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Ionia Community Awareness PRESENTS
2022 IONIA PURPLE SWIM, BASKETBALL, AND DANCE Swim/Dive Team Thursday, Feb 17 6pm Shirt Presentation Closing Ceremony
Dance Team Friday, Feb 18 5:30/ 7pm Shirt Presentation Closing Ceremony
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Thank you for showing how much you care by your continued support as we honor our Survivors, our Fighters, and Those Taken. Please address checks to: Ionia Community Awareness- 116 S. Depot Ionia, MI 48846
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The Saranac Housing Commission is Accepting applications for its waiting list. • Rent based in Income • Utilities are furnished • Laundry facilities on site. Applications are in our lobby at 203 Parsonage St., Saranac MI 48881 or online at Saranachousingcommission.org
Hippity Hop Spring Expo with the Easter Bunny at the Log Cabin Inn Banquet Center on March 12. 9:30 am to 4pm. Lots of Vendors will be there too! Fun For Everyone! 6484 E. Bluewater Hwy., Muir. SEEING IS BELIEVING! Print advertising is where it’s at! 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
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TOOLS, ABRASIVES, supplies PRIME RIB .................................................12 OZ. $18.00 and hardware. Make us your first stop instead of your SWISS STEAK ..............................................8 OZ. $11.00 last stop. We probably have SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS .................... 8 OZ. $9.50 it. Just think of all the time with choice of potato, tossed salad, dinner roll, and coffee or iced tea and gas money you will have CALL 616 642-9674 • DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED saved. Easy in, easy out! C&W Tool Sales, 4548 South State, USED SNOWBLOWERS (M-66) Ionia. 616-527-2724. Craftsman 2 stage, self DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENDED or REVOKED? propelled with electric start, COLLECTOR - Buying trains, Don’t get sucked into $375. Used Snow Devil, 24” die cast cars and trucks. Also, with electric start, $300. $100-$300 evaluation cast iron cookware and mis- Used single stage, $125. fees. I NEVER charge for cellaneous. 616-984-2273. Countryside Sales & Seryour record evaluation and consultation! Driver’s vice .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia license RESTORATION: 989-637-4795 SODA BLASTING Mo$3,500 includes all filing bile unit. EnvironmenAKC REGISTERED LABRADOR fees and FREE consultally safe and less PUPPIES - Chocolate,black tation and evaluation abrasive than sand and yellow. 989-640-2812. of your case. Have a blasting. For more inquestion? Call Attorney RV Repairs, Parts & Service. formation and pricing, Martin Mead, 616-235R.E Ruehs Garage, Inc. 616Call 616-204-1922. 0330. Visit www.Attor 527-2660. neyMartinMead.com.
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PREP: 20 MIN • COOK: 60 MIN • SERVES 20 1 1 pk Pinkney Hill Hot Dogs /3 c Dusty Lane Maple Syrup 1 lb Pinkney Hill Bacon 1tsp Dijon Mustard 1 1 /2 c Brown Sugar /4 tsp Ground Black Pepper Heat oven to 400º, line baking sheet with foil. Blot hot dogs with paper towel and cut into quarters. Cut bacon into thirds. Wrap hot dog in bacon and secure with toothpick and place in pan. Bake 25-30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, mustard and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Transfer hot dogs to slow cooker, pour sauce over them, cover and cook on high for 30 to 45 minutes.
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NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician. Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George. SEASONED FIREWOOD for wood boilers for sale. 14ft dump trailer load. Approximately 2 full cords, $375. If more than 15 miles, $400. Cash Only. 989-640-8414. HELP WANTED - Certified mechanic Experienced, Good benefits. Tire Experience is a plus. Bring resume to Blundy & Hoppes, 3765 S. State Rd., Ionia MI 48846.
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– OBITUARIES –
† LAMPHERE Terry Michael Lamphere age 68 of Ionia passed away February 3,
Area Deaths
† ARENS Alban John Arens, age 88, of Westphalia, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
2022. He was born in Ionia on September 11, 1953, the son of Donald and Helen (Bliss) Lamphere. † BOLT Terry was a graduate of Ionia High School, Class of 1973. He loved reading western Gwendolyn Marie Bolt, age 77, books and watching them on TV. of Belding, passed away Sunday, Surviving Terry are his siblings, Mary (Doug) Moon of Ionia and Mike Lamphere of Saranac. February 6, 2022. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. † BRALEY Cremation has taken place and there are no services at this time. Arrangements in care of David Michael Braley, age 60, of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com Portland, passed away Sunday,
† LYNN
Ralph Edgar Lynn, age 81, of Ionia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Ralph was born on November 20, 1940, the son of Robert and Vera (Rhodes) Lynn in Detroit. On April 24, 1965, he married Janet Hansen. Ralph proudly served his country with the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed the annual Lynn family golf outing. He was an avid Michigan football fan and enjoyed attending car shows. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet; children, Sherry (Mark) Werner of Lowell, Terry (Sheri) Lynn, Gary (Terry) Lynn and Larry Lynn all of Ionia; brother, Roy (Debbie) Lynn, and special friend Carol Stowe of Fowlerville; sisters, Joyce Scepka of Perry and Donna (Paul) Bauby of Fowlerville; sister-in-law, Opal Hansen; grandchildren, Alec (Courtney) Lynn, Macky (Tyler) Waters, Madi Lynn, Katie Lynn, Carmen Holthus and Krystal Holthus; and great-grandchildren, Caroline and Molly Lynn. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale Lynn; brother-in-law’s, Tom Lock, Jerry Scepka and Tim Hansen; and sister-in-law’s, Phyllis Lock and Betsy Lynn. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 1-3 PM, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Ionia area hospice. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.
† PAINTER John Edward Painter age 75 of Saranac, MI passed away February 6,
2022. He was born in Lansing on March 31, 1946 the son of John B and Rose A (Mikeska) Painter. John worked for Diamond-Reo Manufacturing in Lansing and later did maintenance work at Country Village mobile home park. He enjoyed going to flea markets and having coffee hour on Friday mornings with friends from the Saranac Housing Community. Surviving John is his son John “Jay” Painter (Tammy Alexander) of Ionia; grandchildren, Madelynn Painter, Jarrod Painter, Thomas Alexander and Matthew Alexander and brother, Frank Painter. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Saranac. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com
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† BURNHAM Theresa Ann Burnham, age 86, of Portland, passed away Monday, February 7,2022. † GIBSON Marjorie M. Gibson, age 86, of Belding, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. † OVERBECK Beverly Jean Overbeck, age 85, of Woodland, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. † ROBINSON Donna M. Robinson, age 83, of Orleans, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. † THURLOW Norma L. Thurlow, age 75, of Muir, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2022. † WATTS James Ralph Watts, age 84, of Portland, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.
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TICKETS!!!! We carry double SCRAP - FREE PICK-UP Buying U.S.A. Flags available at the roll tickets raffle tickets for $9 cars running or not, Also, Shoppers Guide. Specialty + tax per roll at The Shoppers trash removal priced per job! flags by request. 13 N. Bridge Guide. Also available: Custom 517-647-9427. Street. Downtown Saranac. tickets! Call for a † WARD Shirley Marion Ward, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, printed quote. 616-642-9411. 13 2022, at Country Friends AFC, where she resided for the past 15 months. Shirley was born N. Bridge Street. Downtown September 2, 1937, in Ionia, Michigan, to Milton and Leila (Cook) Lasco. She is survived Saranac. Minimum $200.00 Purchase by her children, Donna (Timothy) Schafer, Ronald (Deb) Ward, Robert Ward, John Ward, Brenda (Robert) Porter, and Anthony Ward. She is also survived by several grandchildren, I Buy, sell, service new and several great grandchildren, and siblings, Gary and Sharon. She was preceded in death used appliances. 40 years experience. 616-585-1709. by two sons, Dennis and Bruce. As per Shirley’s wishes, cremation has taken place, with a family gathering to occur in the Spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care WANT ADS GET RESULTS of Lux Funeral Home, Carson City. DRYWALL/REPAIR WORK. Big Small jobs. Fully insured. † WITTENBACH Laurie Marie Wittenbach age 62 of and 35 years experience. Call 643 W. Lincoln Ave. • Ionia 616 527-1101 Saranac, MI passed away February 2, 2022. She was born Tom Teunessen. 616-218Must present coupon with payment in full at completion of services. on September 11, 1959 in Ionia, the daughter of Frank and 2877. Claudia (Campbell) Ward. Laurie worked as a corrections officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections for 23 years. Laurie loved her kids and grandkids. She was also an animal lover and enjoyed gardening, bird watching, Antiquing IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN and Harleys. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Surviving Laurie is her son, Brad (Denise) Wittenbach of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Saranac; daughter-in-law, Abbie Wittenbach of Saranac; grandMonday, February 28th, 2022 at 7:00PM children, Ryleah Wittenbach, Andrew Wittenbach, Brooke Wittenbach, Lindsey Wittenbach, Spencer Wittenbach, Ethan Wittenbach, Ryker Wittenbach, Hollilynn Kuyt and Lonni (Corey) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Otisco Township Wickham; great grandchildren, Jack Wickham, Hendrix Kuyt and Arlo Wickham; brother, Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, Frank Ward of Lyons and sister, Kris Ward of Muir. Special friend, Dean Ohren. She was February 28th, 2022 at 7:00PM at the Otisco Township Hall, 9663 preceded in death by her parents; son, Bart Wittenbach and nephew, Michael Makley. W. Button Road, Belding, Michigan 48809 to receive and consider A memorial visitation was held Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia public comment concerning the following: from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A luncheon at the American Legion Post 175 followed at 1:30 PM. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Saranac. Online condolences Greg Brown Be Granted An Appeal From The Board’s Decision may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com On A Land Division. The Address Is 5803 N Whites Bridge Road,
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ONCE UPON A TIME stood a lonely train station, waiting for its next big adventure. The year was 1990 when this photo was taken. The depot was used to waiting. It waited for mail, freight, and passengers arriving and departing from the numerous scheduled east and west bound trains on the Grand Trunk railroad since 1906. But let us go further back, to the beginning of trains coming to Saranac. In 1856, the laying of tracks was started between Durand and Grand Haven, heading through the village of Saranac. The first train to stop, a construction train, did so in July 1857. For about a year, Saranac was the end of the line before a building used to store the railroad’s engines during the winter was finished into a ticket office and freight depot. Use of this first depot continued through the spring of 1868, when it burned down. Another depot was promptly constructed, but in July 1906 this second depot
was also destroyed by fire. The current, third Saranac Depot, was constructed near the previous stations’ site, on Depot Street, and continued to serve the village through the last mail and passenger train to leave its platform in April 1959, and stood watching as the final scheduled run of a steam locomotive passed through in June 1961. But that was not the end of the Depot’s usefulness. In the early 1970’s, two businessmen from Grand Rapids purchased the depot from the railroad with the intention of moving it to Grand Rapids where it would begin its next life as a restaurant. Unfortunately, the bridge over the Grand River had collapsed in May 1969, and wasn’t completely repaired until 1977. Meanwhile the Depot, moved east off of the railroad property to a former lumberyard (where mini-storage units now sit) had to continue to wait. And wait. (As do you, dear readers, for the next installment in the life of the Saranac Depot) Follow us on Facebook ™ at https://x.facebook.com/SaranacDepot/ or check with the Saranac-Clarksville library for BSHS events: www.saraclark. michlibrary.org/community-calendar#/events/
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EASTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELIGIBLITY TO INCORPORATE AS A CHARTER TOWNSHIP AND RIGHT TO REFERENDUM
Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Easton has a population of 2,000 or more, making it eligible to incorporate as a charter township. The township board may choose to exercise options concerning incorporation as a charter township under the provisions of the Charter Township Act, Public Act 359 of 1947, MCL42.1, et seq. (MCL 42.3a): 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township by resolution. At least 60 days after the adoption of the resolution of intent, the township board may adopt the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. A township board may also choose to take no action. If Option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a “Right to Referendum Petition.” This petition must be filed before the final adoption of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition must follow, in general form, the nominating petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law (MCL 168.488), and the heading must indicate “Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township.” The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the number of electors of the township voting for township supervisor at the last election in which a supervisor was elected. If the petition is successful, the question of incorporation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township election.
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Rep. Calley, House approve plan to help COVID patients, health care workers, students
Workers Needed Workers needed for Franklin Metals, Lake Odessa. Must have reliable transportation. 40+ hrs/week. No experience necessary, will train. Major Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage offered. Matching 401(k), sick, personal, vacation days, paid holidays, and uniforms. Starting pay $15.50/hr. Please call 616-374-7171.
$1.2 billion plan to utilize federal relief funding nears governor’s desk
The House has approved state Rep. Julie Calley’s plan to expand access to COVID treatments like monoclonal antibodies, ease worker shortages in the health care system and keep schools open for in-person learning. The $1.2 billion supplemental budget plan, sponsored by Calley, is funded entirely by federal COVID relief dollars allocated to the state. It received bipartisan support in both the House and Senate today and will soon advance to the governor for her possible signature. “The COVID pandemic continues to put pressure on our community health systems, schools and families,” said Calley, of Portland. “Thankfully, we’ve been using our federal COVID relief dollars responsibly and we still have these resources available to help our communities continue their recovery.” HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PLAN INCLUDE: Early treatment in COVID cases: Treatments such as monoclonal antibodies often help lessen the severity of COVID cases and allow patients to recover more quickly. Studies suggest the drugs can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death for COVID-positive patients by up to 85 percent. Currently, delivery is bottlenecked at short-staffed hospitals – the House plan will expand delivery to eight additional sites across Michigan. It invests $175 million in buying and expanding delivery of the potential lifesaving drugs – and other medicines such as COVID treatment pills. Priority must be given to high-risk individuals, and treatments must be offered free of charge. “Treatment options like monoclonal antibodies are saving lives, but they’re not yet readily available in every community,” Calley said. “Expanding access to these innovative treatments will help more residents recover without having to seek treatment at the hospital.” Easing the health care worker shortage: With thousands of unfilled health care positions across the state, those still on the job are stretched too thin and need reinforcements. The House plan provides about $300 million for health care employee recruitment and retention and $114 million in additional support for nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Keeping students in school and protecting residents: An additional $150 million is provided for COVID testing, including funding for schools to buy COVID testing kits directly and allow the state to stockpile additional tests for schools. This is in addition to the roughly $6 billion the Legislature has previously
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ADVERTISE IN OUR CLASSIFEDS to sell, buy, rent, etc. for as little as $5.00 per week! 15 words = $5.00; each additional word is 20¢. Call 616 642-9411 or email tracy.icsg@sbcglobal.net. You can even place your ad online at ioniacountyshoppersguide.com! A BOXED CLASSIFIED is sure to set your ad apart from the rest for only an additional $1.00 MOVING SALES, MEMORIALS & THANKYOU ADS must be paid in advance. We accept credit cards over the phone.
REVERSE ADS will cost $2.00 extra, but helps your ad jump off the page! If you choose to have a bill sent to you, we do add an extra $1.00 for the billing charge. You can send checks to us at P.O. Box 46, Saranac, Michigan 48881 or stop by our office to pay in person at 13 N. Bridge St., Saranac.
Full Color is just $109! Obituary † HONOR A 35¢ postcard mailed to 16,190 homes would cost $5,666.50 plus the cost of printing, addressing and handling.
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Your loved one by placing their obituary in the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide. If you choose to include photo, it will be printed in black and white. Stop by the office to have your photo scanned while you wait or email kara.raimer@ att.net. Cost is according to length. Obituaries must be paid prior to publication.
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All Proceeds will go to the Veterans Program
NOW HIRING!
Full-time and Part-time In-Home Aides: Driver’s License/ own transportation + some experience required. Hourly, full-time positions include benefits!
WANTED - Standing timber. Cash in advance. Maple Rapids Lumber, 989-6824225 days. 989-875-4565 evenings.
Home Delivered Meal Drivers 1-Part-time and Fill-in positions. Driver’s License required. Meal Site Hosts Coordinate safe meal service and activities in a fun, social position. 3 part-time positions available. High School diploma or GED required. Application and more details at www.ioniacounty.org or call Ionia County Commission on Aging to have an application mailed to you. (616) 527-5365, (888) 527-5365.
Ionia County is an equal opportunity employer.
VENTRA in Ionia
A division of Flex-N-Gate Corporation is currently seeking
CANDIDATES FOR SALARIED POSITIONS • Human Resources Coordinator • Health and Safety Coordinator • Manufacturing Supervisor • Engineering Supervisor • Electronic Plating Technician Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metal and mechanical assemblies’ experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products.
Reach out to Mike for more information at: mhelsel@flexngate.com Candidates should apply online at: jobs.flex-n-gate.com Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer
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RECONDITIONED BATTERIES: $35 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.
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FOR SALE - 2009 Dodge wheelchair van. 112,000 miles. Everything works great. $16,995. 616-894- IONIA, MI –Sparrow Ionia Hospital used for construction of the drive-th- have provided Sparrow Ionia with is relocating its COVID-19 testing ru building. The new COVID-19 the opportunity to continue offering 4600.
SAYERS TREE SERVICE: Trimming, removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, and stump grinding. Walnut Lumber. Free estimates. Insured. 616-527-4762.
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Call for a Free Insurance Quote or Review… Becky Wagner, All Seasons Insurance 989-584-3155.
Ionia County Commission on Aging is hiring! Become part of a team supporting Seniors throughout Ionia County.
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FOR RENT - 2 bedroom apartment. 410 W. Washington St. Apt D, Ionia. $850 per month. Call 616-755-5259 or 616-902-1239.
FIND YOUR SWEETHEARTS TREASURE AT R I V E R B A N K TREASURES 436 W. Main St. Ionia. Tuesday through Sunday noon to 5pm. 517526-4692. 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. COLOR COPIES available at the Ionia County Shopper’s Guide, 13 Bridge Street, Saranac.
site to improve access to the community and accommodate traffic and weather conditions. Local residents can use the drive-thru building on the east side of the hospital, near the Emergency Department parking lot, to receive the PCR nasopharyngeal swab, the most accurate and dependable COVID-19 test. The new site will be open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Ionia County Health Department provided state-allocated funds to Sparrow Ionia that have been
testing location will require patients to enter through the south entrance of the building, then exit through the north side and follow the north road along the hospital. Sparrow Ionia caregivers administering tests will be in a more restricted area on the hospital campus to protect the safety of all patients and visitors. “We are extremely grateful for our partnership with the Ionia County Health Department throughout this pandemic and going forward,” says Steve Dexter, Director of Operations, Sparrow Ionia. “They
this vital service close to home for our community.” Sparrow requires patients who don’t have a physician order to use the Symptom Checker on the MySparrow portal to register for a test. The self-registration is so easy it can be done within a couple minutes. The MySparrow app registration and login is available at https://mychart.sparrow.org/ mychart. For more information on testing and locations, go to Sparrow.org/ Lab or Sparrow.org/Covid.
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75 E. Grand River Ave. Ionia, MI 48846
(Corner of M-66 and Grand River)
616-527-4370
Local, Family owned Propane Service • Affordable PROPANE pricing with no added fees. • Budget, Fixed Price & Pre-Pay Available.
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HELP WANTED
General Labor - Machine Operators We are now accepting applications for 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift Machine Operators. 1st Shift hours are 7:00AM to 3:00PM 2nd shift hours are from 3:00PM to11:00PM Monday through Friday. 3rd Shift hours are (Sunday- Friday) 11:00 PM to 7:00AM No experience necessary. We offer an excellent fringe benefits package. Applicants may fax a resume or apply in person at: Matcor Automotive (Michigan), Inc. Human Resources Manager 314 S. Steele St. P.O. Box 503 Ionia, MI 48846 Fax (616) 527-6345 An Equal Opportunity Employer
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 616894-5488.
BAILEY’S SEWING MACHINE REPAIR - 4849 N. State Rd. Ionia, MI48846. 616-5220702. Hours are 9am to 5pm.Singer, Brother, Pfaff.
AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR - Hydraulic hose & fittings, R.E. SARANAC PLUMBING and Ruehs Garage Inc., 1326 N. HANDYMAN SERVICE The State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846. drain cleaning Specialist. 616-262-9825. JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL Hang and finish, textures Hippity Hop Spring Expo with and repairs. New homes, the Easter Bunny at the Log remodels, basements. Free Cabin Inn Banquet Center on estimates. 20+ years expe- March 12. 9:30 am to 4pm. Lots of Vendors will be there rience. 616- 498-4539. too! Fun For Everyone! 6484 POR 15 Rust preventative E. Bluewater Hwy., Muir. paint, oxygen, acetylene, helium and welding supplies SNOWBLOWERS IN STOCK! for Sale at R.E. Ruehs Garage, New 24”, 2-stage with elecInc., 1326 N. State Rd., Ionia, tric start, $699. Nice used ones starting at $350. New MI 48846. Single stage Simplicity, $399.Countryside Sales & Service .6201 Stage Rd. Ionia 989-637-4795.
ALL W NO G!!! POSITIONS • N I ALL SHIFTS R I H
Ventra in Ionia, Michigan is currently seeking
General Labor
Pay rate increased to $17.00 Rapid Progression to $18.20 (High school diploma and GED not required) Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metal and mechanical assemblies’ experience, we persistently strive to continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products.
Qualified Candidates should apply online at: jobs.flex-n-gate.com or Reply to : cringinger@flexngate.com or Call : 616-597-3220 et 58412 Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer
JOIN OUR TEAM AT
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WELCOME!! We are Open Monday-Friday 10a, to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Seymour Furniture. Downtown Ionia. 616527-0630.
make a donation that won’t cost a dime.
Giving back to your community doesn’t take a lot of time or money. In fact, saving lives is as simple as donating blood, and it only costs about 15 minutes of your day. That’s one powerful return on your investment. Make your appointment to donate blood with the Red Cross today.
Call 1.800.733.2767.
An appointment will minimize your wait time, but walk-in donations are always welcome. For donation hours, donor requirements and more information, please call or visit our website at www.redcrossblood.org.
Gun & Ammo winter auction happening now! For complete auction calendar or to bid visit www.JohnPeckAuctions. com Conducting statewide auctions all year. Looking to sell your guns? John Peck Auctions 989-426-8061.
METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Licensed and insured builders. Pole Buildings. Quality work for 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517575-3695.
NEEDED IMMEDIATELY - Automotive Service Technician. Call Young Chevy. 616-5274800 and ask for George. SHOPPERS GUIDE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8am to 3pm. Closed Friday -Sunday. DEADLINES ARE NOON ON THURSDAYS!!! SCRATCH PADS are available at the Ionia County Shoppers Guide! 50¢each. 13 Bridge St. Saranac. STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns. Free estimates. John Reurink. Call 616-527-3635. E- MAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO: tracy.icsg@sbcglobal.net
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. 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.
VENTRA in Ionia A division of Flex-N-Gate Corporation is currently seeking
SKILLED TRADES APPRENTICES $23.66/hr - Fully Paid Tuition Reach out to Crystal Rininger crininger@flexngate.com Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metal and mechanical assemblies’ experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products.
Candidates should apply online at: jobs.flex-n-gate.com Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer
Place Your Classified: www.IONIACOUNTYSHOPPERSGUIDE.com OR CALL 616 642-9411 - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2022
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• PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE! • PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE! • PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE! • PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE!
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VILLAGE MARKET of Muir JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL Hang and finish, textures and repairs. New homes, remodels, basements. Free estimates. 20+ years experience. 616- 498-4539. Hippity Hop Spring Expo with the Easter Bunny at the Log Cabin Inn Banquet Center on March 12. 9:30 am to 4pm. Lots of Vendors will be there too! Fun For Everyone! 6484 E. Bluewater Hwy., Muir. Beds-Beds-Beds! Mattresses any size and any comfort. Delivery anywhere in Michigan DanDantheMattressMan.com An AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $375. Call anytime 989-923-1278.
Yellow Onions
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REMEMBER A VETERAN! Purchase a brick in their honor at the Belding Veterans Park. $50 Donation per brick. Contact Bob Sayers or Holly Noble 616-894-5488. VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-8357273 Hablamos Espanol Multiple online auctions featuring Vehicles; Farm Toys; Nascar items; Ammo; Tools; Collectibles and much more! Details and photos at: Bid.SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com Call auctioneer Joe Sherwood for all your auction needs 1-800835-0495.
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~EASTON TOWNSHIP~
BOARD OF REVIEW Easton Township Hall 720 Bellamy Rd. Ionia Monday March 14th 9 am to 4 pm Thursday March 17th 3pm to 9pm Please plan to attend one of these dates if you have questions about your Assessments!! Now is the Time! Questions Call Assessor - Dan Bengel 989.593.2640 Supervisor - Bill Patton 616.481.1813
Sparrow Carson Hospital recognizes caregivers for quick response to stroke patient CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Hospital is proud to recognize Karmen Bussell, RN, and Patrick Kane, RN, as its Caregivers of the Quarter. Bussell and Kane were nominated for their quick efforts in life-saving patient care by helping a patient having a stroke receive urgent care in the Sparrow Carson Emergency Department. The team provided the patient with excellent care without any delays. The incident happened when a woman ran into the hospital yelling that her husband was having a stroke at a nearby home. Bussell and Kane ran to the home with a wheelchair and found the patient on the floor, lifted
him into the wheelchair, and brought him to the Emergency Department. Their nomination reads, “Pat and Karmen’s quick efforts made all the difference for this patient. They did everything perfectly and what could have been a terrible outcome, wasn’t.” Bussell and Kane were presented with a certificate of recognition and tumbler filled with goodies from Sparrow Carson administrators for their willingness to go above and beyond to provide the community with the leading-edge care. Please join us in congratulating and thanking Bussell and Kane for keeping our patients their top priority.
WANTED - Standing timber. Cash in advance. Maple Rapids Lumber, 989-6824225 days. 989-875-4565 evenings.
ASSISTANT MECHANIC WANTED: Position available for an assistant diesel technician mechanic. Job responsibilities include maintaining diesel equipment by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records. Candidate should be able to change truck tires and brakes and be capable of operating various types of heavy equipment. CDL not required. Some experience or education required. 40 hr/week plus overtime and full benefits including health insurance, dental & vision options, life insurance, 401k with employer match, and paid vacation. Please apply in person at Timpson Transport; 3175 Segwun Ave. Lowell, Ml 49331 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Or email resume to lnfo@ TimpsonTransport.com or fax to (616) 897-5905
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Sparrow Carson Hospital nurses Karmen Bussell, RN, and Patrick Kane, RN, (second and third from left) receive their certificates as Caregivers of the Quarter from (from left) Chief Nursing Officer Monte Malek; Julie Noreen, RN, Emergency Department Manager; and Mark Brisboe, Sparrow Carson President.
Boston Township Board Meeting Boston Township Hall 30 N. Center St., Saranac, MI 48881 Summary of Minutes Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Meeting commenced at 7:00 PM Present: Mike Lamphere, Barb Foster, Ken Olson, Dennis Bowen, Dennis Sitzer, Sue Bieri, Mary Lamphere Absent: None Board Approved: •Consent Agenda – includes January 12, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes, February 2, 2022 Budget Workshop minutes, and accounts payable in the amount of $49,742.51; Passed: 7-0 •Tapping of Maple Trees in the Saranac Cemetery by Dusty Lane Syrup Farm. A portion of the syrup produced supports the annual Saranac Fireman’s Pancake Supper; Passed: 7-0 •5.9% Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) approved for all Township positions; Passed: 7-0 •Use of a Greeter for Board of Review being held on March 14 & 15; Passed: 6-1 •Right-of-Way Telecommunications Permit for Point Broadband; Passed: 7-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:23PM Submitted by Sue Bieri Township Clerk
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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.
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FEBRUARY 23 – 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. MONDAY – ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3.***CLOSED FEBRUARY 21ST*** MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY – FREE PREGNANCY TESTS, educational classes on pregnancy, newborn care, and parenting, free boutique with essentials for maternity, preemie/newborn to 4T, Positive Solutions • Informed Choices, 330 Lovell Street, Ionia. Online scheduling available. www.PSICionia.org (616) 755-6077 (voice/text) TUESDAY – FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center is open on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ID needed. Accepting slightly used clothing for those in need. 616 527-6465 for info. TUESDAY – COVID VACCINES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. TUESDAY – MOBILE ZION FOOD PANTRY Second Tuesday each month, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the church parking lot, 423 W Washington. Call 616 527-1910 for information. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY – THE CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER OF IONIA NOW OPEN Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon. On the corner of Depot & Washington. Phone 616-527-1530. WEDNESDAY – ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. WEDNESDAY – 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 – AL-ANON MEETINGS 7:00 p.m., Now on Zoom! Call Sandi at 616 255-3751 or Joy at 616 901-7779 for more info. THURSDAY – WALK-IN CLINIC for routine immunizations and COVID19 immunizations at the Ionia County Health Department, 175 East Adams
Portland Library Lines
Every three years, we gather together to discuss where the library is headed and what our priorities are. Winter weather forced the cancelation of our session in January, so we’d like to re-invite you to make a difference! Attend our rescheduled strategic planning session on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. and let us know what matters to you. Registration required, pizza will be provided. Puzzle It Out What could be better when winter blusters and blows than to be warm and cozy and working on a jigsaw puzzle? Join us for the Portland District Library’s fifth jigsaw puzzle contest on Saturday, February 19. Sign up as a group of 2-4 puzzlers, or as an individual to be placed in a group. Puzzle solving starts at 10:00 a.m. and goes until 2:00 p.m., with lunch provided.
The team closest to completion when time runs out wins. Each member of the winning team gets a prize. Ages 10 and up, with at least one adult per team. Registration required. CHILDREN’S AND TEEN Virtual STEM Club Littles Edition: Walking Water Rainbow Virtual STEM Club Littles Edition is back and this time we’ve got a color mixing experiment that any scientist, ages 5 & under, will have a blast with! Walking Water Rainbow will have your little one creating their own primary color waters, mixing them to create secondary colors, and experimenting to create their own rainbow of colors. Follow along with library staff on YouTube as we guide you and your little one through the experiment setup! Registration for Take-and-Make bags will begin on Wednesday, February 9. Program does require parental supervision and is limited to 25 patrons. Make-A-Monogram: Make-A-Monogram has crafters
Street. To schedule, call 616 527-5341, select 3. SATURDAY – BREAKFAST BUFFET 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran School, 617 N Jefferson Street.
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FEBRUARY 15 – MR. MIKE'S STEM PROGRAM: EDIBLE DESTRUCTION 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Ages 11 to 16 will build a sturdy structure made entirely from snack foods. How tall can you go and will it survive a simulated earthquake? Registration is helpful, 616-374-4591. FEBRUARY 17 – HOME-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. All students welcome! Registration is helpful, 616-374-4591. 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. WEDNESDAY – FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. Perfect for ages 2-5. Registration is helpful, 616374-4591.
FEBRUARY 18 – SPAGHETTI DINNER 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. VFW Post 4090. Warm, friendly environment with plenty of seating. Public invited. FEBRUARY 20 – BREAKFAST 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. VFW Post 4090. Warm, friendly environment with plenty of seating. Public invited. 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 a.m. at Portland First Congregational Church, 421 East Bridge Street in the Fellowship Hall. Masks are required. Call 616 575-8000 for informations. 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.
WEDNESDAY – STORY TIME Bring your kids in every other Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons. michlibrary.org for more information. THURSDAY – WRITERS GROUP 1st Thursday of each month. 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the Lyons Township District Library. THURSDAY – BOOK CLUB 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Visit the Lyons Township District Library website, lyons.michlibrary.org for a list of upcoming books.
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.
using their first initials to create a fun and colorful piece of home décor to display on a wall, hang on a door, or set on a bookshelf. Register for this program starting Friday, February 11 to receive a Take-and-Make bag full of yarn and other colorful supplies. Follow along on YouTube as library staff show you how to get started and put your unique touches on this monogramed décor. This program is recommended for ages 6-12; some parental supervision may be required to complete the project. Only 30 spots available! Virtual STEM Club: Crazy Catapult We are going to dust off our engineering skills during this month’s Virtual STEM Club. We’ll use dowels, rubber bands, and a plastic cup to build a catapult and find out just how far we can launch things! Registration for your Virtual STEM Club: Crazy Catapult Take-and-Make bag begins February 16, which is the same day the video will be
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posted to YouTube. This program is recommended for ages 6-12, requires parental supervision, and is limited to 30 patrons.
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OTISCO TOWNSHIP
THAT THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF: THE BOARD OF REVIEW OF LYONS TOWNSHIP, IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN: The 2022 Lyons Township March Board of Review will be held during the below dates. Any persons wanting to appeal their values will be given the opportunity to appeal. Letter appeals from all owners will be accepted. Details on how to schedule your appeal will be stated on the Assessment Change Notice you receive in late February. DATES OF MEETINGS: Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 – 6PM [Organizational – no appeals] Appeal Meetings: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 – 1-4 and 6-9 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022 – 9-12 and 2-5 PM PLACE OF MEETING: Lyons Township Hall ~ Lyons MI,48851
March Board Of Review Information: If You Have Questions Regarding Your Assessment Prior To The Board Of Review,Please Call The Assessor At 616-794-3506 On Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Between 10am And 1pm, Or Email the Assessor At Assessor@Otiscotwp.org With Your Contact Info & Question. The Otisco Twp Board Of Review Will Be Hearing Appeals On: Monday, March 14, 2022 From 3:00pm To 9:00pm Or Wednesday, March 16,2021 From 9:30am To 3:30pm At The Otisco Township Hall 9663 W Button Rd Belding Mi 48809.
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KEENE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 7:00 PM Keene Township Hall 8505 Potters Rd- PO Box 24 Saranac MI 48881 Keene Township Planning Commission will accept comments from the public for proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance described below: Section 12.27 Solar Energy is proposed to enlarge the size of small systems without permits and to add a new permitted use of a medium size system (typically to power a home) with a zoning permit. In the large and commercial sized systems there are acreage and boundary setback changes, and they will remain special uses. Section 15.04 Accessory Building Provisions is proposed to add a new section D to allow cargo shipping containers with restrictions of the number per acre, permits, location setbacks, painting, no stacking and not for dwelling use. The proposed ordinance amendments can be viewed in the Township Hall wall notice box and on the Township website at www.keenetownship.org. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed ordinance amendments. Written comments can be mailed to: Keene Township, PO BOX 24, Saranac MI 48881. Comments may be emailed to: zoningadmin@msn.com.
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AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 46 TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL SERIES OF REVENUE BONDS TO PAY THE COST OF ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE’S WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE TO THE ADDITIONAL BONDS Councilmember Stewart supported by Councilmember Vander Werff moved the adoption of the following Ordinance: WHEREAS, the Village of Muir (the “Village”) has previously enacted Ordinance No. 46 authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to pay the cost of acquisition and construction of water system improvements to be operated as part of the Village’s Water Supply System (the “System”) pursuant to Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Village Council of has determined to make additional improvements to the System; and WHEREAS, the improvements will enable the Village to provide more efficient and better quality public services to the users of the System; and WHEREAS, the improvements shall be financed by the issuance of several series of revenue bonds in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, the Village intends to issue one series of bonds which will be sold to the Michigan Finance Authority pursuant to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, through the use of Water Infrastructure Transfer Act funds, the debt service on which is eligible for 100% principal forgiveness; and WHEREAS, the Village intends to issue one or more series of bonds which will be sold to the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Village has met or will meet all of the conditions and requirements of Section 20 of Ordinance No. 46 for the issuance of additional bonds. THE VILLAGE OF MUIR HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. DEFINITIONS. Except as provided in this Ordinance, the definitions contained in the Prior Ordinance (defined below) shall apply to the terms in this Ordinance. In addition, whenever used in this Ordinance except when otherwise indicated by context, the following definitions shall apply to the terms in this Ordinance: (a) “2022 USA Bond Reserve Account” means the sub-account established within the Redemption Account pursuant to Section 14 of this Ordinance. (b)“Authorized Officer” means the President, Clerk and Treasurer of the Village, or any one acting alone or more of them acting together. (c) “Authority” means the Michigan Finance Authority created by Executive Order 2010-2, which, among other things, transferred to the Michigan Finance Authority the powers, duties and functions of the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, created and established pursuant to Act 227, Public Acts of Michigan, 1985, as amended. (d) “Bonds” as defined in the Prior Ordinance shall include the Series 2022 Bonds which are being issued as Additional Bonds under Section 20 of the Prior Ordinance. (e) “Construction Fund” shall mean the 2022 Water Supply System Revenue Bonds Construction Fund created pursuant to Section 13 of this Ordinance. (f) “Contract Documents” means the Purchase Contract between the Village and the Authority, the Supplemental Agreement by and among the Village, the Authority and the State of Michigan acting through the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the Issuer’s Certificate for the Series 2022 Bonds or such other closing documents required by the Authority for the issuance of the Series 2022 Bonds. (g) “DWSRF Bonds” means such of the Series 2022 Bonds sold to the Authority. (h) “Improvements” means the design, acquisition and construction of improvements to the System, including, but not limited to, water main improvements, replacing water mains, installing new water mains, water tower improvements, standby generator and SCADA improvements, the replacement of lead and galvanized water service lines throughout the Village to comply with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Lead and Copper Rules, the restoration of streets, rights-ofway and easements affected by the improvements and related facilities, as well as all work, equipment and appurtenances necessary or incidental to these improvements and such other improvements as the Village may approve. (i) “Prior Bonds” means the Village’s Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010. (j) “Prior Ordinance” means Ordinance No. 46 as supplemented by Ordinance No. 47 and, Ordinance No. 53. (k) “Ordinance” means this Ordinance and all amendments hereto. (l) “Series 2001 Bonds” means the Village’s Water Supply System Revenue Bond, Series 2001 dated September 28, 2001, issued in the original aggregate principal amount of $1,850,000 and the Village’s Water Supply System Revenue Bond, Series 2001B dated December 20, 2001, issued in the original aggregate principal amount of $340,000. (m) “Series 2022 Bonds” means the Village’s Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, issued in multiple series each with an appropriate series designation, issued pursuant to this Ordinance, including the DWSRF Bonds and the USA Bonds. (n) “United States” means the United States of America. (o) “USA Bonds” means such of the Series 2022 sold to the United States. Section 2. NECESSITY, PUBLIC PURPOSE: It is hereby determined to be necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the Village to acquire and construct the Improvements to the System in accordance with the maps, plans and specifications therefore prepared by the Village’s consulting engineers, which are hereby approved. Section 3. ESTIMATED COST; PERIOD OF USEFULNESS: The cost of the Improvements has been estimated by the engineers not to exceed $4,796,000 including the payment of legal, engineering, financial and other expenses, which estimate of cost is approved and confirmed, and the period of usefulness of the Improvements is estimated to be greater than forty (40) years. Section 4. ISSUANCE OF BONDS. To pay a portion of the cost of designing, acquiring and constructing the Improvements and to pay the legal and financial expenses and all other expenses incidental to the issuance of the Series 2022 Bonds, the Village shall borrow the sum of not to exceed $2,910,000 and issue its revenue bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Act. The Series 2022 Bonds shall be issued in two or more series, including the DWSRF Bonds and the USA Bonds. The balance of the costs of the Improvements shall be paid by grants and other funds appropriate by the Village. (a) The DWSRF Bonds shall be issued in the aggregate principal sum of not to exceed $1,000,000, as finally determined by the Authorized Officer at the time of sale, or such lesser amount thereof as shall have been advanced to the Village pursuant to the Contract Documents. During the time funds are being drawn down by the Village under the DWSRF Bonds, the Authority will periodically provide the Village a statement showing the amount of principal that
has been advanced and the date of each advance, which statement shall constitute prima facie evidence of the reported information; provided that no failure on the part of the Authority to provide such a statement or to reflect a disbursement or the correct amount of a disbursement shall relieve the Village of its obligation to repay the outstanding principal amount actually advanced, all accrued interest thereon, and any other amount payable with respect thereto in accordance with the terms of the DWSRF Bonds. (b) The USA Bonds shall be issued in one or more series in the aggregate principal sum of not to exceed $1,910,000, as finally determined by the Authorized Officer at the time of sale. Section 5. SERIES 2022 BOND TERMS. (a) The DWSRF Bonds shall be issued as one fully registered manuscript bond, shall be sold and delivered to the Authority in any denomination. The DWSRF Bonds shall be dated the date of delivery to the Authority, or such other date approved by the Authorized Officer, and shall be payable on the dates and in the amounts determined by the Authorized Officer at the time of sale provided the final maturity shall be no later than forty years after the date of issuance. The DWSRF Bonds shall bear interest at a rate as provided in the Contract Documents, payable semiannually on the dates determined by the Authorized Officer at the time of sale. Notwithstanding the above, the final amount of any maturity and terms of the DWSRF Bonds shall be as provided in the Contract Documents and will be finally determined by the Authorized Officer, and it is anticipated that the DWSRF Bonds will receive 100% principal forgiveness by the Authority according to its procedures for principal forgiveness. (b) The USA Bonds shall be issued in one or more series with each series issued as one fully registered manuscript bond, and shall be sold and delivered to the United States in denominations of $1,000 or any whole multiple thereof. Each series of the USA Bonds shall be dated the date of delivery to the United States, or such other date approved by the Authorized Officer, and shall be payable on the dates and in the amounts determined by the Authorized Officer at the time of sale provided the final maturity of each series of the USA Bonds shall be no later than forty (40) years after the date of issuance. The USA Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates of not to exceed 5.00% per annum as determined by the Authorized Officer, payable semiannually on the dates determined by the Authorized Officer at the time of sale. The Authorized Officer may alter or determine the USA Bond terms within the parameters of this Ordinance as hereafter provided. Section 6. PAYMENT OF BONDS; PLEDGE OF NET REVENUES. (a) As provided in Section 9 of the Prior Ordinance, the principal of and interest on the Series 2022 Bonds, as Additional Bonds, shall be payable from the Net Revenues derived from the operation of the System, including future improvements, enlargements and extensions thereof, after provision has been made for the payment of expenses of administration, operation and maintenance thereof and the Net Revenues of the System, including future enlargements, improvements, and extensions thereto, are hereby pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Series 2022 Bonds. To secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the Series 2022 Bonds there is hereby created a lien, which shall be a statutory lien pursuant to the Act, to and in favor of the Bondholders of the Series 2022 Bonds upon the Net Revenues of the System, including future enlargements, improvements, and extensions thereof, which shall be of equal standing and priority with respect to the Net Revenues of the System securing the Prior Bonds. The Net Revenues so pledged shall be and remain subject to such lien until the payment in full of the principal of and interest on the Series 2022 Bonds or until Bonds are defeased as provided in the Prior Ordinance or in the case of the DWSRF Bonds, the principal is forgiven. The Series 2022 Bonds, including both principal and interest thereon, shall not be a general obligation of the Village and shall not constitute an indebtedness of the Village for the purpose of any debt limitations imposed by any constitutional, statutory or charter provisions. Section 7. PRIOR REDEMPTION: (a) DWSRF Bonds issued and sold to the Authority shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity by the Village only with the prior written consent of the Authority and on such terms as may be required by the Authority. (b)USA Bonds issued and sold to the United States shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity at the option of the Village, in whole or in part, in such order as the Village may designate on any date, at the par value thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, without a premium. USA Bonds of a denomination greater than $1,000 may be partially redeemed in the amount of $1,000 or any whole multiple thereof. Section 8. PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRATION. (a)From time to time the Village shall designate and appoint a Paying Agent (the “Paying Agent”), which shall also act as transfer agent and bond registrar. The initial Paying Agent shall be the Treasurer of the Village. In the event of a change in the Paying Agent, notice shall be given in writing, by certified mail, to each Registered Owner not less than sixty (60) days prior to the next interest payment date. The Paying Agent shall keep the official books for the recordation of the Registered Owners of the Bonds. (b)Registration of the Bonds shall be recorded in the registration books of the Village to be kept by a Paying Agent. Except as may be provided for Additional Bonds in the ordinance authorizing issuance of those Bonds, Bonds may be transferred only by submitting the same, together with a satisfactory instrument of transfer signed by the Registered Owner or the Registered Owner’s legal representative duly authorized in writing, to the Paying Agent, after which a new Bond or Bonds shall be issued by the Paying Agent to the transferee (new registered owner) in any denomination, in the same aggregate principal amount as the Bond submitted for transfer. No transfer of Bonds shall be valid unless and until recorded on the bond registration books in accordance with the foregoing. The person in whose name any Bond is registered may for all purposes, notwithstanding any notice to the contrary, be deemed and treated by the Village and the Paying Agent as the absolute owner thereof, and any payment of the principal of and interest on any Bond to the Registered Owner thereof shall constitute a valid discharge of the Village’s liability upon such Bond to the extent of such payment. No Bond shall be transferred less than fifteen (15) days prior to an interest payment date nor after the Bond has been called for redemption. (c)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, so long as the Authority is the owner of the DWSRF Bonds, (a) the DWSRF Bonds are payable as to principal, premium, if any, and interest in lawful money of the United States of America
at U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, or at such other place as shall be designated in writing to the Village by the Authority (the “Authority’s Depository”); (b) the Village agrees that it will deposit with the Authority’s Depository payments of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the DWSRF Bonds in immediately available funds by 12:00 noon at least five business days prior to the date on which any such payment is due whether by maturity, redemption or otherwise; in the event that the Authority’s Depository has not received the Village’s deposit by 12:00 noon on the scheduled day, the Village shall immediately pay to the Authority as invoiced by the Authority an amount to recover the Authority’s administrative costs and lost investment earnings attributable to that late payment; and (c) written notice of any redemption of the DWSRF Bonds shall be given by the Village and received by the Authority’s Depository at least 40 days prior to the date on which such redemption is to be made. (d)While any USA Bonds are held by the United States, principal of and interest on those USA Bonds shall be paid in lawful money of the United States to the United States or its assignee by draft, check or pre-authorized debit at the office specified in writing or by such other method of payment as instructed by the United States or its assignee. Section 9. SALE OF BONDS. (a)The DWSRF Bonds shall be sold by a negotiated sale to the Authority. (b)The USA Bonds shall be sold by a negotiated sale to the United States. (c)The Village determines that a negotiated sale is in the best interest of the Village because the terms offered by the Authority and the United States are more favorable than those available from other sources of funding. Section 10. BOND FORM: (a)The DWSRF Bonds shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein, with such completions, changes and additions as may be required by the Authority or as recommended by the Village ’s Bond Counsel and approved by the officers of the Village signing the DWSRF Bonds. (b)The USA Bonds shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, and incorporated herein, with such completions, changes and additions as may be required by the United States or as recommended by the Village ’s Bond Counsel and approved by the officers of the Village signing the USA Bonds. Section 11. AUTHORIZED OFFICER: (a)The Authorized Officer is hereby designated, for and on behalf of the Village, to do all acts and to take all necessary steps required to effectuate the sale, issuance and delivery of the DWSRF Bonds to the Authority. The Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Contract Documents in substantially the form on file with the Village Clerk, with such changes, additions and completions as are approved by the Authorized Officer. The Village hereby approves the Contract Documents in the form presented by the Authority with such changes as are approved by the Authorized Officer. (b)The Authorized Officer is hereby designated, for and on behalf of the Village, to do all acts and to take all necessary steps required to effectuate the sale, issuance and delivery of the USA Bonds to the United States. (c)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, the Authorized Officer is authorized within the limitations of this Ordinance to determine the specific interest rate or rates to be borne by the bonds, not exceeding the maximum rate allowed by law, the principal amount, interest payment dates, dates of maturities, and amount of maturities, redemption rights, the title of each series of the Series 2022 Bonds, date of issuance, and other terms and conditions relating to the Series 2022 Bonds and the sale thereof provided, however, the last annual principal installment shall not be more than forty years from the date of issuance of the Series 2022 Bonds. The Authorized Officer’s approval of the terms shall be evidenced by his or her signature on the document or agreement stating such terms. The Authorized Officer is hereby authorized for and on behalf of the Village, without further Village Council approval, to do all acts and take all necessary steps required to effectuate the sale, issuance, and delivery of the Series 2022 Bonds. The Authorized Officer, or any one or more of them, are authorized to execute any orders, receipts, agreements, pledge agreements, documents or certificates necessary to complete the transaction, including, but not limited to, any issuers certificate, any certificates relating to federal or state securities laws, rules or regulations, any election or designation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or any regulation promulgated thereunder, any applications to the Michigan Department of Treasury, and any revenue sharing pledge agreement. The Village hereby approves the Revenue Sharing Pledge Agreements in the form presented by the Authority, with such changes as are approved by the Authorized Officer, and authorizes the Authorized Officer to execute and deliver the Revenue Sharing Pledge Agreement if it is required by the Authority. Section 12. EXECUTION OF BONDS: The President or the President Pro Tem and the Clerk or the Deputy Clerk of the Village are hereby authorized and directed to sign each series of the Series 2022 Bonds, either manually or by facsimile signature, on behalf of the Village. Upon execution, the Series 2022 Bonds shall be delivered to the purchaser thereof. Section 13. CONSTRUCTION FUND. The proceeds of the Series 2022 Bonds shall be deposited in the Construction Fund. Such moneys shall be used solely for the purpose for which the Series 2022 Bonds were issued. Any unexpected balance in the Construction Fund remaining after completion of the Improvements may be used for such purposes as allowed by law. After completion of the Improvements and disposition of remaining Series 2022 Bond proceeds, if any, pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the Construction Fund shall be closed. The Village may establish sub-funds in the Construction Fund for a series of the Series 2022 Bonds as determined by the Authorized Officer. Section 14. 2022 USA BOND RESERVE ACCOUNT. There is hereby established a subaccount with respect to the USA Bonds within the Redemption Account to be known as the 2022 USA Bonds Reserve Account (the “2022 USA Reserve”). The Village shall pay into the 2022 USA Reserve from the revenues of the System after provision has been made for the Operation and Maintenance Fund and the current requirements of the Redemption Account, an annual sum determined by the United States and approved by the Authorized Officer in an order signed by the Authorized Officer until there has been accumulated in the 2022 USA Reserve such total amounts determined by the United States and approved by the Authorized Officer in such order (the “Required Reserve”). Except as hereinafter provided, no further deposits or additions need be made into the 2022 USA Reserve once the Required Reserve has been deposited therein. The moneys in the Bond Reserve Account shall be used solely for
the payment of the principal of and interest on Bonds as to which there would otherwise be default. If at any time it shall be necessary to use moneys in the 2022 USA Reserve for payment of principal and/or interest on Bonds, then the moneys so used shall be replaced from the revenues first received thereafter that are not required by this Ordinance to be used for operation and maintenance or for current principal and interest requirements. The 2022 USA Reserve shall be maintained while the USA Bonds remain outstanding or until they are defeased. The 2022 USA Reserve may be applied to the final payments of principal and interest on the USA Bonds or to provide funds for their defeasance. Section 15. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT FUND. The Village shall continue the Repair and Replacement Fund established by the Ordinance. The Village shall deposit each year into the Repair and Replacement Fund from monies in the Receiving Fund, after meeting the requirements of the subsections set forth above, the sum of $26,303 or such other amounts determined by the United States and approved by the Authorized Officer, until the principal of and interest on the USA Bonds has been paid in full. Moneys in the Repair and Replacement Fund shall be used by the Village for the purpose of acquiring and constructing improvements, additions and extensions and for making repairs and replacements to the System. Such additional sums may be deposited into the Repair Replacement and Improvement Fund as the Council shall determine to be necessary from time to time for the purposes of the Repair and Replacement Fund. The requirements of this Section shall supersede the requirements of Section 14 of Ordinance 53, which shall no longer be applicable to the Village. Section 16. RATES AND CHARGES. The rates and charges for the services of the System shall be those in effect on the date of adoption of this Ordinance or as may be adopted prior to the issuance of the Series 2022 Bonds. The rates and charges are in amounts that are sufficient to pay the expenses of administration and the costs of operation and maintenance of the System, to provide an amount of revenues adequate for the payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds, reserve, replacement and improvement requirements and to otherwise comply with all requirements and covenant provided herein. Section 17. DEFEASANCE. The USA Bonds while held by the United States shall not be defeased without written approval of the United States. Section 18. ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS. Pursuant to the guidelines and requirements of the United States, promulgated through the Rural Development Division of the United States Department of Agriculture, the USA Bond proceeds will be released and delivered to the Village pursuant to draws against such funds during construction and acquisition of the Improvements. Commencing with the issuance of the USA Bonds, the Treasurer, or his or her appointee, will inscribe his or her initials on Schedule II attached to the appropriate USA Bond to acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the amount of the draw. Thereafter the Treasurer will complete and execute an “Estimate of Funds Needed for a Thirty- (30-) Day Period”, Form 440-11 (the “Estimate of Funds Needed”) periodically requesting additional funds. In the event the United States provides for an electronic fund transfer of draws, the Village shall deliver the executed Estimate of Funds Needed by mail or facsimile transmission to the United States, after which the appropriate funds will be wire transferred to the account of the Village. Section 19. LOAN RESOLUTION. The Loan Resolution, RUS Bulletin 1780-27, is hereby adopted, with such changes completions an additions as are approved by the Authorized Officer, and the terms and conditions hereof are shall be binding upon the Village as if they were incorporated herein. Section 20. DWSRF BOND COVENANTS. The proceeds of the sale of the DWSRF Bond shall be used solely to pay DWSRF eligible costs of the Project that have been approved pursuant to the DWSRF program (“Eligible Costs”); provided that the Village Council shall not authorize the payment of any such moneys for payment of Eligible Costs until there shall have been first filed with it by the consulting engineer in charge of such work, a written statement to the effect that the sum so to be paid is in full or partial payment of a contractual obligation in connection with Eligible Costs and that the Village has received the consideration for such payment. In the event that the Village does not receive the principal forgiveness of the DWSRF Bond anticipated by the Village at the time of the issuance of the DWSRF Bond, the Village covenants that it will take all necessary steps required by the Ordinance and applicable law to increase rates for the use of the System to the extent necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds. Section 21. SERIES 2001 BONDS. Upon the issuance of the first series of Series 2022 Bonds, the Village shall transfer to the Bond and Interest Redemption Account being held for the series 2001 Bonds such amount as will be sufficient to pay at maturity all outstanding principal and accrued interest on the Series 2001 Bonds. The deposit of such funds in these accounts shall be irrevocable to the extent needed to make the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2001 Bonds and shall not be used for any other purpose and upon such deposit the Series 2001 Bonds shall be defeased and will no longer be Outstanding Bonds. Section 22. PUBLICATION AND RECORDATION. This Ordinance shall be published once in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village qualified under state law to publish legal notices, and the same shall be recorded in the records of the Village and such recording authenticated by the signature of the Village Clerk. Section 23. ORDINANCE SUBJECT TO MICHIGAN LAW. The provisions of this Ordinance are subject to the laws of the State of Michigan. Section 24. SECTION HEADINGS. The section headings in this Ordinance are furnished for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered to be a part of this Ordinance. Section 25. SEVERABILITY: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance. Section 26. CONFLICT: Except as provided above, all Ordinances or parts thereof, insofar as the same may be in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict; provided, that the foregoing shall not operate to repeal any provision thereof, the repeal of which would impair the obligation on the Series 2022 Bonds or the Prior Bonds. Section 27. EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE: Pursuant
to Section 6 of the Act, this Ordinance shall be approved on the date of first reading and this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. YEAS: Trustees Nelson, Stewart, Piselli, Vander Werff, Garber, President Hyland
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The Village of Muir, Ionia County, Michigan (the “Issuer”), acknowledges itself indebted and, for value received, hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner specified above, or registered assigns, out of the net revenues of the Water Supply System of the Issuer (the “System”), including all appurtenances, additions, extensions and improvements thereto after provision has been made for reasonable and necessary expenses of operation, maintenance and administration of the System (the “Net Revenues”), the amounts and on the Dates of Maturity set forth on Schedule I hereto, together with interest thereon from the dates of receipt of such funds, or such later date to which interest has been paid, at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, first payable on __________ 1, 20__, and semiannually thereafter on the first day of April and October of each year, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption of this Bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. The Issuer promises to pay to the Michigan Finance Authority (the “Authority”) the principal amount of this Bond or so much thereof as shall have been advanced to the Issuer pursuant to a Purchase Contract between the Issuer and the Authority and a Supplemental Agreement by and
among the Issuer, the Authority and the State of Michigan acting through the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. During the time funds are being drawn down by the Issuer under this Bond, the Authority will periodically provide the Issuer a statement showing the amount of principal that has been advanced and the date of each advance, which statement shall constitute prima facie evidence of the reported information; provided that no failure on the part of the Authority to provide such a statement or to reflect a disbursement or the correct amount of a disbursement shall relieve the Issuer of its obligation to repay the outstanding principal amount actually advanced, all accrued interest thereon, and any other amount payable with respect thereto in accordance with the terms of this Bond. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bond, so long as the Authority is the owner of this Bond, (a) this Bond is payable as to principal, premium, if any, and interest at U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, or at such other place as shall be designated in writing to the Issuer by the Authority (the "Authority's Depository"); (b) the Issuer agrees that it will deposit with the Authority's Depository payments of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on this Bond in immediately available funds by 12:00 noon at least five business days prior to the date on which any such payment is due whether by maturity, redemption or otherwise; in the event that the Authority’s Depository has not received the Issuer’s deposit by 12:00 noon on the scheduled day, the Issuer shall immediately pay to the Authority as invoiced by the Authority an amount to recover the Authority’s administrative costs and lost investment earnings attributable to that late payment; and (c) written notice of any redemption of this Bond shall be given by the Issuer and received by the Authority's Depository at least 40 days prior to the date on which such redemption is to be made. This Bond, being one fully registered manuscript bond, is issued in accordance with the provisions of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended and Village of Muir Ordinance Nos. 46, 47, 53, and ____ (the “Ordinance”), for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring and constructing improvements to the System. This Bond is a self-liquidating Bond, and is not a general obligation of the Issuer within any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation, but is payable, both as to principal and interest, solely from the Net Revenues of the System. The principal of and interest on this Bond are secured by a statutory lien on the Net Revenues. The Issuer hereby covenants and agrees to fix, and maintain at all times while any of the Bonds shall be outstanding, such rates for service furnished by the System as shall be sufficient to provide for payment of the principal of and interest upon all such Bonds as and when the same become due and payable, to maintain a bond and interest Redemption Account and to provide for the payment of expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the same in good repair and working order, and to provide for such other expenditures and funds for the System as are required by the Ordinance. The Bonds of this series shall have equal standing with the Issuer’s Outstanding Bonds (as defined in the Ordinance), and any Additional Bonds (as defined in the Ordinance) that may be issued pursuant to the Ordinance. For a complete statement of the revenues from which, and the conditions under which, this Bond is payable, a statement of the conditions under which additional bonds of equal standing may hereafter be issued, and the general covenants and provisions pursuant to which this Bond is issued, reference is made to the Ordinance. Bonds of this series may be subject to redemption prior to maturity by the Issuer only with the prior written consent of the Authority and on such terms as may be required by the Authority. In the event of a default in the payment of principal or interest hereon when due, whether at maturity, by redemption or otherwise, the amount of such default shall bear interest (the “additional interest”) at a rate equal to the rate of interest which is two percent above the Authority’s cost of providing funds (as determined by the Authority) to make payment on the bonds of the Authority issued to provide funds to purchase this Bond but in no event in excess of the maximum rate of interest permitted by law. The additional interest shall continue to accrue until the Authority has been fully reimbursed for all costs incurred by the Authority (as determined by the Authority) as a consequence of the Issuer’s default. Such additional interest shall be payable on the interest payment date following demand of the Authority. In the event that (for reasons other than the default in the payment of any municipal obligation purchased by the Authority) the investment of amounts in the reserve account established by the Authority for the bonds of the Authority issued to provide funds to purchase this Bond fails to provide sufficient available funds (together with any other funds which may be made available for such purpose) to pay the interest on outstanding bonds of the Authority issued to fund such account, the Issuer shall and hereby agrees to pay on demand only the Issuer’s pro rata share (as determined by the Authority) of such deficiency as additional interest on this Bond. It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required by law, precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond, exist and have been done and performed in regular and due time and form as required by law and that the total indebtedness of the Issuer including this Bond, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Village of Muir, Ionia County, Michigan, by its Village Council, has caused this Bond to be signed, by the manual or facsimile signatures of its President and Village Clerk, all as of the _____ day of ____________, 2022. Doug Hyland, President Susan Craft, Clerk TRANSFER For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ________________________________ (Tax Identification or Social Security No. __________________) the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and hereby constitutes and appoints _____________________________ attorney, to transfer the within Bond on the books kept for registration thereof by the Paying Agent, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: _________________ Notice: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears on the registration books every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever.
Name of Issuer VILLAGE OF MUIR DEQ Project No: __________________ DEQ Approved Amount: $_________________ Loan amount Forgiven $_________________ Loan amount to be Repaid $______________ SCHEDULE I Based on the schedule provided below, unless revised as provided in this paragraph, repayment of principal of the Bond shall be made until the full amount advanced to the Issuer is repaid. In the event the Order of Approval issued by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (the "Order") approves a principal amount of assistance less than the amount of the Bond delivered to the Authority, the Authority shall only disburse principal up to the amount stated in the Order. In the event (1) that the payment schedule approved by the Issuer and described below provides for payment of a total principal amount greater than the amount of assistance approved by the Order or (2) that less than the principal amount of assistance approved by the Order is disbursed to the Issuer by the Authority, the Authority shall prepare a new payment schedule, which shall be effective upon receipt by the Issuer.
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may hereafter be issued, and the general covenants and provisions pursuant to which this Bond is issued, reference is made to the Ordinance. While the Bonds of this series are held by the United States of America they shall not be defeased without the prior written consent of the United States of America. The Bonds shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the Issuer and in whole or in part in such order as the Issuer may designate, on any date, at the par value thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, without a premium. This Bond shall be registered in the name of the United States of America on the registration books kept by the Treasurer, acting as Paying Agent and bond registrar. No transfer shall be valid unless made upon the books of the Paying Agent. It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required by law, precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond, exist and have been done and performed in regular and due time and form as required by law and that the total indebtedness of the Issuer including this Bond, does not exceed any constitutional or statutory limitation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Village of Muir, Ionia County, Michigan, by its Village Council, has caused this Bond to be signed, by the manual or facsimile signatures of its President and the Clerk, all as of the _____ day of __________ 2022. Doug Hyland, President Susan Craft, Clerk CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND AUTHENTICATION This Bond represents the total authorized issue of the Village of Muir Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 (Federally Taxable), in the principal amount of [Insert par amount], and has been registered in the name of the Registered Owner designated on the face hereof in the bond register maintained for the Village of Muir.
Interest on the Bond shall accrue on that portion of principal disbursed by the Authority to the Issuer pursuant to the Order from the date such portion is disbursed, until paid, at the rate of _____% per annum, payable __________ 1, 20__, and semiannually thereafter. The Issuer agrees that it will deposit with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, or at such other place as shall be designated in writing to the Issuer by the Authority (the "Authority's Depository") payments of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on this Bond in immediately available funds by 12:00 noon at least five business days prior to the date on which any such payment is due whether by maturity, redemption or otherwise. In the event that the Authority's Depository has not received the Issuer's deposit by 12:00 noon on the scheduled day, the Issuer shall immediately pay to the Authority as invoiced by the Authority an amount to recover the Authority's administrative costs and lost investment earnings attributable to that late payment. *Not to exceed amount. Loan reductions at close out will result in a proportional decrease.
The Village of Muir, Ionia County, Michigan (the “Issuer”), acknowledges itself indebted and, for value received, hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner specified above, or registered assigns, out of the net revenues of the Water Supply System of the Issuer (the “System”), including all appurtenances, additions, extensions and improvements thereto after provision has been made for reasonable and necessary expenses of operation, maintenance and administration of the System (the “Net Revenues”), the Principal Amount specified above, in the amounts and on the dates as set forth on Schedule I attached hereto, unless prepaid prior thereto as hereinafter provided, together with interest thereon from the dates of receipt of such funds, or such later date to which interest has been paid, at the Interest Rate per annum specified above, first payable on __________ 1, 20__, and semiannually thereafter on the first day of __________ and ___________ of each year, except as the provisions hereinafter set forth with respect to redemption of this Bond prior to maturity may become applicable hereto. Principal of this Bond is payable in lawful money of the United States of America to the United States of America. As long as the United States is the holder of this Bond, such payments shall be made by check, draft, wire transfer, Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) or such other method of payment as instructed by the United States or its assignee. This Bond, being one fully registered manuscript bond payable serially as set forth on Schedule I, is issued in accordance with the provisions of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended and Village of Muir Ordonnance Nos. 46, 47, 53, and _____ (the “Ordinance”), for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring and constructing improvements to the System. This Bond is a self-liquidating Bond, and is not a general obligation of the Issuer within any constitutional or statutory limitations but is payable, both as to principal and interest, solely from the Net Revenues of the System. The principal of and interest on this Bond are secured by a statutory lien on the Net Revenues. The Issuer hereby covenants and agrees to fix, and maintain at all times while any of the Bonds shall be outstanding, such rates for service furnished by the System as are required by the Ordinance, to maintain a bond and interest redemption account, a bond reserve account and to provide for the payment of expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the same in good repair and working order, and to provide for such other expenditures and funds for the System as are required by the Ordinance. The Bonds of this series shall have equal standing with the Issuer’s Outstanding Bonds (as defined in the Ordinance), and any Additional Bonds (as defined in the Ordinance) that may be issued pursuant to the Ordinance. For a complete statement of the revenues from which, and the conditions under which, this Bond is payable, a statement of the conditions under which additional bonds of equal or superior standing
Jim Newman, Treasurer Date: __________, 2022 As Paying Agent/Bond Registrar/Transfer Agent TRANSFER For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ____________________ ____________________ (Tax Identification or Social Security No. __________________) the within Bond and all rights hereunder, and hereby constitutes and appoints _______________________________ attorney, to transfer the within Bond on the books kept for registration thereof by the Paying Agent, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: _______________ ________________________________ Notice: The signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears on the registration books every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever.
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Asparagus
From Our Deli...
lb.
5 Fla Microwavors! Oven Re ve or ady!
Fresh!!
lb.
From Our S Honey BBQ moker Flavor
lb.
NEW ITEM!!
10 Lb.
Wayside BBox acon
lb.
Top Round Steak
3 lb. bag
LaValle Beans............................................. - BEER & WINE -
.........lb.
- WILD BIRD FEED -
Ideal - 50 Lb. Bag
Wild Bird Seed
17
$
99
Packaged Garden Seed NOW IN STO s CK! Save 10% All VarietieOsff !
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14 oz.
We Offer Carry Out!
30 Pack
Busch & Busch Light
17
$
99
plus dep.
M-66 & Tuttle Road
(at the light) Just South of Ionia (616) 527-1760 • Mon.-Sat. 7-9 • Sun. 8-9 Prices Effective: February 14th thru February 20th, 2022