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Evart City Manager
to retire in January
By Victoria Martin
Weekly Voice

EVART — After a
Incumbent and newcomer win seats on Evart School Board
closed session to ne-
gotiate the Evart City By Bryce Airgood The other candidates
Manager’s contract, it Staff Writer Evart School Board included Jeffrey Jackson,
was announced that he who received 539 votes,
would be retiring as of EVART — Evart voters Alan Jeffrey Mark Brad Kelly Mark Sochocki, who re-
Jan. 2, 2019. chose incumbent Alan Bengry Jackson Sochocki VanBuren Whitman ceived 451 votes, and can-
After serving the city Bengry and newcomer didate Brad VanBuren,
as city manager for nine Kelly Whitman to serve Evart School District 1471 539 451 who received 817 votes,
817 846 according to unofficial
years, Zachary Szakacs as members of the Evart
had decided the time Public Schools Board of election results.
had come to pass the Education on Tuesday most votes in Tuesday’s votes and was also grant- I’ll do the best I can,” she The winning candidates
torch on to someone night. election, with 1,471 Evart ed a seat on the Evart said, and added she was will serve a six-year term
else. Unofficial totals show residents casting votes in Public Schools Board of happy to see so many peo- on the board.
Szakacs had been ap- Bengry, owner of Holihan his favor. Education. ple running and voting in
pointed Drugs store, received the Whitman received 846 “If these are the results, the election this year. bairgood@cadillacnews.com | 775-NEWS (6397)
“I want to retire,” he
said. “It is just time for
me to step down.”

Incumbent wins back Hersey presidential election


The decision came
from him feeling that
his heart was just not
fully invested in the po-
sition anymore.
“The manager should By Victoria Martin Hersey Village President dent in my ability to win ed to have two more years
be able to give 100 per- Weekly Voice this.” and want to continue to
cent to the city,” said Patricia Robin Continuing the posi- move towards positive
Szakacs, “and I feel like HERSEY — Current Jacobs Marvel tion of president, Marvel progress.”
I have been wavering in Hersey president re- plans to continue the up- Marvel, who has been
my commitment to the claimed her position on Village of Hersey 73 87 keep of the village roads serving Hersey as their
job for some time.” the council with a 14-vote and development of the president since 2016, will
One member of the lead. midterm elections. “I am super involved community. be serving her second
audience asked who Incumbent Robin As people went to the in the community and “I want to continue to term as village president.
would be taking Sza- Marvel beat out Patricia polls, Marvel had little active with the families do anything that I can to Jacobs was not avail-
kacs place on such Jacobs in an 87 to 73 race, worry that she would in the community,” she better the community,” able for comment prior to
short notice. To which respectively, in the Nov. 6 lose her position. said. “I was pretty confi- she said. “I am very excit- deadline.
Szakacs pointed to Sar-
ah Dvoracek, who will
be adding City of Evart

Voters elect new member to Reed City council


Interim City Manager
to her two other titles
of City of Evart Asses-
sor and City of Evart
Treasurer. REED CITY — In a race City in terms of bringing
“I am very honored to filled with incumbents,
Reed City City Council in businesses and develop-
be appointed,” she said. a newcomer takes a seat Nate James Trevor Karen Carol ment after being in “main-
“My city has many won- among the Reed City City Bailey Anderlohr Guiles McKinney Tillotson tenance mode.”
derful things happening Council. City of Reed City “We have previously
right now and I am very Newcomer Nate Bailey,
464 341 411 430 375 taken an approach of try-
excited to be a part of with 464 votes, at 29-years- ing to not hinder growth,
it.” old will be taking the City,” he said. “We need sive change. The city has more than it ever has,” he but now we need to ac-
With this addition of place of James Anderlohr to focus on the ones that been stagnated for way too said. “It’s going to take a tively pursue it,” he said.
work, Dvoracek will who had 341 votes. Voters bring to the needs of the long.” lot of work, and everyone “If nobody is actively
receive a $10,000 pay were able to vote for four city like a grocery store. Bailey would like to see needs to come together interested in developing
increase. of the five candidates on Then we focus on things more progression in the and get involved.” in Reed City, we need to
Dvoracek will start the ballot. like housing.” way of adding production Joining Bailey will be go “beat the bushes” to
her six-month term on Upon getting voted onto In coming to the council, to the city and forming incumbents Trevor Guiles recruit development. We
Jan. 3 and hopes to be the council, Bailey would he hopes to bring a fresh a more productive rela- with 411 votes, Karen need development in most
appointed as City Man- like to focus on bringing perspective to the table. tionship with Richmond McKinney with 430 and areas.”
ager after her interim more to Reed City. “I have been in the city Township. Carol Tillotson with 375 The elected candidates
period. “The first step is to focus my whole life,” Bailey “I hope that, by the time votes. will take their seats at the
on incentives for busi- said. “I am also younger I’m finished, this city is As an incumbent, Guiles December council meet-
vmartin@cadillacnews.com | 775-NEWS (6397) nesses to move to Reed with a drive for progres- bustling and thriving also hopes to grow Reed ing.
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Harry Potter escape room


takes off on a good start
balance with something
By Victoria Martin Burnosky.
like this,” said Burnosky.
Cadillac News Those who wish to test
“Make it too easy and the out their Harry Potter
REED CITY -- The Harry game is over too soon. knowledge and witts will
Potter escape room at the Make it too hard and have to wait, though. The
Reed City Area District people are more frustrated next one might not be until
Library sold out this past than having fun.” Christmas break, accord-
weekend, receiving most With the success of this ing to Burnosky.
of their participants room, the library plans on “I already am getting
within the first few days of putting together another ideas from watching the
opening signup. Harry Potter escape room. groups attempt this one,”
Within two days, the li- “We have had so many said RCADL Assistant Di-
brary had 80 of the 90 spots people call asking about rector Jennifer Thorson.
filled, according to RCADL the escape room since it
Director Thomas Burn- filled up so quickly,” said vmartin@cadillacnews.com | 775-NEWS (6397)
osky, and filled the remain-
ing spots soon after.
“We’re pretty excited
to offer this program,” he
said.
Azkaban gained quite a
few more prisoners on Nov.
2 and 3, as many groups
failed to escape Umbridge’s
office in 45 minutes. This
has caused both Thorson
and Burnosky to rethink
the level of difficulty of
any future escape rooms.
“If you have a decent
amount of prior knowl-
edge on the series, the
tough puzzles are not that
bad,” said Thorson. “But
then the issue is you don’t
know how much a person vCTORIA MARTIN VICTORIA MARTIN
does or does not know Using a black light found in one of the locked boxes, the second Some of the second group gathers around Professor Umbridge’s desk looking for clues to escape
about Harry Potter.” group to attempt the Harry Potter escape room at the Reed City before time runs out and they are sent to Azkaban at the Harry Potter escape room at the Reed City
“It’s tough finding a Area District Library on Friday reveals a hidden message. Area District Library on Friday, Nov. 2.

CHRIS HUCKLE | Weekly


Voice
Evart’s Nathan
Woods
and Austin
Hamilton.
Hamilton
finished 21st
with a time of
16:48 in the
Division 3 race
CHRIS HUCKLE | Weekly Voice to earn All
Above: Reed City’s Abbigail State honors,
Kiaunis finished 38th at the while Woods
Division 3 girls cross country finished 35th
finals, with a time of 20:19. with a time of
17:01.
Lower Right: Reed City’s Brandon
Wirth heads toward a 10th place
finish in the Division 3 boys
cross country finals at Michigan
International Speedway in
Brooklyn, Michigan. Wirth finished
with a time of 16:29 for All State

Weekly Voice
honors. Reed City junior Calvin
Rohde just missed all-state honors
as he took 31st in 16:58, the top
30 are named All State.
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GT Norman hosting
What’s Happening in the Area
Holiday Craft Fair and erally good health may be forms State University. Table makes a free meal ev-
eligible to donate blood. ery Thursday at 5:30 p.m.,
Veterans Day Expo Show To make an appointment, BIG RAPIDS — Spec- 5300 220th Ave. Donations
Celebration TUSTIN — The Osceola call 800-733-2767. trum Health Big Rapids
Free blood pressure welcome.
REED CITY — A Veter- County Commission on Hospital is hosting a free clinics
ans Day Celebration will Aging is hosting a Craft support group for people EVART— Osceola Coun-
be held 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. Fair and Expo Show from
Annual Christmas who live with lung disease. ty Commission on Aging
Volunteers needed
9, in the GT Norman El- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Satur- Bazaar The meetings are 2 p.m. is offering free blood pres- for Road to Recovery
ementary gym. The assem- day, Nov. 17, at Boomers BIG RAPIDS — St. Mary on the third Monday of sure clinics for adults 60 REED CITY— Road to
bly will be for all elemen- Rendezvous, 213 Neilson, - St. Paul Catholic Parish is each month in the hospi- years and older. Monthly Recovery is an American
tary students. Tustin. hosting its annual Christ- tal’s third-floor classroom. blood pressure screenings Cancer Society volunteer-
There will be refresh- Lunch will be available. mas Bazaar on Saturday Caregivers, as well as lung will be conducted at the based program that pro-
ments for veterans and and Sunday, Dec. 1-2. disease patients, are wel- OCCOA meal sites in Ev- vides transportation for
guests to enjoy after the The event will be 9 a.m. come. art, Marion and Tustin. cancer patients to and from
ceremony in the cafeteria.
CrossRoads Theatre to 2 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 8:30 The classes will be led Evart’s clinic will be held their treatments. Volunteer
presenting These to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 2. It by Melinda Hutson, a re- on the second Tuesday ev- drivers transport patients
Supporting caregivers Shining Lives includes a luncheon (Sat- spiratory therapist in the ery month, 10 a.m. to noon. from their home to cancer
urday only), handmade cardiac and pulmonary The Evart meal site is lo- treatment centers, doctor
EVART — Michigan REED CITY — The Reed crafts, bake sale, book rehabilitation department, cated at 732 West Seventh visits and other cancer-
State University Extension City CrossRoads Theatre sale, grandma’s attic, jew- and Cassie Tower, lead re- St. (U.S. 10). related appointments.
(MSUE) will be offering a will present These Shining elry booth, gift baskets, spiratory therapist in the Marion and Tustin’s clin- The American Cancer
Powerful Tools for Caregiv- Lives by Melanie Marnich raffle and holiday wreaths, cardiopulmonary depart- ics will be held on the third Society is working with
ers series focusing specifi- Fridays and Saturday, Nov. swags and centerpieces. ment for Big Rapids and Tuesday each month, 10 Spectrum Health Reed City
cally on caregivers. 16, 17 23 and 24 at 7 p.m., The Knights of Colum- Reed City Hospitals. a.m. to noon. The Marion Hospital, Susan P. Wheat-
Topics covered include and Sundays, Nov. 18 and bus will also be holding a For more information or meal site is at 101 E. Main lake Regional Cancer
reducing stress, commu- 25, at 2 p.m. pancake breakfast Sunday to register, call 231-592-4204. St. The Tustin meal site is Center to recruit volunteer
nicating effectively with The play chronicles morning. at 213 South Neilson. drivers and coordinators
challenging situations, the strength and deter- For more information, Walk-in clinics. If you from Osceola and its sur-
taking time for yourself, mination of four women call 231-796-5202.
TOPS weight loss wish to eat at the meal site, rounding counties to help
problem-solving, making considered expendable in meeting call 231-734-5559 at least drive cancer patients to
an action plan and much their day who worked at REED CITY— TOPS a day before to reserve a and from their treatment.
more. a watch factory. Their job
Free dinner weight loss meetings, Reed spot. All volunteers’ need is a
Sessions will be on Tues- was to paint numbers on at Reed City Church City, Chapter 1682, Monday few hours during the week
days from Nov. 6 to Dec. timepieces using a radium REED CITY— There weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. and and a desire to make a dif-
11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at compound that glows in will be a free dinner every meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at
Food pantries ference.
Evart United Methodist the dark. Catherine and Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. A food pantry is available Local community mem-
Church, 619 N. Cherry St. her friends are dying, its the Church of the First- to residents in need who bers who are interested
The workshop is free. true; but theirs is a story born Revival Center, 310 S. live in Osceola County. The in volunteering for the
Books are provided of survival in its most Higbee.
Al-Anon meeting following is a list of the dif- Road to Recovery program
through a lending library transcendent sense as they Donations accepted but REED CITY— Al-Anon ferent locations, hours and should contact the Ameri-
or can be purchased for refuse to allow the com- not necessary. meetings will be held on contact people. can Cancer Society at 1-800-
$30. pany that stole their health Mondays at 1 p.m. at St. SEARS— Former Orient 227-2345.
Registration is required to kill their spirits. Philips Church in Reed Township Hall, next to the
by contacting Robin at 231- Tickets cost $10 at the
South Quilt Club City and Tuesdays at 7 Post Office
832-6139 or eisengar@msu. door. To make reserva- holding bi-weekly p.m., also at the church. Every Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Dinner with friends at
edu. tions, call 231-465-4334. meetings • EVART— Thursdays Contact Ken at 231-620- St. Paul Lutheran Church
at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart 2504 EVART— Dinner with
EVART— The South Church in Evart. MARION— Marion Food Friends Community Meal
Church hosting Hunters American Red Cross Evart Quilt Club will be Pantry, 112 N. Clark St., will be held on the second
Dinner Blood Drive holding their bi-weekly
Fish fry at Evart Moose open 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Wednesday of each month
HERSEY — The Hersey BIG RAPIDS — An quilting meetings on the third Wednesday of each from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St.
Congregational Church is American Red Cross blood first and third Wednesdays Lodge month or by appointment Paul Lutheran Church, 435
having its annual Hunters drive will be held 10:30 a.m. of each month through EVART— A fish fry or Call 231-743-6092 W. 5th St. Sponsored by St.
Dinner on Thursday, Nov. to 3:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, June. Will take place at shrimp dinner will be held TUSTIN— Augustana Paul Lutheran Church and
15. at Department of Public the Evart Township Hall, on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. Lutheran Church the Evart United Method-
The dinner will be a tra- Safety, 435 N. Michigan South Main Street, from 11 at the Evart Moose Lodge, Every Monday, 9 a.m. to ist Church.
ditional Thanksgiving Day Ave., Big Rapids. a.m. until 2 or 3 p.m. with 8400 U.S. 10 in Evart. noon, for Pine River school Donations appreciated.
meal and will be served All blood types are need- a members’ potluck lunch For more information, district residents only Takeout available.
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the ed to ensure a reliable sup- at noon. call 231-734-6181. Contact Katie at 231-768- For more information,
basement of the church. ply for patients. A blood do- All quilters or want-to-be 4418 contact 231-734-3585 or 231-
Cost is by donations only. nor card or driver’s license quilters are welcome. No LEROY — Rose Lake 734-5491.
There also will be a Bake or two other forms of dues, just occasional dona-
Bingo at Evart Moose Free Methodist Church In the event that school
Sale and Gift Basket Sale. identification are required tions for supplies. EVART— Evart Moose Second Tuesday of the is canceled, Dinner with
Funds raised will be used at check-in. Individuals For more information, Lodge will host Bingo each month from 3-5 p.m. for all Friends will not take place.
to restore and repaint the who are 17 years of age in contact Margie at 231-734- Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. Osceola County residents
150-year-old building. most states, weigh at least 3857 or Ann at 231-867-3237. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Contact Vicky at 231-388-
110 pounds and are in gen- bird takes place at 6 p.m. 1782
Free community dinner
with regular Bingo at 6:30 REED CITY— St. Phillip SEARS— Free commu-
T.O.P.S. meets on p.m. (License No. A21600). Neri Church nity dinner will be held
Thursdays Every Tuesday, Thurs- every Saturday night at
EVART — T.O.P.S. Weight day, 1 to 4 p.m. 5:45 p.m. in Brooks Corners
Loss Group meets every
Rock, gem and mineral Contact Robert at 231-832- Hall with a contemporary
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9:15 a.m., and the meeting 6:30 p.m. on the first Thurs- REED CITY— AARP No.
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WINDOW begins at 9:30 p.m. day of the month (March
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Wednesday of every month
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Evart Ballot Proposals Evart City Mayor Cadillac, Precinct
City of Reed City 1 660
444 504
306
Evart City Mayor
City of Evart Yes No Kevinn Karen John Cadillac, Precinct 2
Evart Township 594
346 462
209
Beemer Higgins Joyce
Appoint Clerk Position* 156 342 Cadillac,
Hartwick Precinct
Township3 737
175 499
66
City of Evart 105 117 254
CedarTownship
Hersey Creek 422
517 211
225
Monthly Meetings** 239 255 Total 105 117* 254*
CherryTownship
Highland Grove 846
344 434
92
% 22.1% 24.6% 53.4%
Tax due date*** 352 142
City ofTownship
LeRoy Manton 233
318 140
155
*Appoint rather than elect the city clerk
** Change the minimum number of meetings from 2 to 1 per month ClamTownship
Lincoln Lake 702
420 398
172
***Change the due date of tax bill

Colfax
Marion Township 270
386 110
193

MiddleGreenwood
Branch Township 161
249 77
91
Hanover
Orient Township 402
266 197
104
Haring
Osceola Township 1071
277 425
132
Henderson
Richmond Township 64
533 29
221
Liberty
Rose Lake Township 257
392 76
166
Selma
Sherman Township 610
329 324
107
Slagle
Sylvan Township 158
241 78
103
South Township
Antioch Branch 120
246 66
129
Springville
Boon Township 422
179 206
111
Wexford Precinct
Cadillac, Township1 300
660 136
504

Cadillac, Precinct
Total2 594
19119* 462
8958
Cadillac, Precinct
%3 737
68.1% 499
31.9%
Cedar Creek 422 211
These are local results and are not final
Cherry Grove 846 434

City of Manton 233 140

Clam Lake 702 398

Colfax 270 110

Greenwood 161 77

Hanover 402 197

Haring 1071 425

Henderson 64 29

Liberty 257 76

Selma 610 324

Slagle 158 78

South Branch 120 66

Springville 422 206

Wexford Township 300 136

Total 19119* 8958

% 68.1% 31.9%

These are local results and are not final


Thursday, November 8, 2018 | www.weeklyvoice.net weekly voice • 5

Evart voters pass 1.8 mil millage ELECTION


Osceola Co. Road RESULTS
Commission
Osceola Co. Road Commission
By Victoria Martin lice Chief Jim Beam. Public Safety Millage Doug Gary
Cadillac News “The current budget
is pretty set in stone, but Kanouse Wemple
EVART — The people hopefully when we are Yes No
of Evart voted to pass the putting next fiscal year’s
Burdell Township 361 188
new Public Safety Millage. budget to present to the City of Evart 294 207
The Public safety Mill- council, we will be able to Cedar Township 175 132
age was placed on the Nov. consider a hiring another down to time will tell.” the air as to what exactly
6 ballot as a rewording of full-time officer.” At the very least, accord- they will do to start bring- City of Evart 567 418
the original 2014 millage to The department has ing to Beam, the depart- ing in money.
only include the police de- been operating at a capac- ment will be able to con- Ideas such as forming City of Reed City 567 418
partment rather than both ity of only three full-time tinue doing its job in the their own millage have
the Evart Fire and Police officers including Beam. community for the time been tossed out there, ac- Evart Township 414 327
departments. With recreational mari- being. cording to Evart Treasurer
Hartwick Township 192 150
The millage passed in a juana becoming legal in “With the millage, we and Assessor Sarah Dvo-
294 to 207 vote, according to Michigan, Beam is also won’t have to take two racek, but nothing has Hersey Township 568 409
the unofficial results of the anticipating an increase in steps backward as we are been made official.
midterm ballot. traffic accidents. starting to take one step At an event to meet Highland Township 345 298
The 1.8 mil millage will “From what I have seen forward,” he said. “Right candidates prior to the
raise $53,178.24 and allow and heard, it can be an- now, we don’t have to wor- midterm elections, council LeRoy Township 399 264
the police department to ticipated that there will ry about the reduction of member Dan Elliot said
hire another full-time of- be an influx in marijuana- hours and we can continue that the fire department Lincoln Township 497 326
ficer to help with the influx related traffic accidents,” to find more ways to be ac- needs to figure something Marion Township 451 348
of the workload placed on he said. “So we are expect- tive in our community.” out or they will no longer
the department in the past ing an increase in certain As far as the fire depart- exist in a few years. Middle Branch Township 275 225
few years, according to Po- issues but it really comes ment goes, it is still up in vmartin@cadillacnews.com | 775-NEWS (6397)
Orient Township 232 176

Osceola Township 330 264

Richmond Township 624 476

Rose Lake Township 468 332

Sherman Township 349 295

Sylvan Township 276 221

Total 7090* 5267

% 57.4% 42.6%
State Senate
35th District
Curt Mike Timothy
VanderWall Talliard Coon

Benzie County 4254 2997 199

Crawford County 3808 2025 179

Kalkaska County 4769 2223 251

Lake County 2809 1677 104

Courtesy Leelanau County 7257 6379 261

Public invited to Veterans Day events at hospitals


Manistee County 6275 3779 259

Mason County 0 0 0

Missaukee County 4943 1383 140


REED CITY — Commu- observance at Reed City ing officer, whose son is a er will be Deb Kleeves, lab
Ogemaw County 5406 2927 287
nity members are invited Hospital at 1 p.m. The ob- U.S. Navy veteran. technologist and Army
to join in Veterans Day servances will take place at Featured employee speak- veteran. Vocal music will Osceola County 6504 2413 255
observances at Spectrum the flagpole near the main er at Big Rapids Hospital be provided by Crossroads Roscommon County 7101 4000 306
Health Big Rapids and entrance of each hospital. will be Craig Witbeck, phys- Harmony Chorus.
Wexford County 9205 4037 434
Reed City Hospitals on Both will feature patriotic ical therapist and Marine “We invite people to
Monday, Nov. 12. music, a flag raising, com- Corps veteran. Musical solo- join us in honoring all the Total 62331* 33840 2675
Big Rapids Hospital will ments by an employee ist will be Dr. Robert Joyce. men and women who have
honor veterans at 11 a.m. veteran, and comments by At Reed City Hospital, served in our military,” % 63.1% 34.2% 2.7%
that day, with a similar Caroline Ring, chief nurs- the featured veteran speak- said Ring. These results are not final and only show from precincts currently reporting

Evart Police Department


Public record
resident’s home. The case assist the Osceola County • Officers responded to a a noisy dog. The juvenile was located
Weekly Report remains open at this time. Sheriff ’s Department with car/deer accident on US 10. Wednesday 10/31/18 and the teenager was taken
• 10/29/2018 Found Prop- • 10/30/2018 Found Dog a K9 track for a subject who No injuries were reported. • Officers received reports back to the police depart-
erty — Officers were dis- — A found dog was turned had left the scene of an ac- • Officers issued a verbal of Halloween vandalism. ment to await pickup by
patched to a report of over to the Evart Police cident. The subject was lo- warning to a resident new One of the complainants his father. The officer made
found property. The prop- Department. The dog’s cated and arrested by depu- to town for burning trash gave a description of three contact with CPS to follow
erty was taken to the Evart owners were located and ties. An article search was in his backyard. He was in- young males that had egged up on the home situation
Police Department for safe the animal was returned conducted in the area of structed to put the fire out her window. The matter is due to concerning state-
keeping. to them. It was determined the arrest to look for any and advised any further under investigation. ments made during the in-
• 10/29/2018 Domestic that the dog had broken its possible discarded items. incidents would result in a Thursday 11/1/18 vestigation.
Dispute — Officers were collar. The owners were citation. • Officers received a re- • Officers received a re-
dispatched to a domestic given a warning for the vio- Tuesday 10/30/18 port of graffiti spray paint- quest from CPS worker out
dispute not in progress. lation.
Reed City Police • Officers issued an ap- ed on the front of the call- of Grand Rapids to per-
One subject was arrested • 11/1/2018 Retail Fraud Department, weekly pearance citation to a er’s house. The homeowner form a well-being check
for domestic violence. The — An off-duty officer was report 57-year-old female for driv- named a suspect but had no on a 53-year-old female
subject was transported notified of a retail fraud ing on an expired registra- evidence to prove it at this who was believed to have
to the Osceola County Jail in progress. The case has If you see any suspicious tion and having no insur- time. stopped taking her medica-
where they were lodged on been forwarded to the pros- activity, call 911. For a non- ance. The vehicle was towed. • Officers were requested tion. Reed City Officers re-
their charge. ecutor for review of charg- emergency, call 832-3255. • Officers received a re- to a local apartment com- sponded but were unable to
• 10/29/2018 Suspicious es. Email tips to policereedc- port of a dog that had been plex regarding the smell locate the subject in ques-
Person — Officers were • 11/2/2018 No Security ity@gmail.com. barking for two hours. The of burning marijuana. The tion.
called to a report of a sus- — Officers were called to a Sunday 10/28/18 caller reported it was un- responding officer was un- Friday 11/2/18
picious person at a local local business for a fail to • Officers responded to known where the barking able to locate the source • Officers received a com-
business. The subject was pay complaint. The driver a local business for a man dog was located, but re- of the smell as it had gone plaint for a no trespass
gone prior to the officer’s of the vehicle was located making unwanted advances quested it be stopped. The away prior to arrival. notice to be served. The
arrival. and determined not to have toward a woman employee. responding officer located • An officer received a re- paperwork was completed
• 10/29/2018 Suspicious insurance or a valid regis- The man was located and the dog and found no one quest from a neighboring and the complainant then
Person — Officers were tration. warned to have no further at home. The following day police department request- decided to wait and think
dispatched to a report of a • 11/3/2018 Assist OCSD contact with the woman. the officer issued a citation ing assistance in locating over the consequences be-
suspicious person inside a — Officers were called to Monday 10/29/18 to the owner for harboring a juvenile male runaway. fore filing the complaint.

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Reed City routs Clare in D5 district final Student Athlete


By Marc Vieau
Cadillac News of the week
REED CITY — Jackson
Price didn’t hesitate.
Meet Austin Hamilton
Neither did his head coach, Evart High School, Senior
and father, Monty Price.
It’s time to focus on Saginaw
Swan Valley.
Reed City earned that right
with a 38-7 rout of Clare in an
MHSAA Division 5 district ti-
tle game Friday night at home.
The Coyotes (11-0 overall)
now get their rematch with
Swan Valley, the same team
that beat them in last year’s
state semifinals 25-14, in a re-
gional championship game at
1 p.m. Saturday.
The Vikings (11-0) advanced
with a 55-10 whipping of Free-
land on Friday night.
Minutes after the district where we are at in terms of
trophy and medals were pre- that matchup.”
sented to Reed City, thoughts Reed City left no doubt as to
went forward instead of cel- who the better team was on
ebrating. Friday against Clare.
“I’m definitely more excited The Coyotes rolled up 424
for Swan Valley,” Reed City yards on the ground and 64
senior quarterback Jackson more through the air while
Price said. “I can’t wait to play holding the Pioneers (9-2) to Sport(s) and positions you play:
them and have a chance for just 166 yards of total offense. Cross Country, Track
revenge. Reed City senior running
“We know we have to be back Phillip Jones-Price What is your pre-game ritual? A
more physical than them. Last scored from 53 and 81 yards few deep breaths.
year, they ran the ball down in the first quarter and it was
our throats but I think we’re 16-0 after the first 12 minutes What is your fondest memory
more physical this year and of play. participating in sports in high
I think we can tackle better, Jones added touchdown school? Spending the night in Jack-
too.” runs of 8, 23 and 15 yards in son before the state meet.
Monty Price said Swan Val- the second quarter to give the
ley has been on everyone’s Coyotes a commanding 38-0 What is your favorite class and
minds and the Coyotes are ex- lead at halftime. why? Gym because there’s never
cited to see where they stack “I thought our kids played homework.
up. a tremendous first half to be
“It was a bittersweet loss for up 38-0,” Monty Price said. “I What is your favorite pre-game
us last year,” he said. “It was thought we came out a little MARC VIEAU meal? Grilled chicken with fettuc-
sweet to be there but bitter flat, though, in the second half Top: Reed City players celebrate. Above: Reed City’s Zach Wirgau runs out cine alfredo.
that we didn’t play up to the but the running clock had us of a tackle.
potential that we thought we in a good position.
could play at. I know a lot of “I was a little disappointed very good team even though carries and Zach Wirgau add- What advice would you give
our kids as well as our coach- in our effort and intensity in one of their best players was ed 36 yards on seven carries. younger students starting out in
es have had that team on our the second half but, overall, out. Price was 3 of 4 passing for sports? Hard work.
radar. We knew at some point, it was a great team win. The “We came in focused, did 64 yards with Wirgau (13), An-
we’d have a chance to run into kids earned it and we’re on to our job and got out of here thony Pelton (6) and Brandon Who is your role model and
them. phase three.” with a win. That’s all that Major (45) hauling in passes. why? Lebron James. He puts in
“We know they’re a tremen- Jackson Price said it was a counts.” Mason Bush led the way hard work.
dous program and they’re business-like approach to the Jones-Price paced Reed City defensively with five tackles
having a tremendous year. We game. with 242 yards and five touch- while Pelton had four and Ma- What are your plans after high
have a great deal of respect for “We knew it was going to downs on 17 carries while jor had three. school?
them so we’re excited to see be tough,” he said. “Clare is a Price had 53 yards on three sports@cadillacnews.com | 775-NEWS (6397) College at an undecided school.

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$499 300234801
or 25 per month
$ †
off
**

jeep cherokee #JP327469 prices already marked

$299/mo. In stock pewter, slate, chestnut, truffle


+ 0% for 24 months †

36 mo./10,000 miles per year now


See dealer for details.
now
$ 1199
LEFT MAKE
$99
Save 43%
Save 56%
Meadowbrook 3-Piece
Queen Bedroom
compare at $2769
OVER Craftsman
AN
was $1559 200058348
Side Table
NEW compare at $175 • Includes dresser,
mirror, queen bed
OFFER!
510086425, 6, 3, 4
OH

OH

MODELS
POCKETED
COIL
COIL
RECLINES
now $1399
SEATING
SEATING 3-Piece King Bedroom Set
In stock oak, pine, white, black compare at $3149
#JP730335 was $1759 200058349

MOVABLE
OTTOMAN
CLOSEOUT
LIMITED
QUANTITIES NEW All mat tresses,
now save $
900
**

up to
$ 399
HO

+ 0% for up to 72 months*
On purchases with your Art Van Signature Credit Card
made November 9-12. Equal monthly payments required.
Serta Queen Mattress See store for details.
was $599 100036723
+ FREE Delivery
H
N

or $11 per month*


#JP706493 #JP754136 ADVERTISED ITEMS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT EVERY ART VAN LOCATION *Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. Some restrictions apply. See store for details. SUPER VALUE sale items, PureSleep, Outlet, and Closeout purchases excluded.
Does not apply to previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other current public or private discount offer. No interest will be charged on promo purchase (including related optional credit insurance/debt cancellation charges) and equal monthly payments
are required equal to initial promo purchase amount divided equally by the number of months in promo period until promo is paid in full. The equal monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that
would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement
for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval. 10% deposit required. 72 months financing applies to Tempur-Pedic non floor sample mattress purchases of $3999 or more and valid from 11/9-11/12/18. **Some restrictions apply. See store for details. Delivery
charge applies. Percent savings are off the lowest individual Art Van Price on merchandise purchases only. No minimum purchase required. Cozzia, Human Touch, Nambé, MacKenzie-Childs, Kate Spade, Detroit Mattress Co., Serta iComfort, Tempur-Pedic, Flooring,
Care Kits, Warranties, Scott Shuptrine, Room Groups, ‘NOW’ and ‘Doorbuster’ priced items, plus SUPER VALUE Sale items excluded from additional discounts. Does not apply to previous purchases. Cannot be combined with any other current public or private discount
or finance offer. Excludes Serta iComfort and Tempur-Pedic. See store for details. ***Customer will receive a reward card equal to the MSRP of the free giveaway at the time of the promotion. See store for details. †Excludes Super Value Items, Floor Samples, Care
Kits and Warranties. On Purchases with your Art Van Signature Card made through November 12, 2018. No interest will be charged on the promo purchase if you pay the promo purchase amount in full within 20 months. If you do not, interest will be charged on the
promo purchase from the purchase date. Depending on the purchase amount, promotion length and payment allocation, the required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off purchase by the end of promotional period. Regular account terms apply to non-
promotional purchases, and, after promotion ends, to promotional balance. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval.
§If the guarantee is not met, guest to be awarded a $100 Art Van Gift Card. Purchase must be made by 9 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018. Merchandise must be in stock at time of purchase. Invoice must be scheduled for a delivery date before Thanksgiving at time
of purchase and must be paid in full at time of sale. Delivery must be with a participating store and within the designated normal store delivery area. Attempted delivery that is not completed due to the customer not home is excluded Sale prices valid through 11/12/18.

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