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2022 IFF Dairy

GALLON OF MILK SALE

– 2022 IONIA COUNTY DAIRY 4H SUPPORTERS –

• Maple Row Dairy & Ash Co.

• Bruce Walkington Memorial Group

Renae Puffer

Jim & Lynn Johnson-Dewitt Broken Arrow Ranch, Jeff & Carolyn Smith Walkington Well Drilling, Terry & Lisa Walkington Brady & Melissa Carter Family Echolea Smith Farm

Matt & Macei Smith

Page Farm

Misty Hollow Farm Todd & Stacy Nash Rich & Casey Meyer Family Hannah & Andy Armbruster Sids Floral

The Farmer’s Wife Catering LLC, David & Connie Nash McDonald Family David & Shawndra Cross McConnell Farm Supply inc

• Sterry Stout Memorial

Amie & Gary Post Dakota, Kelbie, & Kaiden Wilson Alan & Stephanie Rohrbacher

Dustin, Emily, Nolan & Daniel Lawhead

2022 Stout Heritage Family

Sandy & Edith Stout

• Robert Dairy Services

• Sterner Veterinary Livestock Professionals

• Larry & Brent Simon Dairy Farm

• Mid-Michigan MMPA

• DJ Trefil Memorial Fund

• Cook Dairy Farm

• Kalmbach Feeds, Daryl & Duane Trefil

• Willow Point Dairy

• CL Trucking & Excavating

• Jones Farm Market

• Greenstone Farm Credit Services

• Hazel Brothers Drainage

• Hutson Inc

• Tubergen Dairy Farm LLC

• Farm Depot

• Dan & Margie First

• Josh, Kylie & Brant First, First Dairy Farms LLC

• Jim & Lynn Johnson

• Dairy Performance, Brian Schafer

• Bayer Crop Science, Brian & Sue Stuart Tim, Allison, Hannah, & Noah Stuart

• Shattuck Stone & Gravel

• Denise Arnesen Agency Inc

• Davis Construction

• Central Michigan Building Services, Josh & Ashley Reisbig

• Bud & Mary Reisbig

• Family Farm & Home

• D & M Schrader Dairy LLC

• Portland Veterinary Services PC, Dr. Dennis & Karen Opperman, Dr Beth Opperman, Dr Eli Simons

• Ionia Free Fair Board and staff for their ongoing support

• MMPA for purchasing our milk during the fair

• Chris Ensz for hauling our milk

• Brown Dairy Company for supplies used in the parlor during fair week

• Steve McCaul & Harold Hull for service of parlor equipment

• Shattuck Stone & Gravel for sand used at the fair grounds

• Meyers Home Town Bakery for making cookies served after the Gallon of Milk Sale

• Randy Hager for being our auctioneer

• Joe LeSarge and Matt Smith for being our ringmen

• McCaul

• Brearley Farms for sponsoring the record books

• Tubergen Dairy for sponsoring the showmanship

• All the businesses and people that supported Cover Our Cattle

Family, Walkington Well Drilling, Lake Odessa Livestock Auction for sponsoring trophies for the dairy showmanship classes

The IFF Dairy Development Committee and the IFF Dairy Families wish to thank Lane McDonald for the use of Tessa, his Supreme Champion cow for the Dairy Education Program!

† BRIGGS Rodney (Rod) A. Briggs, 71 passed away peacefully at home December 12th after a brief battle with cancer. Rod was born September 15, 1951 in Lansing, MI to James and Ardyce (Southern) Briggs.

Rod graduated from Ionia High School with the class of 1969.

In December of 1969, Rod enlisted in the United States Marine Corp serving as a Avionics Technician until March of 1978.

Upon returning home during a rough job economy, Rod decided to re-enlist in the United States Navy in August of 1978.

Rod served the next twelve years as a Data Systems Technician traveling all over the world. He retired in June of 1990 with twenty years of military service.

Rod spent the next five years working different jobs and enjoying his time as he pleased.

In February 1995 he joined the team at Poultry Management Systems INC. in Saranac-Lowell MI working until December 31, 2019. He retired just two months short of 25 years. Then on May 14, 1999 Rod decided he was done with single life and married Ronda Lewis in Ionia. Rod is survived by his wife Ronda, step daughter, Tracy Bryant whom he treated as his own. Grandson, Logan Guthrie who was and will always be his “Buddy”, his world and loved so much. Rod was the best husband, step-dad and Papa any family could ask for. Also surviving Rod are his siblings and their families, Brad (Kathy) Briggs, Terri (Dan) Barnes, Karen Taylor, Scott (Diana) Briggs, Christine (Kim) Rowley.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ardyce; brother, Denny and niece Cassandra Rowley.

Per Rods request there will be a celebration luncheon on Monday, December 19th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Ionia Moose Lodge, 869 E. Lincoln Ave., Ionia, MI. Arrangements cared for by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com A big Thank You to Faith Hospice for keeping Rod pain free as promised. To everyone who has been with us through this horrible time, Thank You. There are not enough words to express how much we (I) appreciated it.

Lastly, Rod loved music of all kinds. One in particular these last few months was “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire.

So…as my loving husband would say to all of you…Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya, de ya).

† CLARK Darla Dean Clark, age 73, of Saranac, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Darla was born on July 1, 1949, the daughter of Lewis and Helen (Mull) Gould in Grand Rapids. On October 24, 1992, she married Douglas Clark.

She enjoyed crafting, thrift shopping, yard sales and gardening. She especially loved spending time with her friends and family, antiquing, gardening and playing cards with her friends at the American Legion.

Darla is survived by her daughters, Buffi Conroe (Scott Brazee) of Potterville and Kristi (Dennis) Albert of Belding; brothers, Jerry (Mary) Harkness of Lansing and L.A. Gould of Oklahoma; sister, Marie Rockefellow of Ionia; grandchildren, Kaiden Tyler (Ashley Hawkins), Kameron Conroe, Gabriel Albert, William Albert, Bridget Albert and Molly Albert.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband Doug; and siblings, Pauline Lilly, David Harkness, Margarie Larabee, Janet Whitener, Mary Carrick and Ruth Ann Gould. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, December 17, at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia with Pastor Nancy Patera officiating. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 175 or the American Breast Cancer Association. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795. Has Snowblowers in Stock Again!! Check with us for a snowblower this year. 2-stage blowers starting at $699, Single stages starting at $399. Due to shipping and trade difficulties snowblowers will be in short supply. So don’t Wait! Buy Now!

FOR SALE - Mini Aussie puppies. Very Cute. Great Colors. Will stay small. $425 each. 517-726-0706.

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.

AREA DEATHS

DIES

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Thomas Rolland Dies, age 72, of Portland, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.

† EVERETT

Cody Everett, age 38, of Woodland, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.

JEFFREY

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Elbert E. Jeffrey, age 78, of Fenwick, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022.

LAKE

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Monte George Lake, age 93, of Orleans, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.

LENNEMAN

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Julianne Martha Lenneman, age 89, of Westphalia, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

PISELLI

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Ellen Jean Piselli, age 96, of Ionia, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

RUMSEY

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Louis Thomas Rumsey, age 50, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022.

† SMITH

Joseph Allen Smith, age 64, of Portland, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

† STEPHAN

Patricia Anne Stephan, age 86, of Belding, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

† TRIERWEILER

Mary Theresa Trierweiler, age 90, of Westphalia, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.

† WIECZOREK

Martha Wieczorek, age 94, of Ionia, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022.

quinceaneras. Order 2 weeks in advance for best availability. 616-5274660. 305 W. Main St. Ionia. E- MAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO: tracy.icsg@sbcglobal.net

LOOKING FOR LARGE PARCELS exceeding 40 acres. Leasing for agricultural 2023 season and beyond. Corn & soy bean rotation. Please call 616-893-0139.

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

WORK WANTED - Double D’s Tree Service Plus 40’70’ bucket trucks. Tree trimming and removal, brush chipping. Free Estimates and Insured. Call Dave Delinsky, 616-2123008.

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

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$20.00 to $50.00,Baleage Rounds 6 Bales $37.50. Second Cutting-Small Squares 115 Bales $4.00 to $5.00,Rounds 14 Bales $40.00 to $57.50.

Third Cutting-Small Squares 209 Bales $4.00 to $6.25, Rounds 4 Bales $32.50 to $42.50.Fourth Cutting-Small Squares 50 Bales $5.00 to $5.25.Straw-Small Squares 137 Bales $3.50 to $4.75.Misc-Eggs 23 Dozen $3.00 to $3.25,Oats 20 Bags $13.00 to $16.00,Ear Corn 9 Bags $9.00 to $14.00,Shelled Corn 1 Bag $9.00,Blackberry Jam 2 Pints $8.00, Honey 2 Qts $14.00,Animals-3 Pigeon Pairs $3.00.Firewood-7 FC Firewood $50.00 to $65.00,2 Bins Firewood $50.00,1 Bundle Slab wood $20.00. Rough Sawn Lumber-#2 Walnut $10.00, Black Walnut 18 BF $47.50,Live Edge Cherry $20.00, Live Edge Red Oak $10.00Live Edge Walnut $30.00, Pine 75 BF $30.00,Pine 86 BF $37.50, Red Oak 27 BF $25.00,Sugar Maple 39 BF $25.00,Sugar Maple $10.00,Lumber$25.00, 4 OSB $17.50.

There will not be a sale on December 24th.

Hay Auction Every Saturday at 10am Sharp!

Thank you to all our buyers and sellers! See everyone Saturday

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

COLD WEATHER IS COMING! Do you have your wood cut? EFCO chainsaws with all your supplies in Stock! 16” EFCO saw with 2 years warranty for only $199. Buy a 20” Chainsaw for $259 receive a free carry case with each saw purchase! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-6374795

DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big and Small jobs. Fully insured. 35 years experience. Call Tom Teunessen. 616-2182877.

FLAGS! FLAGS! FLAGS! We have porch pole banner flags, 3’x6’ pleated fan flags as well the standard flags for poles. Get your new flag for the 4th and Show your Pride!!

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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Jonsered handheld blowers for $149. Got a lot of leaves? Buy a EFCO backpack starting at $549 or sweep them with a Ohio Steel pull behind sweeper for $329. Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.

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

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

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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.

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

Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795. Power Pro log splitters in stock! 22-35 ton. Available Now! 3 year warranty! Starting at $1299. We Also rent log splitters for $50 per day!

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician. Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George.

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STEVEN’S LAWN CARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICE - 616902-3001.Weekends Welcome!

U.S.A Flags in Stock at the Shoppers Guide. 13 N. Bridge St. Saranac. 616642-9411.

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

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

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

HAVING GARAGE DOOR PROBLEMS? We can Help! Call us for service or a new install. O.C. Construction 616-291-4520 - Darrell.

DAVAL’S USED FURNITURE & ANTIQUES- 6 buildings with 15,000 sq. ft. of quality furniture, antiques and collectibles. SAVE TIME & MONEY. Shop Daval’s for the Best selection, Best Quality, Best Price. You have to see it to Believe it! We are truly a destination place and worth the drive. We buy Estates. Layaway terms available. Visa/Mastercard/Discover accepted. 2 miles West of Hastings at 2084 W. M-43 Hwy. Near Bob’s Gun and Tackle. Hours Sunday 125pm, Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, 269948-2463.

FOUND - In my yard, 116 Arnold St. During the last wind storm week of December 4. A portable deer blind from Delano or Churchill. Come claim it!

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

SEASONED HARDWOOD for wood boiler for sale. 14ft dump trailer load. Approximately 2 full cords, $375 if within 15 miles, $400 if more. Cash Only. 989-640-8414.

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

Do You Still not have a good generator? What will you do when the power goes out?? We have the generator in stock for you! The size to fit your needs! The price to fit you budget! Firman Generators on Sale!! Countryside Sales & Service. 6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-6374795.

SALES GALORE! SALES GALORE! Come to our store. Buy gifts they’ll adore! Tuesday-Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Riverbank Treasures. 436 W. Main St, Ionia . 517-5264692.

FOR SALE - F1B Mini Golden Doodles. Very Cute. Great Colors. $425 each. 517726-0706.

SAYERS TREE SERVICE: Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Walnut Lumber. Free estimates. Insured. 616-527-4762.

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

TUXEDO RENTAL NOW AT SIDS FLOWER SHOP! Stop in to order your tux for proms, weddings and quinceaneras. Order 2 weeks in advance for best availability. 616-5274660. 305 W. Main St. Ionia

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician. Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George.

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

Korean War Veterans Friends and Families. Buy-A-Brick-Program for the Belding Freedom Memorial Wall. Call for more information call Contact Bob Sayers or Holly Noble 616-894-5488 or Stop down to the Ionia Barber Shop!

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

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.

If you need a box of food for your Christmas dinner call Zion Church by Monday 12/19/2022. 616527-1910.

COLOR COPIES available at the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, Downtown Saranac.

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Holiday Closings

The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24 to allow our staff to celebrate Christmas Eve. All of us on the staff and board with you and yours a happy holiday season!

Yule Log Bundle

“Yule” have a bundle of fun this season as you create your own yule logs! Patrons ages 16 and older can register anytime—take-and-make bags will be ready Friday, December 9 along with a video of Shannon S showing you what to do! So skip the winter wonderland walk in the woods and walk into the library to sign up! Hurry as we only have 20 bags available!

Holiday Happenings @ the Library

The library is spilling over with holiday spirit, so December is jam-packed with fun activities to celebrate the season. The whole family can enjoy “Character Quest,” our scavenger-hunt-with-a-twist, which runs from December 5 – 23 and features one youth and one adult prize pack winner per week. Try your luck spinning our fabulous prize wheel each time you visit between December 12 and 23. Make your overdue fines disappear by stopping in from December 19 – 23 for fine

forgiveness. Every Monday this month we’ll have new, small takeand-make craft projects at checkout for both adults and children—ask for yours before they are all snapped up! If you are in the mood to support the library, our wish tree will be back, and filled with ornaments that you can take in exchange for a donation. Finally, when your sweet tooth is calling, take a candy cane from one of our three trees.

CHILDREN’S AND TEEN Virtual STEM Club: Dancing Trees Dancing trees?  How is that possible?  With a little bit of craftiness, a battery, and a piece of wire we will see if we can indeed make a crafted tree dance.  Registration for your Virtual STEM Club: Dancing Trees Take-andMake bag begins December 21. This program is recommended for ages 6-12, requires parental supervision, and is limited to 35 patrons.

Strumming Along Learn how to play ukulele at the Portland District Library in our introductory course: Strumming Along. And the best part? This 6-week program is available for both youth (ages 10-18) and adults! Youth classes will be held every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. from January 12-Feb-

ruary 16 with adult classes held every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from January 14-February 18. Patrons in both classes will learn to play the ukulele in a group setting; instruments will be loaned and learning materials will be provided. Space is limited in each class, so make sure to call the library at 517-647-6981 to reserve your spot today! Lessons and materials are provided by Music Is The Foundation.

Winter Reading Program

Portland District Library is back at it again this winter with our all-ages Winter Reading Program! Get the whole family involved starting Saturday, December 17. Patrons can decide between using PDL’s virtual reading tracker, Beanstack, or picking up a traditional paper tracker at the library. Adult readers will be entered to win a grand prize for each badge they earn and then can collect a prize after earning all five badges. Youth readers, ages 18 and under, will be competing for weekly prizes for each age group: Littles (ages 0-5), Middles (ages 6-12), and Teens (ages 13-18). All reading must be logged on Beanstack or trackers turned in by Saturday, January 28.

TOWNSHIP OF EASTON NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 47

WIND ORDINANCE

To the residents and property owners of the Township of Easton, Ionia County, Michigan, and all other interested persons:

On December 6, 2022, the Township of Easton (the ‘’Township’’), in Ionia Co11nty, Michigan, adopted Ordinance No.47, Wind Ordinance (the ‘’Ordinance’’). The following is a summary of the Ordinance. A true copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection at the Township Hall by appointment only at 720 Bellamy Rd, Ionia, MI 48846.

Section 1. Title. This section provides the Title of the Ordinance

Section 2. Findings and Purpose. This section provides the findings Ordinance and purpose of· the

Section 3. Definitions. This section provides definitions for key terms used in the Ordinance.

Section 4. Applicability and Scope. This section provides what this Ordinance applies to •

Section 5. Installation and Operation Permit Requirement. This section provides that it is unlawful for any person or entity to install or operate a WEFP, or add a Wind Turbine to an approved and existing WEFP, without first obtaining an installation and operation permit from the Township Board.

Section 6. Application and Review Process. This section provides procedures for submitting, receiving, and processing applications for commercial wind energy permit applications.

Section 7. Review Standards. This section provides standards and procedures for reviewing for WEFPs applications.

Section 8. Post-Permit Requirements. This section provides the substantive requirements for WEFPs after receiving a permit.

Section 9. Waiver of Setback, Noise and Shadow Flicker Requirements. This section provides that the Township may grant a partial waiver of certain requirements under the Ordinance and the procedures for granting such waivers.

Section 10. Decommissioning. This section provides procedures and requirements for abandoning and decommissioning commercial wind energy facilities in the Township.

Section 11. Public Inquiries and Complaints. This section provides procedures and requirements for fielding inquiries and complaints of WEFPs.

Section 12. Violations. This section provides penalties for violations of the Ordinance.

Section 13. Validity and Severability. This section provides that should any portion of this Ordinance be found invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance .

Section 14. Repealer. This section provides that any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.

Section 15. Effective Date. This section provides that this Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication as provided by law.

Breanne Rowley, Clerk - Easton Township 3886 Dildine Rd Ionia, MI 48846 (616)841-0578 25260:00003 :6829680-1

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.

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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, 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, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – IMMUNIZATION WALK-IN CLINIC 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. Appointments also accepted. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. COVID vaccines available.

TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Rather School on Tuttle Road, in front of the football field. 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 6:00 p.m. at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. TB test done Tuesday and Wednesday Only. Have to return in 48 to 72 hours to get the results.

WEDNESDAY – COAT GIVE-AWAY Every 3rd Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. during Community Drawers at the First United Methodist Church of Ionia.

WEDNESDAY – COMMUNITY DRAWERS Third Wednesday each month from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ionia First UMC, 105 E Main Street. Personal care items for those in need in our community.

WEDNESDAY – ZION FOOD PANTRY 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Currently using a drive-thru format. 423 W Washington. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

THURSDAY – FREE DINNER (formerly The Soup Kitchen) at Zion United Methodist Church. 6:00 p.m. Call 616 527-1910 for information.

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

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

– LAKE ODESSA –

DECEMBER 7-21 – TAI CHI at the Lake Odessa Community Library, 1:00 p.m. All skill levels welcome and registration is encouraged. Sponsored by Ionia County Commission on Aging. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

DECEMBER 7-21 – LAKE ODESSA COMMUNITY LIBRARY FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m., perfect for ages 2-5! Registration is appreciated! For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

DECEMBER 24 – CLOSED The Lake Odessa Community Library will be closed in observance of Christmas! DECEMBER 28 – FAMILY MAGIC SHOW WITH "MR. JIM" at the Lake Odessa Community Library, 10:30 a.m. For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary.org, or check our Facebook page.

DECEMBER 28 – BOOK DISCUSSION at the Lake Odessa Community Library on "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe", by C.S. Lewis, Noon. Any reader welcome. Pizza provided! Registration requested! For more information, please call 616.374.4591, check our website www.LakeOdessaLibrary. org, or check our Facebook page.

DECEMBER 31 – CLOSED The Lake Odessa Community Library will be closed in observance of New Years!

MONDAY – BINGO 1st & 3rd Mondays. Games start at 6:00 p.m., VFW Post, 3600 W. Tupper Lake Road. Doors open at 4:30. Questions: 616 374-7075.

MONDAY & THURSDAY – AA MEETING 7:00 p.m. at St. Edwards Church, W M-50 Highway. For more information call Robert at 616 902-9001.

TUESDAY – BABY QUILTS FOR THE BABIES at the Spectrum Pennock Hospital Nursery. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa, 767 Fourth Avenue, the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. For more information call Judy Graham at (616) 374-8753.

THURSDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, 10265 Brown Road (M-50). We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

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

– LYONS/MUIR –

DECEMBER 13-23 – TAKE & MAKE CRAFT: BOOKISH ORNAMENT Pick up all the materials you need to enjoy this seasonal craft at home from the Lyons Township District Library.

DECEMBER 20 – GAME NIGHT Lyons Township District Library 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Stop by to play computer, board, and card games with friends.

DECEMBER 22 – WRITERS GROUP Lyons Township District Library 10:00 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

DECEMBER 22 – STORYTIME Lyons Township District Library 5:30 p.m. Enjoy stories and songs designed to develop early literary skills.

DECEMBER 23 – FRIDAY MOVIE: ELF Lyons Township District Library 11:00 a.m. Watch Elf (PG) on the big screen at the library while enjoying some Buddy the Elf-approved snacks.

DECEMBER 27 – SIP & READ BOOK CLUB Lyons Township District Library 11:00 a.m. Join fellow readers for a discussion of Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva. Tea, Coffee, and Snacks provided. Limited number of free hardcover copies of the book available.

DECEMBER 27 – GAME NIGHT Lyons Township District Library 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Stop by to play computer, board, and card games with friends.

DECEMBER 28 – STORYTIME Lyons Township District Library 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and songs designed to develop early literary skills. DECEMBER 29 – WRITERS GROUP Lyons Township District Library 10:00 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a cup of coffee while engaging with fellow writers for feedback and inspiration.

DECEMBER 29 – YOUTH WRITERS GROUP Lyons Township District Library 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy snacks while engaging with fellow youth writers for feedback and inspiration.

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

– PORTLAND –

MONDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open 9:00 to Noon. All of Portland School District eligible.

MONDAY – DALE E. HYLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 129 meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Portland VFW on 1324 E Bridge Street.

MONDAY – BINGO at 6:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517647-4004.

TUESDAY – EUCHRE 1:00 pm at the Portland Senior Center, 144 Kent Street. For more information call 517647-4004.

WEDNESDAY – AREA ALANON MEETING 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 421 East Bridge Street in the Fellowship Hall. We're great listeners; everything said at our meetings is held in confidence; we can help you regain your serenity! Call 616 575-8000 for information.

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

THURSDAY – PORTLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Portland United Methodist Church, 310 E Bridge Street. Open every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. All of Portland School District eligible.

THURSDAY – TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) A non-profit weight loss support group meets weekly, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Portland Apartments, 1800 Lillian Blvd. Community Room. Call 517-647-2025.

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

– SARANAC –

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

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

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

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