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visited the U.S. they stayed with,” she said.
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on goal people
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become conversationally “We realized it was important veras is so deep that Tulio now of surge Friday for a 54-34 Logan Powell the outside quite a7the

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profi- for her Brazilian family calls Koopman’s parents families Highland Conference puts up a shot That continued into
cient in Portuguese, to meet pa and grandma. grand- can start by "We came out with a lot well, and
but began her Michigan family,” hosting students. basketball win. against the pres- third period, as
to think and dream in Koopman After a year at Reed City of good offensive zone kept the Vikings off
the
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until you went on a hiking trip City High School, played 26. four assists, while An- Dellar dur-
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said. America she stayed with
in South and enjoyed teaching
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she begged her parents connected,” to return to the U.S. in they capitalized."
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to host Koopman said. exposed to other cultures,
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Meet Karsten Koopman the world,” Koopman university. bekah Dean each had 54-34. as-
Her parents agreed, and to Brazil since she was
an ex- said. “Ev- But this won’t be the the second period off shots and crash the net."
that’s change student, erything is different: last time rebounds.
pagE 5 when Koopman met Carla and last year the food, sists from Derek Tonello Carter Fosmore stopped
celebrations. It’s neat Koopman will see Tulio. A zone defense helped
Oliveira just a few months she and her family were for kids in meantime, In the to alexander sinn | cadillac news and Gavin Foster to make 28 of the 30 shots he faced
later. ing to travel to prepar- a small town Koopman said she the Bucks hold Evart
Coming from a culture see Carla and her to hear.” it 2-1 but Livonia Franklin in goal.
known family. Koopman said students wants to return to Brazil. one score in the second points first cost them,
Higgins
don’t the Wildcats with 11 scored later in the period Cadillac wraps up the
have to enter an exchange “I will see Brazil again. quarter, coach Brandon
pro- would, and I will,” she
I said I scoring. and four rebounds, fol-
said. on the power play. weekend series with
Li-
said. Bowman said. "The kids came out and (seven The Wildcats (3-2 overall, The Vikings were able
"We still have a lot to half," lowed by Kelci Elder 0-1 Highland) face McBain vonia Franklin at noon
fought in the second points, 10 rebounds)
and to keep sustained pres-
work on," Bowman said. Evart coach Paul Higgins on Tuesday. today before hosting
the Cyana Dellar (six points, sure on the Patriots but Gaylord in a Big North
"It's exciting to know Pine River (2-1, 1-0 High-
said. four their defensive play was contest Wednesday.
potential that we have." "In a roundabout way
, we eight rebounds, land) faces Beal City
on in
really the difference
Evart scored 27 in the were in the game."
steals). Tuesday.
second half to draw within Poor execution in the
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Nearly a century later a Christmas tree returns to Evart


By Victoria Martin Wilson. At the tree lighting, there ally behind it,” he said, potentially having the com- The lighting will take
Weekly Voice While the tree will not will be hot cocoa, caroling “even though it was put to- munity participate in the place on the corner of
be in the middle of Main and fire pits set up to keep gether rather quickly and judging of the town stores’ Fifth and Main streets at
EVART — Evart will Street, it will be located people warm. we are kind of just going displays. 7 p.m.
have it’s first Christmas in the community garden Prior to the tree lighting, with the flow right now.”
tree lighting in almost 100 right on the corner of Fifth there will be a decoration If all goes well this year,
years on Saturday. and Main streets. contest put on by the local according to Wilson, and
While looking through The tree itself has some stores and judged by the enough people from the
old archives for the town, sentimental value as well, Mayor of Evart and the community attend, there
Department of Public said Wilson, as it is one of Downtown Development are hopes to continue to ex-
Works Director Mark Wil- 20 trees that were cut down Authority. The winner will pand the tree lighting into
son found pictures of the recently due to them being be announced at the tree even more of an event.
original tree lighting tradi- too tall and touching power lighting. “I would love to not only
tion and thought it might lines. While Wilson is not sure revive the tradition but
be a nice thing to bring “We had many places say how many people will at- continue to expand it with
back. they would donate a tree tend the event, he is hope- new ones as well,” he said.
“They used to put a huge to the town,” said Wilson. ful in the positive respons- Some of the idea Wilson
tree in the middle of Main “But the cutting down of es he has received. bounced around after
Street, and I mean like all those spruce trees just “This is an idea that has the city council meeting
smack dab in the middle, came at the right time, and been bounced around for on Monday, Dec. 3 were
every year back in the the tree has a little more a little while, and it seems starting a parade of lights
1800s and early 1900s,” said connection with the town.” like the community is re- down Main Street and

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The Christmas tree sits on the corner of Fifth and Main streets
Courtesy photo waiting to be turned on at the tree lighting event on Saturday,
A tree sits in the middle of Main Street in Evart in the early 1900s. Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

A crafty idea to help Evart students get to college


Evart business raffles quilt Last year, the Evart store was ect meetings,” said Get Crafty’s kids in their journey after high Last year’s requirements to
able to give out two scholarships owner Misty Barnett. “One meet- school, said Evart High School receive the scholarship were to
to raise money for scholarship with the money raised from raf- ing we were talking about just Principal Jessica Kolenda. write an essay that had a creative
By Victoria Martin fling off a quilt and a donation how expensive it is to send kids “It’s fantastic anytime a local look at why a student should get
Weekly Voice made by a community member. to college and then we started business like Get Crafty gets the original $500 scholarship.
The raffle brought in $500 for one talking about how we could involved with the school,” said After only two students partici-
EVART — Get Crafty is, once student and the donation gave maybe make the expenses a little Kolenda. “This is one more op- pated, one community member
again, looking to raise money to $100 to another. easier for someone.” portunity to break down the decided to donate $100 to give to
provide scholarships to graduat- “We are always doing some- Community involvement plays financial barrier that so many the other student who applied.
ing Evart High School seniors. thing with our community proj- a big part in helping support the kids face.” See Scholarship on page 2
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Reed City outscores host Bucks 51-37


By Mike Dunn ball. When we did slow Saez tallied 17, includ- “We have to learn from
staff writer it down, we did a pretty ing four treys, to lead this one and move on,”
good job of creating the visitors along with Goodenow said. “The
LEROY — Pine River shots but we weren’t hit- Kailing, who also hit for big lessons from tonight
staged rallies in the sec- ting and then it kind of 17 with one trey. Kailing are be more patient on
ond half to pull within mushroomed on us.” was 5 for 7 from the line offense and cut down on
striking distance of visit- Reed City took a 26-20 and the Coyotes as a team turnovers.”
ing Reed City in a non- lead into intermission were 10 of 12. Brandon Pine River won the JV
league boys’ hoops clash and pushed the lead to 11 Wirth also hit for 10, in- game 59-55 as Garrett
Friday. points, 33-22, in the first cluding an acrobatic tip- Sumpter struck for 16
The Coyotes had the 90 seconds of the third in off a missed 3-pointer and Jayce Mathner for
answers in this one, how- quarter after senior Cody that brought the Coyote 15. Alex Wirgau led the
ever, finally pulling away Kailing drained a 3-point- fans to their feet late in Coyotes with 18.
in the final minutes to er, one of seven treys the game.
secure a 51-37 victory. in the contest for the Holmes delivered a Mike Dunn
It took a while for both visitors. Speedy guard double-double for the Right: There is a mass of human-
sides to get going but nei- Phillip Jones-Price, Bucks, scoring 12 with ity underneath the Reed City
ther team took its foot off saddled with early fouls 10 boards, while Lewis bucket in the second half of
the accelerator in a game and forced to sit through scored nine and Sasha Friday’s game at Pine River as
marked by physical, man- much of the first half, Huffman six. Marcus Ju- five players converge in the paint
to-man defense, plenty of had an immediate impact rik grabbed 10 rebounds. anticipating a rebound. Below:
forced turnovers, and fre- in the second half, mak- As a team, Pine River Lane Ruppert of Pine River
quently missed shots at ing four steals in a span made just 8 of 20 free advances toward the basket
both ends. The game had of a few minutes to help throws, shot 28 percent behind the screen of teammate
an early-season feel to it. the Coyotes pad their from the floor and had 18 Hunter Poe on Reed City’s Joshua
“We still have our foot- lead. turnovers. Mund during Friday’s game.
ball legs under us and Pine River battled back
it’ll take a while yet to to trim the lead, though,
get fully into basketball as 6-foot-5 senior post
mode,” said Coyote coach Trenton Holmes began to
J.J. Eads. assert himself inside, ei-
“We missed a lot of ther scoring down low or
shots and made a lot of drawing fouls and hitting
fouls in the first half but free throws.
we settled down and did a An offensive put-back
little better job in the sec- from Holmes to end the
ond half. We had several third quarter and a short
guys in foul trouble at rainbow jumper from
the half but we adjusted the senior at the outset
pretty well after halftime of the fourth quarter cut
and had far fewer fouls the deficit to 35-31 and
calls after that. Pine gave the Bucks some mo-
River’s a much-improved mentum.
team this year. We’re Senior sharpshooter
happy to leave here with Zac Saez drained the first
a win tonight.” of two key 3-pointers in
Pine River coach Bryan the final frame, though,
Goodenow thought his to answer for Reed City.
team was “too amped When the Bucks battled
up” at the start, overly back to cut the lead to
excited playing the home 42-37 behind a layup from
opener. Holmes and an Elijah
“We tried to do too Lewis 3-pointer, Saez
much and couldn’t seem put a dagger in the heart
to get into a steady flow,” of the Bucks’ comeback
Goodenow said. “Reed with a rare 4-point play,
City sped the game up nailing a trey from the
on us and we played corner as he was being
into that. We should fouled. That put the Coy-
have slowed it down and otes on top 46-37 with 1:54
played more in the half- left and the outcome was
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Christmas carnival the Evart Depot as kids told them what they wanted to find under
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Elementary school flu clinics set new records


REED CITY — The free tals. Staff members Scott “We want to thank all the Their participation was thousands of hospitaliza- their patients, their fami-
flu clinics at elementary Lombard, RN, manager of parents who chose to have critical to the successful tions each year. The Cen- lies and each other.
schools throughout Me- community outreach, and their children participate,” results.” ters for Disease Control and Individuals can also help
costa and Osceola coun- Cathy Myers, administra- said Lombard, “and the “Thanks also to the gen- Prevention recommends reduce the spread of flu by
ties, conducted by local tive assistant, organized teachers in each of the erous people who support- that everyone older than washing hands regularly
Spectrum Health hospitals, a record 19 clinics during schools who worked this ed our program through six months receive the flu and thoroughly, avoiding
reached more students and October and November, up into their class schedules. donations at the Festival of vaccine. This is especially contact with people who
teachers than ever before from 15 clinics last year. Im- We also want to give special Trees auction event,” added true for those who spend have flu-like symptoms, get-
this year. munizations topped 1,000 recognition to the hospital Myers. time with high-risk groups ting plenty of rest, and eat-
The clinics are coordi- for the first time, with a staff members as well as Additional flu advice such as children or elder ing a healthy, balanced diet.
nated by the community total of 1,128 flu immuniza- students from Ferris State The flu vaccine can re- citizens. Spectrum Health Additional information is
outreach team at Big Rap- tions administered—193 and Baker College who as- duce the risk of getting the employees get the flu vacci- available at www.spectrum-
ids and Reed City Hospi- more than last year. sisted us with the program. flu, and prevents tens of nation every year to protect health.org/flu.

Public record
Evart Police Department plained to the 41-year-old housing and causing a dis-
• 11-29-2018 Assist CPS citation from a neighbor- has not heard from her
Weekly Report — Officers were called to ing county and planned to friend for a long time and father of the home why he turbance may have been
• 11-27-2018 Property assist Child Protective take care of the matter fol- no one answers her phone. was there. It was then de- what the caller heard.
Damage Accident — Offi- Services with an investiga- lowing the weekend. The officer went to the ad- termined that the juvenile Matter unfound, officer
cers were called to investi- tion. • Of ficers were dis- dress in question and a boys who had been rough- cleared.
gate a two-vehicle property • 11-29-2018 Bond Viola- patched to assist an indi- family member informed
damage accident. No inju- tion — Officers were called vidual who was thought the officer the woman he
ries were reported. to investigate a possible might be suicidal. The was looking for had passed
• 11-27-2018 Driving While bond violation. The report woman agreed to be trans- away. The woman added
License Suspended — Of- has been forwarded to pro- ported to the Spectrum that she was avoiding the
ficers were made aware of bation for review. Health Reed City campus news but would call the
a subject driving without • 12-1-2018 Check Wellbe- emergency room for a friend and let her know.
a license. The driver was ing — Officers responded voluntary mental health Friday, 11/30/18
arrested and transported to a residence on a report evaluation. Officers stayed • An officer received a
to the Osceola County Jail of a suicidal subject. Con- with the individual until call regarding the mental
where they were lodged on tact was made with the she was taken into the ex- stability of a local resi-
the driving violation. subject and no services amination room. dent. Officers made con-
• 11-27-2018 No Securi- were requested. Monday, 11/26/18 tact with a family member
ty — While conducting a • 12-1-2018 Citizen Assist • Officers received a com- who reported the individu-
traffic stop, officers deter- — Officers were called to a plaint of larceny from a al was fine and they would
mined that the driver did residence to escort a sub- family member. The wom- keep a watch for any signs
not have insurance on the ject off the premises. an reported that the stolen that would indicate other-
vehicle. The driver was is- items have been posted for wise.
sued an appearance cita- sale on the accused family • Officers received a re-
tion and the vehicle was
Reed City Police member’s Facebook page. port of threats to a local
towed from the scene. Weekly Report The matter is under inves- business and one of the
• 11-28-2018 Warrant Ar- tigation. employees. The matter is
rest — While conducting a Nov 25, 2018 to Dec 1, 2018 • While on patrol, an offi- under investigation.
traffic stop, officers made If you see any suspicious cer came upon a vehicle on Officers issued a cita-
contact with a subject with activity, call 911. For a non- the side of the road with tion to a 30-year-old male
an outstanding warrant. emergency, call 832-3255. electrical issues. The of- for speeding and operat-
The subject was arrested Email tips to policereedc- ficer assisted and stayed ing a vehicle on an expired
and transported to the ity@gmail.com. with the driver until a tow registration plate. Officer
Osceola County Jail where NOTE: Officers had a truck could arrive. found the man had a war-
they were lodged on their found container of money Tuesday, 11/27/18 rant out of a neighboring
warrant. turned into them earlier • Officers were requested county in addition to Tex-
• 11-28-2018 Runaway — this fall. No one has at- to assist a father who was as. He was placed under
Officers were dispatched tempted to claim it. The having problems with his arrest and transported to
to a runaway complaint at container had some un- juvenile/teenage son who the Osceola County Jail
the elementary school. The usual, but not rare, coins in was refusing to go home without incident.
subject was located and re- it along with various other with his father who had Saturday, 12/1/18
turned to the school. denominations of U.S. cur- custody during the week. • Of ficers were dis-
• 11-28-2018 Property rency. To identify the con- The boy stated he wanted patched to a possible do-
Damage Accident — Offi- tainer and claim the mon- to stay with his mother. An mestic assault in progress.
cers were called to a single ey, contact the Reed City officer explained this was Upon the officers' arrival
vehicle accident. No inju- Police Department. a civil matter and needed on the scene, all was qui-
ries were reported. Sunday, 11/25/18 to be taken up with the et. The responding offi-
• 11-29-2018 Investigation • Of ficers issued a Friend of the Court. cer was invited inside the
— Officers were advised 26-year-old female a ver- Wednesday, 11/28/18 home and found dinner
of a possible liquor con- bal war ning regarding • Officers received a had just been placed on the
trol violation. It was de- her expired registration. well-being check from an table and there appeared
termined that no services The individual stated that elderly woman who lived to not have been any dis-
were required. she had already received a out of state. She stated she turbance. The officer ex-

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Obituaries
Billy Lynn Gaffney Sharon Ann (Head) Carothers William A. Winekoff Jr.
SEARS — Billy Lynn EVART — Sharon Ann
Gaffney of Sears passed (Head) Carothers, long- EVART — William A.
away peacefully sur- time resident of Evart, Winekoff Jr., of Lake
rounded by his family passed away on Decem- Lure near Evart, passed
Wednesday, November ber 3, 2018, at her home away Friday, November
28, 2018 at Spectrum surrounded by her lov- 30, 2018 at his home in Ev-
Health Butterworth Hos- ing family. art Township. He was 90.
pital after a long battle She was born on April Mr. Winekoff was born
with cancer. He was 66. 20, 1937, in Oakland July 24, 1928 in Nankin
Mr. Gaffney was born County, Michigan, to Township, Wayne Coun-
August 22, 1952 in Sears Dorothy and Eldon Head. ty, Michigan, to William
to Cecil Franklin and Il- She met the love of her August and Mary (Gard-
lene Joy (Struble) Gaff- life, Donald Carothers, in ner) Winekoff. He mar-
ney. He was a lifelong Ev- Frausto of Chicago, Illi- 1953. In 1954, she gradu- Joey (Jessica) Castillo of ried Eva Mae Gullet on
art area resident and nois; two granddaugh- ated Evart High School Raleigh, North Carolina, August 5, 1950 in Wayne,
graduated from Evart ters, Maggie and Lanie and married Donald on Nikki Stone of Evart, Michigan, and she pre- of Big Rapids; 11 great-
High School in 1970. Bill Kaup; his, mother, Illene June 12 of that same year. and Corey Castillo of Ev- ceded him in death in grandchildren; one great-
married Wendy Lou J. Gaffney of Evart; his Donald soon joined the art,; great-grandchil- 2012. great-grandson; a sister,
Moore June 24, 1972 at sister, Barbara Higgins U.S. Air Force, and they dren, Landon, Brayson, Bill worked in con- Shirley; and two broth-
the Sears Church of God. of Sears; two brothers, traveled around the Annelie, Gracie, Callie, struction then worked ers, Norman Winekoff of
Bill had been a dairy Byron Gaffney of Evart, country, from base to Emmaleigh, Vaughn, Au- for Dearbor n Public Wayne, and Chuck
farmer, then drove semi- Michael (Leticia) Gaff- base where they wel- drey, Adaline, Emery, Schools as a mainte- Winekoff of Westland.
truck for several differ- ney of Evart; and several comed their three chil- Cameron, Samantha; sib- nance supervisor. Bill en- He was preceded in
ent companies, most re- nieces and nephews. dren, Richard, Douglas, lings, James (Mickey) joyed building houses death by his parents; his
cently driving for Roger He was preceded in and Karren. They moved Head of Evart, Janet and spending winters in wife, Eva; sisters, Ethyl,
Bazuin & Sons Trucking. death by his father, Cecil back to Evart in 1975, (Gene) Walls of Colbert, Florida. He and Eva Dorothy, Irene and Matil-
Bill and Wendy had Gaffney, and brother-in- where she continued to Georgia, and LaVerne loved to travel. da; and brothers, Leon-
been attending Trinity law, Ronald Higgins. raise her family. Sharon Crissman of Leesburg, Bill is survived by his ard, Ed, Jerry, Lawrence
Fellowship Church in Funeral services hon- was known for her artis- Florida; as well as many daughter, Barbara (Mel- and Richard.
Big Rapids, yet had been oring the life of Billy tic endeavors such as cousins, neices and neph- vin Sr.) Zeigler of Evart; Funeral services hon-
a member of the Sears Lynn Gaffney were Sat- painting, ceramics, and ews and friends. his son, Stephen (Julie oring the life of William
Church of God and the urday, Dec. 1, at the Corey gardening. She loved to Sharon was preceded Thigpen) Winekoff of August Winekoff Jr. were
Evart Free Methodist Funeral Home in Evart hunt and fish. in death by her parents, Starke, Florida; five 1 p.m. Tuesday, Decem-
Church. He enjoyed base- with Pastor Russ Ather- Sharon is survived by Eldon and Dorothy Head; grandchildren, Melvin ber 4, at the Corey Funer-
ball, playing golf and car- ton officiating. Visitation her husband, Donald her in-laws, Dale and (Christine) Zeigler Jr. of al Home in Evart with
pentry, but his greatest was Friday, Nov. at the fu- Carothers of Evart; her Gertrude Carothers; un- Paris, Michigan, Tanya Pastor Cheryl Davis offi-
joy was spending time neral home. Interment three children, Richard born daughter, Sarah (Tim) Rossell of Cadillac, ciating. Mr. Winekoff
with his children and will be in Orient Town- (Mary Douglas) Caroth- Elizabeth; brother-in- Angela (Paul) Slagter of was laid to rest next to
grandchildren. ship Cemetery, Osceola ers of Berrien Springs, Law, Irv Crissman, Son- Rockford, Danielle (April his wife in Forest Hill
Bill is survived by his County, Michigan. Douglas (Leisa) Caroth- in-law, Timothy Keena Dodde) Zeigler of Fal- Cemetery, Evart, Michi-
wife, Wendy Gaffney of Memorial contribu- ers of Sears, and Karren Sr.; and several aunts and mouth, Jessica Morgan gan.
Sears; five daughters, tions in Mr. Gaffney’s Keena of Evart; grand- uncles.
Karen DeGraffenreid of name may be directed to children, Kacey (Jeffery) Per Sharon’s wishes,
Austin, Texas, Kristie Cancer Treatment Cen- Lyon of Evart, Beverly cremation has taken
(David) Damore of Saint ters of America, 2520 Eli- (Aram) Street of Paris place, and a memorial
Clair Shores, Michigan, sha Ave., Zion, IL 60099 or Kentucky, Kristen Keena service will be held at the
Kelly (James) Kaup of St. Jude Children’s Re- of Evart, Timothy (Chey- VFW Post No. 7979 on De-
Jacksonville, North Car- search Hospital, 262 Dan- anne) Keena II of Evart, cember 9, 2018, at 3 p.m.
olina, Kimberly Gaffney ny Thomas Place, Mem- Amanda Keena of Evart, with a luncheon to follow.
of Grand Rapids, Michi- phis, TN 38105.
gan, Kathryn (Rafael)

Jean L. Hilyard
EVART — Jean L. Hil-
yard of Evart passed
away peacefully Satur-
day, December 1, 2018 at
Spectrum Health Reed
City Hospital. She was
91.
Jean was born January
18, 1927 in Scottville to
Raymond and Zelma
(Pullman) Dodge. She
graduated from Evart
High School in 1944. Jean South Haven, Tom Babb
married Todd Hilyard of Evart, Lori (Shawn)
September 13, 1944 in Big Copeman of Evart, San-
Rapids and he preceded dy (Mark) Peters of Big
her in death July 17, 2004. Rapids, Joe Babb of Ev-
She had worked for Mich- art, Angela (Mike) Dis-
igan Bell, then began ney of Evart; seven great-
working at Evart Prod- g randchildren; four
ucts in 1956, retiring in great-great-grandchil-
1992. Jean was a farmer’s dren; and a special son-
wife, who fed many in-law, Gary Bazaire of
school-aged kids that Evart.
helped on the farm and She was preceded in
was a mom to all of them. death by her parents; her
She had been attending husband, Todd; and her
Crossroads Community daughter, Beverly, in
Church in Evart. 2016.
Mrs. Hilyard is sur- A graveside memorial
vived by her daughter, service honoring the life
Judy Babb-Cobb of Ev- of Jean Lenore Hilyard
art; her grandchildren, will be held at a later
Tim (Sherry) Booher of date.

James R. Schonert
EVART — James R.
Schonert of Evart passed
away peacefully with his
wife and nephew at his
side on Saturday, Decem-
ber 1, 2018 at Spectrum
Health Big Rapids Hospi-
tal. He was 65.
Mr. Schonert was born
January 4, 1953 in Reed
City to Charles David and
Ethel Margaret (Bush)
Schonert. He graduated
from Evart High School
in 1971 and later attended da L. Schonert of Evart;
Trade School to become a his brother, Charles (Wi-
truck driver. James mar- nona) Schonert of Cadil-
ried Linda Lee Shaver on lac; his sister-in-law,
October 14, 1977 in Reed Yvonne Schonert of Ev-
City. He worked at his art; and several nieces
brother Jack’s IGA store
in Evart as produce man-
ager and later drove
and nephews and great-
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
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Moolenaar holds office Church.


What’s Happening in the Area
EVART— Evart Moose LEROY — Rose Lake Free Health specialty clinic eligibility appointment.
hours Weigh-in is from 8:30 to Lodge will host Bingo each Methodist Church REED CITY— Urologist, Medication assistance
9:15 a.m., and the meeting Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Second Tuesday of the John Anema, M.D. will be may be available through
EVART — Congressman begins at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early month from 3-5 p.m. for all offering outpatient servic- the Stehouwer Free Clinic.
John Moolenaar will hold bird takes place at 6 p.m. Osceola County residents es at the hospital’s Special- Qualified applicants must
office hours in Evart on with regular Bingo at 6:30 Contact Vicky at 231-388- ty Clinic twice a month. have a Munson Healthcare
Thursday, Dec. 13, from 11
Better Breathers Club p.m. (License No. A21600). 1782 He will be consulting Cadillac Hospital affiliated
a.m. to noon. It will be lo- forms REED CITY— St. Phillip with patients on the second provider and meet guide-
cated at Evart District Li- BIG RAPIDS — Spectrum Neri Church Friday of the month and lines set by pharmaceutical
brary, 104 N. Main St. Health Big Rapids Hospital
Rock, gem and mineral Every Tuesday, Thurs- performing outpatient sur- companies. Eligibility ap-
The purpose of the office is hosting a free support club meetings day, 1 to 4 p.m. gery and other procedures, pointments are scheduled
hours is to help residents group for people who live BIG RAPIDS — Big Rap- Contact Burley at 231-872-including lithotripsy on for Tuesday and Wednesday
in need of assistance with with lung disease. ids Rock, Gem and Mineral 0420 the fourth Friday. mornings.
a federal agency, like the The meetings are 2 p.m. Club will hold meetings at The clinic is located at Office hours are Monday
IRS and the VA. on the third Monday of 6:30 p.m. on the first Thurs- 300 N. Patterson Road. Con- through Thursday, 9 a.m. to
each month in the hospi- day of the month (March
Shepherd’s Table tact Spectrum Health Reed 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1
tal’s third-floor classroom. through December) at the REED CITY— Church of City Hospital Specialty p.m.)
Model Railroad Train Caregivers, as well as lung Geology lab, room 138, sci- the Nazarene, Shepherd’s Clinic at 231-832-7108 for Stehouwer Free Clinic is
Show to be held disease patients, are wel- ence building, at Ferris Table makes a free meal ev- more information. located at 201 N. Mitchell St.
REED CITY — A model come. State University. ery Thursday at 5:30 p.m., (lower level).
railroad train show will be The classes will be led 5300 220th Ave. Donations
held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat- by Melinda Hutson, a re- welcome.
Crossroads Quilt Guild
urday, Dec. 22, at the Reed spiratory therapist in the
Free blood pressure meeting Hersey Congregational
City Depot. cardiac and pulmonary clinics REED CITY— The Cross- Church services
rehabilitation department, EVART— Osceola Coun-
Volunteers needed roads Quilt Guild will hold HERSEY— Service time
Free dinner and Cassie Tower, lead re- ty Commission on Aging for Road to Recovery meetings on the fourth for Hersey Congregational
spiratory therapist in the is offering free blood pres- REED CITY— Road to Tuesday of each month, Church, 216 S. Main St., is a
at Reed City Church cardiopulmonary depart- sure clinics for adults 60 Recovery is an American except December, from 6 10 a.m. traditional service.
REED CITY— There will ment for Big Rapids and years and older. Monthly Cancer Society volunteer- to 8 p.m. at the Reed City
be a free dinner every Mon- Reed City Hospitals. blood pressure screenings based program that pro- Church of the Nazarene.
day from 5 to 7 p.m. at the For more information or will be conducted at the vides transportation for
Congregate meal sites
Church of the Firstborn to register, call 231-592-4204. OCCOA meal sites in Ev- cancer patients to and from
Activities at the Reed for Osceola County COA
Revival Center, 310 S. Hig- art, Marion and Tustin. their treatments. Volunteer TUSTIN — Tustin Meal
bee.
TOPS weight loss Evart’s clinic will be held drivers transport patients City Senior Center Site
Donations accepted but on the second Tuesday ev- from their home to cancer REED CITY— The Senior 213 Neilson
not necessary. meeting ery month, 10 a.m. to noon. treatment centers, doctor Center, 219 Todd Ave., has Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-
REED CITY— TOPS The Evart meal site is lo- visits and other cancer-re- the following activities: day
weight loss meetings, Reed cated at 732 West Seventh lated appointments. Wednesday: Fun Bingo Lunch served at noon
South Quilt Club City, Chapter 1682, Monday St. (U.S. 10). The American Cancer (18 and older) at 12:30 p.m. REED CITY— Reed City
holding bi-weekly weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. and Marion and Tustin’s clin- Society is working with Thursday: Euchre at Meal Site
meetings meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at ics will be held on the third Spectrum Health Reed City 12:30 p.m. 802 Mill Street
St. Paul Lutheran Church. Tuesday each month, 10 Hospital, Susan P. Wheat- Friday night: Regular Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-
EVART— The South Ev- a.m. to noon. The Marion lake Regional Cancer Cen- Bingo (weather permit- day
art Quilt Club will be hold- meal site is at 101 E. Main ter to recruit volunteer ting). Doors open at 4:30 Lunch served at noon
ing their bi-weekly quilt-
Al-Anon meeting St. The Tustin meal site is drivers and coordinators p.m. Early Birds start at 6 EVART— Evart Meal Site
ing meetings on the first REED CITY— Al-Anon at 213 South Neilson. from Osceola and its sur- p.m. (License No.A22502) 732 W. 7th Street
and third Wednesdays of meetings will be held on Walk-in clinics. If you rounding counties to help For further information, Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-
each month through June. Mondays at 1 p.m. at St. wish to eat at the meal site, drive cancer patients to contact Carolyn at 231-832- day
Will take place at the Evart Philips Church in Reed call 231-734-5559 at least a and from their treatment. 2676. Lunch served at noon
Township Hall, South Main City and Tuesdays at 7 day before to reserve a spot. All volunteers’ need is a MARION— Marion Meal
Street, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., also at the church. few hours during the week Site
or 3 p.m. with a members’ • EVART— Thursdays and a desire to make a dif-
Free movie nights 221 S. Mill Street
potluck lunch at noon. at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart
AARP meeting ference. SEARS— Free movie Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-
All quilters or want-to-be Church in Evart. REED CITY— AARP No. Local community mem- nights will be held the sec- day
quilters are welcome. No 2418 meets on the second bers who are interested ond Friday night of the Lunch served at noon
dues, just occasional dona- in volunteering for the
tions for supplies.
Fish fry at Evart Moose Wednesday of every month
at the United Methodist Road to Recovery program
month at 7 p.m. at Brooks
Corner Hall, U.S. 66 and 10.
For more information, Lodge Church in Reed City. should contact the Ameri- Free popcorn and hot dogs.
Beginning line dancing
contact Margie at 231-734- EVART— A fish fry or Potluck lunch (bring own can Cancer Society at 1-800- classes in Evart
3857 or Ann at 231-867-3237. shrimp dinner will be held table service) will start 227-2345. EVART— Line dancing
on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. at noon followed by a pro-
Day book club 101 (beginner line dancing)
T.O.P.S. meets on at the Evart Moose Lodge, gram starting at 1 p.m. Ev-
Dinner with friends at at Reed City Library will be held every Wednes-
8400 U.S. 10 in Evart. eryone welcome. REED CITY— A day book day from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 110
Thursdays For more information, For more information, St. Paul Lutheran Church club will be held on the first U.S. 10 in Evart.
EVART — T.O.P.S. Weight call 231-734-6181. contact Marylou at 231-832- EVART— Dinner with Wednesday of the month There will be a $3 dona-
Loss Group meets every 4938. Friends Community Meal at 1:30 p.m. at the Reed City tion.
Thursday at 8:20 a.m. at will be held on the second Public Library. For more information,
Evart United Methodist
Bingo at Evart Moose Wednesday of each month contact Carol at 231-734-5305.
Food pantries from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St.
A food pantry is available Paul Lutheran Church, 435
OLAH holding monthly
to residents in need who W. 5th St. Sponsored by St. meetings
Breakfast on second
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SEARS— Former Orient
Church.

Takeout available.
manities will be holding a
Donations appreciated. monthly meeting on the first
Tuesday of each month at
be held the second Sunday
of each month from 7 to 11
a.m. at the Evart VFW.
Township Hall, next to the For more information, 6:30 p.m. at 207 N. Main St., Includes eggs, sausage, ba-
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Every Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m.
contact 231-734-3585 or 231- Evart, 231-734-9900.
734-5491. Art, antiques, crafts. Open
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In the event that school Thursday, Friday and Satur-
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Student Athlete Tips to keep real tree around for Christmas


Jill O’Donnell and Bert Cregg, Michi-
gan State University Extension, provide
these tips on caring for your real Christ-
that will be displaced when the tree
trunk is put in the stand. Unfortunately,
many high-end decorative or antique-

Of the Week mas tree throughout the holiday season:


Keeping your real Christmas tree
looking stands do not hold much water,
so be sure to look at these carefully.
fresh involves proper care from the If the tree has been cut within the last
Meet Nathan Woods time you purchase it until it is disposed six to eight hours, it will not need to be
Evart High School, senior of. Before you set up your tree, make a re-cut; however, any longer than that
fresh, straight cut across the base of the then the end should be re-cut to improve
tree, removing a half inch or more from water uptake.
Sport(s) and positions the bottom. Check your tree stand at least daily.
you play: Cross Country, problem-solving and criti- Why do we want to make a fresh cut? Don’t let the water fall below the level
Track and Field: 1600 and cal thinking and is very After the tree is harvested, resin begins of the trunk bottom. The key to keep-
3200 m structured and organized. to collect in the tree’s ducts, sealing ing your tree fresh is to make sure the
What is your pre-game What is your favorite off water-conducting tissue. Making a container holds enough water and refill
ritual? Getting in a full pre-game meal? I usually fresh cut removes the blocked resin and it often.
warm up with our entire have toast with peanut allows water to move into the trunk and A common question MSU Extension
team is really important, I butter and sliced banana eventually evaporate (transpire) from educators receive relates to the use of
make sure to do some deep for breakfast on meet days. the foliage. additives in the Christmas tree stand.
breathing exercises and It’s light in my stomach Cut Christmas trees absorb a sur- Some people have seen advertisements
lots of dynamic stretch- but has a lot of calories prising amount of water, particularly for water additives to extend tree fresh-
ing. and nutrition. during the first week when they are ness. Others have concocted their own
What is your fondest What advice would displayed in a house. As a general rule, “home remedies” with ingredients such
memory participating you give younger stu- your tree stand should hold at least one as sugar, aspirin, bleach and 7UP.
in sports in high school? dents starting out in quart of water per inch of diameter of Research in Washington and North
Cross Country state finals: sports? Give running a the tree trunk. Carolina has shown that your best bet
when the team qualifies shot, no matter what sport As an example, a tree with a two-inch is plain tap water. Some of the home
they are a blast. Both on you play! It’s great for fit- athlete and leader, and he’s diameter trunk may initially use two remedies such as bleach and aspirin
the night before and the ness, and if you decide you really fun to be around. quarts of water per day; a tree with a caused heavy needle loss and should be
day of we have a lot of fun like running we always What are your plans four-inch diameter trunk may use more avoided.
and get to race the best have spaces on track and after high school? I than one gallon per day. For more information about choosing
athletes in the state. cross country teams. plan to attend college for The water capacity listed on a stand’s and caring for your real Christmas tree,
What’s your favorite Who is your role mod- computer science, right label or box can be misleading. Usually, you can contact Jill O’Donnell, MSU Ex-
class and why? I love el and why? My older now my top picks are the they list the capacity of the reservoir tension educator in the Wexford County
Computer Science. The brother Josh is a great role University of Michigan when the stand is empty, but you also MSU Extension office, at 231-779-9480 or
class requires a lot of model, he was an excellent and MIT. need to allow for the amount of water odonne10@msu.edu.

USDA Forest Service offers free Christmas tree tags to fourth-graders


With the holidays fast ap- may then present their pass at a • A handsaw or similar instru- if done responsibly. Individuals To prolong the life of a Christ-
proaching, the Huron-Manistee USDA Forest Service office to re- ment to cut your tree who purchase a Christmas tree mas tree harvested from Na-
National Forests are once again ceive a free Christmas tree tag, a • Pruning shears to trim low- tag should adhere to the follow- tional Forest System lands, cut
offering a free Christmas tree tag map of National Forest lands and hanging branches near the tree’s ing guidelines: the bottom inch from the trunk
to any fourth-grade student with guidelines for cutting their tree. stump • Harvest trees only on Nation- before placing it in a stand.
an Every Kid in a Park pass. Christmas tree tags are also • Rope or cables to secure the al Forest System lands that are Christmas trees should be wa-
“This is a fantastic opportu- available to the general public tree to your vehicle open for cutting. tered daily and kept away from
nity for students to experience at a cost of $5. Each tag is valid • Food and water • Cut only conifers that are less heat sources such as vents and
our National Forests,” said for one conifer from the Huron- The Huron-Manistee National than 20 feet tall. fireplaces.
Huron-Manistee National For- Manistee National Forests, and Forests recommend budgeting • Ensure that stumps are less Christmas tree tags will be
ests Timber Program Manager families may purchase up to several hours to locate and cut a than six inches tall. available at the following loca-
Jeff Bellaire. “Searching for the three tags per household. Christmas tree. It is also impor- • Cut trees for personal use tions until December 21:
perfect Christmas tree is a great Families should plan carefully tant to tell a friend or neighbor only. • Cadillac Supervisor’s Office,
way for families to create lifelong to ensure a safe and successful where you are going and when • Attach a valid Christmas tree 1755 S. Mitchell Street, Cadillac,
memories.” Christmas tree-cutting adven- you will be back, and to be pre- tag to each tree before removing MI 49601. Phone: (231) 775-2421.
To participate in this opportu- ture. Good planning begins with pared for unplowed forest roads. it from the site at which it was • Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger
nity, fourth-grade students must wearing warm, waterproof cloth- Harvesting a Christmas tree cut. Station, 650 North Michigan Av-
first obtain a pass from www. ing and packing the following from the Huron-Manistee Na- • Keep the tag attached to trees enue, Baldwin, MI 49304. Phone:
everykidinapark.gov. Students items: tional Forests can be great fun in transit. (231) 745-4631.

Business raffles quilt for scholarship


Continued form page 1 options and give students money.
as much information and “We are still in the plan-
Adding this scholarship opportunities the school ning phases this year, so
to the list of things offered can with their first year as nothing is set in stone yet,”
to the students at the high part of the Michigan Col- said Barnett. “We are think-
school, Kolenda hopes this lege Acceptance Network ing about having items do-
just adds another path for Grant. The MCAN Grant nated and possibly putting
students to consider to help provides schools with mon- together a silent auction.”
them on their journey. ey to participate in events Though the store has not
“Senior year is tough,” throughout the year that is had their monthly commu-

SERVICE SPECIALS
said Kolenda. “It is a time designed to increase efforts nity meeting yet to decide
when we are asking kids in getting seniors to apply on anything, Barnett is
to make a lot of adult deci- for, go to and persist in their hoping that with a silent
sions and, in the past, there college careers. auction the store would be

$69.95 $29.95
has been a lot of focus on This year, however, the able to raise more money
what kids want to do in the quilt makers have gone than last year.
future without looking at south for the winter and “If we could raise $1,000
what paths are available to will not be making a quilt we could potentially give SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE standard oil change
them.” to raffle off for the scholar- out more than one $500 TIRE ROTATION tire rotation
ship. scholarship,” she said. “But
Starting this school year
Evart High School has Barnett has been trying if we only raise, say, $400,
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made an effort to make to come up with other ways then we would only give out
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