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Susan P. Wheatlake Center starts on new wellness path

By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice

REED CITY — While

much has stayed the same
at the Susan P. Wheatlake
Center, guests and patients
can expect a new addition
in the near future.
Officially breaking
ground in early September,
the Wheatlake Wellness
Path will be the newest ad-
dition to the center to help
bring peace and exercise to
those going through their
cancer journey.
“We’re so excited about
this project,” said Wheat-
lake manager Jen Ames.
First mentioned in June
of this year, the $250,000
project has been funded
entirely by charitable
donations and is being con-
structed entirely by local
companies.
The addition of the path
will aid in the center’s ef-
forts to treat more than just
cancer.
“Our center exists to
treat the whole person and
the wellness path will help
us deliver even more on VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice
that mission,” she said. A cement sidewalk will wind around the entire Susan P. Wheatlake Center in Reed City once completed in Spring of 2020 for patients and their families to use for exercise
With the path, Ames or a way to ease their minds while at the center for treatments.
said she hopes to imple-
ment more in the way of walk around either before Along with the new path, learn more about topics In combining the already way,” said Ames. “So we
physical exercise to the or after their treatments the center still provides such as specific types of offered resources and the want to do all we can to
treatment process and give will be a much-appreciated free services including cancer and different treat- path, Ames believes the provide a comfortable en-
more options for therapy addition,” she said. “The massage therapy, acupunc- ments. center is continuing to vironment for all affected
session locations. path could also be a great ture and providing wigs, “Everyone’s journey meet its goal of easing the and make the journey as
“Getting up and moving place to hold some of the hats and scarves through with cancer is different so journey for patients and easy as possible.”
is so important for many of group therapy sessions so its boutique. A resource it is important to offer ma- family members alike. The path will have a
our patients here. So giving patients aren’t always in library is also available ny ways to help the healing “I think we have all been grand opening sometime in
them a place to get up and the classroom.” at the center for people to process.” touched by cancer in some spring of 2020, Ames said.

Osceola County COA director seeks funding for improvements

By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
REED CITY — A new direc-
tor is not the only new thing to
be added to the Osceola County
Commission on Aging.
Justin Halladay, who started
his position in September, went
to the Board of Commissioners
meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 with
a list of improvements for the
COA. His list included replacing
COA vehicles, an addition of
a walk-in cooler, replacing the
double oven and adding an emer-
gency generator at the Tustin
meal site.
“During my first two weeks
as Director of Osceola County
Commission on Aging, I have
found some areas that need to
be addressed regarding needed
equipment,” Halladay wrote in
his proposal to the board.
Currently, the COA operates
with five service vehicles; three
of which work just fine and two
“would be too costly to repair,”
Halladay wrote.
“The two remaining units,
though, I have found do have
mechanical issues that would be
too costly to repair based upon
the age and miles of the vehicle,”
he wrote.
See COA on page 2
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Evart stretch of Trash Bash gets done thanks to Ice Mountain

By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
EVART — Despite a reschedul-
ing and a cancelation, a stretch
of the Muskegon still got cleaned
during the annual Muskegon
Trash Bash.
With a change in date and then
a cancelation, Ice Mountain
decided to take over the City of
Evart’s portion of the Muskegon
Trash Bash on Saturday, Sept. 21.
“I thought it would be better to
prioritize where most of the de-
bris in the past has come from,”
Nestlé Waters North
America Natural Resource Man-
ager Arlene Anderson-Vincent
said. “With the campground be-
ing right there and it being even
more downstream than our orig-
inal location, it only seems right
to make sure the stretch after
Riverside West gets prioritized.”
Originally scheduled for Sept.
14, the Trash Bash had to be
rescheduled due to rain caus-
ing the river conditions to be
unfavorable for an event with a
variety of boating and kayaking
skill levels.
Arlene Anderson-Vincent and Mandy Mohr travel down the side of the Muskegon River after taking off from Evart’s
Riverside West dock on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Once the clean up was set for
Sept. 21, the City of Evart group because of too many scheduling
canceled its stretch of the river
group as they have for the past
six years, Ice Mountain, which
was originally going to cover
upstream starting at the 50th
Avenue river entrance, decided
it would be better to focus efforts
downstream.
Anderson-Vincent had hoped
more community members
would come despite the date
change and cancelation in order
to clean both the original Ice
Mountain stretch and the City
of Evart stretch of the Trash
Bash. But she said she was not
surprised that only a total of
nine people, including her, came
to the event.
“To reschedule something like
that is hard,” she said. “(...) If we
were able to get more people we
had planned on covering both
stretches of the river.”
With the drop in volunteers,
Trash Bash Coordinator Patricia
Jarrett said she is looking to the
VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice future.
“We are starting to plan for
next year now,” she said. “So
if something like this happens
conflicts. again, we can be as prepared as
Set to meet up with the Evart possible.”

County approves funding for cars, oven for COA

Continued from page 1 options for vehicles to pur- To fund these projects, keep power there.” said through his research The board passed a mo-
chase, the county approved Halladay will be pulling While he was not sure he estimated the addition tion to allow Halladay to
One of the vehicles, for Halladay to buy three from the Capital Fund and how much the generator of an emergency generator move forward in seeking
according to Halladay’s vehicles for the COA for use money that was sup- was going to cost, Halladay would cost around $12,000. bids for the generator.
proposal, has 147,000 miles $65,283. posed to go toward a ramp

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on it and needs radiator To fund this new addi- for the Tustin site’s side
support and air condition- tion, Halladay is using entrance.
ing repaired. The other leftover money from the “When I went to the site
has 106,000 miles on it and former COA director’s sal- and asked if (the ramp)
needs an engine overhaul. ary and unused benefits. was something they
On top of replacing two The board also approved needed, I was told by staff October 3, 2019 • Volume 13, Issue 24
of the five current vehi- $8,630.50 for new walk-in that it was not,” said Hal-
cles, Halladay is also look- cooler and a new double laday. “I decided that this The Weekly Voice retains the publication rights to all content produced or supplied by the Weekly Voice. Use of said
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Coffee with a Cop Beer and Wine Fest

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REED CITY — A Coffee of Reed City,” a script by REED CITY — The Reed those interested can reg- are guided, conversation- the topic. Facilitators will
with a Cop event will be local playwrights Maureen City GFWC is hosting a ister at http://spectrum- oriented, step-groups lead discussions on blood
held on Thursday, October and Phil Watson. Beer and Wine Fest on Oct. health.org/htwy which use the materials pressure, heart-healthy
3. Performances will be Fri- 19. All proceeds go back or call 231-592-4204. and approach of Celebrate eating, physical activity,
Troopers from the day and Saturday, Oct. 4-5, into the community. Recovery. food label reading and
Michigan State Police at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. The event starts at 6:30 A group for women and more.
and officers from local 6, at 2 p.m. at the theater. p.m. at the Lincoln Town-
Bazaar and luncheon a group for men will start For more information or
police departments come Tickets are $10 at the door. ship Hall. Tickets are $25 EVART — St. Paul’s at Crossroads Commu- to register, call 231-832-6636.
together in a neutral space For more information, per person and include a Bazaar and Luncheon is nity Church of Evart each
to discuss community is- call 231-465-4334 or email meal. Tickets are avail- scheduled for November 2, Tuesday at 7 p.m.
sues while drinking coffee. thecrossroadstheatre- able at the Pere Marquette 2019 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please send a confiden-
Free vascular screenings
This is part of a national guild@gmail.com. Bistro, D&E Supply, The Handmade cookies will tial message to Pastor Paul available
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a.m. at Magnolia Boutique
Evart Homecoming terson’s Flowers. queen-sized handmade your interest. A $20 set of Reed City Hospitals are
and Gifts, 102 W. Upton Ave. EVART — Evart Schools quilt; and a meal of soup, study booklets must be offering appointments for
For more information, will celebrate its home- sandwich, dessert and bev- purchased by each partici- free vascular screenings
contact Trooper Brian Lu- coming October 11 and 12.
Action toward health erage will be available for a pant. on the fourth Monday of
cha at 989-948-0680. The homecoming pa- REED CITY — MSU $5 donation. every month.
rade will be at 4:30 p.m. Extension is hosting a se- Profits are to be distrib- Individuals must meet
Friday, beginning at Evart ries of weekly classes on uted between the Evart
Spectrum to offer two of the following risk
Celebrating 41 years High School, followed by Chronic Pain Personal Ac- Scholarship Fund, Luther- diabetes prevention factors in order to partici-
REED CITY — An open the football game against tion Toward Health (PATH) an Military Vets, Human program pate in the screenings:
house for Patrick Kailing Lake City at 7 p.m. The through October 28. Trafficking and Forgotten • 60 years of age or older
will be held Thursday, Oc- homecoming dance is on The six-class series with Man Ministries. REED CITY — Spectrum • Diabetes
tober 3, as he transitions Saturday. an emphasis on creating The church is located at Health is offering a free • History of smoking
from full-time CPA/finan- personal action plans, 435 West 5th St., Evart. program to help commu- • High cholesterol
cial advisor at Crossroads setting achievable goals, nity members diagnosed • High blood pressure
Business Services, LLC.
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The event will be held 5 REED CITY — WELCA’s sion making to deal with
Festival of Trees who may be at high risk for tory of Aortic Aneurysm
to 7 p.m. at the Crossroads Fall Festival will be held at chronic pain. Participants BIG RAPIDS — Holiday developing Type 2 diabetes. • Immediate family his-
Meeting Center, 21717 How- St. Paul Lutheran Church, will learn how to deal with trees, wreaths and creative The Spectrum Health tory of arterial disease
ard St., Reed City. Light 22275 4 Mile Road, Reed problems, exercise prop- decorations of all types Diabetes Education team before age 60
refreshments will be avail- City, on Friday, October 18. erly, use medications and will be on display and up is facilitating a diabetes If you have two or more
able. Craft, bake and book communicate with health for bids at the annual Festi- prevention program (DPP) of these conditions, you
sales will be from 9 a.m. to professionals. val of Trees fundraiser for session for the community could benefit from a no-
1 p.m. with lunch available Sessions are 10:30 a.m. Spectrum Health Big Rap- to help make those life- cost, pain-free vascular
‘The Ghosts of Reed starting at 11 a.m. A raffle to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays ids and Reed City Hospitals style changes at Spectrum screening.
City’ drawing will be at 1 p.m. at the Reed City District Wednesday, November 6. Health Reed City Hospital. Screenings will be in
REED CITY — The Library, 829 S. Chestnut St. Proceeds from this year’s Groups meet for a year person with an ultrasound
Crossroads Theatre Guild The course is free. event will support Spec- — weekly for the first 16 machine and a certified
For more information, trum Health Big Rapids sessions, then monthly vascular sonographer. Ad-
contact Robin Eisenga at and Reed City Hospitals’ for six to eight months to vance appointments are
231-832-6139 or eisengar@ Community Outreach and maintain the skills they required for the screen-
msu.edu. Health Education Depart- have learned. ings and can be scheduled
ment. For more information or by calling 616-391-VASC.

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Reed City Little League Holiday Inn, 1005 Perry call 231-832-6636.
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REED CITY — Reed City University Ballrooms A &
Car seat safety checks Habitat for Humanity
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WINDOW p.m. October 13 at the Reed d’oeuvre reception will
City Depot. begin at 6 p.m. The live
REED CITY — Life
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SHOPPING? The organization is in
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Tickets cost $25 in advance eral car seat safety checks
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• Energy Efficient • Maintenance Free • Easily Cleaned are welcome to attend. gift may contact Laurie chance of injury or death Wednesday of the month
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Jam sessions will be held: ing for board members,
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Patricia ‘Patt’ Jean Cooper
LEROY — Patricia
“Patt” Jean Cooper of Le-
Roy passed away Satur-
day, September 28, 2019 at
Samaritas of Cadillac.
She was 89 years old.
She was born Decem-
ber 12, 1929 in Grand Rap-
ids and was raised by Ju-
lius and Gertrude (Otto)
Linard and was a 1948
graduate of Waterford
Township High School.
On July 1, 1948 she was
married in Clarkston to
Keith K. Cooper. They en-
joyed 70 years of mar-
riage until his passing in
2018.
Patt was involved with
children all of her life.
She was employed with
the Brandon School in
Ortonville as a bus driver
and high school secre-
tary until the family
moved to LeRoy in 1969.
After relocating to LeRoy,
Patt worked for the Pine
River School System as a
paraprofessional and bus
driver until her retire-
ment in the early 1990s.
Beginning in 1973, she
began appearing as
“Cuddles” the clown at
the LeRoy Razzasque
Days and was in charge
of “kid’s day” of the festi-
val for many years. In
1978, she became the Di-
rector of the Rose Lake
Youth Camp and served
as such for several de-
cades. Later, she became
a member of the Board
of Directors of the Rose
Lake Youth Camp and
served on the board until
her passing. She was al-
so instrumental in start-
ing “Breakfast with San-
ta Claus” at the Kettenun
Center.
She is survived by her
Frederick Francis Feikema
EVART — Frederick
Francis Feikema passed
peacefully on Sunday,
September 29, 2019 at
Curry House near Cadil-
lac, Michigan, where he
had resided for the past
few years while afflicted
with Dementia.
Delivered at home in
Okaton, South Dakota,
on October 3, 1929, Fred
was the fourth child born
of 13 children to Frank
and Anna (DeGraff)
Feikema. The family re-
located to Marion, Michi-
gan, before settling in
Sears, Michigan. Fred at-
tended Evar t High
School, finish-
ing his educa-
tion while in
the Army. He
served two
years, gaining
the rank of
Master SGT.
Before return-
ing home to
his wife and
growing family. Fred
married the love of his
life, Ferne (Machleit) on
September 30, 1950 in Ev-
art, Michigan.
F red loved being
around far ming his
whole life and instilled
his love of animals in his
family. He was generous
with his time and efforts
to help area 4-H kids with
their calves for fair times
and volunteered to help
in any way he could. He
took great pride in rais-
ing Angus beef cattle
and various pet animals
on their farm, “Triple F
Farm of Evart.” He was
also proud to have been
one of the first people
employed by the newly
established Evart Prod-
uct Company, helping to
build the company from
laying the first cement
blocks in 1953 to retiring
30 years later as plant su-
perintendent and plant
engineer.
Mr. Feikema is sur-
vived by his wife, Ferne
of Evart; son, Feike of
Evart; daughters, Ferne
(Roger) Defreese of Ev-
art, Faye (Darold) Ban-
croft of Evart, Brenda
Brooks of Oneonta, New
York; five grandchildren,
Shilo Defreese of Evart,
Sierra (Brian) Montgom-
ery of Thornton, Colora-
do, Cameron (Kimberly)
Bancroft of Marquette,
Obituaries
children: Michael Coo-
per, Leslee (Marvin) Aus-
tin, Mark (Kelle) Cooper;
grandchildren: Hannah
Cooper, Ryan (Lindsay)
Austin, Marvalee Dyer,
Luke (Jesi) Austin, Drew
Austin, Taylor Cooper,
Cameron Cooper, and
Lance Cooper; 14 great-
grandchildren; sisters-
in-law Nancy Finn of
Florida and Patti Cooper
of Connecticut.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
Keith K. Cooper; and her
parents, Julius and Ger-
trude Linard.
Funeral service will
take place at 11 a.m.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
at the Pruitt-Livingston
Funeral Home in Reed
City and visitation will
begin at 10 a.m. Burial
will follow at the Maple
Valley Cemetery in Hart-
wick Township of Osceo-
la County.
Memorial contribu-
tions in her name may be
made to the Rose Lake
Youth Camp or to the Le-
Roy Community Library.
Michigan, Isabel Horan
and Nathan Horan, both
of Unadilla, New York;
one great-grandchild,
Weston Bancroft of Mar-
quette, Michigan; his sib-
lings, Hermina Stocker
of Holt, Michigan, Jose-
na Tift of New Port
Richey, Florida, Corena
Cass of Evart, Michigan,
Frances Brackett of Big
Rapids, Michigan, An-
nette (Bruce) Giddings
of Mason, Michigan,
Christine Fabijancic of
Lansing, Michigan, Har-
lene (Dale Delcamp)
Matila of Lansing, Mich-
igan, Kathy Ohler of Ma-
son, Michigan, John
(Jeanne) Feikema of
Grand Ledge, Michigan,
Frank (Ann) Feikema of
Tuscon, Arizona; broth-
er-in-law, Ron (Rose-
mary) Machleit of Evart;
and many nieces, neph-
ews and cousins, includ-
ing many in the Rock-
ford/Cedar Springs ar-
eas.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; in-
fant son, Fred Jr.; and
brothers, Spike (Donald)
and Neal.
Funeral services will
be held at 3 p.m. Wednes-
day, October 2, at the Co-
rey Funeral Home in Ev-
art with visitation from 1
p.m. until time of servic-
es on Wednesday. Mr.
Feikema will be laid to
rest in Sylvan Township
Cemetery, Osceola Coun-
ty, Michigan. Following
services, a dinner will be
held at the St. Paul Lu-
theran Church in Evart.
In lieu of flowers, dona-
tions may be directed to
Hospice of Michigan,
Northwest Michigan.
The family extends sin-
cere thank-yous to all
agencies and individuals
who cared for our loved
one during his illness.
All your efforts were
greatly appreciated.
Arvid M. Robinson
EVART — Arvid M.
Robinson of Evar t
passed away Monday,
September 16, 2019 at
Spectrum Health Reed
City Hospital. He was 85.
Mr. Robinson was born
September 19, 1933 in
Sylvan Township, Osceo-
l a C o u n t y,
Michigan to
M a r t i n
George and
Myrtle Marie
(Cooper) Rob-
inson. Arvid
was a lifelong
E va r t a re a
resident, at-
tended Evart Public
Schools, and was a veter-
an of the U.S. Army. He
married Noreen Lovatt
January 31, 1959 in Ev-
art and she preceded
him in death December
26, 2017.
Arvid owned and oper-
ated Robinson Excavat-
ing and retired in 1998.
He was a member of the
Lake Eagles and the Ev-
art Moose Lodge. He en-
David (Dave) Ray Schuler
EVART — David (Dave)
Ray Schuler of Evart
passed away peacefully
on Monday, September
23, 2019 at Spectrum
Health Blodgett Hospital
in Grand Rapids. He was
79.
Mr. Schuler was born
March 4, 1940 to Ray and
Ruth (Clark) Schuler in
Green Oak Township,
L iv i n g s t o n C o u n t y,
Michigan. His family
moved to Farmington,
Michigan, when he was 5
years old. He graduated
from Far m-
ington High
School in
June of 1958.
He joined the
Marine Corps
Ja nu a r y 1 ,
1958, where he
s e r ve d h i s
country for
3.5 years. Dave met Jan-
ice Parsons at the Red-
ford Free Methodist
Church and they were
married on May 20, 1961.
They were blessed with
three sons — Edwin,
Philip and Keith. They
moved to Evart in No-
vember of 1971.
David worked at Dean
Foods in Evart and re-
tired in March of 2004 af-
ter more than 30 years of
employment. He had al-
so served as a member of
the Evart Auxiliary Po-
lice.
Mr. Schuler was a quiet
man with a good sense of
humor. He loved garden-
ing, fishing, woodwork-
ing, and camping with
his family. He was one of
the founders of Daystar
Christian Academy and
went to Texas for train-
ing in the ACE program.
He was the first princi-
pal at Daystar Christian
Academy and taught
small engine repair and
woodworking.
Mr. Schuler was an ac-
Spectrum Health using app
to make access to mental
health professionals
GRAND RAPIDS — In individuals should call
an effort to improve ac- 844-322-7374.
cess to behavioral health After calling that
services throughout the number patients will be
state, Spectrum Health connected with a virtual
and Pine Rest Christian medical assistant who
Mental Health Services will take them through
are teaming up on tele- the process of confirm-
therapy. ing their identity, mak-
Building on their ing sure it is not an
strong, collaborative re- urgent case and setting
joyed cruising the coun- lationship, both organi- up an appointment. Reed
tryside and liked to hunt zations have developed a said having a person as
and fish. Arvid loved program that addresses a the first point of contact
spending time with his gap in services and fills a is key to getting an indi-
granddaughter. vital community need. vidual the help they may
Mr. Robinson is sur- “We want people to need.
vived by his son, Bruce know that this service Once the virtual medi-
(Lorie) Robinson of Ev- is out there for them if cal assistant determines
art; his granddaughter, they need it,” Spectrum that a patient does not
Rachel Robinson of Na- Health Director of Vir- need more immediate
ples, Florida; and his sis- tual Health Mandy Reed assistance, their first ap-
ter, Maxine (Wayne) Al- said. “We are also hop- pointment will be set up
exander of Evart. ing to reduce the stigma and a reminder will be
He was preceded in in seeking a service for sent to the app and the
death by his parents, mental health and we patient’s email.
Martin and Myrtle Rob- are hoping that, by doing Currently, the service
inson; his wife, Noreen; that, we can have a posi- will be paid through a
his son, Daniel; and his tive impact.” copay with a patient’s in-
brother, Darold. Through the Spectrum surance. The teletherapy
There are no services Health Now app, Spec- services will be covered
planned at this time. trum Health is offering by most insurance pro-
teletherapy to treat anxi- viders.
ety, depression, grief, Starting Nov. 1, how-
stress and sadness. The
service will be available
ever, patients will pay
for the service through a
to anyone in Michigan 18 self-pay rate, said Reed.
or older. The pay rate will keep
Unlike Spectrum’s all teletherapy appoint-
other telemedicine, the ments at $90 or less with
system for the therapy is or without insurance.
set up a little differently This service is not for
in order to make sure emergency situations.
the patient is getting the Those with suicidal
help they need. thoughts or more urgent
For example, Reed behavioral health needs
said, after filling out should call 911, go to a
their symptoms on the local emergency depart-
app, a patient will be ment or call the confiden-
taken to a page with a tial National Suicide Pre-
phone number rather vention Hotline, which is
than an appointment free and available 24/7, at
tive member of the Ev- page. For initial access, 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
art Bible Methodist
Church where he served
on the church board as
Treasurer for many
years.
He is survived by his
wife of 58 years, Janice
Schuler of Evart; sons,
Edwin Schuler of Fre-
mont, Philip (Sherry)
Schuler of Evart, and
Keith Schuler of Sault
Saint Marie; his lovely
granddaughters, Leticia
(17), Christina (15),
Deanna (12) and Janessa
(7) Schuler, all of Evart.
He is also survived by
his sister, Marilyn Jen-
kins of Glendale, Arizo-
na; his sister-in-law, Ju-
dy Redkey of Mountain
Home, Arkansas; and
nephews, Steve (Ann)
Schuler of Haslett, Mich-
igan, and Brian (Klara)
Hawes of Wesley Chapel,
Florida, and their chil-
dren George and Karen.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Ray
and Ruth Schuler; sister,
Karen Hawes; and broth-
er, Michael Schuler.
Funeral service honor-
ing the life of David Ray
Schuler was Saturday,
September 28, at the Ev-
art Bible Methodist
Church with Pastor Bri-
an Bailey officiating.
Memorial contribu-
tions may be directed to
the Daystar Christian
Academy.
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Evart Police
Department weekly
report
9-24-2019
• Assist — Officers were
dispatched to assist the
Osceola County Sheriff ’s
Department with a break-
ing and entering in prog-
ress. The suspect had left
the scene prior to officers’
arrival.
9-25-2019
• Assist — Officers were
called to assist probation
and parole with two ar-
rests for violations.
• Driving While License
Suspended — During a
traffic stop, officers made
contact with a subject
driving with a suspended
license. The vehicle regis-
tration was expired. The
driver was issued an ap-
pearance ticket and the ve-
hicle was driven away by a
licensed driver.
license plate for it. The of-
ficer explained he wouldn’t
be able to drive it until he
had plates on it and gave
the man a ride to his local
place of employment.
• Officers were dis-
patched to a complaint of
the callers ex-boyfriend
using her credit card. The
matter is under investiga-
tion.
Tuesday, 9/24/19
• Officers were dis-
patched to respond to a res-
idence regarding a 911 call.
The officer found the calls
were made by a toddler
as his mother had been
asleep and unaware of the
calls. No emergency, officer
cleared.
• Lake County Sheriff
Deputies requested a Reed
City Police Officer meet up
to exchange the custody of
a 59-year-old male who had
a warrant out of the 77th
District Court for Failure
Public
record
nile’s tether, found the mat-
ter to be unfounded.
Saturday, 9/28/19
• Officers arrested a
41-year-old woman on an
outstanding warrant out
of a neighboring jurisdic-
tion. She was taken into
custody and turned over
without incident.
Osceola County Circuit
Court
REED CITY — The fol-
lowing are arraignments,
pleas or sentences occur-
ring in 49th Circuit Court
in Osceola County on the
dates of Sept. 13 and Sept.
20:
• Brandon Joseph Nor-
ris, 22, of Marion was
sentenced to between 2-10
years in prison with 605
days credited for a guilty
plea to a probation viola-
tion stemming from a pre-
vious conviction to break-
ing and entering a building
with intent.
• Aurelio Pena, 30, of
Grand Rapids, was sen-
tenced to 255 days in jail
with 72 days credited for a
guilty plea to larceny in a
building. He also was or-
dered to pay $398 in fines
and fees and $19,319 in res-
titution. He also was given
24 months probation.
• Timothy Allen Horling,
23, of Reed City pleaded
guilty to one count of at-
tempted illegal sale or use
of a financial transaction
device for his connection
with an incident on Nov. 6
in Reed City. As part of the
plea, he will pay restitu-
tion to the victim and will
have a count of illegal sale
or use of a financial trans-
action device dismissed at
sentencing. He also won’t
be charged with breaking
and entering of a motor ve-
hicle.
• Michael Arthur Geer,
38, of Marion was sen-
tenced to 165 days in jail
with 45 days credited for
a guilty plea to possession
of methamphetamine and
police assault, resist or ob-
struct. He also was ordered
to pay $716 in fines and fees
and given 24 months proba-
tion.
• Nathan James Maguire,
37, of Reed City was sen-
tenced to 365 days in jail
with 262 days credited for
a no contest plea to fourth-
degree criminal sexual
conduct, force or coercion.
He also was ordered to pay
$507.60.
• Sarah Marie O’Connor,
29, of Sears was sentenced
to pay $808 in fines and fees
and given 18 months proba-
tion for a guilty plea to a
probation violation stem-
ming from a previous con-
viction to possession of a
non-narcotic.
• Joshua James Alcorn,
33, of Harrison was sen-
tenced to 90 days in jail
with 35 days credited for a
guilty plea to a probation
violation stemming from a
previous conviction to ag-
gravated assault.
• Mario Jon Dimambro,
37, of LeRoy was sentenced
to 93 days with 10 days cred-
ited for no contest pleas to
two counts of domestic vio-
lence. He also was ordered
to pay $475 in fines and fees
and $15,000 restitution and
24 months probation.

9-26-2019
• Warrant Arrest —
While conducting an inves-
tigation, officers made con-
tact with a subject with an
outstanding warrant. The
subject was arrested and
transported to the Osceola
County Jail where they
were lodged on their war-
rant.
• Sex Offender Registry
Violation — Officers were
dispatched to an address
of a subject suspected to
be in violation of the Sex
Offender Registry. The sub-
ject was located and the
violation was verified. The
subject was arrested and
transported to the Osceola
County Jail where they
were lodged on their viola-
tion.
• Child Endangerment —
Officers were informed of
a possible child endanger-
ment situation. The case
was referred to CPS for fur-
ther investigation.
9-27-2019
• Property Damage Acci-
dent — Officers were called
to a two-car PDA. No inju-
ries were reported.
9-29-2019
• Assault — Officers were
dispatched to an assault in
progress. The case remains
open at this time.
• Breaking and Entering
— Officers were dispatched
to a breaking and entering
complaint. The case re-
mains open at this time.
Reed City Police
Department, weekly
report
If you see any suspicious
activity, call 911. For a non-
emergency, call 832-3255.
Email tips to policereedc-
ity@gmail.com.
Sunday, 9/22/19
• Officers issued a cita-
tion to a 23 year old male
for speeding, no insurance,
and improper license plate.
The man called a family
member to pick him and
his children up as his ve-
hicle was towed
• Officers were dis-
patched to assist a woman
who stated she had paid
rent money to a friend and
now she had been forced
out of the house. She re-
quested assistance to
gather her belongings and
find a shelter. The woman
entered the home to gather
her belongings and the of-
ficer issued advised to take
up any further dispute in
civil court.
Monday, 9/23/19
• Officers were dis-
patched to a domestic
situation at an apartment
complex. The complainant
reported his ex-girlfriend
had kicked him out and
was throwing all of his
clothes outside. He added
that she was holding some
of his belongings until
he paid her some money.
The officer spoke with the
woman who then threw
the items out the door. The
man placed the items in
the vehicle he had just pur-
chased but has yet to get a
to Appear. The man was
taken into custody and
transported to the Osceola
County Jail where he was
lodged without incident.
• Officers were requested
to respond to a possible ga-
rage fire. The officer found
the smoke the caller ob-
served was actually steam
from the sun evaporating
moisture off the garage
roof. The officer checked
the building to be sure and
found no fire.
• Officers submitted a pe-
tition request to the Pros-
ecuting Attorney’s Officer
regarding a juvenile in pos-
session of marijuana.
• Officers continue to is-
sue abatement notices re-
garding the city ordinanc-
es on tall grass, trash and
junk vehicles. The Reed
City Police would like to re-
mind residents not to rake
your leaves into the street.
• Officers were dis-
patched to the Reed City
Spectrum Health ER re-
garding a suicidal sub-
ject who was attempting
to leave. The subject was
back in his room with se-
curity, waiting for a mental
health worker to arrive. No
further problems were re-
ported.
Wednesday, 9/25/19
• Officer found a vehicle
parked on a lawn by the
side of the road, with the
hazard lights on but no one
around. The officer found
it was a company vehicle,
on company property, and
had broken down. The
driver was told by his em-
ployer to leave it there un-
til it could be towed in the
morning.
• Officers were dis-
patched to respond to a
complaint regarding a dog
jumping its fence and at-
tacked the two dogs that
were out walking on leash-
es. The officer returned
the dog to the owner, ad-
vised him that his dog at-
tacked two other dogs and
that those dogs were not
injured. The officer issued
the owner a citation for dog
at large.
Thursday, 9/26/19
• Officers received a com-
plaint regarding someone
failing to stop for the stop
sign on the school bus. The
matter is under investiga-
tion. The driver admitted
to it and a citation was is-
sued.
Friday, 9/27/19
• Officers were requested
to look into a possible miss-
ing person situation. The
matter was unfounded.
• Officers were dis-
patched to a possible do-
mestic. Officers found the
matter was a result of a
disagreement between sib-
lings. All parties involved
decided to separate for the
night.
• Officers received infor-
mation regarding a juve-
nile who was not where is
was supposed to be, which
put him in violation of his
probation. Officers made
contact with the juvenile’s
Probation Officer who, us-
ing the GPS on the juve-
Public Notices
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A Special Election to be Held On
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Osceola County, Michigan
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Wildcats lose heartbreaker to McBain By Mike Dunn ourselves in the mirror, the rest of the way to com-
Weekly Voice accept responsibility, and plete a stunning 92-yard
move on from here. This play.
EVART — The Evart was a tough one to lose but Evart added to its two-
Wildcats pulled ahead there’s a lot of football left. touchdown lead midway
early against visiting We have to learn from our through the second quar-
Highland Conference rival mistakes and get ready for ter when Brasington made
McBain on Friday, Sept. Houghton Lake.” another athletic play, this
27, parlaying two electrify- McBain (2-3, 2-2), which time from his cornerback
ing plays into touchdowns scored the tying touch- post, intercepting a low
of 80 and 92 yards in the down and go-ahead conver- pass near the right side-
first three minutes of the sion with 7:10 remaining in lines and somehow manag-
contest. the final quarter, was able ing to keep his feet at the
The Wildcats would also to keep its playoff hopes same time. Brasington
post six points with an alive with the win. stayed upright, broke a
interception return in the Evart jumped ahead tackle, and sped 55 yards
second quarter to take an suddenly on the third play for a “pick six” and an 18-0
18-0 lead at halftime but of the game when sopho- Evart advantage.
it was not enough as the more signal-caller Danny “That’s something we
visiting Ramblers scored Witbeck fired a strike to work on in practice,” Bras-
three unanswered TDs in Donovin Regan on a curl ington said during half-
the second half to pull out pass and Regan pitched time. “I put my hand down
a tense 20-18 victory. the ball to trailing team- to keep my feet and then
Evart (3-2, 2-2), which mate Hayden Simmer who I got some nice blocking
was picked in some circles sizzled down the sidelines downfield on the way to the
to be at the bottom of the untouched to complete an end zone.”
Highland standings this 80-yard touchdown. In the second half,
season, was pursuing a 4-1 The Wildcats scored McBain scored on two of
record to start the season again on their next pos- its first three possessions Mike Dunn | Weekly Voice
for the first time since the session even though they in the third quarter to Evart sophomore QB Danny Witbeck is flanked by backfield mates Hayden Simmer, left, and Justin
2013 season. After the first started deep in their own trim the deficit to 18-12. An O’Dell as he awaits the shotgun snap Friday, Sept. 27, against visiting McBain.
half, things looked promis- end. On first-and-15 from interception by Simmer
ing for coach Pat Craven’s the 8 yard line, Witbeck thwarted the other Ram- sumed, McBain faced then pull ahead when O’Dell and Simmer for first
troops. In the second half, threw to Cam Brasington bler drive. fourth-and-goal at the Rambler QB George Brown downs with the game clock
though, the Wildcats hurt behind the line of scrim- McBain was marching 7-yard line. Evart was able swept around the right side winding down.
their cause with untimely mage and Brasington toward a potential tying to stop the Ramblers on with 7:10 left to play. Evart travels this Friday,
penalties and turnovers. turned and launched the touchdown early in the that drive but the visitors, Evart was not able to Oct. 4, to face a surpris-
“We hurt ourselves long one to Justin O’Dell, fourth quarter when the who now had momentum move the ball through the ing Houghton Lake team,
with penalties and mental who was breaking free be- referees saw lightning squarely in their side, air with much success in which has won three
mistakes in the second hind the Rambler second- and stopped play for what moved 35 yards on their its final possessions with straight over league foes
half,” Craven acknowl- ary. O’Dell broke a tackle would be 90 long minutes. next possession to score the slippery conditions, McBain, Roscommon and
edged. “We’ve got to look near midfield and raced When play finally re- the tying touchdown and though Witbeck did find Lake City.

Reed City looking to take Reed City downs

Chip Hills

the next step forward REED CITY — It might

have taken a little extra
time but Reed City out-
lasted Chippewa Hills 52-24
REED CITY — There’ve
been some wins here and
“Our team motto is
‘tougher together’ and
‘We’re right there; in a key CSAA Gold Divi-
sion football contest Friday
there this season.
There’s certainly been
we’re leaving that at
times,” he said. “We left
we’ve just got to take night.
The game was played
progress, too.
Yet the coach wants to
our game plan tonight and
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that next step forward through a couple of weath-
er delays for lightning
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the state tournament just
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Big Rapids in a CSAA Gold we’ve just got to take that Reed City soccer coach said. “The kids played a
Division soccer contest next step forward and n great game tonight.
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115
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Chris Maddox wants to see tied it up. The Cardinals added a late goal for the way with 179 yards and a
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keeping an updated master City had been told and she people was very
plan, submitted its resolution couldn’t that you have an instant sick,” Koopman said.
making zoning ordinances understand it.
follow and building permits
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on Dec. 4.
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Student Athlete
Of the Week
Meet Cameron Brasington
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Sport(s) and positions Work hard during the

you play: Football: Wide
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Basketball: Point guard,
Track: sprints.
What is your pre-game
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I eat and hang out with
friends for pre-game.
What is your fondest
memory participating in
sports in high school?
Beating Pine River and
Snowcoming with a packed
stands and people storm-
ing the court.
What’s your favorite
class and why?
Gym or weight lifting be-
cause they are fun things
to do.
What is your favorite pre-
game meal?
Corn beef hash for
breakfast.
What advice would you
give younger students
starting out in sports?
off-season to help your
teammates and yourself in
other sports.
Who is your role model
and why?
My role model is my Dad,
Brook Brasington. He has
shown me many things
growing up. I take after
him the most. He works
hard at everything he does.
He showed me what being
a hard worker can do for
you. He might not be home
all the time because he
is working but my Dad is
there for every game and it
means a lot taking advice
from him.
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high school?
My plans after high
school are to either pursue
college and get an electri-
cal degree or start an ap-
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