi Diesel Garden Tractor w/ Push blade, Cab Enclosure; (20) Garden tractors; Lots of parts; 25 ton yard Machines Log Splitter; Shop Built Log splitter; 3 ft 3pt Blade; Drag; Single Plow; 4 ft Blade; (2) Cement Mixers; Tiller; Huskee Rear Tine tiller; Troy bilt Chipper/Shredder; Small engines & Parts; (20) Gas Chain Saws; MISCELLANEOUS: (3) 3 pt pto Brush Hogs; Sickle Bar Mower; (4)Small Trailers/Frames; 5th wheel trailer; 14 ft Tandem Flatbed Trailer; Transport Disc; Cultivator; Car Hauler; Bucket truck Boom Arm & Bucket; EZ-GO Elect. Golf Cart; TOOLS: Large Anvil; Torch Set; Lincoln 180 Arc Welder; Century 100 Wire Welder; Powermate Wire Welder; Coleman 5000 Generator; Metal Cutting Band Saw; Chop Saw; Shop Press; Industrial Drill Press; Industrial South Bend Metal Lathe; Bench Top Drill Press; 10” Table Saw; Bench Grinder; Floor Drill Press; (2) Bench top tool boxes; Sanborn Horizontal Air compressor; (4) Wood Stoves; Power tools; Hand tools; GUNS: US Springfield 1863 50 cal Black Powder; US Springfield 1873 45-70 cal Breach Load; Marlin 45 Govt Oct Barrel L/A; Remington 22 pump; Remington 12 ga single; H & R 10 ga; (14) Black Powder Hand guns; (8) Black Powder Long guns; Small Cannon; (2) Bayonets; Early Bear Recurve Bow; COINS: (4) Pocket watches; Approx. $3000 face value Rolled Quarters (Sacagawea, States, Anthony’s).

616-754-9437 • www.MerrittAuctionService.com

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS Donate your deer to the Portland Community Food Bank! Drop your field dressed and legally tagged deer off to HanSEEING IS BELIEVING! Print na-Davis Fine Meats, 4151 advertising is where it’s at!

E Eaton Hwy, Sunfield.

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

Call for a Free Insurance Quote or Review… Becky Wagner, All Seasons Insurance 989-584-3155.

BERT’S GLASS

WORK WANTED - Double D’s Tree & Handyman Service.

40’ & 70’ Bucket truck, tree trim and removal, Gutter cleaning, window washing, power washing buildings, barns, homes, decks & etc.

Insured. Call Dave Delinsky 616-212-3008. FREE ESTIMATES!

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WANTED - Standing timber.

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

24 - HOUR TOWING SERVICE Call 616-527-2660 or 1-800-382-9386. R.E Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. State Road, Ionia, MI. 48846.

November 26 – Free Thanksgiving Dinner 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Saranac American Legion, held by the Saranac Community Association. TAKE OUT ONLY. Delivery to anyone with a Saranac address.

Must pre-order by November 25. Info: Ryan Hesche at 616-443-3072 or ryanhesche@gmail.com.

Shop Michigan this holiday season! Keep your money in the Mitten to strengthen YOUR community! BuyNearbyMI.com WE RENT LOG SPLITTERS 25 & 30 ton available. Rent for only $50 per day or Buy 25 ton $1359 or 30 ton for $1995. Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

IONIA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING IS HIRING! Part-time Kitchen Aides Previous kitchen/cooking experience preferred. In-Home Aides: Several Part-time positions & Two Full-time positions available: Driver’s License/own transportation & some experience required.

Substitute Home Delivered Meal Driver Fill-in position.

Driver’s License required.

High School diploma or GED required. Application and more details at www. ioniacounty.org or call Ionia County COA, 115 Hudson St, Ionia MI 48846 to have an application mailed to you.

(616) 527-5365, (888) 5275365 Ionia County is an equal opportunity employer

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

DIRECTV - Every live football game, every Sunday - anywhere - on your favorite device. Restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-888-351-0154.

GUN FOR SALE - Ithaca model 37 Feather light with deer SARANAC PLUMBING and slayer barrel, a vented rib HANDYMAN SERVICE The barrel and hard case. Really drain cleaning Specialist. Good condition. $600 Cash!

616-262-9825.

616-881-7131.

I predict that the student that holds the door for others, salutes the American Flag, and gives thanks to others - Will be someday be the president of the United States.

MusicweaverUSA.com or Call 616-527-1235.

Now is the time to make sure your vehicle is ready for winter.

Schedule a check up today and buy your snow tires early!

CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY

In light of the current situation, we are encouraging people to leave their vehicle and use our drop-box.

We also offer pickup and delivery for those who need it.

HELP WANTED

CERTIFIED MECHANIC & TIRE TECH PAY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE • GOOD BENEFITS

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

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

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BROOD COW & FEEDER CATTLE SALE DAY AFTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020 THANKSGIVING Lake Odessa Livestock Auction SALE

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OWNER: VERNE LETTINGA RANDY LETTINGA www.lakeodessalivestock.com

SELL AT 5:00 P.M.

COLORED & HOLSTEINS (616) 490-6742 (616) 437-2005

PAUL LETTINGA (616) 291-7554 RON THELEN/TRUCKING (616) 437-2807 MARV ZYLSTRA - FIELD REP/TRUCKING (616) 490-3847

3675 W Tupper Lake Street • Lake Odessa, MI 48849 www.lakeodessalivestock.com

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

CALL FOR REBATES ON HANKOOK, GOODYEAR AND CONTINENTAL!

BLUNDY-HOPPES TIRE & AUTO CLINIC Family Owned & Operated

Serving Ionia County for 37 Years

3765 S. State Road, Ionia • 527-0670

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IONIA COUNTY SHOPPER’S GUIDE: SHARE JOY • SHOP SMALL - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

ONE

SMALL

PURCHASE CAN MAKE A

BIG DIFFERENCE. PLEDGE TO SHOP SMALL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Show your support for the businesses that fuel your economy & invigorate your community.

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES BENEFITS YOUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY Campaigns to “shop local” are often rooted in encouraging locals to support the small businesses in their communities. Consumers no doubt recognize that such support is

vital to the survival of small businesses, but they may not realize just how much thriving local businesses benefit their communities. According to the Small Business Economic Impact Study

from American Express, an average of two-thirds of every dollar spent at small businesses in the United States stays in the local community.

That support can be especially valuable as

STOP IN TO SEE OUR RENOVATIONS!

Lots of

Great Gift Ideas

Shopping locally, benefits locally!

616.527.1111

470 S Steele St., Ionia • IONIAFLORAL@GMAIL.COM

the world tries to work its way out of a global recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unemployment rates rose significantly within a month of the World Health Organization declaring a pandemic as the COVID-19 virus rapidly spread across the globe. While large international corporations were in better position to avoid layoffs, small, locally owned businesses faced an uphill battle as they tried to remain in operation and retain their staffs. That’s another way shopping local can benefit local communities.

The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies reports that, for every $10 million spent locally, 57 new jobs are created at local businesses. That’s an important factor to remember as the world tries to recover from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pre-Cut, U-Cut, and Potted Trees

Fire Pits throughout the farm

•Wreaths •Garland •Tree Stands •Bough Bundles

Make Horrocks Christmas Tree Farm A Family Tradition!

Gift Shop

• Unique Gifts • Something for Everyone • Van Andel Institute Chop-Down Cancer Site • Gift Certificates Available

TREE LOT HOURS

Mon. – Fri. 10am - 6pm Sat. 9am - 6pm Sun. 10am - 6pm November 20 through December 23

Complimentary Hot Cocoa or Coffee at the Elf House

11 am to 4 pm November 27, 28, 29 December 5, 6, 12, 13

Santa & Mrs. Claus Visits $5.00 per ticket

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Greamt as Chrisitfts!

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Super Fun Passes $15 Mega Passes $100 Available at the

www.ioniafreefair.com Ionia Free Fair 317 S. Dexter Street, Ionia 616-527-1310

Currently we are Doing TAKE-OUT ONLY Thursday 4-8 Friday 11:30-2 ....4-8 Saturday 4-8 Please Call 616.523.9400 Please Support Local Businesses!

128 W. Grand River Ave. Ionia, MI 48846

& Accessories

COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIR Free Estimates No Appointment Necessary

$5.00 per ticket

Tickets can be purchased at the Gift Shop or Pay Shed

HORROCKS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

1776 N. State Rd. (M-66) Ionia, MI 48846 616-527-4842 • horrocksnursery.com

COVID-19 GUIDELINES ENFORCED

• Face Mask Required • 6ft Social Distance •Sanitize Stations throughout the farm

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

LOTS OF GREAT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS!

Shop Local and Save!

442 S. Steele Street, Ionia Phone (616) 527-4830 www.hamblinbodyshop.com Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

NO PROFIT HOLIDAY IONIA COUNTY SHOPPER’S GUIDE: SHARE JOY • SHOP SMALL - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

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READ EVERY WORD, IT’S IMPORTANT

Notice is hereby given that Fuller’s Furniture located at 334 W. Main, Street, Ionia has declared a No Profit Holiday starting the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27, 2020! Be there when the doors open this Friday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Every item in their vast inventory of furniture and mattress sets will be placed on the bargain block. Many items will be sold at cost, some below, and some slightly higher. In any event, the prices will be at sensational Black Friday savings. Prices have been slashed on this huge selection of Ashley, Amish Furniture, Southern Motion, Magnussen and more! If you like saving on brand name furniture then Fuller’s Furniture’s No Profit Holiday Event will be for you.

Regardless of cost or loss, prices have been slashed on this GIGANTIC SELECTION of brand name furniture featuring sofas, loveseats, chairs, reclining sofas, sectionals, dining rooms and much more. Bring your truck or trailer and load up your savings. Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted, layaway is also available and 12 months same as cash financing with approved credit. We will even pay your sales tax... available this weekend only! This is without a doubt the single most important furniture and mattress savings event held in the area. Make your dreams of fine home furnishings come true before these tremendous selections and values disappear and these ridiculously low Black Friday prices are gone forever.

Fuller’s Furniture’s No Profit Holiday Sale starts this Friday 10-6 and Extended hours on Saturday 10-4.

NO PROFIT HOLIDAY HOURS: FRIDAY 10 – 6 • SATURDAY 10 – 3 • 616 523-6500 334 W MAIN • IONIA, MICHIGAN 48846 • WWW.FULLERSFURNITURE.COM

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IONIA COUNTY SHOPPER’S GUIDE: SHARE JOY • SHOP SMALL - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!

Our staff will be working remotely to keep in line with the state restrictions.

We can still be reached at the contact below.

If a payment needs to be made, there is a drop box at our front door where you can put ALL SEASONS INSURANCE AGENCY your payment through safely and we will mail CARSON CITY • 989-584-3155 the receipt to you. email: office@allseasonsins.com www.allseasonins.com

MATTRESS

SALE

SHOPPING LOCALLY IS NOW MORE CRUCIAL THAN EVER

The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years.

Events like Small Business Saturday and Plaid Friday have brought some muchneeded attention to the importance of shopping local, which is even more crucial now as so many small businesses try to survive the pandemic.

A poll from the trade group the National Federation of Independent Business reported that about half of all the businesses in the survey reported a 25 percent drop in sales since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and roughly one in five businesses have seen sales decline by more than 50 percent. If the economic climate does not radically improve, 20 percent of small businesses won’t survive.

According to NBC News, small businesses employ 60 million people in the United States, almost half of the nation’s private-sector employees. In addition, small businesses generate tax revenues that help communities by funding schools, maintaining parks and contributing to public safety programs. However, based on research from

the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, even before COVID-19 spread across the world, only 20 percent of healthy small businesses

had sufficient cash reserves to continue to operate if they experienced a revenue loss for two months. Some have been shuttered for

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SELECTED ITEMS Many New Styles & Colors!

Luxury Vinyl Tile & Plank No Wax Vinyl Rolls Textures • Cut & Loops

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Corner of M-66 & David Hwy., Ionia • (616) 527-2540 Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 - 6:00 • Friday 9:00 - 8:00 • Saturday 9:00 - 4:00

IONIA COUNTY SHOPPER’S GUIDE: SHARE JOY • SHOP SMALL - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

much longer. owners first if you have an Individuals looking for issue. It’s tempting to go everything from clothing directly to social media to to home improvement complain about something, services to office supplies but such complaints can can look to small businesses have a dire impact. Always to fill those needs. take issues to the manager • Look for small businesses or business owner first to for any and all of your see if a resolution can be shopping needs. Chances reached. A manager may are items sold by big not be aware of an issue box retailers Small businesses at all. Give small also are sold employ 60 million businesses a by small chance to people in the businesses. make it right United States When the before taking options are the same or things public. similar, purchase from a • If you own a small small business instead of business, rely on other its big box competitor. small businesses to fulfill • R e a d i l y p r o v i d e your needs. Order supplies recommendations of small from fellow small business businesses with which you owners, seek the help of have done business. Too local financial advisors and often people are quick to tax professionals and use complain about places local suppliers and delivery that have failed them, but personnel. those same people don’t S m a l l businesses think to say kind words h a v e e x p e r i e n c e d about companies that unprecedented setbacks went above and beyond. d u e t o C O V I D - 1 9 .

Share great experiences B y s u p p o r t i n g s m a l l on social media or through businesses, communities word of mouth. can help them regain stable • Talk to small businesses footing.

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.

989-853-1400.

JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL Hang and finish, textures and repairs. New homes, remodels, basements. Free estimates. 20+ years expeC & S DRYWALL- 20 years rience. 616- 498-4539. experience. Hang, finish, hand texture ceilings. Free estimates. 616-868-6140.

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

HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help!

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

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LYONS BAR - Take Out Available 4 to 9pm. See our Facebook page “Lyons Onbridge” for the Menu!

RECONDITIONED BATTERIES: $35 plus exchange. Wandel Auto Salvage, 2200 Welch Road, Ionia. 616-5273792.

LEADERS IN ICE CONTROL RDVTM Regular-Duty V-Plow • Designed specifically for 1/2-ton trucks • Features and benefits of the larger plows • High-strength, low-alloy steel construction • Available in powder-coated steel or stainless steel • Adjustable vehicle heights for optium performance

HDVTM Heavy-Duty V-Plow • Double-Acting Angle Cylinders • Independent Trip-Edge Protection • 200-lb. Down Pressure Available • Available in Powder Coated or Stainless Steel • Easy Access Poly Components Cover

FREE Down Pressure Upgrade with Every Snowplow Purchase! Also...LED Headlights!

Great IdeasG! ift 4721 S. SHERIDAN RD. M-66 SHERIDAN, MI 1/2 MILE NORTH OF SHERIDAN

TRADING POST, LLC

IONIA PARTY TENT RENTALS, LLC - Tents, Tables, Chairs, Ice Tables. Delivery, SetUp, Take down.... The complete package!

616-527-2086. www. ioniapartytentrentals. com Owners Scott & Karlie Schwab.

Blow YOUR LEAVES AWAY with a Redmax blower. Hand held blower $159. Blow and Vac combo, $199 on Sale for &175.Back Packs starting at $319. 2 year warranty. Used ones available too! Countryside Sales & Service.

6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

Rustic Furniture, Decor & Gifts for Your Cabin or Home!

Blankets, Rugs, Clocks, Candles, Lamps, Pictures, Bathroom & Kitchen Accessories, Bedding, Wildlife Wall Borders and Much, Much More!

EMERGENCY ROAD Service.

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

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

989-291-5599 or 989-291-5553 Monday thru Friday 10AM to 5PM Saturday 10AM to 4PM – CLOSED SUNDAYS –

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IONIA COUNTY SHOPPER’S GUIDE: SHARE JOY • SHOP SMALL - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Small businesses have faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic wore on throughout the year, small businesses continued to confront the

economic fallout wrought by the virus.

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the number of active business owners in the United States

UNIQUE WAYS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES DURING THE PANDEMIC plummeted by 22 percent in the early stages of the pandemic. Though many businesses managed to hang on as the pandemic continued through spring, summer and fall, such

Country

Side Sales

6201 Stage Rd. •Ionia MI 48846

989-637-4795

SERVICE

Get Your Mower Winterized & Serviced for Next Year!

SERVICE INCLUDES

• Oil Change • Spark Plug • Blades • Clean Deck

• Air Filters • Fuel Filters • Grease • Check Belts

Pick-up & Delivery Available with Enclosed trailer!

Call For Pricing!

We Service All Brands!

Why wait 3 to 4 weeks in the Spring when you can get it done NOW! Plus have your mower clean over winter and Ready to Go when the Grass turns Green!

Than!k You

businesses need their communities to continue to help them stay afloat.

Consumers have not been immune to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment figures skyrocketed across the globe, and in April retail sales dropped by 14.3 percent from the previous month according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and Deloitte Insights. But consumer spending gradually increased in various industries over the summer of 2020.

As consumers loosen their purse strings and begin spending more, they can embrace some unique ways to help small businesses in their community.

• Support struggling industries. Consumers may not typically give much thought to whether an industry is struggling before spending their money, but doing so can help small businesses that have had an especially difficult time during the pandemic. Data from the USCB and Deloitte Services indicates that retail sales in certain industries continued to lag even as other industries recovered over the summer months.

Sales in the clothing and accessory and food services and drinking places industries were still down nearly 20 percent in July 2020. Supporting locally owned businesses in these industries can infuse some much-needed cash into their operations.

• Think twice before buying from big box online retailers.

Anniversary

Thank You!

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“WHEN YOU THINK REAL ESTATE...

THINK DARIN ELLIOTT!”

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SID’S FLOWER SHOP 305 W. Main Street, Ionia • Phone (616) 527-4660

Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6 • Sat. 9-3 • www.sidsflowersioniami.com

Help us celebrate our first year serving the Ionia community and surrounding areas!

• Ionia Chamber of Commerce recipient of the 2020 Refurbishment Award • Perfect 5.0 Star Rating from the community and YOU our valued customers!

• After a very trying 2020 we are looking forward to a more healthy and prosperous 2021 for you, your family and everyone affected by COVID-19

COME SEE ME ON THE HILL!

Great Selection of Recliners!

Sofas • Jewelry Armoires Occasional Tables • Hall Trees Swivel Rockers • Magazine Racks Dining Room Tables Other gifts too numerous to mention

An excellent gift with lasting value would be a new mattress & box spring. Now specially priced for Christmas gift giving.

We’re Ionia County’s Bedding Headquarters

OPEN Monday – Saturday!

Seymour Furniture will be busy playing Santa delivering your lay-a-way Dec. 24th

SEYMOUR FURNITURE 333 W. Main, Ionia Phone 527-0630

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Thank you for the continued support!

Open for Take-Out

per person during the shutdown

Roasted turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sage Dressing, Vegetable, Squash, Cole Slaw, Cranberry Relish & Pumpkin Pie

Amazon has become such country. a go-to consumer resource • Purchase gift cards. that many shoppers forget Pandemic-related they can comparison shop restrictions have been right on Amazon.com. lifted in many places, but And some consumers that doesn’t necessarily may be unaware that mean consumers are they can support small confident enough to visit business when shopping their favorite stores and via Amazon. restaurants in Data from the Small businesses person. Gift Association continue to face cards can be of American an uphill battle... a great way to Publishers support local Consumers indicates that businesses can help! print revenues even if you’re have grown still hesitant to by more than 1 percent in patronize them in person.

2020 as many people in quarantine are choosing Small businesses continue to spend that time with to face an uphill battle a good book. When as they confront the shopping for books via a economic fallout of the site like Amazon, purchase pandemic. Consumers books from independent can show their support for sellers, who are often locally owned businesses small book stores in local in their communities in communities across the various ways.

$22.95–$59.95

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Your Local Tire Store & So Much More!

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

643 W Lincoln Avenue, Ionia

616 527-1101

*Minimum $200.00 purchase. Must present coupon with payment in full at completion of services.

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

DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!!

Starting 11/23/2020 to 11/28/2020

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Clothing & Footwear

IN THE MARKET

Friday & Saturday ONLY

616 527-1531

MON – SAT 10AM TO 6PM SUN 10AM TO 3PM CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY

Wrecker’s Sports Thanks For all your Support especially during Covid • Weekly Specials Through Out December!

• 1/2 OFF Racks• Drawings to Enter!

DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big and Small jobs. Fully insured. 35 years experience. Call Tom Teunessen.

616-218-2877.

WEEK LONG SALES

25% OFF

Extended Hours : Friday 7:30-7:00pm Saturday 8:00-2:00pm

$25OFF

Select Carhartt Sweatshirts

* Not Valid with any other sales

6588 JORDAN LAKE ROAD • SARANAC

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm

GELDHOF TIRE & AUTO

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

DAVID HWY.

M66

CHRISTMAS TREES

LYONS BAR - Take Out Available 4 to 9pm. See our FaceTOOLS, ABRASIVES, supplies book page “Lyons Onbridge” and hardware. Make us your for the Menu! first stop instead of your FREE AUTO INSURANCE last stop. We probably have QUOTES for uninsured and it. Just think of all the time insured drivers. Let us show and gas money you will have you how much you can save! saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W Call 888-330-4197 Tool Sales, 4548 South State, (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724.

SODA BLASTING MoSARANAC PLUMBING and bile unit. EnvironmenHANDYMAN SERVICE The tally safe and less drain cleaning Specialist. abrasive than sand 616-262-9825. blasting. For more information and pricing, Dental, Vision, Disability, Call 616-204-1922.

Hospital, Medical and Life Insurance. Froling Insurance 616-527-4622.

MICHIGAN APPLES & MICHIGAN POTATOES CANNED GOODS • FRESH NAVY BEANS CRAFTS FROM LOCAL ARTISTS MAPLE SYRUP • HONEY LOCAL HOMEGROWN BEEF, CHICKEN & PORK FRESH FROM OUR FARM SQUASH, HILLS BROS. FRESH APPLE CIDER, PIES, COOKIES, BREAD, BARS, TURNOVERS

FRESH CUT

6’ to 10’

*

M-21, Muir • 989 855-2511

JORDAN LAKE RD

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Boston Township Hall 30 N. Center St., Saranac, MI 48881 Summary of Minutes Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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On November 10, 2020, the Orange Township Board passed a motion for the addition of two definitions to Section 2.02.

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2) Rendering Plant: A facility for the reception of dead animals for various uses including, but not limited to, processing for non-human consumption.

This addition to the Orange Township Ordinance takes effect November 23, 2020.

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Meeting commenced at 7:00PM Present: Dennis Bowen; Supervisor, Sue Bieri; Clerk, Mary Lamphere; Treasurer, Barb Foster, Mike Lamphere, Ken Olson, Dennis Sitzer Board Approved: •Agenda; Passed: 7-0 •Consent agenda – includes October 14, 2020 Regular Board Meeting minutes and accounts payable in the amount of $38,020.98; Passed: 7-0 •Cemetery Ordinance approved by the Board and submitted to the Township Attorney for review. Pending approval from the attorney the board votes to adopt the ordinance; Passed: 7-0 •New Cemetery Fee Schedule effective October 14, 2020 •Cemetery Perpetual Care Investment interest. Board votes to continue to let the interest accrue in the Perpetual Care CD until it’s maturity and then transfer earned interest to the general fund account; Passed 7-0 Regular Board Meeting adjourned at 7:44PM Private Road Variance Public Hearing commenced at 7:44PM •Resolution 2020-16 Approving the variance of the Private Road Ordinance at 10809 Ware Road; Passed 7-0 Private Road Variance Public Hearing adjourned at 7:45PM Regular Board Meeting resumed at 7:45PM •The effective date of the new Township Hall Rental Agreement is October 14.

Existing rentals will be grandfathered into the old agreement.

•New chairs are being purchased for the Township Hall.

Existing chairs are for sale at $10 apiece.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05PM

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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.

– BELDING –

DECEMBER 11 & 12 – RESCHEDULED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR (Pending restrictions.) Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 422 W High Street. Crafts, quilts, attic treasures and baked goods including our homemade cinnamon rolls. We will also be selling frozen, ready to bake apple pies made from scratch.

DECEMBER 15 – DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY MEALS FOR SENIORS Location to be determined. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies, fruit pie, milk and water. RSVP by Friday, December 11th. 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers.

– CLARKSVILLE –

DECEMBER 15 – DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY MEALS FOR SENIORS Bible Church, 191 S Main Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies, fruit pie, milk and water. RSVP by Friday, December 11th. 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers.

– IONIA –

DECEMBER 1 – DRIVE-THRU MEAL SERVICE FOR SENIORS ICCOA, 115 Hudson Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Coney Dog, Connie's baked beans, corn, fresh fruit, sweet treat, milk and water. Information: 616 5275365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers. $5 charge for others.

DECEMBER 8 – DRIVE-THRU MEAL SERVICE FOR SENIORS ICCOA, 115 Hudson Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Ham & scalloped potatoes, green beans, cranberry-apple crisp, milk and water. Information: 616 5275365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers. $5 charge for others.

DECEMBER 15 – DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY MEALS FOR SENIORS ICCOA, 115 Hudson Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies, fruit pie, milk and water. RSVP by Friday, December 11th. 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers.

DECEMBER 22 – DRIVE-THRU MEAL SERVICE FOR SENIORS ICCOA, 115 Hudson Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sloppy joe, potato wedges, sliced peaches, sweet treat, milk and water. Information: 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers. $5 charge for others.

DECEMBER 29 – DRIVE-THRU MEAL SERVICE FOR SENIORS ICCOA, 115 Hudson Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cheddar broccoli soup, crackers, Prince Charles vegetable blend, spicy apples, cookie, milk and water. Information: 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers. $5 charge for others.

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 2nd & 4th Tuesday monthly, 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, 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 and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington. Phone 616-527-1530.

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.

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 TOURNAMENTS 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.

FRIDAY – BINGO at 9:30 am at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street.

For more information call 517-647-4004.

DECEMBER 15 – DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY MEALS FOR SENIORS Emerson Apartments, 1175 Emerson Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies, fruit pie, milk and water. RSVP

by Friday, December 11th. 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers. 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.

TUESDAY – AL-ANON 6:30 pm, lower level room at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Please note, meetings are currently cancelled during the Michigan Stay-at-Home order. For more information call Kristen at (269) 908-1155.

THURSDAY – AL-ANON MEETINGS If your life has been affected by someone’s drinking, you can find help at an Al-Anon meeting. 10:00 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 E Brown Road, use door #5. For more information call 517-575-8000.

NOVEMBER 26 – FOOD PANTRY CLOSED For food emergencies, please call 616-642-6322. We will be open again on Dec. 3. There is a free dinner sponsored

by Saranac Comm. Association through the Legion on Thanksgiving Day. NOVEMBER 26 – FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER 1:00 to 3:00 pm. at the Saranac American Legion, held by the Saranac Community Association. Delivery to anyone with a Saranac address. Must pre-order by November 25. Info: Ryan Hesche at 616-443-3072 or ryanhesche@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 29 – COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 6:15-7:30 p.m. Downtown Saranac. Free pre-packaged milk and cookies!

DECEMBER 15 – DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY MEALS FOR SENIORS Senior Housing, 320 Summit Street. 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies, fruit pie, milk and water. RSVP by Friday, December 11th. 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers.

THURSDAY – FOOD PANTRY at Saranac Community Church, 125 Bridge Street is open Thursdays, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm – no appointment needed. Must be Saranac-Clarksville resident. May use pantry once per month. For information call 642-6322.

– LAKE ODESSA –

– PORTLAND –

DECEMBER 15 – DRIVE-THRU HOLIDAY MEALS FOR SENIORS First Congregational Church, 421 E Bridge (at the Smith Street entrance). 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies, fruit pie, milk and water. RSVP by Friday, December 11th. 616 527-5365 or 888 527-5365. Suggested donation of $3 for 60+ Seniors and their caregivers.

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

– SARANAC –

LeValley United Methodist Church

Regrets to announce that the Cookie Walk for this year has been canceled due to the pandemic.

Thank You for your understanding.

Cookie Walk

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WION Radio (Ionia) is proud to announce that with it's partners, WGLM in Greenville/Lakeview MI, WRWW-LP at Lowell High School, Young Chevrolet, Buick, GMC,

The Muir Village Market, and the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, and all our donors, that a whopping 224 boxes are being sent from West-Central Michigan to deployed servicemen and women all over the world.

WION and it's partners had dropoff locations for troop needs in many area businesses, received 270 letters written to troops

from Ionia High School students, hundreds of handmade cards from Saranac Community Elementary students, and received thousands of items donated for the boxes to be sent to deployed U.S. military members.

Seven years ago, WION teamed with Blue Star Mothers chapter #188 of Ionia, Kent, and Mont- sures for Troops" happen for the calm Counties to make "Trea- first time and it's a partnership that gets stronger each year.

With special thanks this year to the Ionia Moose Lodge, space was made for item storage, and safe sorting and packaging LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC CONSTRUCTION LABORERS of all the donations at their hall BENEFITS: on East Lincoln in Ionia. Masked STARTING SALARY $15 OR BASED volunteers worked two days on ON EXPERIENCE, POTENTIAL the sorting, organizing and boxRASIES AT 90 DAYS, 6 MONTHS ing for this year's Treasures for Troops culminating in 224 boxes AND YEARLY. being filled. Broadcasts were INSURANCE AFTER 1 YEAR made from the Village Market of VACATION TIME AFTER 1 YEAR Muir, the Lowell Area Chamber of PAID HOLIDAYS AFTER 90 DAYS Commerce, and our transportaPOTENTIAL QUARTERLY BONUSES tion-provider and sponsor, Young TRAVEL EXPENSE PAID Chevrolet, Buick, GMC. APPLY ONLINE AT: • TRAVEL NATIONWIDE All involved in this project agree, www.nobullbarns.com • MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE "This year's efforts and result OR EMAIL RESUME: • WILL TRAIN MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS is spectacular when you factor dana@nobullbarns.com in the issues many donors and

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The Saranac Post Office once again is caring for our mailing of boxes with enthusiasm.

From everyone involved in organizing, collecting, donating, advertising, and even writing of cards, letters, and notes, THANK YOU from WION Radio and all

our partners in our 7th annual "Treasures for Troops!"

For more information contact: Jim Carlyle, Co-Owner/Manager WION; 616-527-9466 You may also contact Blue Star Mothers # 188 of MI, Lakeview, MI on Facebook.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2020

BELDING Jessica Rodrigez-Damasco

PEWAMO WESTPHALIA Declan Scollon

IONIA Gavin Hickok

PACE Kole Parks

Healthcare Foundations

Diesel

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

SARANAC Isabella Snyder

ST. PATS Christy VanderMey

Computer Programming

Healthcare Foundations

PORTLAND Dylan Curtiss Machine Tool

Open Enrollment for Health Insurance is NOW! Ends December 15th BCBSM, PHP, Priority Health & Marketplace plans

FROLING INSURANCE

Protecting People, Families and Businesses Office (616)527-4622 • (616)291-0066

Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

YOUNG

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IONIA

To honor your service, we’re extending our thanks.

We’re recognizing Veterans every day of November.

This the GM Military Discount pricing program for active, reserve and retired military personnel. Including discharge veterans within three years of discharge date, who purchase/ lease one of the eligible models. Eligibility under this program can be transferred witin the household. Refer to www.gmmilitarydiscount.com for complete eligibility details

2020 GMC ACADIA AT4 STK # C20-362 • MSRP $48,055

SAVE

OFF MSRP!

2020 GMC ACADIA SLE

298

STK # C20-363 • MSRP $37,635

$

0

INTEREST FOR 84 MONTHS

10,500

$

%

2021 CHEVY SILVERADO

ON SELECT 2020 BUICK & GMC MODELS!

– BUICK MODELS – GMC MODELS – • ENCLAVE • ENCORE • ENCORE GX • ENVISION • REGAL

MO.

36 MONTHS & 10K PER YEAR

• ACADIA • CANYON • TERRAIN • YUKON • YUKON XL

4WD, 1LT, V-8, 18” WHEELS

299

$

MO.

24 MO. & 10K PER YEAR, $579 DUE AT SIGNING

2021 CHEVY BLAZER FWD, 1LT, V-6

199

$

MO.

24 MO. & 10K PER YEAR, $979 DUE AT SIGNING

GUARANTEED FINANCING FOR EVERYONE! ‘13 DODGE DART SXT/RALLY

7,691

$

Stk #C20391A

‘17 CHEVY EQUINOX SUV

Stk #CU945A

$

20,276

‘17 RAM 1500 CREW CAB

Stk #CU968

27,991

$

‘18 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

Stk #C20487A

40,119

$

‘06 FORD F-150 XLT

8,591

$

Stk #C21014A

‘17 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

Stk #C20462A

20,500

$

‘18 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT

Stk #CU977

29,117

$

‘19 CHEVY TAHOE LS

Stk #CU993

All lease payments with approved credit. See dealer for details.

41,191

$

‘18 CHEVY EQUINOX PREM.

Stk #C20415A

17,949

$

‘20 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

Stk #CU921

23,499

$

‘17 BUICK ENCLAVE PREM.

Stk #CU1007

29,191

$

‘17 GMC SIERRA 1500

Stk #CU949

$

42,353

‘17 CHEVY MALIBU LT

Stk #CU989

17,991

$

‘18 GMC ACADIA SLE-2

Stk #CU988

23,591

$

‘18 CHEVY COLORADO Z-71

Stk #CU996

$

29,984

‘17 GMC SIERRA 1500

Stk #CU997

43,592

$

‘16 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED

Stk #CU844

$

19,491

‘17 BUICK ENVISION SUV

Stk #CU966

23,989

$

‘17 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

Stk #CU1008

30,980

$

‘17 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

Stk #C20508A

43,968

$

‘18 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE

Stk #C21023A

19,638

$

‘17 CHEVY TRAVERSE PREM.

Stk #CU984

26,054

$

‘17 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

Stk #CU992

32,799

$

‘17 GMC YUKON SLT

Stk #CU1000

45,991

$

All used vehicle prices plus tax, title, license and doc. fee. See dealer for details.

YOUNG IONIA

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

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READ THE SHOPPER’S GUIDE ONLINE AT ioniacountyshoppersguide.com - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

WE’RE #1 IN PRODUCE & MEATS! Takin Fresh Turg k Orders!!!ey

- M E AT -

Chicken

Leg Quarters

3

$ 50

31-40 Ct.

Raw Shrim p 2 Lbs. For...

1200

$

Boneless Stuffed

Pork Chops

$ 99

Smoked

lb.

Pork Ch ops

4

$ 99

Deli Shaved

Shaved Ham

$ 99

lb.

Thick Cut

Bacon

499

$

lb.

- GROCERY -

Fresh Cut

Colby Longhorn

3

99

12 oz. pkg.

Fresh

Celery

89

¢ bunch

Sweet Peppers

99

¢

each

Wisconsin

Russet Potatoes

1

$ 29 Fresh

$ 99

8 lb. bag

Carrots ................................. lb.

Cole Slaw Mix ....................

Imported Smoked Gouda

89 ¢ 99 ¢ 39 $ 99 1

2/

Pearson

lb.

Fresh Cut

4

Cranberries

Red, Yellow or Orange

lb.

3

Fresh

¢

10 Lbs. For...

1

- PRODUCE -

¢

1 lb. bag 1 lb. bag

Avocados ........................................

$ 99

Fresh

lb.

Dairy Fresh

Sour Cream .................................

Dairy Fresh Salted or Unsalted

3 2/$ 00 5 2/$ 00 6 $ 99 9 2/$ 00

16 oz.

Butter Quarters ........................

Assorted Varieties

Hudsonville Ice Cream....

Sleepy Bear - Assorted

1 lb.

46 oz.

K-Cup Coffees .................................

30 pk.

Asparagus ........................................

Scotch Pine, Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce

** *

Cedar Roping Grave Blankets Wreaths

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

We Offer Carry Out!

30 Pack

Busch or Busch Light

16

99

plus dep.

Assorted Varieties

Save $5.0 0 Bottle!

9

Bread & Butter $ Wines .......................................................

lb.

Michigan Christmas Trees

- BEER & WINE -

$

each

M-66 & Tuttle Road

99

750ml

(at the light) Just South of Ionia (616) 527-1760 • Mon.-Sat. 7-9 • Sun. 8-9

Prices Effective: November 23rd thru November 29th, 2020