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Crowd turns out for opportunity to buy recreational marijuana
By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice
EVART — After an opening
weekend sellout and a two-day
delay, Lit Provisioning Centers
in Evart has restocked its recre-
ational marijuana supply.
With a facility in Evart that
cultivates around 1,000 pounds
of flower per month and an addi-
tional 2,000 pounds awaiting test-
ing prior to the opening weekend,
Lume, the company that owns Lit,
was able to fully restock its Lume
product at the center as of Tues-
day, Dec. 10.
Despite selling out and the two-
day delay to get more recreational
marijuana on the shelves, Lume
President and COO Doug Hellyar
said in an email he is confident
in the company’s ability to keep
up with both the recreational and
medical demand.
“We will have enough capacity
at our current grow to support
our stores,” he wrote. “Our cur-
rent inventory hurdles have been
a result of testing facility delays,
not our internal grow capac-
ity. Our business was built for
growth, and we don’t expect any
long-term roadblocks or limita-
tions.”
More than 750 customers from
across the state shopped at Lit
Provisioning Centers in Evart
between Friday and Saturday. The
store had more than $75,000 in
sales but sold out of more than 8
pounds of recreational-use flower.
“We are humbled that our first
weekend of adult-use sales at Lit
Provisioning Centers in Evart
was so well received,” Hellyar
said in a press release. “People
traveled from all across the state,
braved the cold and stood in line
for hours to be among the first to
purchase recreational marijuana
in Northern Michigan.”
People started lining up nearly
two hours before Lit Provision-
ing Centers in Evart opened on
Friday to buy recreational mari-
juana.
“People were lining up as early
as seven this morning,” Lume
employee Jared Haga said. “And
it has been steady ever since. We
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nity,” he said.
Beyond the show of demand for
recreational marijuana, the num-
ber of people showing up over the
weekend shows a stigma is start-
ing to fade, Haga said.
“Growing up, it was seen as
something very taboo,” he said.
“It is cool to see where it has come
today. It is pretty amazing.”
One customer, who uses mari-
juana for her anxiety, said there
is a sense of freedom to walk in a
store and buy marijuana.
“We have a freedom back,” Am-
ber Moon from Big Rapids said.
“(...) It’s so amazing to see these
steps being taken.”
Looking to the future of Lume
and the sale of recreational
marijuana, Hellyar said Lume
is looking at long-term projects
like expanding the company to
100 stores across Michigan in the
VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice next five years to shorter-term
Lit and Lume employees gathered outside Lit Provisioning Centers in Evart for a ribbon-cutting to mark the store’s recre- projects like moving Lit to a much
ational marijuana grand opening on Friday, Nov. 6. larger location in Evart by April
1, 2020 and starting a delivery
system for recreational and medi-
have been really, really busy.” pounds of flower into Lit’s inven- nience this may cause and look cal marijuana within the next
But busy is what was expected, tory. forward to serving Northern month.
said Lume President and COO “We apologize for any inconve- Michigan’s Cannabis commu- “It is all exciting stuff,” he said.
Doug Hellyar.
“The store has been preparing
all through the night from inven-
tory to making sure the system
for checking people in and out
functioned smoothly,” he said. “I
am extremely proud and could
not be happier with the team at
Lit.”
Police chief John Beam said he
was happy to see how everything
was controlled.
“We are really just here to make
sure US-10 doesn’t get blocked,”
he said. “(Lit) seems to really have
everything under control with
the warming stations and extra
help. They were really prepared
for today.”
To make sure order was kept
throughout the day and to not
overcrowd the small store, five
customers were allowed in the
store at a time.
With a present demand for
recreational marijuana, Hellyar VICTORIA MARTIN | Weekly Voice
said the store would be restocked Displays were set up around the store for people to see and smell the products they may be purchasing from Lit
sometime early this week once Provisioning Centers during its recreational marijuana grand opening on Friday, Dec. 6.
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Wildcats battle hard

in Lake City loss
By Mike Dunn
Weekly Voice

LAKE CITY — Yes, it was a loss

for the Evart girls of coach Matt
Tiedt at the sparkling new gym
of the Lake City girls on Friday,
Dec. 7.
But, there were some positives
in the 52-22 defeat for the Wild-
cats. Losing to an elite program
like Lake City, which advanced
all the way to the Final Four last
year, is no disgrace in any case
but Evart battled hard for 32
minutes and played tenaciously
on defense, which bodes well for
the balance of the season.
The Wildcats did not have the
height or firepower to stay with
the high-powered Trojans who
are led by perennial 6-foot-2 All-
State post Rylie Bisballe, who
has accepted a full-ride scholar-
ship to play for Grand Valley
starting next year, but that did Mike Dunn | Weekly Voice
not prevent Evart from giving Evart junior Elizabeth Godwin, left, puts herself in position to make a rebound
a gritty effort, especially in the on Friday, Dec. 7, during the Highland clash at Lake City. Godwin provided solid
battles under the boards. minutes off the bench during the game.
Kelci Elder, the Wildcats’ photo by Mike Dunn
Queen of Collision inside, had
the tough match-up with Bis- ing chances against the taller sophomore Skyler Baumgardner
balle but did not shy away from Mike Dunn | Weekly Voice Trojans, especially after the first guided 17 points through the
exchanging bruises inside with Evart senior Livia Hopkins drives hard to the hole in the second half of the High- quarter. nylon and lethal lefty Addysen
the Trojans’ center. In fact Elder, land Conference clash at Lake City on Friday, Dec. 7. Elder finished with eight Gray generated 15.
Kara Henry, Kyleigh Burhans photo by Mike Dunn points while Henry hit for six Evart (1-1) faces another very
and Madison Parish all exhibited and Ladd tallied four. Bisballe tough test when defending High-
tough play under the boards. tough Lake City defense. That Ladd and the versatile Henry did led Lake City with 25 points. land champion Manton comes
The Wildcats struggled at the was the big difference in the out- a decent job of handling Lake The Evart JV of coach Paul calling on Thursday, Dec. 12. The
other end, however, and were come. City’s pressure and moving the Dyer held off a late rally to re- Widcats are home against non-
not able to get much of anything Evart guards Livia Hopkins, ball around the perimeter but main unbeaten with a thrilling league foe Chippewa Hills on
going offensively against a very Ryenn Baymgardner, Kaylee there weren’t many good scor- 40-38 victory over Lake City as Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Coyote girls drop decision

at Cadillac By Mike Dunn “What we made non-negotiable with the
Weekly Voice kids was effort and that has shown,” said
Beilfuss, who is in his first year as the
CADILLAC — The Reed City girls of varsity coach after taking over for long-
coach Tim Beilfuss drew a tough assign- time coach Brian Koopman.
ment on Thursday, Dec. 6, making the Paige Lofquist turned the twine for 11
Marc Vieau | Weekly trip north to the court of non-league foe points to pace the Coyotes in the contest
Voice Cadillac. The Coyotes played hard but and Taylor Harrison tallied seven. Molly
Junior Paige effort alone was not enough to offset the Anderson score 21 to lead Cadillac and
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Makenna Bryant hit for 13.
Reed City, right, loss. Cadillac also won the JV game 41-24.
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Makenna the grit he saw in his players during the Reed City (0-2) plays host to Fremont
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CADILLAC — Area communities
are adopting policies
to encour-
age investment and economic
growth through a statewide
sistance program. as-
Over the last year, cities
have
joined the Redevelopment
Ready
Community program,
a technical reinvestment.
assistance initiative offered
by the
Michigan Economic Development
Corporation, a public-privat
ness of investment or resolu- erupted in laughter, but openness,
This special section publishes
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time. Lake
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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
easy to “Our focus for community
on Dec. 4.
SPRING CLOTHING She was unable to commu- tion to, and that was
connec- Carla was diagnosed
not ever go- cancer, with
easy development is on downtown
BUY 1, GET 2ND ing to change,” Koopman and she passed away
To Advertise your business call
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a solid plan- revitalization, really encouraging family for Carla March 2016.
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and coping tral Brazil
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Not long after that, the
Josh at 231-779-4138.
foundation for investment redevelopment in the with the new culture called Cuiaba, a city Koop-
and heart of our (of equal or lesser value)
she experi- of nearly mans received a call
communities,” Michelle enced extreme homesickness. 600,000 residents. from the
Park- In organization that organizes
konen, manager of the phone calls back home Carla’s experience mirrored
Many communities have foreign exchange program. the
DeaDline - March 21
decid- Redevelop- she said Koopman’s
ed to take part. Cadillac ment Ready program, she begged her parents as she adjusted to
submitted said. “It’s to be Carla’s son, Tulio He
abou the pace o
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AREA

Evening of harmony Christmas dinner Free vascular screenings not necessary.

BIG RAPIDS — A Christ- REED CITY — A free

mas Evening of Harmony
will be held 6 to 8:30 p.m. on
Dec. 12 at Artworks in Big
Rapids.
The event features a
blend of secular and
sacred songs by Jeanna
Lamar and her children
Soleil and Terra; Solos
by Jean Howarth, Kathy
Jenkins and Kelly Quinn; a
group medley by Charlotte
Tetsworth, Sarah Kirby,
Kelley Samuels Good and
Jamie Samuels; “Carol
of the Bells” sung by
members of Voca Lyrica8
students from BRHS: Ryan
Fox, Will King, Liam Cab-
jar, Ethan Alex, Kristopher
Sterly, Jonah Weber, Walk-
er Weirts, Tyler Smith;
high school friends Addy
Kirby and Brandon Corey;
and pianists Sandy Hatch-
ew and Ginny Kerwin.
Tickets cost $15 and the
venue is located at 106 N.
Michigan Ave.
Candlelight service
REED CITY — Trin-
ity Lutheran Church is
holding a Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service 3 p.m.
on Dec. 24.
The church is located at
19778 U.S. 10, Reed City. All
are welcome to attend.
available
Christmas dinner will be REED CITY — Spectrum
held noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. Health Big Rapids and
25 at Church of the First Reed City Hospitals are
Born in Reed City. offering appointments for
The event is open to the free vascular screenings
public, all are welcome. on the fourth Monday of
The church is located at every month.
310 S. Higbee. Individuals must meet
two of the following risk
REDEEM Groups meet factors in order to partici-
pate in the screenings:
weekly • 60 years of age or older
EVART — Healing is • Diabetes
available through Christ- • History of smoking
centered, life-transforming • High cholesterol
REDEEM Groups. These • High blood pressure
groups are for anyone • Immediate family his-
desiring to deal with life’s tory of Aortic Aneurysm
hurts, habits or hangups • Immediate family his-
of any kind (anger, addic- tory of arterial disease
tions, abuse, fear, code- before age 60
pendency, etc). The groups If you have two or more
are guided, conversation- of these conditions, you
oriented, step-groups could benefit from a no-
which use the materials cost, pain-free vascular
and approach of Celebrate screening.
Recovery. Screenings will be in
A group for women and person with an ultrasound
a group for men will start machine and a certified
at Crossroads Commu- vascular sonographer.
nity Church of Evart each Advance appointments are
Tuesday at 7 p.m. required for the screenings
Please send a confiden- and can be scheduled by
tial message to Pastor Paul calling 616-391-VASC.
at (231) 515-2102 for more
information or to indicate
your interest. A $20 set of
Wexford-Osceola
study booklets must be Habitat for Humanity
purchased by each partici- meeting
pant.
REED CITY — The
Osceola County Commit-
tee of the Wexford-Osceola
Habitat for Humanity
needs your help. The com-
mittee meets every third
Wednesday of the month at
Al-Anon meeting Food pantries
T.O.P.S. meets on REED CITY— Al-Anon A food pantry is available
Thursdays meetings will be held on to residents in need who
EVART — T.O.P.S. Weight Mondays at 1 p.m. at St. live in Osceola County. The
Loss Group meets every Philips Church in Reed following is a list of the dif-
Thursday at 8:20 a.m. at City and Tuesdays at 7 ferent locations, hours and
Evart United Methodist p.m., also at the church. contact people.
Church. • EVART— Thursdays SEARS— Former Orient
Weigh-in is from 8:30 to at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Township Hall, next to the
9:15 a.m., and the meeting Church in Evart. Post Office
begins at 9:30 p.m. Every Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Contact Ken at 231-620-
Fish fry at Evart Moose 2504
Activities at the Reed Lodge MARION— Marion Food
City Senior Center EVART— A fish fry or Pantry, 112 N. Clark St.,
REED CITY— The Se- shrimp dinner will be held open 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the
nior Center, 219 Todd Ave., on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. third Wednesday of each
has the following activi- at the Evart Moose Lodge, month or by appointment
ties: 8400 U.S. 10 in Evart. Call 231-743-6092
• Wednesday: Fun Bingo For more information, TUSTIN— Augustana
(18 and older) at 12:30 p.m. call 231-734-6181. Lutheran Church
• Thursday: Euchre at Every Monday, 9 a.m. to
noon noon, for Pine River school
• Friday night: Regular
Bingo at Evart Moose district residents only
Bingo (weather permit- EVART— Evart Moose Contact Katie at 231-768-
ting). Doors open at 4 p.m. Lodge will host Bingo each 4418
Early Birds start at 6 p.m. Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. LEROY — Rose Lake
(License No.A22502) Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Free Methodist Church
For further information, bird takes place at 6 p.m. Second Tuesday of the
contact Carolyn at 231-832- with regular Bingo at 6:30 month from 3-5 p.m. for all
2676. p.m. (License No. A21600). Osceola County residents
Contact Vicky at 231-388-
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BIG RAPIDS — Spec- BIG RAPIDS — Big Rap- Every Tuesday from 10
trum Health Big Rapids ids Rock, Gem and Mineral a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hospital is hosting a free Club will hold meetings at Contact Nedra Ball at
support group for people 6:30 p.m. on the first Thurs- 231-215-6996.
who live with lung disease. day of the month (March
The meetings are 2 p.m. through December) at the
on the third Monday of Geology lab, room 138, sci-
AARP meeting
each month in the hospi- ence building, at Ferris REED CITY— AARP No.
tal’s third-floor classroom. State University. 2418 meets on the second
Caregivers, as well as lung Wednesday of every month
disease patients, are wel- at the United Methodist
come.
Free blood pressure Church in Reed City.
The classes will be led clinics Potluck lunch (bring

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EVART— Osceola Coun- own table service) will
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is offering free blood pres-
start at noon followed by a
program starting at 1 p.m.
• Wills • Probate
We are always look- rehabilitation department, sure clinics for adults 60 Everyone welcome.
• Trust • Real Estate ing for board members, and Cassie Tower, lead re- years and older. Monthly For more information,
• Family Law: volunteers and helpful spiratory therapist in the blood pressure screenings contact Marylou at 231-832-
Divorce, suggestions — everyone is cardiopulmonary depart- will be conducted at the 4938.
Paternity, welcome. No appointment ment for Big Rapids and OCCOA meal sites in Ev-
necessary. For more infor- Reed City Hospitals. art, Marion and Tustin.
Child Custody,
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Obituary
Eric L. Rosser
EVART — Eric L.
Rosser of Evart passed
away Thursday, Decem-
ber 5, 2019 at Reed City
Fields Assisted Living.
He was 71.
Mr. Rosser was born
February 17, 1948 in
Flint to Stuart Lester
and Betty June (Elton)
Rosser. He was a 1966
graduate of Evart High
School and received a
Bachelor Degree in (Ashley VanGelderen)
Business Administra- Rosser of Grand Rap-
tion from Ferris State ids; two grandchildren,
University in 1970. Eric Acacia (Collin) Martin
married Sherry Lou of Grand Rapids, Ethan
Sherman at Brooks Rosser of Grand Rap-
Corners United Meth- ids; his mother, Betty J.
odist Church December Rosser of Evart; two
27, 1969. He held differ- brothers, Doug (Toma
ent managerial posi- Lou) Rosser of Wash- COURTESY PHOTO - OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
tions at Evart Products, ington state, Alan Ross- A plane heading from Coldwater to Traverse City was forced to make an emergency landing in Hersey on Friday, Dec. 6.
retiring in 1987 when er of Evart; and several

Plane makes emergency landing in a Hersey field

he took over the third nieces and nephews.
generation of Stan- He was preceded in
dard/Rosser Oil and re- death by his father, Stu-
tired from that in 2002. art, and his daughter,
Eric loved sharing Angie. HERSEY — An airplane experi- tion of 175th Avenue and US-10, ac- Nuffer were unharmed.
time with his family Funeral services hon- encing engine issues had to make cording to the sheriff ’s office. The Osceola County Sheriff ’s Of-
and was an avid Detroit oring the life of Eric an emergency landing in a Hersey The airplane, heading from Cold- fice is assisting the Federal Aviation
Tiger fan. He enjoyed Lee Rosser are at the Township field on Friday. water to Traverse City, had to make Administration in the investigation
socializing, conversa- Corey Funeral Home in At 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the emergency landing after it expe- and the investigation is still ongoing.
tion, and telling stories Evart 2 p.m. Sunday, Osceola County deputies were dis- rienced an issue with the engine. The Osceola County Sheriff ’s Of-
of the good times with December 8, with Pas- patched out to Hersey to check for Though the plane received some fice would like to thank Meceola
friends. Eric attended tor Mark Bullock offici- an airplane that made an emergency minor damage, both the pilot Benja- Central Dispatch for their assistance
the Evart Free Method- ating. Visitation will be landing in a field near the intersec- min Lapage and the passenger Eric in this incident.
ist Church and was a 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and
member of the Evart from 12:30 p.m. until
Car Club. He enjoyed time of services on
car shows and working Sunday. Spring inter-
on his vehicles. His ga- ment will be in the For-
rage was his happy est Hill Cemetery, Ev-
place. art, Michigan.
Mr. Rosser is survived Memorial contribu-
by his wife of almost 50 tions may be directed to
years, Sherry L. Rosser the American Diabetes
of Evart; his son, Jeff Association.

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Reed City Hospital earns trauma designation

REED CITY — Though
already providing emer-
gency patients with almost
the highest level of sup-
port, Reed City Hospital
now has the certification
to back it up.
After a visit and review
by the Michigan Depart-
ment of Health and Hu-
man Services to Reed
City Hospital in October,
the hospital received its
Level IV trauma certifica-
tion, according to a press
release from Wednesday,
Dec. 4.
This three-year certifica-
tion means that the hospi-
tal has been providing its
emergency patients with
advanced trauma life sup-
port prior to any needed
transfers to a higher-level
trauma center. This care
includes the ability to
provide evaluation, sta-
bilization and diagnostic
capabilities for injured
patients.
“We’re very pleased with
the designation,” a Spec-
trum Health Big Rapids
and Reed City Hospitals
Trauma Coordinator Jeff
Hotsinpiller. “The certifi-
cation validates the good
work our teams have done
in making trauma care a
top priority of our emer-
gency departments.”
In the survey done dur-
ing the evaluation, Hotsin-
piller said in an email the
hospital even received
praise in its overall care
for trauma patients.
“The designation for the
facility exemplifies the
commitment the organiza-
tion has made to providing
the highest quality of care
to this at-risk high-risk
patient population,” he
said. “(...) In fact, during
the survey, no deficiencies
in care were identified.
The team was very com-
plimentary to the care we
provide.”
Prior to this verification
from the state, Hotsinpill-
er said the hospital held
no designation. In fact,
the process of receiving a
state verification is rather
new, Hotsinpiller said.
While larger facilities
such as Butterworth Hos-
pital in Grand Rapids have
received their verification COURTESY PHOTO - SPECTRUM HEALTH
through the American Reed City Hospital has received a Level IV trauma designation from the state.
College of Surgeons,
Hotsinpiller said the state piller wrote. facility, have been work- application.
determined a process was “It means we provide ing together to create a “Through these efforts,
needed to assure the high- the best possible care for trauma program to find our emergency depart-
est quality of care was the amount of resources and treat patients quickly ment can provide effi-
being provided to trauma available,” he wrote. “This and efficiently. This pro- cient and evidence-based
patients given available means stabilization and gram includes providing trauma care, ensuring the
resources. getting to a Level I center continued education to very best care for trauma
While Level IV is the as quickly as possible.” emergency first respond- patients at the scene of
lowest level a trauma cen- Reed City Hospital and ers and community educa- injury so they heal quicker
ter can earn, it does not Big Rapids Hospital, an- tion in areas such as fall and have the best out-
mean poor care, Hotsin- other Level IV trauma prevention and tourniquet come,” Hotsinpiller said.

Public
Evart Police Department
weekly report
record ity@gmail.com.
Sunday, 12/1
Wednesday, 12/4
• Officers were requested to per-
12-2-2019 • Officers received a complaint re- form a well-being check on an elderly
• Malicious Destruction of Prop- garding suspicious activity of a male woman who was believed to be out of
erty — Officers took multiple com- and female driving by a residence heat. The officer found the woman
plaints of tires and mailboxes being throwing snowballs at the house. The had a broken furnace. The officer re-
vandalized. The cases remain open home owner was unable to identify ported the situation to adult protec-
pending further investigation. If who it was. The matter is under in- tive service since it is believed the
you have any information regarding vestigation. living conditions are unsafe.
these cases, we encourage you to call • Officers were dispatched to a 911 Thursday, 12/5
the Evart Police Department at 231- Hang-up in which dispatch thought • Officers were requested from an
734-5911. they heard a child in the background out of area CPS investigator to check
• Assist — Officers were dispatched before the hang-up. The responding the well-being of a juvenile. The offi-
to assist the Osceola County Sheriff ’s officer spoke to man who confirmed cer found the juvenile to be clean, in
Department with an assault. that the number was his daughter’s good health and relayed the informa-
12-3-2019 and she was inside with the kids. He tion back to the investigator.
• Ordinance Violation — Officers stated that he believed the call was • Officers were dispatched to re-
served an ordinance violation for a made during the power outage. The spond to a residence regarding a ver-
dangerous property. officer checked on the people in the bal domestic argument. The respond-
• Hit and Run — Officers were home and everything seemed fine ing officer spoke with a 56-year-old
called to investigate a hit and run ac- other than no power due to the snow- male who had been sleeping. He stat-
cident. The case remains open at this storm. ed that there was a verbal argument
time. Monday, 12/2 and that his wife left, so he provided
• Non-Sufficient Funds — Officers • Officers were requested by an the officer with her phone number.
were called to a complain of a non- Osceola County Probation and Pa- The female didn’t answer any calls
sufficient funds check at a local busi- role Officer to respond to the resi- made during that time, nor could
ness. dence of a male probationer, who was the call be heard inside the apart-
12-6-2019 believed to have cut off his tether. ment. The officer found the 38-year-
• Car/Deer — Officers were dis- • Officers received a report of a wal- old female held a couple of bench
patched to a car/deer crash. No inju- let, taken from a vehicle while parked warrants, likely the reason she left.
ries were reported. along the street. The matter is under There was no indication a physical
12-7-2019 investigation. assault had taken place.
• Car/Pedestrian — Officers were Tuesday, 12/3 Friday, 12/6
dispatched to a car/pedestrian crash. • A 36-year-old male was arrested • Officers received a report of pos-
The victim was transported to the on an outstanding warrant for fail- sible retail larceny. The matter is un-
hospital by family to have their inju- ure to pay court fees and fines. The der investigation.
ries evaluated. individual was transported to the • The School Liaison Officer han-
Osceola County Jail where he was dled two truancy complaints. At-
lodged without incident. tendance is being monitored and all
Reed City Police Department • Officers assisted with the moni- are working together to ensure the
weekly report toring of a parolee who was believed juveniles attend school in hopes of
If you see any suspicious activity, to be violating their parole condi- correcting the issue before it reaches
call 911. For a non-emergency, call tions by being in contact with a cer- the need to be forwarded to the pros-
832-3255. Email tips to policereedc- tain individual. ecutor.

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Christmas
in a Small Town Photos and story by Mike Dunn
Weekly Voice

EVART — The annual Christmas in a Small Town cel-

ebration sponsored by Crossroads Community Church
on Saturday was an afternoon full of fun family activi-
ties, food, music, Christmas cheer and good will.
Santa flew in with his reindeer to make a special ap-
pearance at the depot, much to the delight of the chil-
dren. The Evart Jazz Band provided their own melodic
odes to the season in the sanctuary of the church.
There were plenty of games, pony rides for the kids,
an inflatable obstacle course, marshmallows over the
fire, face painting, freshly grilled hot dogs, hot choco-
late and even a bag of fresh popcorn from the hand of
smiling Jane inside the church.
There were also some wise men mingling and pass-
ing out small packets of myrrh while explaining the
meaning and value of the gift that was brought to
the Christ child in Bethehem all those years ago.
A turnout of about 1,200 was expected for the
three-hour event and it looked like those ex-
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Christmas Wishes
Christmas Wishes Do Come True

Marion woman receives needed microwave

By Chris Lamphere
Weekly Voice

MARION — Up until about a

week ago, 85-year-old Harrietta
Johnson was perfectly content
using a 15-year-old microwave to
heat her tea and soups.
Johnson’s daughter, Penny,
said the microwave was on its
last leg: the inside ceiling part
was black, with charred pieces
routinely falling onto food as it
was being cooked; and chunks
of the floor and rotating disc had
begun to peel off.
“I’ve been thinking about get-
ting a new one, but never did,”
said Johnson, who recently wit-
nessed the last moments of her
microwave’s life. “It was rattling
inside and all of a sudden, noth-
ing.”
While some people simply
wouldn’t be able to manage with-
out a microwave to heat meals,
Johnson said it likely would have
been several months before she
could save up enough money to
buy a new one.
“It probably would have been
a while,” Johnson said. Penny
said her mother lives on a fixed
income and not having the mi-
crowave would have been a real
hardship.
“I am writing to you for a
microwave for my mom,” reads
Penny’s submission in the Cadil-
lac News Believe ... Christmas
Wishes Do Come True campaign. Chris Lamphere | Weekly Voice
“...That would make it easier for Front row from left, Coldwell Banker employees Mike McGuire and John McKay are holding the microwave. Middle row from left, Rhonda Vandervelde, wish recipi-
her to cook. The one she has is ent Harrietta Johnson and her daughter, Penny. Back row from left, Pete Nemish, Dawn Jacobs, Jan Masten and Nancy Foster.
falling apart on the inside. It is Coldwell Banker employees stand around Harrietta Johnson, pictured wearing a black coat, and her daughter, Penny, pictured wearing an orange shirt.
also starting to hurt her cook-
ing.” “This is something that is gen- used around the holidays to ful- lutely love it. When Johnson learned she
Dawn Jacobs, with Coldwell uine and needed,” Jacobs said fill some type of need in the com- “It gives us a chance to bring was the owner of a brand new
Banker, said Johnson’s need for regarding Penny’s nomination munity. She said they all take a it forward, directly to the need,” Panasonic 1,100 watt stainless
a microwave is something every- for her mother to receive a new vote to decide what programs to Jacobs said. “We feel strongly steel microwave oven, she didn’t
one can relate to, considering microwave. support. about giving back to the commu- know what to say.
how indispensable these appli- Jacobs said Coldwell Banker This will be their second year nity and this was a chance to find “It sure surprised me,” John-
ances have become in the 21st employees contribute all year participating in the Believe cam- that need. The paper was there to son said. “I could hardly talk. It
Century. long to a fund that eventually is paign and Jacobs said they abso- connect the dots for us.” was just a big surprise.”

From the Agents at Coldwell Banker:

Pete Nemish - Daniella Bell - Dawn Jacobs -Jan Masten -
Jeff Wagner - Amy Wagner - Mike McGuire -
Nancy Foster - Randy Boike - John McKay - Bruce Beger -
Rhonda Vandervelde and Charlie Ingraham