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Thursday, June 21, 2018 • Your community news from Evart, Reed City, Hersey, Sears & Chase.

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Reed City recognizes local
CREDIT
SPECIAL
businesses, community at dinner
By Ben Glick work they’ve done this
FINANCING Weekly voice year helping the school
prepare for emergency
FOR EVERYONE! REED CITY — Dozens
of local community
situations, and award
ed the prize to Osceola
PUSH - PULL - DRAG members and business County Emergency Man
leaders were recognized agement Director Mark
for the help they provide Watkins.
to educators. “It gives us an oppor
tunity to recognize those
Around 135 people who go above and beyond
gathered in the Reed for this school. We get a
$1,000 City High School Cafete- chance to come do a per

MINIMUM ria for the fourth annual

Reed City Schools Busi-
sonal thing and thank
them for everything they

TRADE ness and Community

Appreciation Dinner re-
do for us,” Reed City
Schools Superintendent
Payments As Low As cently. Myra Munroe said.
Attendees were treated As a first-year super
$150 mo. to a meal, entertainment
and awards recognizing
intendent in Reed City
Munroe said she was
✔ Bankruptcy the help they provide to
Reed City Schools for More than 130 business and community leaders attended the Business and Community
excited to be part of the
celebration.
✔ Foreclosures their help raising funds
for programs like the
Appreciation Dinner May 30 for a meal, entertainment and thanks from school officials. “I can’t even put it
into words,” she said
✔ Repossession band, robotics team and munity members, which Elementary, awarded to student who underwent “This is a great commu
more. are used to select the Principal DeAnna Good- heart surgery earlier in nity. I wish I could give
OVER 100 CARS For special recogni- winners of the Above man and others for help- the school year. everyone an Above and
TO CHOOSE FROM tion, school officials re-
ceive nominations of ar-
and Beyond Award.
Selected this year were
ing raise funds from in-
dividuals and businesses
The school also recog-
nized local emergency
Beyond Award because
they do that. They sup

WE CAN HELP! ea businesses and com- the staff of GT Norman in the community for a management for the port us 200 percent.”

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Census blocks
being auctioned
to bring
broadband access
to rural areas
REED CITY — In order to
ease the adoption of broadband
internet speeds in the area, the
federal government is putting up
sections of the state up for bid. A tractor pulls a weighted sled-like vehicle called a boat for during the 2nd Annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the Osceola County Fairgrounds. The event is a less-
The Federal Communications formal competition held in preparation for the larger event held during the Evart Fair on August 2.
Commission is auctioning off
census blocks in areas across
the country, including Osceola
County, to private internet ser-
vice providers that will receive
Truck and tractor pull returns to the fairgrounds
federal dollars to build out into
underserved areas as part of the By Ben Glick “It’s not about speed as
Connect America Fund Phase II Weekly Voice it is about the distance
initiative. they can drag a boat,”
Earlier this year, the FCC re- EVART — Dozens of Ryan said.
leased data that showed Osceola vehicles gathered at Officials measure
County as second in the country the Grandstands of the how far the vehicle was
in the number of people who Osceola County Fair- pulled and the one that
lack access to broadband inter- grounds over the week- drags its the furthest is
net speeds. end to kick off truck and declared the winner.
The FCC defines broadband tractor pulling season. Many pulls are regu-
as 10 megabits per second down- Around 50 trucks and lated by governing bod-
load speed and 1 Mbps for upload tractors participated in ies, such as the West
speed and currently, more than the 2nd Annual Truck Michigan Pullers, which
5,000 homes and business lack and Tractor Pull on June make sure each event
access. 2. is carried out in a way
The bids were put out in Event organizer Mark that’s uniform to other
March and the results won’t be Ryan said the event events in the region.
released until early July, Com- started last year after he But for the pull held A truck pulls a weighted sled-like vehicle called a boat for during the 2nd Annual Truck and
munity Technology Advisor at heard some of the pulls last Saturday, there Tractor Pull at the Osceola County Fairgrounds. The event is a less-formal competition held in
Connect Michigan Tom Stephen- in the area were going were several vehicle and preparation for the larger event held during the Evart Fair on August 2.
son said. away and participants weight classes for the
Businesses need the subsidy needed a way to prepare trucks and tractors par-
in order to penetrate rural areas for other pulls later in ticipating in the event,
because of the high cost of infor- the year, he said. all competing for cash
mation infrastructure relative to “I talked to friends in prizes — $70 for first
the number of customers. the pull and we needed prize, $50 for second and
Osceola and neighboring coun- to do something for the $30 for third.
ties benefited from earlier subsi- spring,” he said. Normally, there are
dies to get them up to minimum If you’ve never been speed limits and only
contemporary broadband speeds to a pull, Ryan, who said certain vehicles can par-
years, but those minimum he’s been pulling for 12 ticipate, as well as other
speeds were raised by the FCC in years, explained that the restrictions. But Ryan
2015 and many of the same areas goal of the motorsport said this pull was just for
need to be upgraded. is for participating ve- fun, a way for regional
According to the FCC, when hicles to pull a weighted participants to get out
the bids are awarded to local in- sled-like vehicle called and test their equipment
ternet service providers in July, a boat. The boat is before other competi-
the companies will be required equipped with weight tions later this summer.
to meet benchmarks at specified and as the vehicle pulls “It’s nice to change
times in order to keep their sub- it down the track, the something and see how
sidies. boat drops its weight, you do,” he said.
After three years, 40 percent which slows and eventu- This event precedes
of homes and businesses in an ally stops the vehicle the more formal pull
area must be connected and an pulling it. Fully loaded, later this summer, which A tractor pulls a weighted sled-like vehicle called a boat for during the 2nd Annual Truck and
additional 20 percent have to be the boat can weigh up will take place August Tractor Pull at the Osceola County Fairgrounds. The event is a less-formal competition held in
connected in each subsequent to 30,000 pounds, Ryan 2 during the Osceola preparation for the larger event held during the Evart Fair on August 2.
year, the FCC said. said. County Fair.
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Left: Evart students that partici-

pated in the 5K color run douse
themselves with colored dye
Evart schools raises money for
wrestling program with color run
at the end of the race. Below
Left: A racer crosses the finish
line at the 3rd Annual Wildcat
Wildcolor 5k Fun Run. Below
right: With stroller and all, Evart By Ben Glick of colored powder in the to improve the team.
High School math teacher and Weekly Voice air. “We want to get more
cross country coach Kevin Mills The race was noncom- equipment and grow as
was the first to cross the finish EVART — Despite a cool petitive but more than 90 much as we can,” Hopkins
line at the 3rd Annual Wildcat and rainy morning, a race people participated in the said.
Wildcolor 5k Fun Run. Bottom ended in a flourish of col- race that raises money for The program has also
and opposite: A group of Evart or and raised money for a the Evart schools’ wres- received some big dona-
students tosses bags or colored school athletic program. tling program. Each year, tions to continue growing
dye into the air at the end of The 3rd Annual Wildcat the race is able to raise the program, Hopkins
a 5-kilometer race through Wildcolor 5K Fun Run was about $2,000 organizers said, which is stimulat-
the city. Community members, held June 9 said. ing growth. Over the last
school staff and Evart students Participants ran a 5 School staff and volun- eight years, the program
from multiple grade levels par- kilometer (about 3 miles) teers from the community has grown from three to 20
ticipated in the color run held course through the city, helped to organize and ex- and Hopkins said he hopes
June 9. which started and ended ecute the event but it was that will continue.
at the high school. The started by Evart wrestling “The community has
racers got sprayed down coaches Ryan Hopkins and been awesome,” he said. “I
with colored water at vari- Ben Bryant. can’t think them enough.
ous points on the route Hopkins said the pro- We get stronger every
and at the end threw bags ceeds from the race will go year.”

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What’s Happening in the Area

Free concert series and Thursday, June 21, at Library is hosting a book City and Tuesdays at 7 Township Hall, next to the the Church of the First-
Big Rapids’ Triangle Park, sale during normal hours p.m., also at the church. Post Office born Revival Center, 310 S.
REED CITY — A free as part of the Spectrum of operation July 5 to 20. • EVART— Thursdays Every Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m. Higbee.
concert series at the Reed Health Big Rapids Hospital The library is open on at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Contact Ken at 231-620- Donations accepted but
City Depot run every Community Block Party Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Church in Evart. 2504 not necessary.
Thursday this summer. • Wednesday, June 27, at and Tuesdays through Fri- MARION— Marion Food
The concerts will be the Big Rapids Band Shell days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pantry, East Main Street,
on the second and fourth and For more information,
Fish fry by appointment, on call 24
Free community dinner
Thursdays of each month • Wednesday, July 3, at call 231-734-5542. at Evart Moose Lodge hours SEARS— Free commu-
from 7 to 9 p.m. through the the Big Rapids Band Shell EVART— A fish fry or Contact Marsha at 231- nity dinner will be held
summer. The music fea- In the event of rain, the shrimp dinner will be held 743-6092 every Saturday night at
tured will be old country Big Rapids First United
Free lunches available on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. TUSTIN— Augustana 5:45 p.m. in Brooks Corners
and gospel. Methodist Church at 304 for children during at the Evart Moose Lodge, Lutheran Church Hall with a contemporary
If you have any ques- Elm St. is the alternate summer 8400 U.S. 10 in Evart. Every Monday, 9 a.m. to worship at 6:30 p.m. Invite
tions, contact Pete at 231- concert site. For more information, noon, for Pine River school a friend.
629-0122. EVART — Evart Public call 231-734-6181. district residents only
Schools will be sponsoring Contact Katie at 231-768-
‘Powerful Tools for the Summer Food Service 4418
Weight loss group
Founders Day picnic to Caregivers’ Program for Children dur-
Bingo at Evart Moose LEROY — Rose Lake meetings on Thursdays
be held at Eagle Village BIG RAPIDS — The MSU ing the summer months EVART— Evart Moose Free Methodist Church EVART— T.O.P.S weight
HERSEY — Eagle Village Extension six-week pro- to provide free lunches for Lodge will host Bingo each Second Tuesday of the loss support group meets
is celebrating 50 years of gram “Powerful Tools for children. Monday at 8400 U.S. 10. month from 3-5 p.m. for all every Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
helping kids and families Caregivers” has been post- The lunches will be held Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Osceola County residents at the Evart United Meth-
with a Founders Day Pro- poned due to lack of signup June 4 through August 10 bird takes place at 6 p.m. Contact Vicky at 231-388- odist Church. Weigh-in is
gram and Picnic on Satur- and will now be held on from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with regular Bingo at 6:30 1782 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and
day, June 23. Fridays from August 17 Monday through Friday. p.m. (License No. A21600). REED CITY— St. Phillip meeting is at 9:30 a.m.
Registration begins at through Sept. 21. No lunch will be served on Neri Church
10 a.m. and the event will The program focuses on July 4. Every Tuesday, Thurs-
include tours, lunch, camp helping caregivers take The lunches will be
Rock, gem and mineral day, 1 to 4 p.m.
Health specialty clinic
activities and a chance to care of themselves while held at Evart Elementary club meetings Contact Robert at 231-832- REED CITY— Urolo-
talk with founders Kermit caring for a relative or School, 515 N. Cedar St., BIG RAPIDS — Big Rap- 2624 gist, John Anema, M.D.
and Jean Hainley. friend. Topics will include Evart. ids Rock, Gem and Mineral will be offering outpatient
The program will be held ways to reduce stress, Free meals will be made Club will hold meetings at services at the hospital’s
on the campus of Eagle Vil- communication solutions, available to children 18 6:30 p.m. on the first Thurs-
AARP meeting Specialty Clinic twice a
lage, 5044 175th Ave. Please reducing guilt, anger and years of age and under day of the month (March REED CITY— AARP No. month.
RSVP to Barb at 231-832- depression, ways to relax, or persons up to age 26 through December) at the 2418 meets on the second He will be consulting
7249 or bfrahm@eaglevil- how to make tough deci- who are enrolled in an Geology lab, room 138, sci- Wednesday of every month with patients on the second
lage.org before June 11. sions and problem-solving. educational program for ence building, at Ferris at the United Methodist Friday of the month and
The program will be held the mentally or physically State University. Church in Reed City. performing outpatient sur-
on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 disabled that is recognized Potluck lunch (bring gery and other procedures,
Ferris Community Band p.m. at the MSU Extension by a state or local public own table service) will including lithotripsy on
performing Wednesday Big Rapids office, 14485 educational agency.
Free blood pressure start at noon followed by a the fourth Friday.
concerts Northland Dr. Feel free to For more information, clinics program starting at 1 p.m. The clinic is located at
bring a sack lunch. contact Cheryl Sherman at EVART— Osceola Coun- Everyone welcome. 300 N. Patterson Road. Con-
BIG RAPIDS — Ferris This is a free program 231-734-5594. ty Commission on Aging For more information, tact Spectrum Health Reed
State University Com- but registration is required is offering free blood pres- contact Marylou at 231-832- City Hospital Specialty
munity Summer Band is by calling Lisa at 231-592- sure clinics for adults 60 4938. Clinic at 231-832-7108 for
performing a series of con- 0792 or emailing danie270@
Breakfast buffet years and older. Monthly more information.
certs for its 53rd year. msu.edu. at Evart VFW post blood pressure screenings
Shepherd’s Table
The concerts, all begin- EVART— A breakfast will be conducted at the
ning at 7 p.m., are as fol- buffet will be held on the OCCOA meal sites in Ev- REED CITY— Church of
CActivities at the Reed
lows:
Evart Library holding second and fourth Sundays art, Marion and Tustin. the Nazarene, Shepherd’s City Senior Center
• Wednesday, June 20, at book sale from 7 to 11 a.m., monthly Evart’s clinic will be held Table makes a free meal ev- REED CITY— The Se-
the Big Rapids Band Shell EVART — Evart Public until November, at 4681 the second Tuesday every ery Thursday at 5:30 p.m., nior Center, 219 Todd Ave.,
85th Ave. month, 10 a.m. to noon. 5300 220th Ave. Donations has the following activities:
The Evart meal site is lo- welcome. Wednesday: Fun Bingo
cated at 732 West Seventh (18 and older) at 12:30 p.m.
Bingo at Evart VFW St. (U.S. 10). Thursday: Euchre at
EVART— VFW Post Marion and Tustin’s clin-
Dinner with friends at 12:30 p.m.
7979 will host Bingo each ics will be held the third St. Paul Lutheran Church Friday night: Regular
HERE’S MY CARD Thursday, at 4681 85th Ave. Tuesday each month, 10
Doors open at 4 p.m. Early a.m. to noon. The Marion
EVART— Dinner with
Friends Community Meal
Bingo (weather permit-
ting). Doors open at 4:30
Bird start at 6 p.m. (License meal site is at the Eagles’ will be held on the second p.m. Early Birds start at 6
A04340) building, 220 South Mill St. Wednesday of each month p.m. (License No.A22502)
WINDOW TOPS weight loss
The Tustin meal site is at
213 South Neilson.
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. For further information,
Paul Lutheran Church, 435 contact Carolyn at 231-832-
SHOPPING? meeting
Walk-in clinics. If you
wish to eat at the meal site,
W. 5th St. Sponsored by St. 2676.
Paul Lutheran Church and
Check Out REED CITY— TOPS call 231-734-5559 at least the Evart United Method-
Free movie nights
Polar Seal Vinyl Windows weight loss meetings, Reed a day before to reserve a ist Church.
for Your Home! City, Chapter 1682, Monday spot. Donations appreciated. SEARS— Free movie
• Energy Efficient • Maintenance Free • Easily Cleaned weigh-in at 5:30 p.m. and Takeout available. nights will be held the
• FINANCING AVAILABLE • meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at For more information, second Friday night of the
“Your Full Service Glass Shop” St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Food pantries contact 231-734-3585 or 231- month at 7 p.m. at Brooks
DouGLASS
800-922-GLAS • 231-779-3960 Located next to Arby’s • Cadillac
A food pantry is available
to residents in need who
734-5491.
In the event that school
Corner Hall, U.S. 66 and 10.
Free popcorn and hot dogs.
Al-Anon meeting live in Osceola County. The is canceled, Dinner with
REED CITY— Al-Anon following is a list of the dif- Friends will not take place.
Day book club
Introducing... meetings will be held on ferent locations, hours and
at Reed City Library
Mondays at 1 p.m. at St. contact people.
Free dinner
FUR BABIES PET CARE Philips Church in Reed SEARS— Former Orient REED CITY— A day
Dogs & Cats at Reed City Church book club will be held on
REED CITY— There the first Wednesday of the
• Bath & Brush will be a free dinner every month at 1:30 p.m. at the
• Haircuts
• Experienced,
Doggie
Care Add Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Reed City Public Library.

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Evart Police Department Situation — Officers were contact with a subject with tion. into the woods. A male sub- an indecent exposure situ-
Report dispatched to a suspicious warrants for their arrest. Monday 6/4/18 ject was seen leaving the ation. Officers spoke with
• 6/4/2018 CSC — Officers situation complaint. They were transported to • Officers were dispatched vehicle on foot. The 37-year- the female, accused of ex-
were dispatched to a crimi- • 6/12/2018 Arson — Of- the Osceola County Jail regarding a suspicious old male driver was located posing herself through the
nal sexual conduct com- ficers were called to inves- where they were lodged on smell at an apartment com- and questioned. The man window to her neighbors.
plaint. The case remains tigate an arson complaint. their warrants. plex. Officers were unable was issued a citation for The woman denied the in-
open at this time. The case remains open at • 6/15/2018 Traffic Com- to locate the source of the careless driving and his ve- cident. The matter is under
• 6/8/2018 Investigation this time. plaint — Officers conduct- smell. hicle towed. Marijuana was investigation.
— Officers were dispatched • 6/12/2018 Litter — Offi- ed a traffic stop and it was • Officers were dis- also located in the vehicle. Friday 6/8/18
to a failure to pay com- cers were called to a litter- determined that the vehi- patched to a local residence A warrant will be request- • Officers received a
plaint at a local business. ing complaint. An investi- cle had an invalid license regarding a suspicious sit- ed. complaint regarding an
The subject was identified gation was conducted and plate and no proof of insur- uation. The caller reported • Officers were requested indecent exposure situa-
and returned to pay for the issue was resolved. ance. The driver was issued an elderly man walking to assist with a male that tion. The caller reported
their purchase. • 6/12/2018 MDOP — Of- a citation and the vehicle around the outside of her was reported to not be act- seeing a male defecate in
• 6/9/2018 OWI — During ficers were called to ma- was towed. house. She reported he ing himself. Officers spoke the front yard within view
a traffic stop for speeding, licious destruction of • 6/16/2018 Curfew/Child came to the front and was with the male who admit- of a school bus. The inves-
officers made contact with property complaint. The Endangerment — Officers just standing there looking ted to having some mental tigation has been turned
a driver that was deter- owner of the property does made contact with a minor confused. The officer spoke health issues. Officer deter- over to the Michigan State
mined to be under the influ- not wish to seek charges out past curfew. The minor with the man in question, mined he was not a harm Police for warrant submis-
ence of alcohol intoxicants. against the person respon- was transported to their who reported that he was to himself or others at that sion as it took place just in-
Marijuana and open intoxi- sible for the damages. residence where it was looking for his inside cat time and assisted him in side Newaygo County.
cants were located in the • 6/14/2018 Civil — Of- discovered that the minor that had gotten out and calling family. • Officer issued a verbal
vehicle. The subject was ficers were advised of an in question had left a tod- crossed the street. • School Liaison Officer warning to a teenage ju-
arrested and transported argument between two sub- dler alone unsupervised. Tuesday 6/5/18 received a complaint re- venile for no driver side
to the Osceola County Jail jects over a vehicle. The case is open pending • Officers located and ar- garding a suspicious ve- rearview mirror and a MIP
where they were lodged on • 6/14/2018 Child Abuse review. rested a 26-year-old male hicle subject lingering near tobacco.
charges. — Officers were called to a • 6/17/2018 PIA — Offi- who held an outstanding the elementary school. The • Officers were dispatched
• 6/10/2018 Civil — Offi- complaint of subjects ar- cers were dispatched to a felony warrant for bur- 58-year-old man was locat- to perform a well-being
cers were called to a prop- guing and child abuse. The personal injury accident. glary out of the 77th Dis- ed and questioned during check. The caller reported
erty dispute. Subjects were case remains open at this The driver of the offending trict Court. He was then which it was learned he seeing a post on social me-
advised to contact district time. vehicle was cited for failure transported to the Osceola had two outstanding war- dia that indicated a male
court. • 6/14/2018 Trespassing to yield the right of way. County Jail where he was rants. He was then placed subject may be suicidal. Of-
• 6/11/2018 PDA — Of- — Officers were called to • 6/17/2018 Traffic — Dur- lodged without incident. under arrest and transport- ficers were unable to locate
ficers were called to a car/ report a trespassing viola- ing a traffic stop, officers • Officers were dispatched ed to the Osceola County the man in Reed City area.
deer property damage ac- tion. The subject was ar- made contact with a driver to Spectrum Health Reed Jail where he was lodged It was later determined
cident. No injuries were rested and transported to not carrying a valid drivers City campus ER, regarding without incident. The man he might be in another ju-
reported. the Osceola County Jail license. an elderly male found wan- was waiting in the car with risdiction but attempts to
• 6/11/2018 Trespass — where they were lodged on dering in the back parking his dog while other family locate had already been ex-
Officers were called to their violation. lot wearing only boxers attended a school function. hausted there as well.
serve a No Trespass notice. • 6/14/2018 Misc. Traffic
Reed City police report and a heavy coat. When • Officer were dispatched • Officers received a re-
The subject was located — Officers were called to a If you see any suspicious the responding officer ar- to a possible case of crimi- port from a local business
and served with the notice. complaint of a semi-truck activity, call 911. For a non- rived, the hospital staff nal sexual conduct. The that was receiving several
• 6/11/2018 Assist — Of- that struck a utility pole. emergency call 832-3255. had brought the 94-year-old matter is under investiga- harassing phone calls then
ficers were called to assist Upon arrival, it was deter- Email tips to policereedc- man into the ER room. The tion. later told they were just
the Osceola County Sher- mined that no impact took ity@gmail.com. staff reported the man was • Officers were called to being pranked. The owner
iff ’s Department with a do- place. Did you know? confused and admitted to local apartment regarding just wanted to report them
mestic assault complaint. • 6/15/2018 Insufficient Michigan law requires having dementia. Family an open door situation. The and to have them to stop as
• 6/11/2018 Probation Funds — Officers were pedestrians use a sidewalk members were identified woman reported returning they were disrupting busi-
Violation — Officers were called to a business for an whenever one is provided. and contact made. to her apartment and found ness.
called to a complaint of a insufficient funds check Where a sidewalk is not • Officers were dispatched the door slightly ajar and Saturday 6/9/18
subject with an outstand- complaint. Contact was provided pedestrians are regarding a bag of marijua- she knew she had locked it • Officers were requested
ing warrant for a probation made with the business required to walk on the na found on the sidewalk. when she left. The matter is to perform a civil standby
violation. The offender was and it was determined left side of the road facing When the responding offi- under investigation. for a child exchange. The
arrested and transported that the issue had been re- traffic. The penalty for non- cer arrived the caller point- • Officers were notified child exchange took place
to the Osceola County Jail solved. compliance is a citation ed to a bag on the ground of a large dog on the loose. without incident.
where they were lodged on • 6/15/2018 Civil — Of- and fine. he found that he was sure Unable to catch the dog, of- Monday 6/11/18
their warrant. ficers responded to a com- Sunday 6/3/18 contained marijuana. The ficers were able to locate its • Officers were dis-
• 6/11/2018 Domestic — plaint of damage to a ve- • Officers were requested contents were field tested, owner and inform them of patched to a larceny of gar-
Officers responded to a hicle. The complainant was to respond to a two-vehi- which resulted in a positive the dog’s location. A one- dening items. The matter is
complaint of home inva- advised that the issue was a cle personal damage ac- for marijuana. The bag was time warning was issued under investigation.
sion in conjunction with civil matter due to the vehi- cident on U.S. 131 near 3 then confiscated to be de- for Dog at Large. • Officers were dis-
the aforementioned proba- cle being shared property. Mile Road as the Osceola stroyed. • Officers arrested a patched to a local apart-
tion violation. • 6/15/2018 CSC — Offi- County Sheriff ’s Dept. was Wednesday 6/6/18 31-year-old male on charg- ment complex in reference
• 6/11/2018 Larceny — Of- cers were called to a crimi- tied up on a separate call. • Officers were dis- es of unlawful entry. The to a dispute among tenants
ficers were dispatched to nal sexual conduct com- No injuries were reported. patched to a property dam- man was transported to the regarding the speed one
a larceny complaint. The plaint. The case remains Officers cleared once the age accident. The 911 caller Osceola County Jail with- tenant was driving in the
case remains open at this open at this time. sheriff ’s deputies were able reported a vehicle struck out incident. parking lot. Officers spoke
time. • 6/15/2018 Misdemeanor to respond and take over his neighbors mailbox and • Officers were dispatched to both side and the situa-
• 6/11/2018 Suspicious Arrest(s) — Officers made the scene and the investiga- drove across the yard and to take a report regarding tion was resolved.

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GT Norman recognizes final Student of the

Month, Walking Club classes
By Alexander Sinn did not have Student of
Weekly Voice the Month, and Principal
DeAnna Goodman said
REED CITY — Peyton there was an increase in
knows how to be respon- negative behavior from
sible. Tony’s classmates students.
think he’s great at making With a goal to look for-
games. Hunter has a great ward to, she said, students
sense of humor. have improved their atti-
Cade comes to the com- tude and actions at school.
puter lab at the end of the “We’ve seen an increase
school day to turn off com- in positive behavior since
puters. we started doing this,” she
These students and sev- said. “Students are becom-
eral of their peers were ing more kind. They’re
recognized Thursday at looking out for each
Reed City’s Student of the other.”
Month assembly. Students Walking club members
vote for their peers to re- who walked several miles
ceive the title. this year were also award-
In 2016-2017, Reed City ed medals and trophies.

Left to right, third- through fifth-grade GT Norman Elementary students of the month Bryanna Skutt, Kara Gulyban, Ami Kadlwell, Aubrey
Vandawater, Maddox Ludholtz, Thomas Profrock, Gwyn Dent, Maiya Simon, Tyler Woodside, Paityn Enos, Trever Charles, Kaiden Langwor-
thy, Hunter Fayer-Moyer. Left and Below: students get their rewards and display them.

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