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projects ongoing
EVART — Evart residents have
a chance to do some spring clean-
ing on a big scale on April 28 and
29.
For a city-wide spring cleanup,
dumpsters will be place at the
Evart Waster Waste Treatment
Plant, 611 West 10th Street, avail-
able to city residents only. Resi-
dents will be required to show
proof of residency. Hazardous
waste will not be accepted, but
each resident may dispose of two
car tires for free.
City-wide yard waste pickup
is ongoing April 24 through May
5. Residents are asked to cut
branches and separate leaves.
Cut branches should be stacked
neatly with ends toward the
road.
After May 5, leaves must be
bagged in paper yard waste bags.
The city will not pick up leaves
bagged in plastic bags.
Volunteers from the commu-
nity will also be participating in
“Team Up 2 Clean Up,” a new city
initiative that will first tackle
projects in the Southside neigh-
borhood. Some residents will re-
ceive special curbside collection
of up to four furniture items, two
car tires and 10 bags of general
refuse.
Items must be placed at the
curb before 7 a.m. on April 28.
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What might Reed City’s
dog park look like?
By Ben Glick
Weekly Voice
REED CITY — A plan to put
a dog park in the city has made
additional progress this week
after an information session
given by a public expert.
Big Rapids resident and pub-
lic organizer Mark Brejcha
gave a presentation to city of-
ficials and residents last week,
giving them ideas about how to
proceed with the proposed rec-
reational facility.
The city council has been
interested in installing a dog
park for months, meeting with
Brejcha prior to the session to
discuss next steps.
Brejcha said dog parks are
among the fastest growing type
of park in the country.
“A dog park is a hub of the
community,” Brejcha said,
explaining how the Big Rapids
dog park came to be. “It became
a people park instead of a dog
park. Dog parks bring people
together.”
Brejcha’s expertise was
sought out the city council.
Brejcha was instrumental in
getting such recreational initia-
tives off the ground in places
like Edwards Air Force Base in
California.
He described the ways a park
could be constructed, down to
which materials should be used
to minimize cost.
The cost to construct the
Big Rapids Brutus Dog Park
was around $35,000. However, Ben Glick | Weekly Voice
$10,000 came from a single do- Big Rapids resident Mark Brejcha spoke to city residents and officials at an information session held at the Reed City
nor for naming rights. Area District Library on April 19. Brejcha was instrumental in getting Big Rapids their dog park and others across the
City officials attending the country.
meeting prefaced the presen-
tation that if the city moves and benches with the names of Once that’s done, Brejcha said Brutus Dog Park, which states
forward on the project, they individuals and organizations the process can be quick. The that liability lies with dog own-
don’t intend to use taxpayer etched into them. Big Rapids dog park went from ers, not with the city.
money to pay for it. Rather, To organize the fundraising, idea in March 2011 to reality Brejcha also advised the city
Councilor Dan Burchett said Brejcha advised the audience to before Labor Day of the same to be sure to place the park near
funding would be raised from establish a committee of resi- year. to other things. Some city of-
donations. dents and city officials to foster Some in the audience had ficials said that they looked at
Brejcha explained the vari- public support. questions regarding liability in space in Westerberg Park.
ous ways the project could raise “You’d be surprised who will the event someone was injured. City officials will discuss the
funds, including commemora- support the dog park,” Brejcha Brejcha showed an example of information further at future
tive bricks placed in walkways said. signage outside Big Rapids’s city council meetings.
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Ben Glick | Weekly Voice

GT Norman Art Teacher Chelsea Turner selected a handful of her students for the Art Attack exhibition that took place in Big Rapids last month. The students presented their work to the Board of
Education in recognition of their talent and hard work.

Students show exhibited artwork to the school board

By Ben Glick Schools Board of Educa-
Weekly Voice tion in recognition of their
talent and hard work.
REED CITY — Students Art Attack is an art ex-
across all grade levels got hibit that features works
the chance to show their selected from K-12 students
artwork to school officials in the Mecosta-Osceola
recently. area, including Reed City
The students recently and Evart. The exhibit is
participated in the Art organized by Artworks Cul-
Attacks program and pa- tural Center, a non-profit
raded their artwork before organization in Big Rapids.
the Reed City Area Public Art teachers from the
elementary, middle and
high schools selected about
20 pieces from them to take
part in the program, be
sure to select work from
students that are not only
artistically gifted but who
also stood out in other ar-
eas.
“Picking 20 things was
hard, but from my kids, it
was a no-brainer,” Chelsea
Turner, an art teacher at
GT Norman Elementary and non-local artists to sell the whole month of the pre-
said. “They are leaders in their work. sentation. It was an awe-
my classroom and go the “It was really impressive, some show,” Turner said.
extra mile to help out.”
The exhibit was held
March 7 through April 7,
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Theatre Guild holding

What’s Happening in the Area
REED CITY— The fourth are $30. They can be pur- County Commission on contact Margie, 231-734- vides transportation for
monthly meeting annual business and com- chased from any Commu- Aging at 231-734-5559. 3857 or Ann, 231-867-3237. cancer patients to and from
munity appreciation din- nity Foundation trustee or their treatments. Volunteer
REED CITY— The Reed ner will be held on May 30 at the Community Founda- drivers transport patients
City Crossroads Theatre at 7 p.m. in the Reed City tion offices at 200 N. Chest-
‘Barefoot in the Park’ Fish fry at Evart Moose from their home to cancer
Guild will be holding its High School Cafeteria. nut Street in Reed City. on the bill at Crossroads Lodge treatment centers, doctor
monthly meeting on May 7 Due to limited seating, For more information, REED CITY— The Reed EVART— A fish fry or visits and other cancer-
at 7 p.m. at the theatre, 249 tickets to an evening of call 231-924-5350. City Crossroads Theatre shrimp dinner will be held related appointments.
W. Upton. dinner, entertainment, as will present Neil Simon’s on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. The American Cancer
Everyone welcome. well as a celebration of “Barefoot in the Park” on at the Evart Moose Lodge, Society is working with
school and community, are
Pulled pork dinner April 27, 28 at 7 p.m. and 8400 U.S. 10 in Evart. Spectrum Health Reed City
available on a first-come, REED CITY— A pulled April 29 at 2 pm. For more information, Hospital, Susan P. Wheat-
Community CPR class first-served basis. pork dinner will be held on Tickets are $10 at the call 231-734-6181. lake Regional Cancer
May 4 Contact the district office April 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 door or call 231-465-4334, Center to recruit volunteer
TUSTIN— The Osceola by May 2 for reservations: p.m. at Reed City United email thecrossroadsthe- drivers and coordinators
County EMS and Osceola jbusch@reedcityschools. Methodist Church, 503 S. atreguild@gmail.com or
Bingo at Evart Moose from Osceola and its sur-
County COA will be host- org or 231-832-2201, ext.1001 Chestnut Street. send a message via Face- EVART— Evart Moose rounding counties to help
ing a community CPR class Menu includes “naked” book to make a reserva- Lodge will host bingo each drive cancer patients to
on May 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at pulled pork sandwich, cole- tion. Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. and from their treatment.
Boomers Rendezvous, 213
Events at Reed City slaw, green beans, baked Doors open at 4 p.m. Early All volunteers’ need is a
Neilson. library beans, beverage and des-
Breakfast buffet at bird takes place at 6 p.m. few hours during the week
Free community event. • Cookbook Book Club sert. with regular bingo at 6:30 and a desire to make a dif-
Open to all ages who would will be held on April 26 at 6 All proceeds go toward Evart VFW post p.m. (License No. A21600). ference.
like to learn CPR. p.m. at the Reed City Area the church providing EVART— A breakfast Local community mem-
No certifications given District Library. Christmas gifts to all youth buffet will be held on the bers who are interested
for community CPR. • Technology Session: at Eagle Village. second and fourth Sundays
Rock, gem and mineral in volunteering for the
Computer Basics will be from 7 to 11 a.m., monthly club meetings Road to Recovery program
should contact the Ameri-
Soup and baked potato held on April 28 at noon at
the Reed City Area District
GT Norman hosts until November, at 4681
85th Avenue.
BIG RAPIDS — Big Rap-
ids Rock, Gem and Mineral can Cancer Society at 1-800-
bar at Sylvan Hall Library. color run May 5 Club will hold meetings at 227-2345.
EVART— A soup and • A library board meeting REED CITY— A color 6:30 p.m. on the first Thurs-
baked potato bar will be will be held on April 30 at 6 run will be held on May 5
Bingo at Evart VFW day of the month (March
held on April 28 from 4:30 p.m. at the Reed City Area at GT Norman Elementary, EVART— VFW Post 7979 through December) at the
Dinner with friends at
to 8 p.m. at Sylvan Town- District Library. Registra- 338 W. Lincoln Avenue. will host Bingo each Thurs- Geology lab, room 138, sci- St. Paul Lutheran Church
ship Hall. tion required sign-up at the Check-in is from 9 to 9:45 day, at 4681 85th Avenue. ence building, at Ferris EVART— Dinner with
Proceeds to go to the Syl- library. a.m. with the race starting Doors open at 4 p.m. Early State University. Friends Community Meal
van Community Church. at 10 a.m. Bird start at 6 p.m. (License will be held on the second
Donations accepted. Color run that has a des- A04340) Wednesday of each month
Osceola Community ignated two mile fun run/
Free blood pressure from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St.
MARSP holding annual Foundation auction walk through a designated
TOPS weight loss clinics Paul Lutheran Church, 435
EVART— The Osceola course. During the race, EVART— Osceola Coun- W. 5th Street. Sponsored by
business meeting County Community Foun- participants are doused meeting ty Commission on Aging St. Paul Lutheran Church
REED CITY— The Osceo- dation 24th annual auction with various colors at cer- REED CITY— TOPS is offering free blood pres- and the Evart United Meth-
la Chapter of MARSP will will be held on May 3. tain stations. At the end, weight loss meetings, Reed sure clinics for adults 60 odist Church.
hold its annual business The doors will open at there is a final color cel- City, Chapter 1682, Monday years and older. Monthly Donations appreciated.
meeting at 10 a.m. on May 4 p.m. in the community ebration. weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. and blood pressure screenings Take out available.
1 at St. Paul Lutheran building at the Osceola Visit http://bit.ly/gtcoy- meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at will be conducted at the For more information,
Church, 22275 4 Mile Road. County 4-H FFA Fair- oterun to register online St. Paul Lutheran Church. OCCOA meal sites in Ev- contact 231-734-3585 or 231-
Rolls and coffee will be grounds. Participants will and make any donations. art, Marion and Tustin. 734-5491.
served. have the opportunity to Registration is $20 (regis- Evart’s clinic will be held In the event that school
For additional informa- play raffle games and bid ter by April 26).
Al-Anon meeting the second Tuesday every is canceled, Dinner with
tion, contact Karen at 231- on silent auction items. A post-race party will be REED CITY— Al-Anon month, 10 a.m. to noon. The Friends will not take place.
832-4798. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash held at Westerburg Park. meetings will be held on Evart meal site is located
bar will be available be- Mondays at 1 p.m. at St. at 732 West Seventh Street
fore dinner, which will be Philips Church in Reed (US 10).
Free dinner
Business, community served at 6:30 p.m.
Osceola COA offers City and Tuesdays at 7 Marion and Tustin’s clin- at Reed City Church
appreciation dinner Tickets for the auction balance program p.m., also at the church. ics will be held the third REED CITY— There
REED CITY— Osceola •EVART— Thursdays Tuesday each month, 10 will be a free dinner every
County Commission on at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart a.m. to noon. The Marion Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at
Aging will be offering a Church in Evart. meal site is at the Eagles’ the Church of the First-
free program, “A Matter building, 220 South Mill born Revival Center, 310 S.
of Balance.” The program Street. The Tustin meal Higbee.
South Quilt Club
HERE’S MY CARD
emphasizes practical strat- site is at 213 South Neilson. Donations accepted but
egies to manage falls. Par- starting fall session Walk-in clinics. If you not necessary.
ticipants will learn to view EVART— The South Ev- wish to eat at the meal site,
falls as controllable, set art Quilt Club will be hold- call 231-734-5559 at least
Free community dinner
WINDOW goals for increasing activ- ing their bi-weekly quilting a day before to reserve a
ity, make changes to reduce meetings on the first and spot. SEARS— Free commu-
SHOPPING? fall risks at home and ex- third Wednesdays of each
ercise to increase strength month, finishing on June
Food pantries
nity dinner will be held
every Saturday night at
Check Out and balance. 6, 2018. Will take place at 5:45 p.m. in Brooks Corners
Polar Seal Vinyl Windows “A Matter of Balance” the Evart Township Hall, A food pantry is available Hall with a contemporary
for Your Home! consists of eight two-hour S. Main Street, from 11 to residents in need who worship at 6:30 p.m. Invite
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“Your Full Service Glass Shop” Church, 503 Chestnut noon. ferent locations, hours and
Weight loss group
DouGLASS Street, on Thursdays from All quilters or want-to-be contact people.
800-922-GLAS • 231-779-3960 Located next to Arby’s • Cadillac 1 to 3 p.m. beginning May 3 quilters are welcome. No SEARS— Former Orient meetings on Thursdays
and ending on June 21. dues, just occassional do- Township Hall, next to the EVART— T.O.P.S weight
For more information nations for supplies. Post Office loss support group meets
Introducing... or to register, call Osceola For more information, Every Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
FUR BABIES PET CARE Contact Ken at 231-620-
2504
at the Evart United Meth-
odist Church. Weigh in is
Dogs & Cats MARION— Marion Food from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and
• Bath & Brush
Doggie
Add Pantry, East Main Street, meeting is at 9:30 a.m.

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• Experienced, Care hours
Health specialty clinic
Certified Day & Contact Marsha at 231-
Groomers Night the 743-6092 REED CITY— Urolo-

conversation.
TUSTIN— Augustana gist, John Anema, M.D.
CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 231.408.0305 Lutheran Church will be offering outpatient
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20219 E. US-10 Reed City
noon Specialty Clinic twice a
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• Wills • Probate and pictures in to the Weekly Voice. 4418, or Betty at 231-829- He will be consulting
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• Family Law: REED CITY— St. Phillips Friday of the month and
Divorce, Reed City, Hersey, Sears & Chase. Church performing outpatient sur-
Paternity, Every Tuesday, Thursday, gery and other procedures,
Child Custody, 1 to 4 p.m. including lithotripsy on
Adoptions Contact Robert at 231-832- the fourth Friday.
2624 The clinic is located at
White Law Office, P.L.C. AARP meeting
300 N. Patterson Road. Con-
tact Spectrum Health Reed
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jwhite@whitelawoffice.net REED CITY— AARP No. Clinic at 231-832-7108 for
116 N. Main St. • Evart • 231-734-3531 2418 meets on the second more information.
Wednesday of every month
at the United Methodist
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Sewer services require clarification before upgrades

Reed City and Richmond the pace to meet a looming prob-
lem.
Township working Richmond Township made a
counter proposition to the city in
on 425 agreement February regarding a 425 Agree-
ment to cooperatively develop
for development along 220th Avenue and the city needs
to meet and report on recom-
220th Avenue mendations on the township’s
By Ben Glick proposal.
Weekly Voice “The ball is in our court,” City
Manager Ron Howell said.
REED CITY — An agreement Township officials said they
between municipalities is slow- won’t hear an update from the
going, but will have to pick up city on the agreement until the
next Downtown Development
Authority meeting at the end of
April.
In the meantime, sewage
pumps are running near capac-
ity.
Howell said development along
the corridor is expected to in-
crease in coming years, which
means the cost of upgrading
sewer services will need to be
clarified.
He explained that sewage
pumped from the north side of
US-10 can handle the new devel-
opment, such as a large equip-
ment facility constructed by
Wolverine Power, but hit a snag
when it’s pumped south.
The city’s pump, which was
constructed in the early 1990s is
running near capacity and needs
to be upgraded.
The city wants to replace it
with a gravity pump, but devel-
opments in the area, which be-
long to Richmond, would then be
using city services.
The city and township have
been in discussion over what to
do with this near-capacity pump
because Richmond owns it but
Reed City is required to main-
tain it and there is a point when
money will need to be spent for
upgrades.
The 425 Agreement oversees
development along 220 Ave. The
city and township revived the
agreement over the summer
after a developer mistakenly con-
nected water and sewer lines to
pipes belonging the wrong mu-
nicipal government during the
construction of a building.

‘It’s just money you can’t get’

By Ben Glick
Weekly Voice
REED CITY — A collec-
tion of debt was written
off at a meeting of the
county officials last week.
In a letter sent to the
Osceola County Board of
Commissioners, EMS Di-
rector Jeremy Beebe said
the department exhausted
all efforts to collect on
accounts where EMS per-
sonnel responded but the
patients could not pay for
the services.
“When you respond to
a call, you don’t ask the
person if they have money
and leave them there,”
County Commission Chair
Larry Emig said.
Emig said the costs
mainly come from using
EMS vehicles to transport
patients to hospitals.
Normally, those charges
are sent to insurance com-
panies, but not every pa-
tient has insurance. So, a
bill is sent out to collect the
amount that was charged
during the emergency for
the full amount.
The county said it at-
tempts to recover the mon-
ey a few times before it’s
turned over to a bill collect-
ing agency but many times
that still doesn’t work.
But if the money is
determined to be unrecov-
erable, the county board
elects to have the money
written off as a cost of the
department.
Between January and
March, the county re-
sponded to 104 incidents
were little to no money
was recovered. More than
$36,000 in medical charges
was sent out but only about
$1,300 of which was actu-
ally recovered.
Emig said that at the end
of each quarter of the year,
the county looks at this bad
debt to have them written
off, which the commission
approved.
“It may be bad debt, but
it isn’t necessarily bad,”
Emig said. “Hospitals have
write-offs for services they
provide that people cant
pay. We just absorb it. It’s
just money you can’t get.”

Non-residents will pay fee at Riverside Park

By Alexander Sinn
Weekly Voice city. City residents, whose by Evart Public Works Di- pad that is coming to the
taxes help fund the park, rector Mark Wilson, opted park in the near future.
EVART — In an effort to will not be required to pay to maintain the existing During the summer, the
offset budget concerns at the fee. campground system, with majority of people who use
Riverside Park, the city of A committee of Evart a park host hired dur- the park are non-residents,
Evart has opted to require residents formed in Febru- ing the summer months. Wilson said.
a fee for non-residential ary brought the change to Pavilion rentals will also “We’ve made a lot of
park-goers. the parks and recreation remain unchanged. improvements to the park
A fee of $3 will be re- policy to the Evart city The fee will allow visi- over the past few years,”
quired beginning this sum- council on April 16, which tors to access the park, he said. “People have got
mer, or a $20 annual permit approved the new policy. including a new kayak and to realize there’s a cost as-
can be purchased from the The committee, formed canoe launch and a splash sociated with that.”

Evart applies for $1

million grant to replace
lead water pipes

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contacted the city in March,
saying the city may be eli-
gible for a $1 million grant to
eliminate galvanized or lead
pipes connecting homes to
city service lines.
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grant and is awaiting a
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Of the Week
Meet Lily Andres
Reed City High School, freshman
Sports and positions:
Softball - 1st Base
How long have you been
playing the sport?
I have been playing my
whole life.
What is your most memo-
rable moment while play-
ing?
My most memorable mo-
ment is playing Varsity as
a freshman.
Who are your role mod-
els and why?
Role models are my par-
ents because they always
encourage me to do my
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What is your favorite
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My favorite subject is
Math because it is the easi- case remains open at this
est to understand for me.
What advice would you
give to a younger person
just starting out in sports? dispatched to a residential
The advice I would give
to someone younger just
starting out is to always try
your hardest.
What are your plans for
the future?
My future plans are to
become a doctor.
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4-16-2018
•Assist — Officers located
a vehicle that had left the
roadway outside the city
limits. After confirming
that the vehicle was aban-
doned, officers contacted
Central Dispatch to advise
the Osceola County Sher-
iff ’s Department of the ve-
hicle’s location.
4-16-2018
•Dog at Large — Officers
were dispatched to a dog at
large complaint. The dog
was located and the owner
was advised that a citation
would be issued if the situ-
ation occurred again.
4-16-2018
•Burglary — Officers
responded to a possible
breaking and entering
complaint. Contact was
made with the property
owner and officers recov-
longing to the suspect. The
time.
4-18-2018
•Alarm — Officers were
alarm. The property was
found to be secure.
4-19-2018
•No Security — While on
patrol, officers conducted
a traffic stop on a vehicle
with an expired license
plate. The vehicle was
found to have no insurance
and improper plates.
4-19-2018
•No Security — While on
patrol, officers conducted a
traffic stop on a vehicle that
was found to have no insur-
ance.
4-20-2018
•EMS Standby — Officers
were called to conduct a
standby for EMS.
4-20-2018
•Animal Complaint —
Officers were dispatched
to the Evart High School
for an animal complaint.
The animal was caught
and turned over to Osceola
County Animal Control.
4-21-2018
•Probation Violation —
While investigating a cus-
tody complaint, officers
made contact with an indi-
vidual possibly in violation
open at this time.
4-21-2018
•Assist — Officers were
called to assist the Osceola
Public record
County Sheriff ’s Depart- • Officers assisted the
ment with a reckless driver Osceola County Sheriff ’s
complaint. Department with a group
to US 10 regarding the well-
being of a man seen sitting
under a tree. The 50-year-
several individuals for of-
ficer safety while a 30-year-
old male told the Office he
was having some mental
Reed City Police
Department weekly
old male was taken into
custody on outstanding
problems and had been
walking since the night be-
report warrants. fore from Clare. The man
4/16/18 agreed to take a ride to the
4/13/18 • Officers responded hospital and have an evalu-
• Officers assisted the to a residence where the ation. The Officer made
Michigan State Police and home owner explained contact with the Clare
Department of Correc- that he needed to get out County Sheriffs Depart-
tions on a traffic stop. The of his driveway, but it was ment to inform the man’s
driver was taken into cus- blocked by a vehicle. He family of the situation.
tody on suspicion of Oper- added that it has been a • Of ficers were ap-
ating While Impaired. The problem and his efforts to proached by a 19-year-old
female passenger became mark it have been ignored. female requesting assis-
upset and had to be calmed. A citation was issued on tance. She explained she
One of the other involved the vehicle and a tow truck was having an allergic re-
individuals, who arrived called. action to peanuts. She went
at the scene on foot, was • Officers were requested on to explain she had an
on parole and was ques- to the respond to the 49th epi-pen but was afraid to
tioned by his parole officer Circuit Court Probation/ use it. The Officer assisted
on the matter before being Parole office to assist in the her with administering the
released. arrest a 40 year old male on medication herself into her
• Officers took a report a multiple-count warrant. thigh. The Officer stayed
from a local business own- The man was placed under with her until EMS could
er who stated they had arrest and transported to respond.
been contacted by email the Osceola County Jail, • School Liaison Officer
asking to submit a quote where he was lodged with- received information re-
for service to a person who out incident. garding the abuse of two
was moving to the area. • Officers were called juveniles. Information was
The quote was provided to an apartment regard- gathered and handed over
and a check was mailed ing the smell of burning to Child Protection Service
before any agreement was marijuana. The caller be- to investigate further.
reached. The suspect then lieves the smell is coming • Officers were dis-
stated he had accidentally in through the heat vents. patched to local gas station
included the money for Officers could also smell regarding an intoxicated
the moving company and what appeared to be burn- customer who was denied
asked the business owner ing marijuana, but were the purchase of alcohol.
to cash the check and send unable to locate the source. The employees explained
the overpayment back. The The information has been that the man stated he had
check was counterfeit and turned over to the apart- a surprise for them. Again
no money was lost due to ment managers. he was refused but before
caution used on the part 4/17/18 the man left he intention-
of the business owner. Due • Officers were requested ally threw the bag of mari-
to numerous methods of to respond to the Spectrum juana on the counter. After
disguising the origination Health ER to relieve an viewing the video footage
of the email, the suspect’s Osceola County Deputy Officers went to the known
location was not able to be who was sitting with a sus- man’s house and placed
obtained. pect (in custody) in the ER. him under arrest on an out-
• Officers took a two-car The Deputy had been called standing warrant and for
property damage accident out on another priority re- distribution of marijuana.
with minor damage and no sponse. The RCPD Officer He was transported to the
injuries. remained with the suspect Osceola County Jail to be
• Officers took a com- until he was released by lodged where he became
plaint of threats made over another Osceola County difficult with the Officer
the phone to a local doc- Deputy. and kicked the Officer in
tor’s office. The caller was • Officers were dis- the knee. An additional
upset and threatened to patched to local residence charge of Assaulting an
punch the doctor. Staff just regarding a death inves- Officer was added to his
wished the threat be docu- tigation. The 73-year-old charges.
mented and did not expect male passed away of natu- • Officers received a re-
any problems. ral causes. port of the smell of mari-
4/14/18 • Officers were requested juana coming in thru the
• Officers responded to a to assist with a probation apartment vents. The ten-
civil dispute over an auto- check on a 27-year-old fe- ant believes it is coming
mobile between a dating male. The Officer stood by from the neighbors. Be-
couple. The situation was as the Probation Officer cause an air fresher was
resolved with the volun- checked her apartment. used there was no smell
tary return of the vehicle. When complete the Officer when Officer arrived. The
The future of the relation- cleared without an incident infor mation has been
ship, however, was ques- occurring or arrest needed. turned over to the apart-
tionable. • Officers were dispatched ment managers.

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explosion and fire, the court photos
revised policy, de-
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Evart National Junior Honors Society officer Lexie Keathley dials up
Evart residents to enlist help for Community Clean Up Day in Evart.
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National Junior Honors Society members prepare supplies for Community Cleanup Day in Evart.

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Right: Evart NJHS officer Olivia
Conk makes phone calls to
Evart residents to enlist their
help for Monday’s Community
Clean Up Day.
On April 9, National Junior
Honors Society students at
Evart Middle School gathered
supplies and enlisted commu-
nity members’ help over the
phones for Community Cleanup
Day, held April 23.
Students gathered gloves and
garbage bags for each class-
room, while NJHS officers called
city residents to ask for their
participatin in the new city
project. Alexander Sinn | Weekly Voice
Evart National Junior Honors Society officers Eli Vincent and Ayla Schmidt
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Restaurants gather for 7th Annual Taste of Osceola

more than that.
By Ben Glick home and also do some-
“(The community) ap-
Weekly Voice thing good for folks who
preciates us being here might not get out and so
EVART — Almost a doz- and we have so much fun,” that would be the benefit
en restaurants and hun- Chris said. “Ice cream to the Commission on
dreds of residents from is fun, you get to meet Aging and the Meals on
across the county gathered interesting people and it Wheels program,” Woods
last week. all goes to support a good said.
The 7th Annual Taste of cause.” Woods said there are a
Osceola took place April Weinberg has had a lot of people who don’t
17 at the Osceola County hand in organizing all sev- realize they might drive
Fairgrounds to show lo- en events, but this year’s from Evart to outside their
cal residents the flavor of will be his last. The Taste community to get good
their communities. of Osceola and the Osceola food and wanted to show-
The event was started by Leadership Summit will case some of the county’s
former Evart Downtown be organized by Eagle Vil- culinary talent.
Development Authority lage. “We just want people to
Director Al Weinberg and Eagle Village Campus realize that close to home
is organized by the Osceo- Pastor Eric Woods said there’s some local estab-
la Leadership Summit, a the Taste of Osceola was lishments they can visit
nine-month program that created as a way to raise and support and get great
takes local men and wom- funds for the Osceola Com- food — there’s no compro-
en to develop leadership mission on Aging and mise,” Woods said.
skills by taking advantage provides scholarships for The Leadership Summit
of all the resources avail- future participants of the will wrap up in the next
able in their communities, Osceola Leadership Sum- few weeks, with the latest
and proceeds go to benefit mit. class graduating May 10,
the Osceola County Com- “The idea is that we and Eagle Village is taking
mission on Aging. want to expose people to applications for the next
Restaurants taking part the great food that’s here cohort of participants. Ben Glick | Weekly Voice
in the event included Chi- in our county, and show The summit will resume Ashlyn Melanson, of 7th Street Coffee Co. serves coffee and confections to patrons at the 7th Annual
na King, 7th Street Coffee them the options here at Aug. 16. Taste of Osceola in Evart.
Co., River Junction, Spec-
trum Health, Traveler’s
Bar and Grill, BC Pizza,
Buckey’s Diner, Sugar
Rae’s Cafe, The Dutch Pan-
try, Dairy Station and The
Lamplighter Cafe.
Joyce Weaver, 83, is a
self-described lifelong
resident of Evart and said
she’s attended the event
for each of the seven years
it’s taken place.
“You get to sample ev-
erything, everyone is so
friendly and nice,” she
said.
Chris and Carlene
Kohler, owners of the
Dairy Station in Tustin
opened their business
three years ago, but have
attended for the last two
and said it’s a great way to
get the name of their busi-
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purchase (including related optional credit insurance/debt cancellation charges) and equal monthly payments are required equal to initial promo purchase amount divided equally by the number of months in
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