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Jand A Grocery Store expected to open soon

By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice

REED CITY — Almost two

years have gone by since Reed
City has had a grocery store in
town but now, in just a matter
of a few weeks, members of the
community will once again be
able to stay in town to shop.
Samir Angious and his wife
Christina have lived in Reed CIty
since 2001 and are excited to help
the community they love by open-
ing their own grocery store, J and
A’s Grocery store.
“This community is my home,”
Angious said. “I have lived here
since 2001 and this is our home
and you should want to help the
place you call home. I just want to
make people happy. If I can make
people happy, then I’m happy.”
Angious started his life in
Reed City with his tile company,
Samir Tile, but said he knows he
will not be able to do tile-laying
forever.
“I am 53, I don’t know how
much longer I will be able to do a
job that requires so much muscle
and moving,” he said. “This gives
me another way to provide for my
family and this beautiful com-
munity.”
Currently, residents have to go
more than 20 minutes to get to a
large grocery store like Meijer or VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice
Walmart and Samir said that it Owner Samir Angious is busy stocking shelves as he readies to open J and A Grocery Store in just a few weeks.
is not ideal when someone may
only need one or two things.
“I understand why people want
‘My store will be good for Shelves will be stocked with a
variety of items like fresh fruits
to go to Walmart or Aldi,” he said.
“It is better when you have more
when you only need a few and vegetables, milk, meats and
daily items like cereal, crackers
things that you need. But my
store will be good for when you
items and it is not worth and some sweet treats.
“For someone who doesn’t have
only need a few items and it is not
worth traveling outside of town.” traveling outside of town.” a lot of experience in the busi-
ness, Samir is doing a really nice
Another option that has helped job,” Bailey said.
the community since Vic’s clos- Samir Angious Bailey has also been able to
ing has been the Dollar General, Owner of J and A’s Grocery sore taste a few of the meals Angious
Reed City council member Nate n will be offering on a daily basis
Bailey said, but it is still not ideal and he said Angious is a “pretty
when there is a need for fresh nity are very excited for J and A’s good cook.”
food options. Grocery store to open. “There is going to be a lot more
“When it comes to getting “This project has been in the ethnic food offered every day that
things like meat, the only thing works for a while,” Reed City we have not had in this communi-
we have at our disposal is the council member Nate Bailey ty and that is really nice,” he said.
frozen section at Dollar General. said. “(...) So the community has With still some things to do like
Which, don’t get me wrong, has known about it for a while and stock shelves and make sure ev-
been a great help to the commu- they are excited that they will erything is in order, Angious said VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice
nity but it is not fresh.” be able to get groceries right in he is looking to open within the J and A Grocery Store is getting ready to open and serve the community the
Bailey said he and the commu- town.” next two or three weeks. owners have loved since 2001.
 2 • weekly voice www.weeklyvoice.net | Thursday, October 24, 2019
Haunted walk a hit for Evart Little League
By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
Evart — Evart’s Riverside
Park East’s trail will be trans-
formed into a haunted forest for
the Evart Little Leagues’ annual
Haunted Park.
With 13 scenes of horror, walk-
ers will be guided down a path
to witness things like creepy
clowns and cackling witches
from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.
26.
This horror-filled walk was
originally put on by the Evart
Chamber of Commerce but was
taken over by the little league
three years ago.
“When we lost the bowling al-
ley, we lost our main fundraising
source,” said little league trea-
surer Jennie Duncan. “When
we heard the chamber no longer
wanted to put the walk on, we
jumped at the opportunity.”
Since taking it over, Little
League President George Sims
said the team is still working
on the haunted walk but it gets
better each the little league put
it on.
“We still are working out the
kinks, but it gets better each
Ghosts and Ghouls take to downtown Reed City
G.T. Norman to hold
its annual Halloween
parade
By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
REED CITY — Dressed
as their favorite TV and
video game characters,
monsters and ghosts, G.T.
Norman Elementary stu-
dents will parade through
town to kick off Halloween
day.
Before getting out and
bouncing from house to
house for candy, Reed City
kids will get to show off
their costumes at 2 p.m. on
Thursday, Oct. 31.
The parade has been
put on at the elementary G.T. Norman will be having its annual Halloween Parade through town at 2 p.m. on Oct. 31.
school for at least the past
25 years, said G.T. Norman
Principal DeAnna Good- going on before I got to the that.”
man. school,” she said. “But I
“I have been here for 24 am not sure how long it
years and I know it was had been going on before
Trick-or-treat times and other Halloween happenings
By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
To get the communities
of Osceola and Lake coun-
ties in the Halloween spirit,
there are many events go-
ing on both on and around
Halloween.
From Evart to Chase,
there is plenty to do from
trick-or-treating to getting
spooked in haunted houses.
Evart
Trick-or-Treat time: Oct.
31 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Haunted Park:
Evart’s Riverside Park
East will be transformed
into a haunted forest for
the Evart Little Leagues’
annual Haunted Park.
Community members of
all ages will have the oppor-
tunity to get into the Hal-
loween spirit a little early
from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 26.
While there is no age lim-
it on the event, little league
treasurer Jennie Duncan
said it is recommended
that parents use their best
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year,” he said.
In previous years, the haunted
has raised upwards of $2,000
for the little league and brought
in more than 400 people. Sims
hopes this year will even better
thanks to the number of dona-
tions from the community.
“If the weather stays nice we
should do even better this year
because of all the donations
from people and businesses in
the community,” he said.
In the past, the little league has
had to purchase most of the odds
and ends to make the walk the
best that it can be. But this year,
Duncan said more people than
ever have come together to do-
nate things from tealights to hot
chocolate that will be enjoyed at
the end of the walk.
This year, people will be taking
a guided tour in groups of five to
ten people through 13 different
scenes with themes like scary
clowns chainsaw-wielding mad-
men and seances.
While there is no age limit on
the event, said it is recommend-
ed that parents use their best
judgment when taking younger
children to take a walk in the
park. Those 12-years-old and
In addition to being one
of the school’s longest
traditions, Goodman also
With Halloween just around the corner, there is plenty to do to
get in the spooky spirit.
judgment when taking
younger children to take
a walk in the park. Those
12-years-old and younger
will need to be accompa-
nied by an adult.
Before or after being
guided along the haunted
trail, people will be able
to enjoy hot chocolate and
other snacks. Goodies will
be free but a donation jar
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In support of the Evart Little League, people will have the chance on Oct. 26 to see Evart’s Riverside Park East be trans-
formed from a camping ground to 13 haunted scenes.
younger will need to be accompa-
nied by an adult.
“I think parents are pretty
perceptive about these things,”
Duncan said. “I have had five-
year-olds take the walk like a
champ. It is really to the parent’s
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said it is one of the most
attended events that the
school puts on.
“I think more people at-
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will be available.
Taking a trip down the
spooktacular trail is $5
with all proceeds going
towards the Evart Little
League.
Reed City
Trick-or-Treat time: Oct.
31 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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discretion on whether or not will be free but a donation jar
this is something their child can will be available.
handle.” Taking a trip down the spook-
Before or after being guided tacular trail is $5 with all pro-
along the haunted trail, people ceeds going toward the Evart
will be able to enjoy hot choco- Little League.
late and other snacks. Goodies
tend for the Halloween pa-
rade than I think anything
else,” she said. “The streets
are lined with people all
the way from where the
kids start to the businesses
downtown.”
When it comes to why
the school has put on the
event for so long, Goodman
said it all comes down to
the community.
“We do it for the commu-
nity,” she said. “The com-
munity gets excited about
this every year. The streets
are always lined as the
kids walk from the school
to downtown.”
The parade also gives
another chance for parents
and other community
members to show support
for the school and the kids.
“(...) Not everyone can
come out or take the time
to volunteer or participate
in the school in other ways.
(The parade) is their small
way of showing their sup-
port for the school and the
will gather to trick-or-treat to remind older family
a tad early for the annual members to keep costumes
Halloween in the Park at family-friendly and not too
G.T. Norman Elementry scary.
School in Reed City. Halloween in the Park
With the weather around will take place at G.T. Nor-
the end of October being man Elementary School on
too unpredictable, Am- Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11
ber Hutchinson said this a.m. to 1 p.m.
will be the fifth year that
the event has been held Chase
indoors at the elementary Trunk-or-Treat:
school. For the third year, the
“The first year I was in Chase Public Library
charge it rained, snowed, will be hosting its annual
was cold and just nasty,” Trunk-or-Treat event on
said Amber Hutchinson. Halloween night.
“Michigan weather is From 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct.
just too unpredictable so 31 children will be able to
Halloween in the park stop by different stations
has been held inside ever decorated with a Hallow-
since.” een theme.
While the day is geared If anyone is looking to
towards the kids, Hutchin- pass out candy, they are
son said that it is encour- asked to arrive 15 minutes
aged for the entire family prior to the trick-or-treat-
to join in on the fun. But, ing so everyone has time to
Hutchinson would like get in their spots.
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kids. We have parents that
come from Hersey or out in
the country that can’t come
to other things, but they
make sure they don’t miss
this. It is just another great
way to show support.”
Though the weather is
predicted to be nice for
the parade, Goodman said
should it rain, the parade
will be held inside and the
kids will walk through the
gym and the hallways for
parents and other family
members.
In addition to the parade
in the afternoon, Fourth
graders will be visiting
Reed City Fields Assisted
Living to spend some time
with some of the extended
care residents.
This will be the sixth
year G.T. Norman’s fourth
grade has visited the ex-
tended care on Halloween.
“It emphasizes that this
day really is all about the
community,” Goodman
said.
If the weather is not
ideal, the library said the
event will be moved inside
the library at 8400 E North
St.
Hersey
Trunk-or-Treat
This year’s Hersey
Trunk-or-Treat event will
be down Main Street right
in the heart of town.
From 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct.
23, little ghouls and goblins
will be able to trick-or-treat
down Main Street and see
all kinds of fun Halloween
themed decorations.
For those interested in
passing out candy, there
will be a contest for the
best-decorated trunk. If
one does not wish to pass
out candy or cannot make
it to the event, they can
drop off candy at the River
Junction located at 107 N.
Main St.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AREA

Haunted House chronic pain. Participants The church is located at a jam session the second by nearly 70 percent, but Free dinner
will learn how to deal with 435 West 5th St., Evart. Wednesday from 2:30 only if the appropriate seat
PARIS — The annual problems, exercise prop- to 5 p.m. and the fourth is used and installed prop- at Reed City church
Haunted House is be- erly, use medications and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. erly. REED CITY— There will
ing held at the Paris Fish communicate with health
Festival of Trees every month. Prevention/Safety Days be a free dinner every Mon-
Hatchery. professionals. BIG RAPIDS — Holiday Bring your instrument, will be held: day from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
It will be open October Sessions are 10:30 a.m. to trees, wreaths and creative your voice, your dancing • Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Church of the Firstborn
25-26 from 7 to 10 p.m., and 12:30 p.m. on Mondays at decorations of all types shoes or just your ears and both Evart and Reed City Revival Center, 310 S. Hig-
on Halloween from 6 to 10 the Reed City District Li- will be on display and up join in the free fun. the jam fire departments bee.
p.m. The cost is $5 for the brary, 829 S. Chestnut St. for bids at the annual Festi- sessions are located at 207 RSVP for your safety Donations accepted but
main floor only, or $10 for The course is free. val of Trees fundraiser for N. Main St. Evart. check by calling 231-796- not necessary.
both the main and upper For more information, Spectrum Health Big Rap- For more information, 4919 or emailing julie.
floors. The upper floor is contact Robin Eisenga at ids and Reed City Hospitals call 231-734-9900. cole@liferesourcesnm.org.
not recommended for small 231-832-6139 or eisengar@ Wednesday, Nov. 6.
T.O.P.S. meets
children.
The event is sponsored
msu.edu. Proceeds from this year’s
event will support Spec-
REDEEM Groups meet Spectrum Health offers onEVART
Thursdays
— T.O.P.S. Weight
by Kiwanis of Cadillac, trum Health Big Rapids weekly diabetes support group Loss Group meets every
Bazaar being held
with public service by Fer-
at new time
and Reed City Hospitals’ EVART — Healing is classes Thursday at 8:20 a.m. at
ris State University Circle- Community Outreach and available through Christ- Evart United Methodist
K. REED CITY — This Health Education Depart- centered, life-transforming REED CITY — Spectrum Church.
Anyone in need of spe- year’s fall bazaar at Reed ment. REDEEM Groups. These Health holds a free month- Weigh-in is from 8:30 to
cial accommodations can City United Methodist The event will be at the groups are for anyone de- ly diabetes support group 9:15 a.m., and the meeting
call 231-250-9892 at least 10 Church will be held at a Holiday Inn, 1005 Perry siring to deal with life’s to help and encourage begins at 9:30 p.m.
days in advance. new time — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ave, Big Rapids, in the Uni- hurts, habits or hangups those with diabetes.
on Friday, Nov. 1. versity Ballrooms A and of any kind (anger, addic- Reed City classes meet on
There will be a bake B. A beer, wine and hors tions, abuse, fear, codepen- the first Monday of each
Activities at the Reed
Hoitenga office hour sale, hand-made crafts d’oeuvre reception will be- dency, etc). The groups are month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. City Senior Center
REED CITY — Rep. Mi- and white elephant sale. A gin at 6 p.m. The live auc- guided, conversation-ori- at the diabetes education REED CITY— The Senior
chele Hoitenga will hold an lunch of soup, sandwiches, tion will begin at 7 p.m. ented, step-groups which building, across the street Center, 219 Todd Ave., has
October office hour 11:30 salad and desserts will be Tickets cost $25 in advance use the materials and ap- from Reed City Hospital, the following activities:
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or $30 at the door. proach of Celebrate Recov- located at 4393 220th Ave., • Wednesday: Fun Bingo
October 25, at the Reed City Takeout is an option. Individuals interesting ery. Reed City. (18 and older) at 12:30 p.m.
Area District Library, 829 The church is located in making an auction item A group for women and The group meetings are • Thursday: Euchre at
S. Chestnut St. at 503 S. Chestnut St. For gift may contact Laurie a group for men will start open to those with diabetes noon
Office hours give resi- more information, call 231- Alighire at 231-592-4280 for at Crossroads Commu- and caregivers who wish to • Friday night: Regular
dents an update on what is 832-9441. pickup and delivery infor- nity Church of Evart each gain more information on Bingo (weather permit-
happening in Lansing and mation. Tuesday at 7 p.m. the topic. Facilitators will ting). Doors open at 4 p.m.
allows them to get ques- Please send a confiden- lead discussions on blood Early Birds start at 6 p.m.
tions answered. For more
Bazaar and luncheon tial message to Pastor Paul pressure, heart-healthy (License No.A22502)
information, call 517-347- EVART — St. Paul’s ba-
Mani Thanks at (231) 515-2102 for more eating, physical activ- For further information,
1747 or email Michele- zaar and luncheon is sched- for women veterans information or to indicate ity, food label reading and contact Carolyn at 231-832-
Hoitenga@house.mi.gov. uled for Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. REED CITY — Reed City your interest. A $20 set of more. 2676.
to 2 p.m. GFWC is hosting a Mani study booklets must be pur- For more information or
Handmade cookies will Thanks event for women chased by each participant. to register, call 231-832-6636.
Action toward health be available for $3.75 per veterans.
Better Breathers Club
REED CITY — MSU pound; there will be a
Extension is hosting a se- queen-sized handmade
Show your DD214 or
properly marked driver’s
Spectrum to offer Free vascular screenings forms
BIG RAPIDS — Spectrum
ries of weekly classes on quilt; and a meal of soup, license for a free special diabetes prevention available Health Big Rapids Hospital
Chronic Pain Personal Ac- sandwich, dessert and bev- gift as a thank you for your program REED CITY — Spectrum is hosting a free support
tion Toward Health (PATH) erage will be available for a service. The event will be Health Big Rapids and group for people who live
through October 28. $5 donation. held 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. REED CITY — Spectrum Reed City Hospitals are of- with lung disease.
The six-class series with Profits are to be distrib- 9 at Magnolia Boutique in Health is offering a free fering appointments for The meetings are 2 p.m.
an emphasis on creating uted between the Evart downtown Reed City. program to help commu- free vascular screenings on on the third Monday of
personal action plans, Scholarship Fund, Luther- nity members diagnosed the fourth Monday of ev- each month in the hospi-
setting achievable goals, an Military Vets, Human
problem solving and deci- Trafficking and Forgotten
Spectrum Health offers with prediabetes or those
who may be at high risk for
ery month.
Individuals must meet
tal’s third-floor classroom.
Caregivers, as well as lung
sion making to deal with Man Ministries. free fall classes developing type 2 diabetes. two of the following risk disease patients, are wel-
REED CITY — Spectrum The Spectrum Health factors in order to partici- come.
Health Reed City Hospital Diabetes Education team pate in the screenings: The classes will be led
is sponsoring fall sessions is facilitating a diabetes • 60 years of age or older by Melinda Hutson, a re-
of their Helping the Whole prevention program (DPP) • Diabetes spiratory therapist in the
You series. session for the community • History of smoking cardiac and pulmonary
Dealing with Dementia to help make those life- • High cholesterol rehabilitation department,

HERE’S MY CARD
will be the November ses- style changes at Spectrum • High blood pressure and Cassie Tower, lead re-
sion November 21. Denise Health Reed City Hospital. • Immediate family his- spiratory therapist in the
Tinkham, a social worker Groups meet for a year — tory of Aortic Aneurysm cardiopulmonary depart-
from Reed City Hospital’s weekly for the first 16 ses- • Immediate family his- ment for Big Rapids and

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rehabilitation and nursing sions, then monthly for six tory of arterial disease be- Reed City Hospitals.
center will discuss types to eight months to main- fore age 60 For more information or
of dementia, early signs of tain the skills they have If you have two or more to register, call 231-592-4204.
SHOPPING? dementia and offer tips on learned.
caring for someone with For more information or
of these conditions, you
could benefit from a no-
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Edward M. Clock Jr.
REED CITY — Edward
M. Clock Jr., 78, of Reed
City went home to be
with his Lord on Satur-
day, October 19, 2019 at
Spectrum Health Big
Rapids Hospital.
He was born in Mon-
roe, Michigan on Janu-
ary 30, 1941 to Edwin
Clock Sr. and Lillian
(Hague) Clock.
He graduated from
Monroe High School in
1959. He married Kay
Larrow in June 1960.
They had two girls, Lois
and Linda. The both pre-
ceded him in death.
He was a meat cutter
for 24 years, worked at
La-Z-Boy Chair Company
for five years, and as a
bus driver for M.O.I.S.D.
for 20 years, retiring in
2005.
He moved to Evart in
1969. He enjoyed cooking
for family get togethers,
music, motorcycles and
camping. In the mid-60s
he made a camper out of
a bread truck. In the mid-
70s he fixed a van so he
and his two girls could
sleep in it. In the mid-80s
he and daughter Linda
made a pop up camper to
pull behind his motorcy-
cle. When he retired, he
and granddaughter Mi-
randa made a toy hauler
out of a car hauler.
On June 13, 1992, Ed
married the love of his
life, Sharon Gensler.
They took a seven-week
motorcycle honeymoon.
They were in 22 states
and traveled 9,900 miles,
and camped every night
but one. All together they
have been in 44 states on
a motorcycle.
He was a member of St.
James Edward Gairns
EVART — James Ed-
ward Gairns, of Evart,
passed away Saturday,
October 19, 2019 at his
home in Evart Town-
ship. He was 70.
Mr. Gairns was born
September 19, 1949 in
Reed City, to
Clyde James
and Aletha M.
(Jamieson)
Gair ns. Jim
was a lifelong
Evar t area
resident. He
graduated
from Evar t
High School in 1966 and
was a U.S. Army veteran
of the war in Vietnam.
Jim worked as a local
farmer and was a noted
small engine mechanic.
Paul Lutheran Church
and the Christian Motor-
cyclists Association.
He is survived by Sha-
ron, his wife of 27 years;
sons, Edward Vetter and
Robert (Diane) Vetter;
grandchildren, Shera,
Miranda, Michelle, Tra-
vis, and Danielle; one
g reat-g randdaughter,
Alivia; one sister and one
brother.
His parents and his two
daughters, Lois Koop and
Linda Loveland, and son-
in-law John Loveland
preceded him in death.
A celebration of life
service is scheduled for
11 a.m. Friday, October
25, at St. Paul Lutheran
Church with Rev. Mat-
thew Deames officiating.
The family will receive
visitors one hour prior to
the service. Burial will be
in Meida Cemetery.
Memorial contribu-
tions can be made to St.
Paul Lutheran Church,
22275 Four Mile Rd., Reed
City; or Eagle Village,
4507 170th Ave., Hersey,
MI. 49639, The Salvation
Army, or a charity of the
donor’s choice.
Please sign the guest
book or leave a memory
at www.mcdowellfh.com.
He enjoyed helping his
friends fix stuff and
loved trail riding on his
motorcycle.
Jim was preceded in
death by his parents,
Clyde and Aletha Gairns,
and his brother, Wayne.
Funeral services hon-
oring the life of James
Edward Gairns will be 11
a.m. Wednesday, October
23 at the Corey Funeral
Home in Evart with Pas-
tor David Peplinski offi-
ciating. Visitation will
be Wednesday from 10
a.m. until time of servic-
es. Interment will be in
Forest Hill Cemetery, Ev-
art. Memorial contribu-
tions may be directed to
Spectrum Health Hos-
pice.
Obituaries
Ervin L. Jones
REED CITY — Ervin L.
Jones of Reed City
passed away peacefully
at Spectrum Hospital
Nursing facility Satur-
day, October 19; he was 83
years old.
Ervin was born in Por-
ter Field, Midland Coun-
ty, after the family came
from West Virginia to
work in the oil field and
was the youngest of nine
children. He attended
Wilson School north of
Reed City until the sixth
grade when his father
died and his mother
moved to town.
He was an excellent
athlete, letter-
ing in football,
basketball,
and track, and
was an accom-
plished roller
skater. He en-
listed in the
Ar my upon
graduation
and in 1956 married Mar-
ilyn, his wife, of 63 years.
Ervin attended Ferris In-
stitute and earned a BS
De g ree in Business
Teaching. He taught in
Lakeview for three years
before returning to Reed
City to teach and raise a
family. Erv then earned a
Master’s Degree and Ed-
ucation Specialist De-
gree from Central Michi-
gan University.
In 1963, his career in
the Reed City Schools be-
gan. The following is an
outline of this tenure
written by Reed City Su-
perintendent of Schools,
Dr. Gregg G. Mowen. “In
1963, a young man named
Erv Jones became a high
school business teacher,
Future Teachers’ Associ-
ation advisor, class advi-
sor and, when called on
in a pinch, even drove a
school bus. He’s done it
all, and then some. I
doubt the district has ev-
er had a more dedicated,
valued employee. In his
three decades-plus at the
school, Jones also served
as athletic director and
coach, junior high school
principal, assistant su-
perintendent, adminis-
trative assistant, super-
intendent, high school
business teacher and up-
per elementary school
principal. He has
coached football, basket-
ball, baseball and golf.
Our Co-Op originated in
approximately 1965 from
his marketing, sales and
advertising class, and he
taught a class called Ef-
fective Living which was
the original Sex Educa-
tion Class. In 1995, Jones
was honored as Adminis-
trator of the Year. You
don’t replace people like
Erv Jones,” Mowen said.
“Instead, you use him as
a yard stick of how you
think things should real-
ly measure up. He’s been
a fantastic role model for
student and staff alike.”
While in his fifties Erv
attended Ferris State’s
Professional Tennis
Management program,
and was certified as a
Tennis Teaching Profes-
sional. During summers
in Charlevoix, Petoskey,
and Harbor Springs he
volunteered his time
teaching tennis to chil-
dren. He loved traveling,
and he and his wife spent
many vacations abroad.
His family was the cen-
ter of his world, his three
children blessed him
with seven grandchil-
dren and two great-
grandchildren, with two
more on the way. His only
remaining sibling, Hilda
(Jones) Jamieson, was
very dear to his heart. He
is survived by his wife,
Marilyn; children, Karen
(Jones) Benson, Bruce
Jones and Michael
Jones; and his beloved
sister, Hilda Jamieson
and her husband Laurel.
Also very special is his
little brother under Big
Brothers and Sisters pro-
gram, John Stratz, who
was nine when he joined
the family and is now in
his 20s.
A memorial service
will be held on Saturday,
Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. at the
Reed City United Meth-
odist Church, Rev. Kris-
ten Coristine officiating,
with a luncheon to fol-
low. Military honors will
be presented by Reed
City Post No. 2964, V.F.W.
All who knew Erv and
wish to attend are wel-
come. The family will
greet friends one hour
prior to the service on
Saturday.
Donations in memory
of Erv may be made to
Reed City United Meth-
odist Church or Hospice
of Michigan.
Norris ‘Bud’ C. Miller
SEARS — Norris “Bud”
C. Miller, of Sears, passed
away suddenly and unex-
pectedly on Friday, Octo-
ber 18, 2019 at Spectrum
Health Big Rapids Hospi-
tal. He was 83.
Mr. Miller was born Au-
gust 24, 1936 in Sears to
Norris Lee and Kather-
ine “Cubby” Louise (Cox)
Miller. Bud graduated
from Evart High School
in 1954 and was a veteran
of the U.S. Ar-
my and the
National
Guard. He
married Mari-
lyn “Kate”
Kay Flint on
Au g u s t 1 3 ,
1960 in Syl-
van, Michi-
gan. Bud worked as a sta-
tion operator for Great
Lakes Gas Transmission
Company. He loved
spending time with his
family and friends, was
an avid outdoorsman
who enjoyed fishing and
camping, and was always
excited looking forward
to deer hunting season.
Bud enjoyed woodcarv-
ing and was a member of
the Chief Osceola Wood
Carvers.
Mr. Miller is survived
by his wife of 59 years,
Marilyn “Kate” Miller of
Sears, two sons, Michael
James Miller of Sears,
Daniel Murle Miller of
Sears, four grandchil-
dren, Rick (Felicia) Mill-
er of Sears, Daniel Miller
Jr. of Sears, Misty (Sier-
ra) Miller of Sears, Man-
dy Miller of Sears, two
great grandchildren,
Kilee June Miller and
Luke Clifton Miller, his
sister, Marda J. (Miller)
Jehnsen of Rodney, his
in-laws, Marjorie Hamil-
ton of Cadillac, and Rob-
ert J. (Pamela) Flint of
Fountain, Michigan and
many nieces and neph-
ews. He was preceded in
death by his parents,
Norris and Katherine
“Cubby” Miller, his step-
father, Elmer McLach-
lan, his son Phillip Clif-
ton Miller in 2004, his sis-
ter, Norva Simmons in
2018, his mother and fa-
ther-in-law, Murle and
Mary Flint, sisters-in-
law, Mable Jenema, Max-
ine Flint, Millie Arm-
stead, Mary Emory, Sha-
ron Wetherell, Patricia
Flint, brother-in-laws,
Clark Hamilton, Merlin
Jenema, Russell Arm-
stead, Alan Emory, John
Wetherell, Raymond
Jehnsen, and Wayne Sim-
mons.
Funeral services hon-
oring the life of Norris
“Bud” Clifton Miller are
1 p.m. Tuesday, October
22 at the Corey Funeral
Home in Evart with Pas-
tor Douglas Obwoge offi-
ciating. Visitation will be
Tuesday 11 a.m. until
time of services. Mr.
Miller will be interred in
Sylvan Township Ceme-
tery, Osceola County,
Michigan.

Gerber looking at development

once utility talks are complete
By Victoria Martin Currently, the company thing like a strip mall if we “If we have to tear up
Weekly Voice is looking at many differ- get the stores that would fit that road and close it down
ent options for future busi- that need. But, if we get a every time we bring in a
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP nesses to go in the remain- fast-food chain to come in, new business, we will,”
— More development could ing nine-acres of land. we would need to rethink he said. “But it just makes
be coming to Richmond “We are looking at a few that plan and figure out more sense to only have to
Township as communica- things,” Saladin said. “Fast how other things might fit do that once. We are hoping
tion continues between food is a viable option, it is in that section.” something like that can be
Reed City and Richmond something we have heard While Gerber has many done.”
Township on the water and the community is looking “irons in the fire,” Saladin With Gerber wanting to
sewer system along 220th for more options in. We are said the Richmond Town- continue to develop that ar-
Avenue. also looking at a grocery ship and Reed City water ea, Reed City Mayor Trevor
Gerber Construction pur- store, as it has been 18 and sewer debate has held Guiles said he and Rich-
chased a portion of land months since the area has up the process of develop- mond Township Supervi-
along 220th just off of US- had one.” ment. sor Maynard Bluhm are
10 from the Wesco to where But, as of right now, “We have the right to that working together to come
the new credit union bank Saladin said nothing is set water and sewer system up with a resolution that
construction now sits in in stone and is considering with the purchase of the both the township and the
Aug. 2018. what would be best for that land,” Saladin said. “We city can be content with.
Gerber purchased the section of land. will build either way, but Though Bluhm denied to
land with the intention of “We have to consider, that it would be nice for there comment on the specifics
developing that section and while it may seem like a to be a better agreement of the negotiations be-
bringing more businesses lot of room, there are only that means we don’t have to tween Reed City and Rich-
into the area, Gerber Con- nine-acres left after the tear up the road every time mond Township, he said
struction Chief Financial credit union was placed,” a new business wants to his goal is to get something
Officer Rich Saladin said. he said. “We could do some- come in.” together to allow for more
Currently, the agree- development in that area
ment between Richmond of 220th.
Sell your stuff in the Voice Classifieds Township and Reed City “Right now, I will say we
for as little as $8.75!* in regards to the use of the are continuing negotia-
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enue says there is only one mond Township) wants the
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Health Matters: Respiratory Therapists provide diverse and critical services

By Shyla Allers available to treat patients nostic services including therapy using aerosolized than 16 million Americans Team members must
of all ages, from newborns
Manager of Repiratory Care Services critical functions such as medication to help patients have COPD. have superb critical think-
through geriatrics. resuscitation, providing breathe easier by opening RTs respond to all emer- ing skills and be quick on
When we’re healthy, We recognize respira- and managing ventilators airways due to swelling gencies in the hospital in- their feet.
we all take breathing for tory therapists across the and non-invasive pressure and spasm and to help cluding cardiac arrest and We’re proud of the work
granted. Normally, breath- country this week during treatments in the intensive clear mucus from airways. any trauma in the emer- our RTs perform every day.
ing is like blinking — we Respiratory Care Week Oc- care unit, the emergency RTs often work with gency department. The Breathe well.
don’t even have to think tober 20-26. department, and recovery. patients suffering from more critical the patient or
about it. Respiratory therapists, They also provide care chronic obstructive pul- situation, the more likely Shyla Allers is manager
But unfortunately, lung or “RTs” for short, are an and assist with breathing monary disease (COPD), we’ll have a member of the of respiratory care services at
disease and breathing diffi- integral part of the health support for premature asthma, pneumonia, sleep respiratory care team at Spectrum Health Big Rapids and
culties are common. That’s care team at any hospital. infants and pediatric pa- apnea and those with dif- the patient’s bedside con- Reed City Hospitals. She’s been
why hospitals have a team They provide a variety tients. ferent types of pulmonary tributing to the patients with Spectrum Health seven
of respiratory therapists of therapeutic and diag- RTs administer inhaled and heart failure. More care. years and oversees a staff of 24.

Public
Notices
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Public record
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Evart Police Department and a ticket may be issued. The complainant inquired splitting up. Officers stood
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF OSCEOLA Weekly Report Monday, 10/14/19 information as to what
can be placed in a mail-
by while the woman gath-
COUNTY: • Officers were dis- ered her belongings.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A SPECIAL 10-14-2019 patched to respond to a re- box without using the U.S. • Officers received a call
ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING • Found Property — Dur- port of a larceny from the Postal Service. The officer from an elderly woman,
RESPECTIVE CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS, COUNTY ing a property check, of- Reed City Public Schools spoke with the man regard- late in the evening, request-
OF OSCEOLA, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, ficers were given a found Maintenance building. It ing the matter. ing assistance. The woman
NOVEMBER 5, 2019. VOTER INSTRUCTIONS debit card at a local busi- occurred on 10-14-19 in the Thursday, 10/17/19 stated her heat somehow
WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE POLLS. TO MAKE ness. The card was re- early hours of the morn- • Officers responded with was turned up extremely
ARRANGEMENTS TO OBTAIN INSTRUCTIONS IN turned to the issuing bank. ing. The suspect was driv- the RCFD to call regarding high and she couldn’t fig-
AN ALTERNATIVE FORMAT AND/OR TO OBTAIN AN • Assist — Officers con- ing a smaller-sized, dark smoke in the hallway of an ure out how to lower it.
ABSENT VOTER BALLOT, CONTACT THE CLERK IN ducted a stand by for the in color SUV. They took apartment building. The She reported she was un-
ADVANCE OF THE ELECTION. Osceola County Sheriff ’s over an estimated $1000 in officer assisted on scene able to get a reply from the
THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 O’CLOCK A.M. Department while they power tools. Anyone with and with traffic control. apartment management or
UNTIL 8 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE POLLING PLACES conducted a warrant ar- information is asked to call The smoke was found to maintenance department.
LISTED BELOW: rest. the Reed City Police De- be from a burning chicken The officer responded and
POLLING LOCATIONS/CLERK CONTACTS: 10-15-2019 partment at 231-832-3743 or dinner. The RCFD ventilat- assisted the woman with
Burdell Township -., PO Box 144, Tustin, MI 49688 -- • Hit and Run — Officers Meceola Central Dispatch ed the apartment and resi- the thermostat and cleared.
Richard Dunlap, Clerk: 231-829-4049 were called to investigate at 231-832-3255. dents were allowed back in- • Officers were dis-
Cedar Township - 9115 170th Avenue, Reed City, MI
a hit-and-run accident in- • Officers received a com- to the building. There was patched to take a larceny
49677 -- Shirley Apsey, Clerk: 231-832-4929
volving a utility pole. plaint regarding a threat no fire damage beyond pos- complaint. The female
Evart Township - 327 S. Main Street., Evart, MI 49631
– Denise Custer, Clerk: 231-679-4470 • Civil — Officers were via a voice message. The sible damage to the stove complainant reported sev-
Hartwick Township - 9042 15 Mile, Evart, MI 49631 – contacted regarding a civil matter is under investiga- and a burnt chicken. eral missing items from
Shelley Muczynski, Clerk: 231-791-5027 complaint. The incident tion. • Officers were requested her vehicle and apartment.
Hersey Township - 108 S. Main Street, Hersey, MI was investigated and docu- • While performing a to assist a parole agent in She reported that she be-
49639 – Chris Willard, Clerk: 231-465-4299 mented. traffic stop, officers issued attempting to locate a pa- lieved her ex-boyfriend
Highland Township - 21009 110th Avenue, Tustin, MI • 911 Hang-Up — Offi- an appearance citation rolee. The parolee was not had taken the items. The
49688 – Larissa Avery, Clerk: 231-388-0321 cers were called twice to a for driving without insur- located. complainant called the
LeRoy Township - 101 S. Bevins, LeRoy, MI 49655 -- residence for 911 hang-ups. ance, and operating on an • Officers assisted the next day reporting that the
Stacie Dvonch, Clerk: 231-912-1522 The caller was found to be expired registration to a Osceola County Sheriff ’s items had been returned.
Lincoln Township - 20920 9 Mile Road, Reed City, MI secure and did not request 37-year-old male. The ve- Department in locating a • Officers were dispatched
49677 -- Sherry Blackrick, Clerk: 231-388-4974 any services. hicle was towed. man that had been report- to respond to a complaint
Marion Township - 503 W. Main, Marion, MI 49665 -- • Officers were dis- ed lying in the ditch just of property damage. The
Connie Zuiderveen, Clerk: 231-388-0874 patched to respond to an south of the city limits. It complainant reported their
Middle Branch Township - 2963 15 Mile Road, Marion, Reed City Police argument between juvenile was determined he was mail box was on the ground
MI 49665 – Peggy Hoard, Clerk: 231-631-9970 Department, weekly brothers. The responding resting and his legs hurt. and damaged. The matter
Orient Township - 2972 30th Avenue, Sears, MI 49679
-- Matthew Tiedt, Clerk: 231-250-3649 report officer found no injuries, • Officers were dis- is under investigation.
spoke with the boys, and patched to a local business • Officers were dis-
Osceola Township - 8995 95th Avenue, Evart, MI 49631
If you see any suspicious issued a verbal warning re- building regarding a mo- patched to assist the Osceo-
– Jennifer Rounds, Clerk: 231-515-2016
activity, call 911. For a non- garding the consequences tion alarm. The officer ar- la County Sheriff ’s Depart-
Richmond Township - 4575 Park Street, Reed City, MI
49677 -- Linda Stieg, Clerk: 231-832-2880 emergency, call 832-3255. in their behavior. rived and found all doors ment with locating a male
Rose Lake Township - 15953 W. 16 Mile Road, LeRoy, Email tips to policereedc- Tuesday, 10/15/19 locked and nothing out that fled the passenger
MI 49655 -- Kevin Draper, Clerk: 231-768-4441 ity@gmail.com. • Officers were dis- of place. The keyholder seat, into the woods, during
Sherman Township - 14929 21 Mile Road; Tustin, MI The city reminds resi- patched to take a complaint arrived and shut off the a traffic stop. The 46-year-
49688 -- Bethany Bolduc, Clerk: 231-829-3707 dents that leaves and other of possible assault. The alarm and opened the old male was located and
Sylvan Township - 4866 Sylvan Road, Evart, MI 49631 yard waste cannot be raked matter was investigated doors. The building was found to have violated his
– Terry Pritchard, Clerk: 231-645-9016 into the gutter. In addi- and is unfounded. searched and confirmed bond condition by consum-
City of Evart Clerk, 200 S. Main St., Evart, MI 49631 tion, lawn clippings cannot Wednesday, 10/16/19 that nothing seemed out of ing alcohol.
-- Heather Pattee, Clerk: 231-734-2181 be deposited in the street • Officers received a com- place. Saturday, 10/19/19
City of Reed City Clerk, 227 E. Lincoln Ave., Reed City, while mowing. They must plaint from a man who Friday, 10/18/19 • Officers assisted the
MI 49677 -- Jackie Beam, Clerk: 231-832-2245 stay behind the curb until felt someone had opened • Officers were dis- Osceola County Sheriff ’s
FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING picked up by the city. It is a his mail stemming from patched to a civil dispute Department on serving a
BALLOT PROPOSALS violation of city ordinance a landlord tenant dispute. involving a couple that was search warrant.
Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority Millage Proposal
Shall the Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority, Counties
of Mecosta and Osceola, Michigan, be authorized to levy
a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed .5
mill ($.50 on each $1,000 of taxable value) against all
taxable property within the Mecosta Osceola Transit
Authority limits (the jurisdictional limits of Mecosta County
and Osceola County, except for the territory located
in the corporate limits of the City of Big Rapids) for a
period of five (5) years, 2019 to 2023, inclusive, for the
purpose of providing funds for all public transportation
authority purposes permitted by law, including all capital
and operating expenses? The estimate of the revenue
the Mecosta Osceola Transit Authority will collect if the
millage is approved and levied by the Mecosta Osceola
Transit Authority in the first year (2019) is approximately
$986,000.
School Proposals:
Chippewa Hills School District Sinking Fund Millage
Proposal
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may
be assessed against all property in Chippewa Hills
School District, Mecosta, Isabella and Osceola Counties,
Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be
authorized to levy not to exceed 1.5 mills ($1.50 on each
$1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2020
to 2029, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the repair
of school buildings, for school security improvements,
for the acquisition or upgrading of technology, for the
purchase of real estate for sites for construction of school
buildings; and all other purposes authorized by law; the
estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the
millage is approved and levied in 2020 is approximately
$1,210,152?
McBain Rural Agricultural Schools Proposal
Shall McBain Rural Agricultural School, Missaukee,
Wexford, Clare and Osceola Counties, Michigan, borrow
the sum of not to exceed Fourteen Million Two Hundred
Ninety Thousand Dollars ($14,290,000) and issue its
general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or
more series, for the purpose of:
acquiring, installing and equipping school buildings
with security equipment and instructional technology;
purchasing school buses; partially remodeling, furnishing
and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school
buildings; erecting, furnishing, and equipping a secure
vestibule and office entrance addition to the high school
building; and preparing, developing, improving, and
equipping athletic facilities, athletic fields, a playground,
and sites?
The following is for informational purposes only:
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed
bonds in 2020 is 2.10 mills ($2.10 on each $1,000 of
taxable valuation). The maximum number of years the
bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any
refunding, is twenty-two (22) years. The estimated simple
average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire
this bond debt is 2.71 mills ($2.71 on each $1,000 of
taxable valuation).
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds
must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for
repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or
employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
Karen J. Bluhm, Osceola County Clerk
October 24 (WV), 28 (CN, NMN)
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Student Athlete
Of the Week
Meet Rose Clark
Evart High School, senior
File photo
Evart sophomore
gunslinger Danny
Witbeck awaits
the shotgun
snap in a home
game earlier this
season. Witbeck
threw for 250-
plus yards and
four TDs in
the big win at
Roscommon.

Wildcats win big at Rosco, stay alive

Simmer, and Witbeck also
By Mike Dunn contest.
scored in the conventional way,
Weekly Voice The loss snaps the Coyotes’
crossing into the end zone on a string of eight straight league
Sport(s) and positions you play: meal? ROSCOMMON – The Evart QB scramble. titles.
I run cross country and track. My favorite pre-game meal football team kept its hopes Brasington brought down five “We just didn’t make the plays
In track, I run the mile, 800-meter would be macaroni and ham- alive for a playoff berth on Fri- passes for 132 yards while O’Dell when we needed to,” Reed City
run, the 4x800 meter relay, and burger or potato soup they are day, Oct. 18, with a decisive 48-16 drew in four for 49 and Simmer coach Scott Shankel said. “It
occasionally the 2 mile. high in carbs which you need the triumph over host Roscommon secured three for 67. comes down to that and it’s a dif-
What is your pre-game ritual? night before a race. in the final Highland Confer- Brasington was also a force ferent outcome.
My pre-game ritual consists What advice would you give ence clash of the season. defensively, making a team-high Trying to run out the clock,
of listening to music. As well as younger students starting out in The Wildcats of Coach Pat 12 tackles. O’Dell delivered 11 Reed City tried to convert a
talking to my teammates about sports? Craven were functioning on all takedowns and defensive end fourth down and was stopped.
the meet we are going to. I would say don’t feel like you cylinders offensively in this one Slammin’ Sam Bailey produced Newaygo went up 39-38 mo-
What is your fondest memory shouldn’t participate in a sport as they pushed their overall re- another sack. Reese “Round Up” ments later on a slant pass
participating in sports in high because you don’t think you’d be cord to 4-4, meaning they could Ransom, Ty Sochocki and Sim- and added the conversion for a
school? good at it. Another thing I would still qualify for the playoffs with mer each had a pick in the big three-point lead.
My favorite memory while in say is not to compare yourself a 5-4 record if they can defeat victory. The Coyotes got down the field
sports in high school would be to other people because that can non-league foe Harrison at Harrison (4-4) is also coming quickly and thought they had a
seeing the support while I am lead you to feel bad about your- home this Friday, Oct. 25. into the game at Evart looking touchdown with just 2 seconds
running from the other teams as self. It was the best offensive out- for a win and hoping to qualify remaining but the officials ruled
well as my family. I am one of the Who is your role model and put of the season for the Wild- with a 5-4 mark. Harrison has the receiver was not in the end
lucky ones who has constantly why? cats, who also snapped a four- won four of the past five meet- zone and the game ended.
had support from at least one My role model is my grandpa. game losing streak with the big ings between the teams, though Landon Tomaski paced Reed
member of my family at every He was always supporting me win and concluded the Highland the Wildcats own a 22-19-2 edge City 137 yard and two touch-
meet of mine. at my sporting events as well as schedule with a 3-4 record. in the all-time series. Kickoff is downs on 13 carries while Noah
What’s your favorite class and making sure that I was trying my Slick sophomore signal-caller 7 p.m. Jones added 89 yards on 14 car-
why? hardest. He also would be the one Danny Witbeck was in gunsling- ries. Austin Major Kailing had
My favorite class would be my who made sure that school was er mode behind center, tossing 68 yards on 16 carries and Pay-
American Sign Language class. I above everything else because four TD strikes, including three
Reed City’s streak ends ton Hansen had 48 yards and a
enjoy learning the language and that was what was more impor- to big-play machine Cam Bras- NEWAYGO — One streak just TD on six carries.
being able to communicate with tant. My grandpa was a very hap- ington and one to Justin O’Dell. came to an end. Jeffrey Samuels was 4 of 6 for
someone from a distance without py person when it came to my Witbeck filled the night sky The plan is to not let another 90 yards, including a 13-yard TD
many others knowing what I am sports no matter how I did and I with 250-plus passing yards of one slip away. pass to Austin Whitehead.
saying, I also like teaching my hope to be just as supportive and offense but he was also on the Reed City dropped a heart- Reed City (5-3 overall, 5-2
friends signs through the day. encouraging in the future as he receiving end of a 28-yard scor- breaking 41-38 decision to Ne- CSAA Gold) is at Pine River
What is your favorite pre-game was. ing strike from sizzling Hayden waygo in a CSAA Gold Division Friday.

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Perfect Scores
Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival
gives top scores to Reed City and Evart Bands
By Victoria Martin
Cadillac News
REED CITY — High School bands
from Evart, Manton, Pine River and
Reed City took center stage to compete
at the Michigan School Band and Or-
chestra Association Festival at Reed
City High School.
The evening of Wednesday, Oct 9
was filled with music encompassing
themes like musicals, monsters and
the ’70s and ended with Evart and Reed
City high schools leaving with perfect
scores.
Evart
Competing in the D class against
Manton, Hesperia, Holton and White
Cloud high schools with a Shrek
themed performance, Evart’s Marching
band took home a division one ranking
with a score of straight ones, the best
score possible.
Almost a week and a half before
taking the Reed City field, Evart Band
Director Diana Craven said the band
had a lot of work to do after a recent
competition in Cadillac.
“We went to Cadillac a week and a
half ago and they did okay,” she said.
“But they had a lot of work to do to
get to the division one team I saw on
Wednesday. The students listened to the
advice given to them after the last com-
petition and really put in a lot of work
and really improved in the amount of
time had.”
Craven said that after the Reed City
competition she heard a lot of compli-
ments about the band and the color
guard.
The comment that stood out to Cra-
ven the most was in regards to the
amount of sound the small band puts
out.
“I had great comments about how
much sound put out given we are such
With the Shrek themed performance, Evart High School’s color guard wore ogre-like outfits.
Reed City High School’s marching band zombie-walked onto the field to begin its performance.
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Reed City High School marching band showed off some monstrous move
during the band’s monster-themed performance
With hosting the
event, Klepp be-
lieves there is an
added pres-
sure on the
students to
do well but he
thinks that is a
good thing.
“I think it is
wise for them
to feel that pres-
sure,” he said. “All
the bands that come
to the event expect
us to be the better
band because we
are the hosts. I
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Reed City High School became zombies for its marching band’s monster-themed performance pressure. It
at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival at Reed City High School on makes (the stu-
Wednesday, Oct. 9. dents) want to
a small band,” she said. “We really are a tight-knit school, play better.”
This is the smallest band Evart has everyone does a little bit of everything The theme for
had in a really long time and that and it is so great to see the school come Reed City’s perfor-
means the students have to work that together and support the one another,” mance was monsters
much harder, Craven said. Craven said. in pop culture.
“This is the smallest band I have The football team even went out to “I like to pick themes
had in years. Because of that, every Reed City to cheer on their classmates. and songs that have
musician has to play and everyone is “It was fun to hear the football team shaped our culture in
an integral part,” she said. “You can’t shouting ’Let’s go blue, let’s go blue!’ I some way,” Klepp said. “I
breathe in this band. When you have a know we were getting some weird looks started the show around
band with more people playing, you can from some of the other parents and one word and figured out
take a break if you need to and catch staff but that didn’t matter because it what ’monster’ means
your breath. You can’t do that with this was just nice to see the support. They and looks like in our cul-
band. If you stop playing, people notice. (the band) felt so loved.” ture.”
If you are off for whatever reason, This planning starts as early as the
people notice.” spring of the school year prior. The
But being small does is not all bad
Reed City kids get their music and are to practice
and Craven chalks the band’s success Evart was not the only band to leave over the summer and in August when
and growth to the small numbers. with a score of straight ones. Reed City Reed City holds its band camp, they
“The good thing about a small band also received straight ones in the C start putting together a performance
is that everyone knows they are impor- class against Mason County, Pine River, with the music.
tant. Everyone takes it very seriously Morley Stanwood and Shelby high With all the hard work and the stu-
and relies on each other. That is why schools. dents put in, Klepp said the best part
they do so good,” she said. “I think they did very well with the of the performance was the marching
Also integral to the band’s success performance,” Reed City Band Director band’s sound and togetherness.
is the amount of support the band re- Michael Klepp said. “They played powerfully and with a
ceives from outside the band room. This is the seventh year that Reed good tone,” he said.
City has hosted the event. Klepp took Though the band received a perfect
on the responsibility when he took on score, that does not mean the perfor-
his position as band director right out mance was perfect, said Klepp.
of college. “We need to work on our straight
“This is a big big thing to put on,” he lines more,” he said. “There are defi-
said. “When I started it was just like nitely sections where the lines were not
’Oh, by the way, we have this event com- super straight. That is something we
ing up, have fun’.” really need to work on.”
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Above, Evart High
School’s marching
band took to the
Reed City football
field with a Shrek
themed performance
at the Michigan School
Band and Orchestra
Association Festival at
Reed City High School
on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Left, With a monster
theme to the Reed City
High School’s marching
band performance, the
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dressed as zombies.