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State’s best team is right here in Reed City

By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
REED CITY — Reed City is
now home to Michigan’s middle said Bailey, “but with this team,
school team of the 2018-2019
school year.
Reed City Middle School’s
sixth-grade team was awarded
the title of Teaching Team of the
Year by the Michigan Associa-
tion of Middle School Educators flexibility and constant bonding.
on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
“This has been two years in
the making,” said sixth-grade
teacher Jeremy DeVos.
DeVos and his team members
Tara Price, Colleen Baker and
Danielle Breedlove were nomi-
nated by Norma Bailey back in
January.
When it came time to nomi-
nate a team, Bailey said she had
no other team in mind.
“I don’t nominate very often,”
it just seemed like the right
thing to do. The initiative these
guys show each day is just amaz-
ing.”
Working together, Price said
the team’s secret to success is
“You have to be flexible to
work together and provide for
the students,” she said. “We also
spend as time together outside
of school as we can. Whether
that mean having planning ses-
sions after school while out to
eat or everyone and their fami-
lies coming over during the sum-
mer to swim.” going to make or break a team. happy with the recognition for
Communication and knowing So working on that trust is the the work they put into each day.
each other’s strengths are also best advice I could give any new “As a teacher, your work has a
major components for this Reed teacher.” tendency to go unnoticed,” said
City Middle School team. Though an honor to be given Price. “It is just nice to have the
“We are in constant communi- the title of Michigan’s Team of recognition. It reminds us that
cation,” said Breedlove. “We are the Year, the team of four is just we are doing something right.”
texting about school from 5:30 in
the morning till we go to bed.”
“We also do a good job at know-
ing who has what strengths and
utilizing them as much as we
can.”
When asked about what advice
the team would give to teach-
ers who might be just starting
their careers, all four members
agreed trust was key and impor-
tant.
“You have to trust your team,”
said DeVos. “Trust is what is

VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice

Reed City sixth-graders flock to congratulate their teachers in being given the title of Michigan Association of Middle Reed City sixth-grade teacher Colleen Baker high-fives students in celebration of
School Educators’ Team of the Year on Tuesday, Feb. 19. her team being named Michigan’s Team of the Year on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Evart residents will not get refund for missed trash pickup
By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
EVART — After storms caused
many roads to be unsafe, gar-
bage in Evart was delayed for a
week and one resident is asking
for a refund.
A letter was written on Feb.
6 to the city council asking for
one week of trash pick up to be
refunded to the Evart residents
account.
“The money that I would be
credited would be minimal,”
wrote Jackie Jude, “however, I
want a credit for the week trash
was not picked up.”
At the Feb. 19 meeting, the
council looked at whether or not
the city should refund anyone
for the missed week of trash
pickup.
While the decision was ulti-
mately up to the council, Interim
City Manager Sarah Dvoracek
showed the council the city’s
contract with Republic did not
hold the company accountable
for picking up trash in poor
weather conditions.
“The contractor will complete
all collections for residential
and designated commercial es-
tablishments’ services within
the designated thy, between the
hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within
the City,” read the contract, “ex-
cept for the interruptions due to
holidays or acts of God.”
The contract also states, ac-
cording to Dvoracek, that ser-
vice may also be interrupted or
delayed due to weather and that
the City will be notified of any
service interruptions.
In being presented with this
information, the council decided
there was no reason to refund
any money for the missed week
of trash pickup.
The mayor also suggested Dvo-
racek write a letter to Jude to
let her know the outcome of the
council meeting, said Dvoracek.
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SPREADING THE LOVE

Continued from page 7.

VICTORIA MARTIN
An Evart Elementary third-grader creates a valentine box during Mrs. Hopkins’ Valentines Day party
on Thursday, Feb. 14.

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Evart Elementary third-grader Phoenix Stone tied for second place in the prettiest valentine box
competition during Mrs. Hopkins’ Valentines Day party on Thursday, Feb. 14.

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Khloe Brighton tied for second place in the prettiest box competition with her Minnie Mouse VICTORIA MARTIN
Valentines Day box during Mrs. Hopkins’ Evart Elementary class’ Valentines Day party on Thursday, Olivia Kelly made her valentine box into a barn and tied for third place in Mrs. Hopkins’ most cre-
Feb. 14. ative box competition at Evart Elementary School on Thursday, Feb. 14.

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SPREADING THE LOVE

Evart Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day with a craft party making valentine’s Day boxes. (See more photos on Page 8)

VICTORIA MARTIN VICTORIA MARTIN

Dean Vallad won the title most creative valentine box during his Evart Elementary third grade Destini Albright from Mrs. Hopkins’ third-grade class at Evart Elementary took first place in the pret-
Valentines Day party in Mrs. Hopkins room on Thursday, Feb. 14. tiest valentine box category with her Valentines Day unicorn on Thursday, Feb. 14.

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With her gumball machine valentine box, Arrow Knopf took second place for most creative valentine
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Reed City Fire gets a new medical responder vehicle

By Victoria Martin and be the first out on all
Weekly Voice personal injury traffic in-
cidents.
REED CITY — To save In the long run, Stein
the current rescue unit says that having another
from wear additional wear vehicle to split up the
and tear, the Reed City Fire workload will increase the
Department received a longevity of both vehicles.
new medical first respond- “Around 68 to 70 percent
er unit from the DNR. of our calls are medical,”
The 2007 Ford Explorer he said. “Splitting the work
was officially put into ac- between the two cars is go-
tion on Wednesday, Feb. 13 ing to increase the life of
and will be the first to go both vehicles.”
out for medical response With the addition to the
calls. fleet, the department is not
“Going out on medical left short-handed should
calls will help alleviate more than one rescue unit
the stress on our other ve- be needed, said Stein.
hicle,” said Reed City Fire “Before we used to try
Department Cheif Jeffrey and not use the medical ve-
Stein. hicle so we had one should
Rescue unit eight, a we really need it,” Stein
2008 medium rescue unit, said. “Now, we will not be
will continue to be used left short-handed.” COURTESY PHOTO - JEFFREY STEIN
as a back up medical unit vmartin@cadillacnews.com | 775-NEWS (6397) Reed City Fire Department put its new rescue unit into action on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

MSP looking for young recruits for Michigan Youth Leadership Academy
REED CITY — Michigan
State Police is looking for
20 young men to partici-
pate in the Michigan Youth
Leadership Academy.
Partnering with local
law enforcement agencies,
14 and 15-year-old boys
will spend their time at the
MSP Training Academy
in Lansing from July 7 to
July 11.
Normally hosting two
or three academies a year,
said to MSP Trooper Brian
Lucha, this year MSP
wanted to reach out to
more rural communities.
“This year we wanted to
bring this opportunity to
the rural communities,”
he said. “Usually we offer
to the cities but this year
there was extra money in
the grant, so we thought
it would something worth
branching out for.”
During their time with
the Leadership Academy,
Michigan Youth Leadership Academy’s July 2018 graduating class.
students will learn leader-
ship and mentor skills.
“The five-day program
is offering male students a
crash course covering vari-
ous topics including: physi-
cal activity, water safety,
nutrition, alcohol and
drug awareness, domestic
violence awareness, first
aid, leadership, and public
speaking,” according to an
MSP press release.
While there are pro-
grams through MSP for
COURTESY PHOTO - MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
those looking to explore a
career in law enforcement,
the MiYLA is designed for
at-risk youth, said Lucha.
“The mentors help the
kids learn things like cop-
ing mechanisms,” Luch
said. “The program is geared
more towards a philosophy
rather than a career.”
At no cost to partici-
pants thanks to the Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant,
students will be provided
with transportation to and
from the Lansing academy,
clothes for the week that
they will, later, be able to
take home and a trip to the
state capitol.
At the end of their five-
day excursion, students
will return to Big Rapids
and perform a commu-
nity service project and
celebrate as a graduation
ceremony luncheon with
family, mentors and local
officials.
Deadline to apply is June
1 and anyone interested
should contact Lucha at
989-773-5951 or email him
at luchab@michigan.gov.

Evart Police Weekly
Report
February 11, 2019 to Feb-
ruary 17, 2019
• 2-11-2019 Unlicensed
Driver — While conducting
a traffic stop, officers made
contact with an unlicensed
driver. The driver was re-
leased with an appearance
ticket and the vehicle was
released to a third-party.
• 2-12-2019 Domestic —
Officers were called to a
domestic in progress com-
plaint. The aggressor was
arrested and transported
to the Osceola County Jail
where they were lodged on
their charges.
• 2-13-2019 Civil — Offi-
cers were called to a domes-
tic dispute. No physical al-
tercation occurred and the
subjects agreed to resolve
the issue between them-
selves.
Public record
• 2-14-2019 Private Prop-
erty Damage Accident —
Officers were dispatched to
a PPDA. No injuries were
reported.
• 2-14-2019 NSF Check —
Officers were dispatched to
a non-sufficient funds com-
plaint. The case remains
open at this time.
• 2-14-2019 Guardian Issue
— Officers were dispatched
to assist EMS with an adult
guardian issue. The sub-
ject was transported to the
hospital willingly. No law
enforcement intervention
was needed.
• 2-14-2019 Blighted Hous-
es — Officers issued cita-
tions to the property own-
ers of four blighted homes/
properties.
• 2-14-2019 Disorderly
— Officer presence was
requested at the Evart
School’s bus garage. It was
anticipated that an upset
parent would be arriving
on scene. The parent ar-
rived and no law enforce-
ment intervention was
needed.
• 2-14-2019 Assist — Of-
ficers were called to assist
the Osceola County Sher-
iff ’s Department with a
disorderly case at Reed
City Hospital. Officers re-
mained until the Michi-
gan State Police arrived on
scene.
• 2-16-2019 Check Wellbe-
ing — Officers were called
to conduct a well-being
check. The subject was
found to be secure and no
services were requested.
• 2-17-2019 Civil — Offi-
cers were called to an un-
wanted contact complaint.
Both parties were advised
to cease contact with each
other or criminal charges
would be pursued.

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Reed City High School honor roll

REED CITY -- Reed City Devon Nicklas Nathan Kaduk Austin Fowler Amber Spehar Heaven Mayes
High School has released it Raymond Penney III Autumn Kailing Merrisa Green Timothy Taubitz Autumn McKernan
first semester honor roll. Evan Pullen Abbigail Kiaunis Joshua Hamilton Troy Todd Brendyn Mieras
Canyon Reed Trenton Livermore Jr. Zachary Hamilton Brett White Katelyn Miscikoski
Ninth grade: Grant Rohde Jordan Lofquist Caleb Harris Connor Williams Rachel Morgan
4.0: Maqualea Rush Johnny Malackanich Abigail Helsel Brandon Wirth Joshua Mund
Aaron Boucher Dylan Schebil Blaiz Marlow Madeleine Hoernel Kamryn Myers
Taylor Bromley Rylie Shafer Makayla Mondrella Kameron Horchner 3.0-3.9: James Nowlin
Samantha DePew Elizabeth Shinn Alexis Penney Kenzy Ingersoll Connor Agan Erin O’Callaghan
Isabelle Duddles Alyssa Shoemaker MacKenzie Peterman Emily Johnson Amanda Arnold Alyssa Parson
Taylor Hillard Hailey Sizeland Mia Petersen Leigha Johnson Brandy Bently Makia Pasch
Katelynn Holmes Kimberly-Ann Smith Alla-Rae Riker Megan Jones Alexis Bruce Alaynah Pelton
Nathaniel Huss Mathew Sunderlin Poter Selfridge Jayna Kailing Mason Bush Anthony Pelton
McKenna Miller Cooper Thomas Joseph Shewan Jared Karns Austin Clark Molly Perreault
Rylie Olds Trey Wallace Destiny Shinn Auston Major Jamila Clark Dustin Rasmussen
Madison Pollaski Bryce Wein Tossapon (Tom) Term- Nicholas Manack Nathan Clark Elizabeth Reed
Steven Roberts Thomas Woodside jerm Jeannie Melanson Ty Davidson Haven Reed
Madison Stellini Colby Vanalstine Madelynn Morgan Nicholas Douglas Kelsey Robinson
Grace Sundquist Keegan Weck Ryan Neal Seth Drake Andrea Satterlee
Heather VanSyckle
10th grade: Belle Whipple Megan Paine Hailey Duchene Makaylah Sheffer
Aspen Ward 4.0: Paige Williams Paige Peterman Garret Erickson Kiley Shoemaker
Isaac Williams Claudia Francke Alexander Wirgau Eli Phelps Amelia Fruytier Maverick Shoemaker
Abigaile Johnson Asa Wirick Gregory Randall Jared Fuller Ryan Simmons
3.0-3.9: Mekenzie Lintemuth Michael Saez Megan Green Kayla Smith
Justin Acker Brooke Miller Jeffrey Samuels Caleb Gross Ryan Spehar
Rickey Andrews Elizabeth Renne
11th grade: Sebastian Selfridge Kassidy Hartley Zane Switzer
Zackery Bennett Mia Roggow 4.0: Elizabeth Shannon Jenna Johnson EricTodd
Alexandrea Borgula Sierra Schneidt Noah Blythe Scott Smith Olivia Johnson Paul Tumminello
Jordan Clementshaw Maiya Willard Ching Hei Chan Madison Tagliareni Preston Johnson Sophie Van Antwerp
Autumn Cochran Hailee Conklin MacKenzie Vandawater Autumn Jones Kaitlynn Vinton
Elizabeth Cockrell 3.0-3.9: Cassie Enos Alexis Ward Phillip Jones-Price Haily Wernette
Kai Crusan Joshua Adams Julia Hackworth Clayton Wayne Cody S Kailing Sarah West
Blake Daggy Olivia Addington Taylor Harrison Mackenzie Wein Cody W Kailing Zachary Wirgau
Connor Fuller Cody Aldrich Cecilia Lewis Sadie Welch Paige Lindeman Brandi Woodbury
Bryce Glasgow Lillian Andres Danielle McCarver Tyler Wirth Lacey Lodholtz Damien Wyman
Brandon Hall Anakin Andrus Mary Meyer Faith Woods Amanda Lynk Laya Yost
Alondra Hill Jagger Boyer Lee Perreault
Hayley Johnson Emily Boza Calvin Rohde
Mason Johnson Ethan Brown Jenna Salsbury
12th grade:
Lauren Jones Kenneth Burke II Maxwell Selfridge 4.0:
Riley Kennedy Emma Chrispell Alaina Stein Nathaniel Bonnett
Jenna Kidle Madison Cross Dylan Colley
Christian Lenahan Shelby DeVries 3.0-3.9: Hunter Diehl
Demi Lodholtz Hannah Diehl Ryleigh Adams Megan Gawne
Paige Lofquist Dylan Foster Anthony Alexander Grace Johnson
Veronica Lofquist William Garason Brandon Benson Michael Johnson
Sara Maka Blake Gulyban Madalynn Brown Noah Kailing
Jamie McCoy Payton Hansen Darian Cole Jared Kientiz
Andrew Minaker Jesse Harwood Justin Collis Jackson Price
Isaiah Moore Shyan Holmquist Alison Duddles Thomas Quinn
Fischer Morrison Kylie Jones Lily Duddles Melissa Raab
Kailie Myers Noah Jones Macayla Eichenberg Stephen Shewan

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What’s Happening in the Area

CrossRoads Theatre 231-775-7561. disease patients, are wel- Geology lab, room 138, sci- 1782 a monthly meeting on
come. ence building, at Ferris REED CITY— St. Phillip the first Tuesday of each
Guild performing 'The The classes will be led by State University. Neri Church month at 6:30 p.m. at 207
Prisoner of Second Free dinner Melinda Hutson, a respira- Every Tuesday from 10 N. Main St., Evart, 231-734-
Avenue' at Reed City Church tory therapist in the car-
Free blood pressure a.m. to 5 p.m. 9900.
REED CITY— There will diac and pulmonary reha- Contact Nedra Ball at 231- Art, antiques, crafts.
REED CITY — The Reed be a free dinner every Mon- bilitation department, and clinics 215-6996. Open Thursday, Friday and
City CrossRoads Theatre day from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cassie Tower, lead respira- EVART— Osceola Coun- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5
Guild will present Neil Church of the Firstborn tory therapist in the car- ty Commission on Aging p.m.
Simon’s "The Second Pris- Revival Center, 310 S. Hig- diopulmonary department is offering free blood pres-
AARP meeting Lapidary Class, Saturday,
oner of Second Avenue" bee. for Big Rapids and Reed sure clinics for adults 60 REED CITY— AARP No. 1 to 5 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, Donations accepted but City Hospitals. years and older. Monthly 2418 meets on the second Classes in other areas of
February 22-23 and March not necessary. For more information or blood pressure screenings Wednesday of every month the arts will be offered for
1-2, at 7 p.m. and Sundays, to register, call 231-592-4204. will be conducted at the at the United Methodist those interested.
February 24 and March 3, OCCOA meal sites in Ev- Church in Reed City.
at 2 p.m.
South Quilt Club holding art, Marion and Tustin. Potluck lunch (bring own
Tickets are $10 at the bi-weekly meetings TOPS weight loss Evart’s clinic will be held table service) will start
Free health care
door. For reservations, call EVART— The South Ev- meeting on the second Tuesday ev- at noon followed by a pro- services
231-465-4334. The produc- art Quilt Club will be hold- REED CITY— TOPS ery month, 10 a.m. to noon. gram starting at 1 p.m. Ev- CADILLAC— Free lim-
tion is rated PG. ing their bi-weekly quilt- weight loss meetings, Reed The Evart meal site is lo- eryone welcome. ited health care services
ing meetings on the first City, Chapter 1682, Monday cated at 732 West Seventh For more information, are available in Cadillac for
and third Wednesdays of weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. and St. (U.S. 10). contact Marylou at 231-832- residents of Wexford, Mis-
DivorceCare classes each month through June. meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at Marion and Tustin’s clin- 4938. saukee and parts of Osceo-
held weekly Will take place at the Evart St. Paul Lutheran Church. ics will be held on the third la and Lake counties with
EVART — DivorceCare Township Hall, South Main Tuesday each month, 10 low income and no health
classes are being offered Street, from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. to noon. The Marion
Shepherd’s Table insurance. Weekly health
in Evart on Wednesday or 3 p.m. with a members'
Al-Anon meeting meal site is at 101 E. Main REED CITY— Church of clinics are scheduled based
evenings through May 1. potluck lunch at noon. REED CITY— Al-Anon St. The Tustin meal site is the Nazarene, Shepherd’s on the availability of vol-
Those who are separated or All quilters or want-to-be meetings will be held on at 213 South Neilson. Table makes a free meal ev- unteer healthcare provid-
divorced are welcome and quilters are welcome. No Mondays at 1 p.m. at St. Walk-in clinics. If you ery Thursday at 5:30 p.m., ers. New patients need to
encouraged to attend. dues, just occasional dona- Philips Church in Reed wish to eat at the meal site, 5300 220th Ave. Donations call for an eligibility ap-
Class time is 7 to 8:30 p.m. tions for supplies. City and Tuesdays at 7 call 231-734-5559 at least a welcome. pointment.
at 7th St. Coffee, and is led For more information, p.m., also at the church. day before to reserve a spot. Medication assistance
by facilitator Sarah Bailey. contact Margie at 231-734- • EVART— Thursdays may be available through
Workbooks are available 3857 or Ann at 231-867-3237. at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart
Volunteers needed the Stehouwer Free Clinic.
for $15. Church in Evart.
Food pantries for Road to Recovery Qualified applicants must
Call Crossroads Commu- A food pantry is available REED CITY— Road to have a Munson Health-
nity Church at 231-734-1100
T.O.P.S. meets on to residents in need who Recovery is an American care Cadillac Hospital af-
with any questions. Thursdays Fish fry at Evart Moose live in Osceola County. The Cancer Society volunteer- filiated provider and meet
EVART — T.O.P.S. Weight Lodge following is a list of the dif- based program that pro- guidelines set by pharma-
Loss Group meets every EVART— A fish fry or ferent locations, hours and vides transportation for ceutical companies. Eli-
Wexford-Osceola Thursday at 8:20 a.m. at shrimp dinner will be held contact people. cancer patients to and from gibility appointments are
Habitat for Humanity Evart United Methodist on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. SEARS— Former Orient their treatments. Volunteer scheduled for Tuesday and
meeting Church. at the Evart Moose Lodge, Township Hall, next to the drivers transport patients Wednesday mornings.
Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 8400 U.S. 10 in Evart. Post Office from their home to cancer Office hours are Monday
REED CITY — The 9:15 a.m., and the meeting For more information, Every Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m. treatment centers, doctor through Thursday, 9 a.m.
Osceola County Commit- begins at 9:30 p.m. call 231-734-6181. Contact Ken at 231-620- visits and other cancer-re- to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to
tee of the Wexford-Osceo- 2504 lated appointments. 1 p.m.)
la Habitat for Humanity MARION— Marion Food The American Cancer Stehouwer Free Clinic is
needs your help. The com-
Better Breathers Club Bingo at Evart Moose Pantry, 112 N. Clark St., Society is working with located at 201 N. Mitchell
mittee meets every second forms EVART— Evart Moose open 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Spectrum Health Reed City St. (lower level).
Wednesday of the month at BIG RAPIDS — Spectrum Lodge will host Bingo each third Wednesday of each Hospital, Susan P. Wheat-
4 p.m. at the Lake-Osceola Health Big Rapids Hospital Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. month or by appointment lake Regional Cancer Cen-
State Bank, 217 S. Chestnut is hosting a free support Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Call 231-743-6092 ter to recruit volunteer
Hersey Congregational
Ave., in Reed City. group for people who live bird takes place at 6 p.m. TUSTIN— Augustana drivers and coordinators Church services
We are always looking for with lung disease. with regular Bingo at 6:30 Lutheran Church from Osceola and its sur- HERSEY— Service time
board members, volunteers The meetings are 2 p.m. p.m. (License No. A21600). Every Monday, 9 a.m. to rounding counties to help for Hersey Congregational
and helpful suggestions — on the third Monday of noon, for Pine River school drive cancer patients to Church, 216 S. Main St., is a
everyone is welcome. No each month in the hospi- district residents only and from their treatment. 10 a.m. traditional service.
appointment necessary. tal’s third-floor classroom.
Rock, gem and mineral Contact Katie at 231-768- All volunteers’ need is a
For more information, call Caregivers, as well as lung club meetings 4418 few hours during the week
Congregate meal sites
BIG RAPIDS — Big Rap- LEROY — Rose Lake Free and a desire to make a dif-
ids Rock, Gem and Mineral Methodist Church ference. for Osceola County COA
We're Here to Help Club will hold meetings at Second Tuesday of the Local community mem- TUSTIN — Tustin Meal
6:30 p.m. on the first Thurs- month from 3-5 p.m. for all bers who are interested Site
day of the month (March Osceola County residents in volunteering for the 213 Neilson

You Succeed through December) at the Contact Vicky at 231-388- Road to Recovery program
should contact the Ameri-
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Monday through Thurs-
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Adults with disabilities from Missaukee, Osceola honored for hard work
By Bryce Airgood saukee County, graduated from a me and cheered me on and every-
Weekly Voice certified nurse assistant training thing,” she said.
program and Gloria Gene Dal- Other programs students can
PLAINWELL — Katelynn Da- ton, from Osceola County, gradu- enroll in at the institute include
zell, 21, never thought she would ated from a pharmacy services automotive technology, cabinet
graduate from a post-high school training program, according to making/millwork, culinary arts,
institution because of how hard the press release. custodial, electronics, graphic
learning is for her. Dazell said she was nervous communications, grounds main-
She has a learning disability before taking classes at the insti- tenance/landscaping, machine
and it takes her a little longer to tute, as she was afraid of being technology, retail marketing and
learn things than other people, made fun of like in high school. more.
she said. Once she got there though she Michigan Career and Techni-
“It just takes a little longer found out her fears were for cal Institute also offers health,
to comprehend something and nothing. psychological and social work
learn it and maintain it,” she “Nobody bugs you or bullies services, sports and activities,
said. you,” she said. “It was just a re- housing, student government
But, this past Friday she par- ally awesome experience.” and more.
ticipated in a special graduation The graduation ceremony hap- The institute helped Dazell a
ceremony. pened at the Michigan Career lot with achieving her goals and
There were 190 students who and Technical Institute campus getting her to want to further her
graduated from the Michigan in Plainwell and Keegan Linton, education.
Career and Technical Institute an institute graduate and Michi- “They just really were there
that day, according to a Michigan gan Rehabilitation Services for you and helped,” she said.
Department of Health and Hu- Champion Award recipient, Her goal is to go back to school
man Services press release. addressed students during the and get her nursing degree and
Operated by Michigan Reha- ceremony. work at a children’s hospital.
bilitation Services within the Marc Schupan, owner of Sch- “Because I love people and
Michigan Department of Health upan and Sons, also addressed helping other people makes me
and Human Services, the insti- students during the ceremony. feel better about myself,” she
tute provides vocational training During the graduation cer- said.
in 13 career areas for adults with emony, Dazell could see her fam- She wants to continue her edu- Courtesy of BARB GARBER
disabilities. ily in the crowd, her brother and cation and help people. Katelynn Dazell, who took classes while living in Missaukee County, and Gloria
Dazell, who took classes for the parents and aunts. “And not give up when things Gene Dalton from Osceola County graduated from the Michigan Career and
program while she lived in Mis- “They were really excited for get hard,” she said. Technical Institute on Feb. 15, 2019.

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In submitting this entry form, I agree to hold harmless all sponsors, participants, employees, and all ShipShewana | august 26-27 | $199 per person - double occupancy
others connected with this event for any injury, accident, theft, or death which occurs prior to, during or
after this event. Parent signature required for each player: new england | Sep. 23-oct. 1 | $1950 per person - double occupancy
1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________ highlightS of the MidweSt St louis/pawhuska/omaha
3. ___________________________________ 4. ___________________________________ november 4-11 | $1499 per person - double occupancy
Send to: Buck Pride Group, Attn: Tiffany Lindquist, 408 Gilbert St., LeRoy, MI 49655.
*Entries due by 3/1/19* Late entries may be accepted (call) but are not guaranteed a t-shirt! Team fee = $80. Meadow Brook hall holiday tour & luncheon
Make checks/money orders payable to “Buck Pride Group”. For questions, call or text Chad at (231) 846-1482
or email chad.phillips@pineriver.org. Official tournament rules will be emailed or sent to you via U.S. Mail once december 5 | $115 per person
your registration has been received.

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