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Welcome to the 2019 Edition of Spectrum You are holding in your hands the 2019 edition of Spectrum: The Answer Book. The Daily News’ goal in putting this directory together is to provide new and long-time residents with a one-stop information source on everything they need to know in Midland County and surrounding areas. Highlights of the section include information about the many great attractions that can be found in the area, along with a long-term
calendar of events so that you can plan your entertainment options throughout the next several months. The section also features information about a wide variety of local organizations for those looking to plug into the community, and a listing of organizations that provide assistance to residents. Plus, there are church listings, information about government officials, schools, and more. Enjoy the section and all it has to offer.
What’s Inside: Page 3: Midland Center for the Arts Page 4: Dow Gardens Page 6: Dahlia Hill Page 7: Midland County Museums Page 7: Dow Event Center Page 8: Chippewa Nature Center Page 8: Alden B. Dow Center Page 10: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Page 10: Theaters Page 11: Greater Midland Community Center Page 12: North Midland Family Center Page 12: Creative 360 Page 12: Coleman Family Center Page 14: North End Fitness Center Page 14: West Midland Family Center Page 14: Freeland SportsZone Pages 15,16: Upcoming Events Pages 18, 19: Things To Do Page 20: Hobbies and Interests Page 20: Central Michigan University Broadcasting Pages 22, 23: Art/Dance/Music Groups Page 24: Sports Groups Page 24: Barbershop Groups 2
Pages 26-32: Community Organizations Pages 34-36: Community Agencies Page 38: Health Care Page 39: Council on Aging Pages 40, 42: Places of Worship Pages 44-51: Education Page 51: Veterans Services Page 52: Elected Officials Page 52: Road Questions Page 54: City Officials Page 54: County Commissioners Page 55: County Officials Page 55: Law Enforcement Page 55: Emergency Services Page 56: Where to Vote in Midland County Page 58: Township Meetings Pages 59, 60: Township Officials Pages 62-66: Places to Eat and Drink Page 68: Chambers of Commerce Page 68: Places to Stay When Visiting Page 68: Cable Television Page 70: Banks and Credit Unions
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Attractions: Midland Center for the Arts
Actors perform a musical number during a dress rehearsal for Center Stage Theatre’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Midland Center for the Arts. Midland Center for the Arts is well known in the Great Lakes Bay Region for its offerings in the world of art, science, history, theater and the humanities. Midland Center for the Arts features two performance venues, an art and hands-on science museum, studio school, a historical museum, museum shop, and the Saints & Sinners Lounge where patrons can relax with friends and refreshments before most performances. MCFTA encourages participation in as well as appreciation for art, music, science and history. Designed by the architect and philanthropist Alden B. Dow (1904-1983), MCFTA is a nonprofit, public foundation that represents six groups: Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, Center Stage Choirs, Center Stage Theatre, MATRIX:MIDLAND, Midland County Historical Society, and Midland Symphony Orchestra. Over the years, MCFTA has hosted world-class professional musicians and entertainment, including the Boston Pops, Kristin Chenoweth and Steve Martin, as well as critically acclaimed exhibitions such as “The Nature of Diamonds,” “A T. Rex Named Sue,” “The Art of Dr. Seuss,” and “Timeless Warriors
MATRIX: MIDLAND MATRIX:MIDLAND brings in world-renowned guest artists, concerts and professional entertainment throughout the year. The MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival is an annual event in the early summer that celebrates the arts, sciences and humanities. The 2018 Festival included David Pogue, the tech critic for Yahoo Finance; GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz pianist and world-renowned singer Diana Krall; astronaut Dr. Michael Barratt, comedy troupe Second City; Darren McGrady, the personal chef to the British royal family for 15 years; and more. MATRIX:MIDLAND Cinema offers a schedule of contemporary films featuring American and international writers, directors and actors in award-winning and critically acclaimed artistic, foreign language, comedic and dramatic films. Most events take place at the Midland Center for the Arts. Visit www.mcfta. org for current performance and cinema information. You can also call 989631-5930. & Relics: 1500 Years of Ancient China.” Activities at MCFTA are supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Go to www.mcfta.org for current hours and event information. MCFTA is located at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, and can be reached by calling 989-631-5930.acclaimed exhibitions such as “The Art of the Brick,” “The Nature of Diamonds,” “A T. Rex Named
Sue,” “The Art of Dr. Seuss,” and “Timeless Warriors & Relics: 1500 Years of Ancient China.” Activities at the Center are supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Go to www.midlandcenter.org for current hours and event information. Midland Center for the Arts is located at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, and can be reached by calling 989-631-5930. 3
Attractions: Dow Gardens
Ellie Molitor of Midland, 19, holds a butterfly on her hand inside the butterfly house at Dow Gardens on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Midland. Dow Gardens, 1809 Eastman Ave., is a 110-acre botanical garden in Midland set on the estate of Herbert H. Dow, the founder of The Dow Chemical Co. The gardens feature: • The historical home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, which is available for tours. • A display garden that includes a rose garden with more than 400 varieties of roses, the largest rhododendron collection in the Midwest, seasonal displays such as 20,000 tulips in the spring, thousands of annuals in the summer and mature trees dating to the early 1900s. • A nationally recognized Children’s Garden. • The Conservatory, featuring a year-round display of tropical plants and a Butterfly Festival in March and April. • Accessible walking paths and/or 4
carts available for tours. • Casual walking opportunities or tours guided by staff members. • Specific wedding areas and packages. • On-site picnic areas and boxed lunches. • Outdoor Movie Nights and other activities, such as Lunchtime Yoga and the Lunchtime Concert series. • The Dow Gardens Gift Shop. • Seasonal Art in the Gardens displays. The Gardens hours are: • Nov. 1-April 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • April 15-Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. • The day after Labor Day-Oct 31- 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Daily admission is $10 for adults, $2 for students 6-17 or with a student ID card. Children 5 and under are free. An annual admission card is available for $20.
Tours of the H.H. Dow Home are $7 for adults and $3 for children. For up-to-date information on displays and activities, visit www.dowgardens.org or call 989-631-2677. WHITING FOREST Whiting Forest complements Dow Gardens with a woodland experience that highlights the plant material of the Great Lakes Bay Region. The forest covers 40 acres and includes two miles of trails. Casual hiking, fun-filled forts, guided tours and a brand-new canopy walk are available in this preserve located less than a quarter of a mile away from Dow Gardens off Eastman Avenue. Admission to the forest is included with a Dow Gardens admission or can be purchased for $10 for adults and $2 for students.
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Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death of men and women both regionally and across the United States, and its prevalence will only continue to rise as our community ages. To ensure that our region is well equipped for the ongoing fight of the disease, MidMichigan Health is building a 160,000square-foot Heart and Vascular Center on the Midland campus that will provide world-class care for patients throughout our 23-county service area. The commitment that we make today will ensure the best possible care for friends and family throughout the region for generations to come. When it comes to caring for the heart, every second counts.
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Attractions: Dahlia Hill
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Dahlias are in full bloom while people visit Dahlia Hill during the annual Autumn Equinox event, which included a tribute to Charles and Ester Breed, on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at the garden. Dahlia Hill is located at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Road in Midland. It was created in 1992 by Charles Breed and Bill Fisher with Breed providing 1,700 dahlias and Fisher contributing 200 yards of topsoil. Today some 3,000 dahlias are planted with over 300 different varieties labeled and arranged along the pathways. The Hill is maintained by The Dahlia Hill Society of Midland, a nonprofit organization created in 1998 to preserve and maintain the garden. At the top of Dahlia Hill is an art gallery featuring original designs in cast paper and bronze. All revenue from sales is used to support the maintenance and operating cost of the garden. An annual tuber sale, open to the public, takes place the last two Saturdays in May from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Hill. Flowers begin appearing in July and continue until the first frost. There is 6
no admission fee. Donations may be made to an endowment fund at the Midland Area
Community Foundation. The website is http://www.dahliahill.org
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A Nora Vusich of West Bloomfield, right, takes a photo of a dahlia alongside Patty Davis of Ypsilanti, left, during Dahlia Hill’s annual Autumn Equinox event, which included a tribute to Charles and Ester Breed, on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at the garden.
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Attractions: Midland County Museums Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art Located in Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, the museum occupies nearly 30,000 square feet of space and features rotating exhibition galleries and a permanent hands-on exhibition, The Hall of Ideas, combining elements of science, technology, history and art. More than 100 fish occupy its 450-gallon saltwater aquarium. The Studio School offers science and art classes and other related experiences as part of a year-round curriculum. Admission is required. Visit www.mcfta.org for current hours, admission and exhibit information. Midland County Historical Society Located at Heritage Park, 3417 W. Main St., Midland, the Midland Historical Society offers visitors a chance to travel through time and explore the history of Midland County. All facilities are within walking distance of one another and may be visited from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Friday of each month, plus during “Hands-On History” events offering family-friendly themed activities and presentations to help visitors discover, appreciate and preserve our local heritage. Open weekdays year round is the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center housing the Dorothy Dow Arbury Midland County History Gallery, which offers hands-on interactive exhibits where you can “talk” to Midland’s founders, visit Main Street of a century ago and see vignettes of its history. The building also has a research library, available to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. The Herbert H. Dow Historical Museum uses multi-media exhibits to provide a look at the birth of Midland’s largest business and the evolution
A new outer space-themed exhibit is now open at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art. of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The 1874 Bradley Home Museum is a hands-on historic house museum showing the everyday life of an early Midland family. The Carriage House features a collection of horsedrawn carriages and sleighs, and is home to a functional blacksmith’s shop. Admission to historic sites is free. Visit www.mcfta.org for current hours and events. Sanford Centennial Museum The museum is located at the corner of Smith and Saginaw in Sanford. It is open Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. There is no admission or parking charge. Call 989-687-9048, see the Facebook page or go to sanfordhist.org for more information. The museum features
turn-of-the-century buildings including the main museum housed at Riverside School, the Smith family log cabin, Clare Z. Bailey chapel, Sanford town hall, Olson general store, Felix school, a Veterans Memorial, a bunk house, two vintage cabooses, a railroad switch engine and box car, covered bridge and a Big Wheel Log Hauler. Special events include: Log Cabin Day in June, Train Day in August, and Founders Day weekend (always the weekend after Labor Day) in September. Founders Day includes a pancake breakfast, the annual parade downtown, free live country music, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train and free carousel rides, children’s treasure hunt, wood branding, old fashioned machine demonstrations, blacksmithing and more. Private tours are available with prior arrangements.
Attractions: Dow Event Center The Dow Event Center, located at 303 Johnson St., Saginaw, offers area residents hundreds of entertainment, sports, cultural and educational opportunities annually. Performers at the center have included Elvis Presley, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, Brad Paisley, Car-
rie Underwood, Kid Rock, The Harlem Globe Trotters, Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, George Carlin, Les Miserables, The Nutcracker Ballet, Rent and Riverdance. The Saginaw Spirit play more than 30 hockey games each year in Wendler
Arena, which is part of the Dow Event Center. For more information, go to www. doweventcenter.com and sign up to receive The Dow Ticket Talk e-Newsletter or call The Dow Event Center box office at 989-759-1330. 7
Attractions: Chippewa Nature Center
Henry Streeter of Midland, 6, center, dumps out his bucket of eggs after collecting them from the forest floor in an egg hunt during the annual Nature’s Eggs Extravaganza event at Chippewa Nature Center. Chippewa Nature Center offers indoor and outdoor programs, including nature walks, paddling and hiking trips, workshops, guest speakers, school and Scout programs, Nature Day Camp and Nature Preschool. The Visitor Center, located at 400 S. Badour Road in Midland, offers free admission and houses the Wildlife Viewing Area, River Overlook (off-site visitors can take in the view from the web cam), a hands-on kid-friendly Ecosystem Gallery and Nature Discovery Area, the Bur Oak Theatre featuring short interpretive films and free wi-fi. CNC’s Nature Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds meets developmental needs and builds an appreciation for
the natural world with two-, three- and four-day half day classes. Scheduling options and registration packets can be found online at www.chippewanaturecenter.org CNC has more than 15 miles of trails open year-round. The 3.7-mile paved Chippewa Trail for non-motorized traffic joins the CNC with downtown Midland at the Tridge. The Nature Center allows hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (over seven miles groomed seasonally) on its foot trails, and the paved, half-mile Arbury Trail is wheelchair accessible. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on CNC’s foot trails. The Homestead Area is made up of
three restored log buildings. The Sugarhouse is open free of charge every weekend in March from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Visitors can watch as sap is boiled down to make maple syrup. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse are open every Sunday, 1-5 p.m., with free admission. Annual events include Maple Syrup Day, Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Native Plant Sale, Fall Harvest Festival and BioBlitz (alternating years) and the Nature Art Show & Sale. For more information, visit www. chippewanaturecenter.org or call 989631-0830. Follow CNC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cncmidland
Attractions: Alden B. Dow Center The Alden B. Dow Center for Creativity & Enterprise at Northwood University bridges global entrepreneurial communities to the freeenterprise leadership and business acumen available through Northwood’s students and faculty. It is widely recognized as a leader in the integration of free-market 8
creativity, innovation and strategy with entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial practices. The physical structure known as the Center for Creativity & Enterprise ( Whiting Home) is a creative and inspiring environment. The center is a vital part of how the university advances its mission
and is a key center for business and organizational teams, faculty and students to convene, discover and innovate. For more information, visit the center’s website at nusites.northwood.edu/creativityenterprise/
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Attractions: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
From left, Midland residents Mason Theisen, 7, Grace Theisen, 5, and Marissa Theisen check out artwork by Woodcrest Elementary students during a reception for the exhibit on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. The City of Midland’s library is known as the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Here’s what you need to know about the library: General Library Information: 989837-3430. Reference: 989-837-3449. Youth Services: 989-837-3466. On-Call/Renewal Line: 989-8373457. Midland Community Television: 989-837-3474. Friends of the Library: 989-8398159. Website: www.cityofmidlandmi. gov/gracedowlibrary Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GraceADowMemorialLibrary Reference Services: Answers questions in person, by phone or by email,
helps locate information. Book Express: Quick bestseller service. Computer Classes: Instructional classes take place throughout the year. Check the website for topics and registration information. Internet Access and Electronic Databases: Available in library or remotely with library card. In-house laptops available. Wireless access available. Online Patron Services: Search catalog, renew materials, place items on hold, check on library account from home computer. Computers available with word processing, downloadable audio book and eBooks. Audiovisual Materials: Videos, CDs,
books on CD and MP3 Government Documents: Collection of City of Midland documents, consumer information, Midland genealogical and history collection. Youth Services Reference: Book suggestions, help finding information, questions answered in person, by phone or email. Beyond Books Early Literacy Activity Center: Children from birth to kindergarten can learn while playing. Story times and craft programs Book discussion groups Battle of the Books: Reading program for grades 4-5. Summer Reading Program: Reading/listening program for all ages.
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Attractions: Greater Midland Community Center The Greater Midland Community preschoolers to teenagers. Camps are elliptical trainers, rowers, an indoor Center is an operating unit of the offered throughout the summer in full walking/jogging track, plus Cardio Greater Midland, Inc. The GMCC is day and half-day programs. Theater. Programs include group fitlocated at 2205 Jefferson Ave. ness and aerobic classes for all ages CLIMBING The Greater Midland Community The GMCC has a 23-foot-high and abilities as well as personal trainCenter provides recreational, social climbing wall that is customized to ers, specialty classes, Tae Kwon Do and and personal development opportuni- include 15 sections with two to three boot camp. Health education, BMI ties for individuals and families. different climbing routes on each and blood pressure screenings, fitness For information on programs, section. Programs are offered for all appraisals and body composition testmemberships, pricing and registra- ages. The climbing department also ing also are available. tion, go to www.greatermidland.org offers a variety of summer camps for 50+ CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS or contact the Welcome Center at preschoolers to teenagers. The 50+ Center for Active Adults, also known as the Barstow-Shipps 989-832-7937. Activities include: Wing, includes a billiard AQUATICS room with six pool tables, a The GMCC has the Oasis computer lab, a large dance featuring Spraytopia, which floor, a big screen TV and lounge area, a library, kitchincludes a recreational pool with water slide, preschool en and coffee bar. water table, heated whirlProgram offerings pool and an outdoor uniinclude dancing, educaversal play spray park. tional classes, day travel Aquatic program offertrips, cards, social events, ings include swimming fitness and bicycling lessons, lifeguard classes, groups. competitive Dolphins swim YOUTH ACTIVITIES team for youths ages 6-18, The ROCK Center for an introductory swim team Youth Development offers called the Porpoise Swim programs for youths, free of Team, a range of aquatic fitcharge, in the GMCC Monness classes including Aqua day-Friday, from 2:45-6 Zumba and those designed p.m. during the school year. Jim Shea of Saginaw, Bill Stokes of Midland, Sandra Berger of for seniors and Aqua Therapy. Programs include swimMidland, and Chess Mizell of Sanford play a game of bridge on The GMCC also offers a ming, basketball, volleyball, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at the Greater Midland Community Center. variety of summer camps organized games and more. where youths can learn how Camp Neyati offers boys to do synchronized swimming, be CURLING and girls week-long and short-term introduced to competitive swimming The Midland Curling Center offers resident camps. Summer day camps and take advantage of a swim and curling league play for adults and involve outdoor activities, swimming, climb camp where participants climb youths, classes and rink rentals from arts and crafts, games, sports and fun. one day and participate in crazy water November through March. This facility GMCC also offers a family camp progames in the pool the next. gram. Check out the summer camp also is available for rentals. ATHLETICS DANCE brochure for details. The GMCC has three full-sized gymThe center has two mirrored dance SUMMER CAMPS nasiums, two squash courts, nine rac- studios. Programs include a variety The GMCC offers more than 100 difquetball/paddleball courts, multiple of styles from beginning to advanced ferent camp options to meet the needs wallyball courts, a sauna and steam that are available for students ages 18 of the community. Camps include room. Program offerings include court months through adult. Dance classes one-half day specialty camps, presports and tournaments, adult bas- include: tap, hip hop, ballet, poms and school camps, brain camps, sports ketball leagues and drop-ins, youth acro dance. Dance productions take camps, full day camps and more. basketball leagues, clinics and camps; place twice a year at Bullock Creek SPECIAL EVENTS volleyball both youth and adult class- High School Auditorium. GMCC sponsors a New Year’s Eve es/leagues; gymnastics from beginparty, the Dow Run Walk, Forest FrenHEALTH AND WELLNESS ners through advanced for all ages The Wellness Center includes Life zy obstacle race, Loons Pennant Race, and special classes for preschoolers; Fitness strength-training machines, Family Fun Nights and more. Watch table tennis; badminton and pickle- cross-trainers, steppers, upright and for event announcements throughout ball. The athletics department also recumbent bikes and treadmills; more the year. offers a variety of summer camps for than 10,000 pounds of free weights, 11
Attractions: North Family Center The North Family Center provides programs and services for individuals in northern Midland County, working to promote their social, emotional, intellectual and physical wellbeing. The center, an operating unit of Greater Midland, is located adjacent to the Mills Township Park complex at 2601 E. Shearer Road. NMFC offers a variety of programs and services, including: • State licensed childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. • Great Start Readiness Preschool for 4-year-olds.
• Three’s developmental preschool program. • State licensed after-school program for kindergarten through fifth grade. • Summer camp for students in first through fifth grade. • Activities and programs for active seniors. • Teen Nights and Leadership Club. • Community events. • Family resource room, donated clothing room, emergency assistance support and parent education.
• A full-size gymnasium, fitness room and locker rooms. • Recreational programs such as basketball, volleyball, karate, aerobics, fitness and dance classes. • Hunter’s safety and CCW classes. • Computer classes and lab. • Dining room and kitchen facilities accommodating functions as large as 140 people. • Emergency food pantry. • Conference and meeting facilities for groups of various sizes.
Attractions: Creative 360 Creative 360 is a nonprofit community arts and wellness organization founded in 1994. Its mission is to create an environment for people of all ages and abilities to experience the creative process through ongoing classes, art exhibits, events, concerts, speakers and outreach programs, with its goal to enhance the development of physical, mental and spiritual wellness through the arts and humanities. In 2013, Creative 360 expanded its offering to include Express Yourself Artshop, a program focused on those with physical, mental and intellectual challenges. Creative 360 is located in an Alden B. Dow-designed building at 1517 Bayliss St., Midland. For more information, go to www.becreative360.org or call 989837-1885.
People peruse artwork during a Second Hand Picasso fundraising sale at Creative 360.
Attractions: Coleman Family Center Coleman Family Center (formerly known as the Railway Family Center) provides programs and services for children, adults and families in Coleman and the surrounding area. Coleman Family Center is located at 4839 N. Coleman Schools Dr. The center, which is an operating unit of Greater Midland, offers the following programs: • Licensed childcare for children 12
birth to 5 years old • Licensed before and after school care • Free universal preschool for 4-year-olds • Preschool for 3-year-olds • Community events • A fitness center • Group fitness classes, including Zumba and kickboxing • Athletics for youth and adults
• Youth dance • Teen activities • Summer camps • Food pantry • Utility assistance Scholarship assistance is available for all programs and activities. For more information, go to www. greatermidland.org/coleman-family-center/ or contact the center at 989-465-2079.
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Attractions: North End Fitness Center The North End Fitness Center is Greater Midland’s newest operating unit. The center, located at 601 E. Wackerly Road in Midland, can be reached by calling 989- 837-8700.
Building hours are Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featured services include: • Fitness Classes
• Personal Training • Babysitting • Physical Therapy Babysitting services are offered Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Attractions: West Midland Family Center WMFC provides a state licensed ence, technology, engineering and The West Midland Family Center ( WMFC) is built on the founda- childcare center available to all math (STEM) and other fun activition of family. For over 40 years children up to the age of 12 years, ties, interest development, parental the WMFC’s mission has been to two full-day Great Start Readiness, education with a focus on strengthenhance the lives of each generation preschool classes for four-year olds ening the parent/child bond to and provide achievement opportu- and two preschool classes for three- improve the overall quality of life nities for those from all walks of life. year olds, on-site. for children and families. Additionally, WMFC collaborates Its vision is to surround both famiWMFC offers a summer program lies and individuals with love and with the Midland County Educa- for youth and teens. Summer procare in order to help them gram registration takes place reach their full potential. in the spring. The WMFC acknowledgThe WMFC also has both es and recognizes that each an outdoor swimming pool individual is unique and speand two-lane bowling alley. cial. The WMFC strives to On site there are professional provide an inclusive, safe, lifeguards and opportunities and healthy environment, for swimming lessons. The in order to ensure that each bowling alley can be reserved member has the chance to for events such as birthday Kellan Galloway, 10, checks out a tiny library decorated by flourish. parties as well. The WMFC is located on artist Linda Z. Smith during a thank-you party at Creative 360 WMFC provides teen leadWest Isabella Rd., 14 miles for artists who’ve decorated 15 Little Free Libraries that Jeff ership skills development outside of Midland on M-20. Havens plans to deliver in Midland to over 35 people who have opportunities through the All are welcome to come tour requested a library for their yards. Kellan’s family will be one Dow College Oppor tunity the facilities and learn firstof the private residents displaying a library. Chippewa Nature Program. This program was hand about the services and Center, the Community Center, The Salvation Army, West founded in 1989 to help break programs the WMFC offers. Midland Family Center, and several others will be receiving the cycle of poverty and lack Families and individuals have them. of higher education in the access to multiple human services including; comprehensive tional Services Agency to provide outskirts of Midland County. Durfamily support ser vices, parent full-day preschool classes at Bull- ing the initial four years in the proeducation, childcare, after school ock Creek District’s Floyd Elemen- gram, students from Bullock Creek, and summer programs, pre-school tary and Bullock Creek Elementary Meridian, Shepherd and Coleman programs, as well as emergency schools as well as Gratiot and Isa- high schools gain a variety of acaassistance for clothing and food. bella Counties for two programs in demic and social skills designed to help them acquire a college degree. Raising a family can be difficult, Shepherd and one in St. Louis. and the WMFC understands that W M F C p rov i d e s a f t e r- s c h o o l Ongoing support is provided once and is dedicated to provide services opportunities for students in grades they enter college. Become a WMFC friend on Facethat can help reduce family stress K-8 and support services for their and help with challenges that come parents. These programs provide book or go to www.wmfc.org for curwith being a parent. educational content including sci- rent programs or more information.
Attractions: Freeland SportsZone The Freeland SportsZone, 5690 Midland Road, offers a wide selection of recreational fitness opportunities for all ages. The fitness programs and group 14
fitness classes cater to a variety of interests for those who are looking for organized workouts. For those interested in individual workouts, the fitness floor provides
machines for cardio and weightlifting as well as free weights. For more information, go to freeland-sportszone.com or call 989-6952000.
Entertainment: Upcoming Events
Crowds watch as hot air balloon pilots light up the sky during a balloon glow as part of the Midland Balloon Festival on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
JULY Auburn July 5-8: Auburn Cornfest. Beaverton July 1-5: July 4th Homecoming Celebration. Midland July 4: Independence Day Celebration, Chippewassee Park. July 19-21: Sidewalk Sales, downtown Midland. July 21-22: Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival, Midland County Fairgrounds. AUGUST Midland Aug. 2-5: Midland Balloon Festival, Midland County Fairgrounds Aug. 3-4: Riverdays Festival, downtown Midland. Aug. 12-18: Midland County Fair, Midland County Fairgrounds.
Aug. 18-19: Gus Macker Tournament, downtown Midland. SEPTEMBER Midland Sept. 15-16: Cruise ‘N Car Show, downtown Midland. Sept. 22: Chili and Salsa Taste-off, downtown Midland. Sept. 22-23: Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival, Midland County Fairgrounds. Sanford Sept. 8-9: Founders Day, Sanford Historical Society. OCTOBER Gladwin Oct. 26-28: Jeep Creep, Riverwalk Place. Midland Oct. 12-14: International Auto Show, Northwood. Oct. 13: Festifall, downtown Mid-
land. Oct. 18: Mannequin Night, downtown Midland. Oct. 13-14, 19-21, 26-28: Center Stage Theatre, The Addams Family, Midland Center for the Arts. NOVEMBER Midland Nov. 10: Center Stage Choirs, Eliza Hamilton’s Song, Midland Center for the Arts. Nov. 16-18: Center Stage Theatre, The Hobbit, Midland Center for the Arts. Nov. 9-11: Holiday Open House Weekend, downtown Midland. Nov. 17: Santa Parade, downtown Midland. Nov. 27: Santa Arrives and Courthouse Lighting, downtown Midland. DECEMBER Beaverton Continued on page 16 15
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Hundreds ring in the new year during the annual Midnight on Main celebration at Dow Diamond on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. Continued from page 15 Dec. 1: Christmas Tree Lighting Coleman Dec. 8: Coleman Holiday Parade, downtown Coleman. Gladwin Dec. 1: Gladwin County Festival of Lights Christmas Parade, Downtown. Midland Dec. 1-2, 8-9: Holly Jolly Days, downtown Midland. Dec. 13-16: Center Stage Theatre, A Christmas Carol, Midland Center for the Arts. Dec. 12: Center Stage Choirs, Youth Choirs Holiday Concert, Midland Center for the Arts. Dec. 15: Center Stage Choirs, Jingle: A Holiday Extravaganza, Midland Cen16
ter for the Arts. Dec. 31: Midnight on Main New Year’s Eve celebration, downtown Midland. JANUARY Midland Jan. 12-13, 18-20: Center Stage Theatre, The Cherry Orchard, Midland Center for the Arts. FEBRUARY Midland Feb. 15-17, 22-24: Center Stage Theatre, The Women, Midland Center for the Arts. MARCH Midland March 21-24: Center Stage Theatre, Charlotte’s Web, Midland Center for the Arts.
APRIL Midland April 12-13: Center Stage Choirs, Men of Music Spring Concert, Center for the Arts. April 24: Center Stage Choirs, Youth Choirs Spring Concert, Midland Center for the Arts. MAY Midland May 3-5, 9-12, 16-19: Center Stage Theatre, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Midland Center for the Arts. JUNE Midland June 23: Camerata Singers, Summer Sing!, Midland Center for the Arts.
SERVICE UPDATES AT THE MCTV NETWORK
Midland Community Television has expanded the services available to residents and non-profit organizations in Midland. Now more than ever, video is the best way to share your message, but it isn’t the only way. With MCTV you can promote your services, share upcoming events, communicate your viewpoint, or simply entertain your audience in many different ways, and even all at once! Recently, MCTV has undergone major transformations both technologically and organizationally to serve this community better. We can help you reach the community members you need wherever they are. The list below is just some of the many services at MCTV:
• TV Broadcasting
• Community Message Board
• Audio Podcasts
• Social Media Integration
• YouTube Channel
• Video/Audio Production
• Non-Profit Event Recordings
• “LIVE” Video
• Public Service Announcements
(TV & YouTube Streaming)
Since our inception in 1984, MCTV’s purpose has been to provide residents of Midland opportunities for using the TV medium to inform, communicate, educate, and entertain. Now, community media in Midland is reaching far beyond television! Please contact us to find out how easy it is to become a member of the MCTV Network and take advantage of all the services that will help you share your story with the community! To learn more about the MCTV Network follow us on Facebook, visit our website at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/MCTV, or search for MCTV Network Community Voices on YouTube or your podcast platform of choice.
Midland Community Television • 1710 W St Andrews • Midland MI 48640 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Evening & Saturday hours available by request 17
Entertainment: Things To Do
Patrons at the pool enjoy a splash on opening day at the Plymouth Park Pool. BOWLING Midland Northern Lanes, 1129 E. Saginaw, 989-687-5562. Valley Lanes, 5021 Bay City Road, 989-496-3940. Beaverton Beaverton Bowl & Lounge, 3325 S. M-18, 989-435-8384. Clare Gateway Lanes & Lounge, 1410 N. McEwan, 989-386-2201. Gladwin Meadow Lanes, 430 5th, 989-4267671. MIDLAND PARKS AND RECREATION Telephone number: 989-837-6930. Midland City Forest: Offers tobogganing, sledding, ice skating, crosscountry skiing, hiking, mountain biking trail, chalet rental. Call for rental 18
information and the hours City Forest is open. Midland Civic Arena: Provides indoor ice skating. Trail Walking: The Pere Marquette Rail Trail begins at the Farmers Market, downtown at the end of Ashman Street. The paved trail extends 30 miles to Clare. Also a 4.25-mile trail runs from The Tridge southeast around the Grand Curve and ends at Patrick and Illinois. The Chippewa Trail extends 3.5 miles from the Tridge southwest to the Nature Center. Swimming: A pool is available at Plymouth Park, located at the corner of Swede and East Wheeler Road. Stratford Woods beach features swimming and is located off East Ashman Street, one-quarter mile east of Waldo Road. The city has two spraygrounds, the Gerstacker Sprayground in Chip-
pewassee Park located near the Tridge, and the Longview Sprayground, located at Longview School, 337 Lemke St. BMX Bike Track: Located in Stratford Woods Park. Canoes: Canoes are available to rent at the Golfside boat launch on Golfside Drive between Currie Parkway and Chippewassee Park. Disc Golf: An 18-hole course is located at the intersection of Towsley and Whitman Streets. Playgrounds: There is a supervised playground program for elementary age children. Contact the Midland city recreation office for times and locations. Skateboarding: Trilogy Skate Park is located in Chippewassee Park. Hours are 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Dog Park: Located in Chippewassee Park. Continued on page 19
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Matthew Gassman of Midland, 20, right, and C.J. Crane of Midland, 20, left, ride their BMX bikes at Trilogy Skatepark. Continued from page 18 Ot h e r re c re a t i o n a l a c t i v i t i e s include: Roll-Arena: 2909 Bay City Road, 989496-2900. Midland Community Tennis Center: 900 E. Wackerly. 989-631-6151. GOLF Midland County Currie Municipal Golf Complex: 36 holes, par-3 and driving range, 989839-9600. Midland Country Club: 1120 W. St. Andrews, private, 18-holes, 989-8328866. Bay County Bay Valley Resort: 2470 Old Bridge Road, Bay City, 18-holes, 989-6863500. Sandy Ridge: 2750 W. Lauria, Mid-
land, 18-holes, 989-631-6010. White Birch Hills: 360 Ott, Auburn, 18-holes, 989-662-6523. Clare County Eagle Glen: 1251 Clubhouse Dr., Farwell, 18-holes, 989-588-4424. Firefly Golf Links: 7795 S. Clare Ave., Clare, 18-holes, 989-386-3510. The Tamaracks Golf Course: 8900 N. Clare Ave., Harrison, 18-holes, 989539-5441. Gladwin County Gladwin Heights Golf: 3551 W. M-61, Gladwin, 18-holes, 989-426-9941. Lakeside Golf Course: 4975 N. Hockaday, Gladwin, 9-holes, 989-426-1664. Sugar Springs Golf Course: 1930 W. Sugar River Road, Gladwin, 18-holes, 989-426-1162. Saginaw County Apple Mountain Golf Club: 4519 N. River Road, Freeland, 18-holes, 989-
781-6789. Beech Hollow: 7494 Hospital, Freeland, 18-holes, 989-695-5427. The Fortress Golf Course: 950 Flint St., Frankenmuth 18-holes, 989-6520460. The Sawmill Golf Club: 19 Sawmill Blvd., 18-holes, Saginaw, 989-7932692. Twin Oaks Golf Course: 6710 W. Freeland, Freeland, 27-holes, 989695-9746. Miniature Golf Buoy 18 Ice Cream, Miniature Golf: 960 E. Midland St., Bay City, 989-8910700. Kokomo’s Family Fun Center: 5200 Kokomo Dr., 989-797-5656. Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center: 5021 Bay City Road, 989-4963940. Valley Lanes, 5021 Bay City Road, 989-496-3940. 19
Entertainment: Hobbies and Interests Midland Quiltmakers: Contact Judy Chemical City Bridge Club: Greater Midland Fiber Arts Guild: Contact Midland Community Center, Shipps- Karen Steinberg, 989-835-9353, or Harris (989) 631-2026. Quilts for sick/ Barstow Wing, 2001 George St., Mid- Judy, 989-835-7211. Offers education needy babies/children. land. Games: Monday, Wednesday, and support in creative, original weavMidland Quilters Squared Guild: and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. ing, knitting, basketry and fiber arts. Activities include annual quilt show, Saginaw Bridge Club: Zauel Library, Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month sit and sew sessions, guest speakers, Center and Shattuck, Saginaw. Games: at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level of Trinity charity work and more. Find out more Tuesday 12:15 p.m. Lutheran Church, 3701 N. Jefferson. at http://passthetiara.blogspot.com/ TCAD: Tri City Association of the Midland Genealogical Society: 1710 Midland Radio Control Modelers: Deaf: 3520 Schust, SagCorresponding secreinaw. Bridge Games: tary Jerry Hahnfield Monday 7 p.m. 989-631-1168. midlanMIAMUG: The local dremodelers@gmail. Macintosh Computer com User Group. Contact Midland WoodworkSecretary Doug Leng ers Association: midby email at deleng@ l a n d w o o d w o r k e r s. chartermi.net or by com; email midlandphone at 989-832-2624. woodworkers@gmail. The Midland Beading com Mustang Club of Guild: Artists who share expertise in teaching Mid-Michigan: For Ford and creating beaded Mustang enthusiasts. Go to www.mustangjewelry and decorative items. Meets monthly clubmidmichigan.com in the Midland Pubor write to MCMM, P.O. lic Schools AdminisBox 324, Frankenmuth, tration building. For Mich. 48734. Call (989) membership informa992-9344 or email musLisa Lundahl’s Boxer, named Dora, participates in American Kennel Club agility tion, write to mbguild@ tangclubmmi@chartrials on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at TNT Dog Center in Midland. ternet gmail.com Midland Camera Club: Activities W. St. Andrews Road. Contact: Roger Space Studios: 16 N. Winding Drive, include competitions, digital work- Bohl, 989-839-9016. Open to anyone Midland, 989-835-8244. Offers potshops and programs presented by interested in genealogy and family tery sessions and workshops. Gallery members. For information, visit www. history. highlighting local artists is free and Midland Juggling Club: Contact Julie open to public. midlandcameraclub.org Midland Community Television Wright, 989-835-8237; email jewlsiyq@ Tri-County Horse Association: Contact Vicki Sible at 48640sible@tm.net (MCTV): 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, chartermi.net Midland Michigan Kennel Club: or call 989-631-8063 and leave a mes(989) 837-3474. Training in video production provided on the second Meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday sage for more information or a comSaturday of the month in all months of the month, September through May plimentary newsletter. except April, August and December. (December date varies), at TNT Dog Valley Herb Society: Meets first Learn more at www.cityofmidlandmi. Center, 7402 W. Wackerly St. Monthly Thursday of the month. For more program, public welcome. For breed/ information, contact Jeanne Calkins, gov/453/mctv-mgtv Midland Computer Club: Programs breeder referral and general dog infor- 989-839-0820 or visit their Facebook at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level of Trinity mation and/or questions, call 989- page, www.facebook.com/Valley835-9039 or visit www.mmkc.org HerbSociety Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson.
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Entertainment: Art/Dance/Music Groups
Luke Vandenbossche in the role of Wilbur acts out a scene during a dress rehearsal for Center Stage Theatre’s Peanut Gallery’s production of “Charlotte’s Web” on Monday at the Midland Center for the Arts. Center Stage Choirs: Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, 989-631-5930. Center Stage Choirs is a volunteer choral organization providing members and audiences opportunities to experience the power of the live voice. Camerata Singers is known for its work in the classics as well as for showcasing new and dynamic pieces. Camerata performs works designed for a smaller choral ensemble, both a cappella and with accompaniment. Chorale is a 100-voice ensemble performing a wide range of repertoire from the sacred and popular genres. Bella Voce Singers is for high school women, and performs regularly at community events. Center Stage Youth Choirs is for students in third through eighth grades and teaches vocal technique and music appreciation in a choral setting. Men of Music are “Ambassadors of Music” specializing in popular, folk and barbershop music. Visit www. mcfta.org for current audition and performance information. 22
Center Stage Theatre: Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, 989-631-5930. Center Stage Theatre is a national award-winning volunteer theatre organization staging performances in comedy, tragedy and musical drama. Recent performances include Fiddler on the Roof; Disenchanted!; Oedipus the King; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; and Peter and the Starcatcher. Its Peanut Gallery theatre group presents stage performances perfect for children and their families. Interim Theatre is a summer theatre program for students 13 to 21 years old providing experience for participants in all aspects of theatre production. Visit www.mcfta.org for current audition and performance information. Dance with Viv Dance Studio: Vivian Stafford, vstafforddance@sbcglobal. net, 989-948-5595, 107 Northgate Dr., Midland, Mich., 48640. Chemical City Band: A community band that meets in the summer and performs at Central Park. Conductor:
Steve DeRees, dereesse@midlandps. org DStreet Music Foundation: The foundation exists to promote and support music, art and entertainment in the area. The foundation organizes several events and fundraisers, including Parkapalooza at Sanford Lake Park in September. It also accepts donations of musical equipment and distributes items to children in need via its Bandwagon Program. For information, call 855-701-0111 or write to P.O. Box 381, Midland, Mich., 48640. Folk Music Society of Midland: Musicians, dancers, and supporters of the traditional and folk music experience. The Folk Music Society sponsors open jams, dances, concerts, an annual festival and workshops. For more information, go to www.folkmusicsociety.org or call 989-513-3246. Just Trombones: An adult group that plays for nursing homes and churches. Call Sue Gessford at 989-839-9024 for more information. Michigan Campus Arts Council: Continued on page 23
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Members of the Midland Community Orchestra work on a piece during a rehearsal at Midland High School. Continued from page 22 Offers a variety of arts and cultural events, including an artist-in-residence program, art exhibits and oncampus music and theater programming. It also works closely with the Midland Center for the Arts and other local arts organizations to provide opportunities for student participation in Midland’s community arts programming. For more information, contact Alice Parsons at 989-837-4338. Midland Artists Guild: Open to all who are actively engaged in the creative arts or who have an appreciation for the creative arts. MAG meets the third Wednesday of the month, September-May, at Creative 360. For additional information, go to www. midlandartistsguild.org Midland Community Orchestra: Rehearses on Mondays at Midland High School from SeptemberJune. Contact Gina Probenzano at mcorchestra2@gmail.com for more
information. Midland Concert Band: Community band with several concerts each season. www.midlandconcertband.com Midland Symphony Orchestra: Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, 989-6315930. Midland Symphony Orchestra is comprised of professional musicians from throughout the state. Its concert season, performed in the 1,500seat MCFTA Auditorium, features renowned guest artists, opera, ballet, family programs and special events. The MSO also sponsors educational opportunities through its Tunes for Tots series, scholarships, and guest artist master classes and residencies. Visit www.mcfta.org for current performance information. Teenage Musicals, Inc. (TMI): Summer theater program for young adults ages 13-23. For more information, go to teenagemusicals.org or email teenagemusicals@gmail.com
The Jolly Hammers and Strings Dulcimer Club: 989-835-5085. Usually meets monthly on the fourth Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Chippewa Nature Center. The Northwood Gallery: Located in downtown Midland at 102 E. Main St., 989-837-4310, Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Features fine art and gifts by renowned area, state, national and international artists. Available for meetings and private receptions. A department of Northwood University. Tittabawassee Valley Fife & Drum Corps: Training of youth (sixth grade and up) and adults in performing with the fifes, drums and flags of the 18th century associated with the American Revolution. Recruits accepted in October each year. Training is Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact Ed Wall at 989-839-9287. 23
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David Snider of Midland learns how to throw a stone during a curling open house at the Greater Midland Curling Club. Bay Regional Fencing Alliance: A USFA fencing club that specializes in Olympic-style foil fencing. Freeland Elementary School, 710 Powley Dr., Freeland. Contact Carrie Owerns, 989-435-6022 or bayregionalfencingalliance@gmail.com Fleet Feet Track Club: A youth track and cross-country club. For info, go to http://www.fleetfeet-midland.org. Midland Amateur Hockey League: Midland Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice Dr., Midland. Youth ice hockey for ages 4-18. mahl@mahlhockey.org or www.
midlandhockey.net Greater Midland Tennis Center: 900 E. Wackerly St., 989-631-6151. Midland County Sportsman’s Club: 8825 Sturgeon, Box 1932, 835-6106. Midland Curling Club: For information, contact the Greater Midland Community Center at 989-832-7937. Midland Dolphins-Barricudas: Contact Betsy Kolm, 989-832-7937. Programs accommodate all levels of swimming skills and interests. Midland Figure Skating Club: 405 Fast Ice Dr., Midland. Visit www.mid-
landfigureskatingclub.org or email contactus@midlandfigureskatingclub. org Midland Gymnastics Center: 1111 E. Wackerly St., 989-832-3045. Midland Soccer Club: 901 Soccer Dr., Midland 48642. 989-832-0895. www. midlandsoccerclub.org Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association: Youth and adult sailing lessons throughout the summer in downtown Bay City. Youth scholarships available. For more information, visit www.sbcsa.org or call 989-922-7245.
Entertainment: Barbershop Groups Barbershop Harmony Society, Gratiot County Chapter, Midstatesmen Chorus: A chorus focused on production of male a capella vocal harmony, with an emphasis on an annual show and community service. Contact Jim McMahan at 989-631-5093. Website: www.midstatesmen.org Barbershop Harmony Society, Mount Pleasant Chapter, MountainTown Singers: A chapter focused on being a performing and competitive male a 24
capella chorus. Contact Joe McDonald at 989-560-6181. Website: www.mountaintownsingers.org Barbershop Harmony Society, Saginaw Bay Chapter, The Harbor Sounds Chorus: Comprised of 20-25 male members who enjoy singing a capella barbershop music. Contact Jim Lamkin at 989-684-1540, Ralph Brown at 989684-7903 or youngatheart1@charter. net Sweet Adelines International, Heart
of Michigan Chorus: An organization of women who sing four-part a capella harmony in barbershop style. Contact Bambi Howard at 423- 903-3913, or send an e-mail to bambihoward@ juno.com Sweet Adelines International: TriCity Chorus: An organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony. Go to www.tricitychorus.com or contact Mary Garcia at 989-686-8845.
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Kiwassee Kiwanis of Midland charter member Max Bottomley waves to attendees during the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the club at Trinity Lutheran Church Tuesday afternoon. “I just wanted to say, ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a pleasure to be a part of Kiwanis,” Bottomley said. Bottomley and Alan Ott are the last two remaining charter members of the Kiwassee Kiwanis, which was started in 1967. Dahlia Hill Society of Midland: 2809 Orchard Drive, 989-631-0100. A nonprofit volunteer organization formed to develop an awareness of the dahlia and to maintain Dahlia Hill. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), John Alden Chapter, Midland: Open to all women who can trace their roots to a Revolutionary War patriot. Contact Carolyn Graham, Regent, 989-631-1760, carolynkg@ charter.net or www.johnalden.michdar.net Eagles Lodge No. 3677: Saginaw Road, Sanford, 989-687-2767. Eastern Star Chapter 121: Meets first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Midland Masonic Temple. Elks (Midland BPOE No. 1610) and Diana Society: 3622 N. Saginaw Road, 989-835-2271. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1093: Located at Jack Barstow Airport and open to anyone with an interest in aviation. Contact Past President Mike Woodley 586-9447101 or c205mike@yahoo.com or visit eaa1093.org Friends of the Grace A. Dow Memo26
rial Library: 989-839-8159. Supports library services and facilities. Friends of the Pere Marquette RailTrail: Box 505, Midland. Purpose is to educate, maintain and promote trail activities. www.peremarquetterailtrail.org Girls Scouts, Heart of Michigan, Saginaw Regional Center: 5470 Davis Road, Saginaw, 989-799-9565. Great Lakes Safety Training Center: 1900 Ridgewood, Midland, 989-8372332. Works toward safer work environments. Hearing Loss Assoication of America, Mid-Michigan Chapter: Meetings with roundtable discussions and sometimes guest speakers are for people with and without hearing loss who want communication tips or other help coping. Usually meets fourth Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 129 of Curtis Hall at Saginaw Valley State University. Email mid. michigan@hearingloss-mi.com Home Builders Association of Midland: 7600 Commerce Ct., Suite C, Midland; 989-835-2562, www.hbamidlandmi.com
Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 418: 116 Rodd St., 989-832-8471. International Association of Administrative Professionals, Midland chapter: 2720 N. Lakeview Dr., Sanford. Promotes opportunities for educational, personal and career growth for office professionals. Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan Inc.: 309 E. Indian, 989-6310162 or 1-800-201-0042. Volunteers provide kindergarten through high school students with hands-on free enterprise education. Kiwanis Club of Midland/Midland Kiwanis Foundation: Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at The Great Hall, 5121 Bay City Road, Midland. The Kiwanis Club of Midland is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of our community with an emphasis on young children. We provide “hands-on” and financial support while providing uplifting fellowship and personal growth for our members. Website: midlandkiwanis.org. Contact Carl Edmunds, 989-835-7418. Kiwassee Kiwanis Club of Midland: Meets Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Gail Marcoe, left, and Susan Bradshaw, right, carry bags containing birthday kits into the S.A.M.S. Food Pantry. When the Civitan Club, of which Gail is a member, began collecting items for the birthday kits, Gail’s daughter Julianne started putting the kits together before they were donated to the Midland Emergency Food Pantry. Each kit includes cake mix, frosting, candles, and a birthday card. Continued from page 26 in Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson Ave. The club’s mission statement is “Volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.” Kiwassee Kiwanis invites speakers to the weekly meetings to discuss issues, needs and activities relevant to the youth in the community, and meets those needs through donations or sweat equity projects. Contact 989-497-6760, www. kiwassee.org or its Facebook page. Knights of Columbus, Blessed Sacrament Council 13452: Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, 3109 Swede Ave.; meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Grand Knight Joe Ryan, 989-835-1914. Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Eugene A. Forbes Council 3590: Auburn Columbian Hall: 4760 Garfield Road, Auburn, 48611; meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8 p.m. Grand Knight Tim Hall, 989-266-3305. Knights of Columbus, Fr. Henry P. DuRussell Council 2141: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish: 3516 E. Monroe Road, Midland, 48642; meets third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. Past Grand Knight 28
Max Schneider, 989-859-4288. Knights of Columbus, James Cardinal Hickey Council 14056: St. Brigid of Kildare School, room 230: 130 W. Larkin St., Midland, 48640; meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Grand Knight Christopher Van Hampler, 989-486-8134. Knights of Columbus, James Cardinal Hickey 4th Degree Assembly 2974: St. Brigid of Kildare School, room 230: 130 W. Larkin St., Midland, 48640; meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Chuck Batcke, Navigator, 989-631-8076 or 989-708-6964. Knights of Columbus, St. Philip Neri - St. Anne Council 12660: St. Anne Parish Center: 5838 M-30, Edenville, 48612; meets second Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. Membership Director Jack Peters, 989-435-4166. Knights of Columbus, Vernon J. Sierminski Council 8043: St. Agnes Parish, 2500 N. West River Road, Sanford, 48657; meets first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Grand Knight Aaron Skrok, 989-423-5925. League of Women Voters of the Midland Area: P.O. Box 1203; website: www.lwv-midland.org Email: league@ lwv-midland.org President Katherine
Redwine. Loyal Order of Moose No. 1541: 2100 Bay City Road, 989-496-9541. MEA Retired: Meetings have information about insurance and retirement issues, legislative updates, election matters, financial planning, health and nutrition topics and other topics. For more information, call Mary Yeomans at 989-631-6532. Michigan Crossroads Council, Water and Woods Field Ser vice Council: Auburn Service Center: 5001 Eleven Mile Road, Auburn, Mich., 486118512, 989-662-4464. Midland Amateur Radio Club (MARC): P.O. Box 1049 Midland, MI 48641. Voluntarily provides public service communications for events including the MS Walk and Dow Run/ Walk and assist the Midland County Department of Emergency Services in times of emergency or disaster. Members, in cooperation with Midland Public Schools, lead electronics and wireless communication clubs at Northeast and Jefferson middle schools and Midland High School, which is open to all high school students in Midland County. Contact President Lee Hodges, kc8iti@arrl.net
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Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, talks about his work on the House Energy Policy Committee during a candidate debate with Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 98th House District, Geoff Malicoat at Midland City Hall Council Chambers. The debate was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Midland Area. Continued from page 28 or Dennis Klipa at n8erf@arrl.net Midland Area PEO Reciprocity Group: Contact Sandie Ivan, 989-6317091. International women’s organization with interest in providing women increased opportunities for higher education. Midland Civitan Club: Chartered in 1948, the Midland Civitan Club supports local programs such as Special Olympics and Tall in the Saddle. The Midland club also sends local high school youth to a leadership conference each summer, and offers an annual scholarship to college students with special needs or studying in a field serving special needs groups. Contact Susan Bradshaw, public relations chair, at 989-835-7289 or bradsj7@gmail.com Midland Coalition for Choice: P.O. Box 2386, Midland. A coalition of Midlanders who are pro-family planning and pro-choice. Midland Downtown Development Authority: 333 Ellsworth St., 989-83730
3330. Promotes downtown district. Midland Eagles Club: 2934 E. Monroe Road, Midland, 989-631-7270. Midland Evening Exchange Club: President Ann Manary, 989-832-6739. Prevention of child abuse and children’s charities are the focus. Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation: Box 2182, Midland. Dedicated to providing assistance to Midland County youth through scholarships and funding. The Midland Garden Council consists of two representatives from each of five local garden clubs that are part of the Michigan Garden Clubs. The council is a member of National Garden Clubs. The council coordinates civic projects among the clubs including garden therapy classes for special needs students, flower shows, garden walks and classes covering gardening study, landscape design, environmental studies and floral design. Contact Elaine Warakomski for more information at 989-600-3281 or elawara@ gmail.com • Midland Garden Club meets in
member homes each fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Projects include bird seed sales in the fall to fund horticultural scholarships, Chippewa Nature Center camperships and various Midland beautification projects. New members are welcome. Contact midlandgardenclub@gmail. com • The Little Garden Club, organized in 1940, meets monthly on the second Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Projects include floral arrangements at the Midland Center for the Arts, flower arranging study group, plantings in the hospital courtyard, Midland Blooms and Pinecrest, and “Garden Angels.” Contact Julie Hays at 989832-3741 or thelittlegardenclub@ gmail.com • Evergreen Garden Club meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Projects include Midland Blooms, the Plymouth Park flower garden, Chippewa Nature Center scholarships, Christmas craft/service auction, spring plant auction and the Jerome Street triangle garden. Contact Ellen
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Charlaine McDermott of Midland, a member of the Chemical City Garden Club, tends to a flower bed in the veterans’ section at the Midland Cemetery on Orchard Drive. Continued from page 30 Morse at 989-859-0865. • Chemical City Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month (except January) at 7 p.m. Projects include plantings at the Rodd Street Post Office and on veterans’ graves in the Midland Cemetery, horticulture scholarships and an annual spring perennial plant sale. Contact Donna Dolinski at 989-859-2291, rdolinski1@ aol.com or Connie Lesh, 989-8370343, connierlesh@gmail.com • Great Lakes Gardeners meet the third Thursday of each month at Creative 360 at 9:30 a.m. (except January, February and August). Projects include gardens at Cleveland Manor and King’s Daughters, Midland Blooms and Adopt a Family from West Midland Family Center for Christmas. Contact Nancy Higgins at 989-6001874 or nstark1801@aol.com or visit www.peremarquettewildflowers.com Midland Jaycees: Visit midland jaycees.blogspot.com. For men and women between the ages of 21 and 40.
Midland Lions Club: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Midland Country Club. Provides sight and hearing aid assistance to individuals in Midland County since 1933. www.midlandlions.org Midland Morning Rotary Club: Box 1183, Midland. Supports variety of charitable causes through funding and volunteers. Midland Optimist Club: Dedicated to “Bringing out the best in kids” through active engagement and local community service projects. Meets locally on the first and third Wednesday of each month, the first Wednesday at noon and the third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., both at Café American in Midland. All are welcome to join based on their positive attributes and willingness to help youth. Contact Karen Morrison, morrison.karen@sbcglobal.com Midland Rotary Club: Box 2002, Midland. Meets at noon Thursdays at the Midland Country Club. Membership by invitation. Provides funding and volunteers for a variety of community needs.
Midland Woodworkers Association: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Homer Township Hall from September to June. Anyone who is interested in woodworking is welcome to attend. www.midlandwoodworkers.com Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Voice of the Faithful: The laity share fully in the leadership and ministry of the Diocese of Saginaw by providing a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at one of the local Catholic churches — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Blessed Sacrament Parish or St. Brigid of Kildare Parish. Contact Ray Barta 989-513-5367 or Harry Grether 989-488-7544. www. votf.org Mid-Mitten Wild Ones: Meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Chippewa Nature Center. Meetings include presentations and field trips around Midland to learn about using
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Community Organizations: Get Involved Continued from page 31 native plants in the landscape. Visit Facebook page or email midmitten@ gmail.com National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Midland County chapter: Monthly support group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Community Mental Health, 218 Fast Ice Dr. in Midland. Contact 989948-3273 or email namimidlandmi@ gmail.com Noon Exchange Club: President Chris Riley 989-835-6612. Focus is on prevention of child abuse and children’s charities. Ort Port Food Co-op: Natural food buying club.- updated for 2019 Spectrum Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG Tri-Cities): Contact 989-941-1458, pflag@pflagmbs.org or go to pflag.org for information. Offers support, education and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. Perceptions: 989-891-1429, P.O. Box 1525, Midland. Email: info@PerceptionsSV.org. Website: www.PerceptionsSV.org. Offers educational, social and networking opportunities and strives to foster a positive image for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Right to Life of Midland County: Box 463, Midland, Contact Joanne 989835-2222. Protects the right to life of all human beings, born and unborn. Saginaw Valley Orchid Society (SVOS): Meets the second Saturday of the month in January, March, May, September and November at Family Baptist Church in Saginaw. Alternate months members hold study groups at members’ homes. Holds a yearly orchid show and sale Thanksgiving weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at the Kochville Township Hall in Saginaw. www.sagvalleyorchids.org Sanford American Legion Post 443: 2080 N. Meridian Road, Sanford, 989687-9930. Serves Midland County veterans and their families, providing them with information on disability compensation claims, veterans’ benefits, financial help and comradeship for being a legion member. SOS Animal Rescue: Voicemail 98932
492-0042. Mission is to reduce the number of unwanted pets in the Midland area through placement, public education, spay/neuter assistance programs and support of local animal welfare groups. www.sosanimalrescue.org Studley Grange: President Ted Mudd, 989-631-3708. Sunset Astronomical Society: www. sunsetastronomicalsociety.com. Organizes efforts of local amateur astronomers. The Humane Society of Midland County: Locally supported nonprofit organization. Operates adoptionfriendly shelter that advocates responsible pet ownership and works to end animal over population. Phone 989835-1877, email info@hsomc.org or visit www.hsomc.org The Midland County Master Gardener Association: Membership is open to certified Master Gardeners and Master Gardener trainees. Visit www.facebook/pages/MidlandCounty-Master-Gardener-Association/121233264573348 The Midland Women’s Connection: Contact Marcia Lueth 989-633-5707. Programs include special feature, music and a speaker. Toastmasters International, Midland Toastmasters: Contact Bob Brentin 989-839-2757. Group enhances speaking and leadership skills. Tri-City Chinese Association: tricitychinese@gmail.com Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxillary Post 3651, AmVets 3652 and Sons of AmVets: 3013 Bay City Road, Midland, 989-496-3410. Warren Lodge #427 F&AM: 114 Fourth St., Coleman. Meets first Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. West Midland Family Center is always in search of volunteers. People’s unique skills can be utilized in many ways at West Midland Family Center. All they need is a desire to serve. Helen Roth is in charge of pairing the special skills inherent in each individual with the needs present at West Midland Family Center. Do not hesitate to call, whether you have two hours or 40 hours a week. Contact Roth at 989-832-3256 to become involved.
W.O.M.A.N., LLC (Women of Michigan Action Network): A local progressive action group dedicated to positive change and resistance, based in Midland. Committed to forward progress in human and civil rights with equal economic opportunity and compassionate policy. Participation in W.O.M.A.N. is open to anyone regardless of gender who is an ally and who wants to work to affirm and promote the dignity and respect of all people, along with equal economic opportunity for all. W.O.M.A.N. actively supports progressive candidates for office at the local, regional and national levels. Email info@woman-midland.org Woman’s Study Club: Originated 100 years ago as a social club and a community-minded group of women who studied current affairs. The club supports an endowed anniversary scholarship at the Midland Area Community Foundation and continues its exposure to current affairs and community involvement. Contact Cathy White, president 989-631-1094 or Jeanette Grove, corresponding secretary 989-423-1633. Young Life: Staff and volunteer mentors enter the world of kids, focusing on fun, adventure, friendship, a sense of significance, and the truth about God’s love for them. They offer Young Life for high school students, WyldLife for middle schoolers and YoungLives for pregnant teens and teen moms. Visit MidlandYL.younglife.org or call 989-631-8585. Zoe Club: Women’s group that meets twice a month on Monday, October through April. The purpose of the club “shall be mutual helpfulness, sociability, self-improvement, participation in topics of civic interest aiding in every way possible any movement for the betterment of the community.” Contact Carol Moore Miller, vice president, at 989-631-4748. Zonta Club of Midland: P.O. Box 196, Midland. http://www.zontaclubofmidland.org. Service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.
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Midland’s Open Door Executive Director Renee Pettinger, center right, poses for a photo with project partners before cutting a ribbon to commemorate the completed construction of a custom built home by Greystone Homes, the proceeds of which will benefit Midland’s Open Door programs assist homeless mothers, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 3060 Alderberry Court in Midland. Continued from page 34 land. A program of the Midland Area Community Foundation. Contact Sara JacobsCarter at sjacobscarter@midlandfoundation.org or 989-839-9661. Midland Mentors: Mentoring program for adolescents in the day treatment program at the Midland County Juvenile Care Center. 989-837-6255. Midland’s Open Door: 412 W. Buttles, P.O. Box 1614, Midland, 989-835-2291. Soup kitchen, crisis housing for men, women and children. www.midlandopendoor.org Midland Recyclers: 4305 E. Ashman, Midland, 989- 631-1668. Operates Midland Area Recycling Center, 4305 E. Ashman St. Midland Tomorrow: 300 Rodd, Suite 201, Midland, 989-839-0340 ext. 2, www.midlandtomorrow.org. Works with local industrial and technology businesses to help them create and retain jobs and investment in Midland. Also works to attract new jobs and investment. Mid Michigan Community Action Agency: 1409 Washington St., Midland, 989-832-7377. 36
MSU Extension Midland County: 220 W. Ellsworth St., 989-832-6640. Provides SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education) nutrition classes, master gardener program, Project FRESH, food safety programming and 4-H. Narcotics Anonymous: Helps drug addicts recover from addiction. The only requirement is a desire to stop using drugs. NA charges no fees for services. Contact 989-698-2977, 800801-7177 or visit michigan-na.org/ saginaw-bay-area Pregnancy Aid of Midland County: Delta College, Midland campus, 1025 E. Wheeler Road, Midland, 989-8357144. Pregnancy Resource Center of MidMichigan: 4818 N. Saginaw, 989-8351500. Reece Endeavor of Midland: P.O. Box 2212, Midland, 48641, 989-835-9700. Provides affordable housing to adults with disabilities in the Midland area. Safe & Sound Child Advocacy Center: 2716 Jefferson Ave., Building 2, 989-835-9922, www.safeandsoundcac. org
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Health Care: Area facilities MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland is the flagship of the MidMichigan Health system, which is affiliated with Michigan Medicine, the health care division of the University of Michigan. As a 324 licensed-bed hospital located on 180 acres of wooded campus, since its beginning in 1944, the Medical Center in Midland has established itself as a leader in providing stateof-the-art health care. The Medical Center offers a range of primary care services and specialty care, and provides service in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience, obstetrics, orthopedics, rehabilitation, primary care, diabetes and emergency care, among others. In addition, the Medical Center has been designated a Level II Trauma Center and is home to the four-year MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland Family Medicine Residency Program, one of the oldest such programs in the county. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the Medical Center is also home to the Midland Regional Campus of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine for third-and fourth-year medical students. For more information, call 989839-3000 or visit www.midmichigan.org HEALTH INFORMATION
MidMichigan Health Line offers physician information, classes and program registration, and details on services available through MidMichigan Health. MidMichigan Health Line also offers an extensive listing of local support groups and services available in this community. To learn more, call MidMichigan Health Line toll-free at (800) 999-3199 or 989-837-9090. Diabetes Center, MidMichigan M e d i c a l C e n t e r - M i d l a n d : 4005 Orchard Drive, 989- 839-1773 or (800) 727-3123. MidMichigan Health Park-Freeland: 5694 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland, 989-695-4950. MidMichigan Home Care: 3007 N. Saginaw Road, 989-633-1400 or (800) 852-9350. MidMichigan Urgent Care-Midland: 3009 N. Saginaw Road, 989633-1350. MidMichigan Urgent Care-Freeland: 5694 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland, 989-695-4999. OTHER HOSPITALS McLaren Bay Region: 1900 Columbus, Bay City, 989-894-3000. HealthSource Saginaw: 3340 Hospital Road, Saginaw, 989-790-7700. Specialty hospital — psychiatric and substance abuse, physical rehabilitation and extended care. No emergency room.
Covenant HealthCare: 1447 N. Harrison, Saginaw; Mackinaw, 5400 Mackinaw, Saginaw; Cooper, 700 Cooper, Saginaw; 989-583-0000. St. Mar y’s of Michigan: 800 S. Washington, Saginaw, 989-9078000. OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICES Midland County Health Depar tment: 220 W. Ellsworth St., 832-6380. Central Michigan District Health Department: 103 N. Bowery, Gladwin, 989-426-9431 or 815 N. Clare, Harrison, 989-539-6731. American Red Cross — East Central Bay Chapter : 1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, Mich., 48503, (810) 232-5823. Cancer Ser vices: 400 Ashman, Ste. 200, Midland, 989-835-4841. Family and Children’s Service of Midland: Mental health services, 1714 Eastman Ave., 989-631-5390. Hope Urgent Care: 111 East Wackerly. Suite D. Diagnoses and treats all non-emergent accidents and illnesses of pediatric and adult patients. 989-631-9900. MidMichigan Chemotherapy and Infusion Ser vices: 989-839-6200. An infusion pharmacy providing a variety of intravenous and other therapies. RediMed: 4615 Eastman Ave., 989631-7110.
Health Care: Grief Support Groups The Midland area grief and loss support groups are free services provided by the Midland Catholic parishes, Memorial Presbyterian Church, MidMichigan Hospice and Heartland Hospice Services. The three Catholic parishes host an adult group recovery process that is Christian in focus and open to all. Meetings take place throughout the year at one of the parishes. Blessed Sacrament Parish also offers an eight-week group recovery process for adults of any faith in the process of divorce. It takes place annually from September to November. For information, contact Assumption Parish at 989- 835-3133, Blessed 38
Sacrament Parish at 989-835-6777 or St. Brigid Parish at 989-835-7121. Memorial Presbyterian Church offers a grief recovery series for people in all stages of grief. In addition, it offers a Christmas worship service for those who find the holiday season difficult. The Summer Grief Recovery Group meets Wednesday evenings in June and July. The Holiday Grief Recovery Group meets Wednesday evenings from mid-November through the first week of January. A Service of Comfort and Hope is typically one or two Sundays before Christmas at 7 p.m. To register or for more information, call the church at 989-835-6759. MidMichigan Hospice offers a six-
week series providing support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Groups meet quarterly. For information, call 989-837-9090. To register, call the MidMichigan Healthline at 989-837-9090 or 1-800-999-3199. Heartland Hospice Services of Bay City provides grief support and groups for adults and children. For information, call Sue at 1-800-275-4517. Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region provides a healing environment for children, teens and their families grieving a death. Midland, 989-495-9335. For more information, visit the center’s website at childrensgriefglbr.org
Council on Aging: Senior Services Senior Services is a private nonprof- friendly and caring volunteers. activities and special events. it organization that provides programs Transportation Coleman Center: 415 E. Webster, and services for residents of Midland Our transportation provides friend- Coleman, 989-465-6216. County who are age 60 and older. The ly, door-to-door service to those who Greendale Center (at West Midland agency is located at 4700 Dublin Ave., have limited options for traveling to Family Center): 4011 W. Isabella Road, Midland. Call 989-633-3700 for more appointments, grocery shopping and Shepherd, 989-832-8683. Provides a information or visit www.seniorser- other essential destinations. place to socialize with friends old and vicesmidland.org Counseling new. Free or low cost activities are Access and Information A trained and caring professional scheduled for seniors daily from 8 a.m. Seniors and their families can obtain helps seniors gain control over life’s to 2 p.m. Lunch is served daily at noon. services or receive more information challenges, relieve depression and Mills Center (at North Midland Famabout the agency by calling the office anxiety and manage stress. ily Center): 2601 E. Shearer Road, and speaking with a Senior SerMidland, 989-689-7776. vices staff member. Questions Sanford Center: 113 W. Lincoln and concerns about aging are St., Sanford, 989-687-7888. welcomed. The staff also can Trailside Center (at Senior provide referrals to appropriate Services Building): 4700 Dublin community resources and help Ave., Midland, 989-633-3790. locate services in other cities or Other Services states. Affordable Nursing Inc.: 800Care Coordination 240-4707. Help in the home. Using our exper tise and Hourly, daily or around-theknowledge of services, we assess clock service available. a senior’s needs, develop an Bickford Assisted Living & individual plan of care and conMemory Care: 101 Joseph Dr., nect seniors to our services and Midland, 989-835-5300. other community resources. Brittany Manor: 3615 Ashman, Adult Day Services Visions by Vicki founder Vicki Thomas, right, demonstrates Midland, 989-631-0460. Seasons Adult Day Services how to begin painting an owl to from left: Linda Tefft, Scott is a warm and secure daytime Cascades Senior Living: 4617 Tefft and Susan Klich, all of Midland, during a two hour environment that enhances the Eastman Ave., Midland, 989painting class at Trailside Senior Center. Thomas teaches cognitive, social and emotional 495-2427. all ages in two hour sessions and has created more than needs of those with Alzheimer’s Colonial Villa-Midland: 5007 100 different paintings. “If you’re happy with how it looks,” disease and related illnesses, Universal Dr., 989-837-1800. Thomas said. “That’s all that matters.” while providing a respite for Independence Village and Stofamily caregivers. ryPoint of Midland: 2325 RockHandyman Services Dementia Services well Drive, 989-839-2114. A volunteer group of handymen As experts in dementia care, we offer Kindy Care Centers: 2041 E. Freea continuum of services for those with helps seniors maintain their homes land Road, Midland, 989-631-4406. memory loss or other mental impair- by making the houses safe and secure. MidMichigan Stratford Village: 2121 Medicare, Medicaid ments related to dementia. We provide Rockwell Drive, 989-633-5350. and Prescription Help options for care and help arrange all Pinecrest Farms: 413 N. Homer Volunteers help seniors who cannot the support services needed at home. Road, 989-832-6634. afford their prescription medications Caregiving Training and Support Region VII Area Agency on Aging: Trainings and support groups spe- and also assist with Medicare and 1615 S. Euclid Ave., Bay City, 800-858Medicaid paperwork. cific to issues on aging, provide prac1637, www.region7aaa.org. Serves The Midland Prime Times tical information and much needed Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, The senior newspaper provides the support for seniors as well as their news and information that seniors Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac families and caregivers. need in their quest to stay healthy, and Tuscola counties. Home Care Services Rhoda’s House AFC: 2576 Brooks Home Care helps seniors remain liv- active and independent in Midland Road, Freeland, 989-832-9748. Adult ing independently in their own homes County. foster care. Senior Centers by providing assistance with homeThe Brook Retirement Communities: Because social contacts are an making, personal care and respite. important factor for a senior’s well- 1201 Cedar Ave. Gladwin, 989-426Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels provides good, being, the agency operates six senior 8700. The Caring Place: 4414 Washington, nutritious, well-balanced meals that centers in Midland County. The cenare delivered to seniors’ homes by ters are gathering places for lunch, Midland, 989-837-8773. 39
Religion: Places of Worship Midland St. John’s Lutheran Church, 505 E. Holy Family Episcopal Church, 4611 Assembly of God Swede Road, 835-7681. Carpenter St., 835-5861. Good Shepherd Evangelical LutherChristian Celebration Center, 6100 St. John’s Episcopal Church, 405 N. Swede Road, 631-1300. Saginaw Road, 631-2260. an Church, 907 Mattes Dr., 835-4181. Bahá`í Faith Evangelical Mennonite For information, 832-9695. Midland Evangelical Free Church, New Hope Community Church, Baptist 2510 E. Stewart Road, 839-9451. 7221 N. Jefferson, 631-4411. Calvary Baptist Church, 6100 PerOur Redeemer Church, 889 Methodist rine, 832-2991. Poseyville Road, 835-4188. Aldersgate United Methodist Emmanuel Baptist Church, Church, 2206 Airfield Lane, 631502 Cherry, 631-3369. 1151. Fa i t h Mi n i s t r i e s Ba p t i s t Midland Free Methodist Church, 3420 E. Ashman, 837Church, 5821 Eastman Road, 7777. 835-1681. First Baptist Church of MidF i r s t Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t land, 915 E. Sugnet, 835-6731. Church, 315 W. Larkin St., 835Midland Baptist Church, 5009 6797. N. Jefferson Ave., 631-1384. Gordonville United Methodist Open Door Baptist Church, Church, 76 E. Gordonville Road, 6200 Sturgeon, 832-3402. 631-4388. Sunrise Baptist Church, 2138 Homer United Methodist N. Jefferson, 837-7220. Church, 507 S. Homer Road, Brethren 835-5050. Midland Church of the BrethPoseyville United Methodist ren, 1717 E. Sugnet, 835-2521. Church, 1849 Poseyville, 631Catholic 3333. Assumption of the Blessed Nazarene Virgin Mary, 3516 E. Monroe Bethel Church of the NazaRoad, 631-4447. rene, 3490 E. Baker, 832-7550. Blessed Sacrament Church, Midland Nazarene, 5700 Jef3109 Swede Ave., 835-6777. ferson Ave., 631-4620. St. Brigid Catholic Church, Nease Memorial Church of Blessed Sacrament kindergartener Olivia VanNortwick, 5, 207 Ashman St., 835-7121. the Nazarene, 631-0820. holds a tiger salamander during a live animal presentation Church of Christ Non-Denominational by Principal Patrick Bevier on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at Wheeler Road Church of Church of Daniel’s Band, 525 the school. Christ, 1123 E. Wheeler, 835Dopp Road, 839-5716. 8559. Community Bible Church of Midland Church of Christ, 1700 E. Jehovah’s Witnesses Midland, 4417 W. Wackerly, 800-384Patrick Road, 633-9088. Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2990 E. Wheel- 6056. Church of Christ, Scientist er Road, 835-2761. Father’s Heart Ministries, 4606 First Church of Christ Scientist, Jewish Synagogue James Savage Road, 495-0073. 510 E. St. Andrews Road, 835-2741. Temple Beth El (Reform Judaism), Grace Bible Church, 2828 Isabella Christian Science Reading Room, 113 2505 Bay City Road, 496-3720. Road, 631-7225. E. Main St., 835-1090. Lutheran Living World Church, 2010 N. Stark Church of God Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Road, 832-7547. Eagle Ridge Church of God, 2808 2969 David Road, 631-7833. Midland Christian Church, 1264 E. Waldo Ave., 835-7101. Holy Scripture Lutheran Church, Isabella Road, 631-3810. Floyd Church of God, 1015 W. Chip- 4525 W. Main St., 835-8552. Midland Missionary Church, 479 S. pewa River Road, 832-2095. Lord of New Life Lutheran, 3489 N. 11 Mile, 631-4467. Northpoint Ministries, 5920 Jeffer- Eastman Road, 837-2856. New Life Vineyard Church, 1014 E. son Ave., 631-9230. Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 N. Ashman, 832-7472. Mt. Haley Church of God, 2184 S. Jefferson Ave., 631-0692. Pentecostal Homer Road, 832-3570. St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 2417 Calvary Apostolic Church, 609 Mill, Church of Jesus Christ Abbott Road, 832-2701. 837-9530. of Latter Day Saints Messiah Lutheran Church, 1550 S. Faith Christian Assembly, 3200 E. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Poseyville, 835-7143. Isabella St., 631-5353. Saints, 1700 W. Sugnet Road, 832-4487. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1501 Pentecostal Temple, 5303 N. JefferN. Saginaw Road, 832-3667. Episcopal son Road, 835-8892. 40
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Religion: Places of Worship Continued from page 40 Presbyterian Chapel Lane Presbyterian, 5501 Jefferson, 631-2081. Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1310 Ashman St., 835-6759. Orthodox Presbyterian Christ Covenant Church (PCA), 2821 Ashman St., 839-6563. MidlandPCA. org Reformed Midland Reformed Church, 110 N. Saginaw Road, 835-4000. Community of Christ Christ Covenant Church, 2821 Ashman St., 835-3961. The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, 330 Waldo, 496-2787. Seventh-Day Adventist Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2420 E. Ashman St., 631-3120. Unitarian Universalist Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6220 N. Jefferson, 631-1162. United Church of Christ United Church of Christ, 4100 Chestnut Hill Drive, 631-1136. Wesleyan Faith Wesleyan Church, 654 S. Meridian Road, 835-5061. Trinity Wesleyan Church, 819 S. Patterson Road, 631-4975. Wesley Chapel, 5305 Perrine Road, 631-9563. Coleman Coleman Assembly of God, 701 E. Jefferson, 465-9121. Coleman Wesleyan Church, 110 Webster St., 465-6431. Grace Baptist Church, 115 Fraser, 465-6301. North Bradley Church of God, 3094 Grant, 465-1367. Faith United Methodist Church, 209 E. Jefferson St., 465-6181. Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Monastery, 4977 N. Chippewa Road, 465-7729. Community of Christ, 407 E. Adams, 465-1151. Edenville Edenville United Methodist Church, 455 W. Curtis, 689-6250. Hope Hope Baptist Church, 5525 N. Hope Road, 689-3911. 42
Hope & Edenville United Methodist Church, 5278 N. Hope Road, 689-3811. Mount Hope Fellowship, 1352 E. Curtis Road, 689-3345. New Hope Community Church of God, 6424 N. Middle, 689-3586. Sanford Abundant Life Apostolic Church, 2187 N. Meridian Road, 687-7293. Church of Christ Restored, 1848 N. 7 Mile Road, 687-9012. Cleft of the Rock Family Church, 2575 N. West River Road, 687-5028. Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church, 55 W. Saginaw, 687-7421. Meridian Church of God, 2130 N. Meridian Road, 687-2773. Our Lady of Grace Church, 2500 W. River Road, 687-5657. St. Paul Lutheran, 2045 Lynn, 6872209. Community of Christ, 264 W. Saginaw, 687-2252. Sanford United Methodist, 2560 N. West River Road, 687-5353. Auburn First Baptist Church of Auburn, 4853 Garfield Road, 662-4427. St. Gabriel Parish, 84 W. Midland Road, 662-6861. Grace Lutheran Church, 303 Ruth St., 662-6161. Zion Lutheran Church, 1556 Siedler Road, 662-4264. Auburn United Methodist Church, 207 S. Auburn, 662-6314. Beaverton Beaverton Baptist Church, 2888 Dale Road, 435-9232. Beaverton Church of God, 3987 S. M-18, 435-3505. Church of the Brethren, 3783 Schock Road, 435-9851. Beaverton Church of the Nazarene, 540 W. Lang Road, 435-7708. Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran, 1600 Dale Road, 435-2234. Cedar River Chapel, 2766 River Road, 435-2651. First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Ross, 435-7086. Beaverton United Methodist, 150 W. Brown St., 435-4322. Dale United Methodist, 4688 Freeland Road, 435-4829. Freeland Church of God (Seventh Day), 11246 W. Freeland, 695-2746.
Freeland Assembly of God, 284 E. Washington Road, 695-2673. First Baptist Church, 8445 Webster Road, 695-6414. Freeland United Methodist Church, 205 E. Washington, 695-2101. LaPorte United Methodist Church, 3990 S. Smith Crossing, 695-9692. M a p l e t o n Un i t e d Me t h o d i s t Church, 4605 Bailey Bridge, 495-0425. St. Agnes Catholic Church, 335 Johnson, 695-5652. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 545 S. 7th, 695-9626. Gladwin Assembly of God, 3400 W. Buzzell Road, 426-8102. Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3089 Pratt Lake, 426-9861. Grace Fellowship Church, 4031 Adams Road, 246-0811. Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist, 3925 Round Lake, 426-6897. Grace Bible Baptist, 331 N. Antler, 426-3871. Secord Baptist, 2507 N. 3 Rivers Road, 426-4342. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 330 N. Silverleaf, 426-7154. Grace Christian Church, 847 Chappel Dam, 426-9329. Church of Christ-Gladwin, 425 E. Grout, 426-4362. St. Paul’s Episcopal, 211 E. Cedar Ave., 426-9943. Gladwin Free Methodist Church, 1312 N. State, 426-8441. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Gladwin, 983 N. M-18, 426-9585. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 W. Clendening Road, 426-9689. St. John Evangelical Lutheran, 10293 E. Gladwin Road, 426-5271. Christ the King Lutheran, 600 S. M-18, 426-1659. Church of Daniel’s Band, 1233 E. Highwood Road, 426-3940. Community of Christ, 335 S. Antler, 426-9195. Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist, 213 Buckeye, 426-6231. First United Methodist, 1300 Bartlett, 426-9619. Wagarville United Methodist, 2478 Wagonville Road, 426-2971. Wooden Shoe United Methodist, 284 Norway, 426-2821.
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Education: Education and Training Connection The Education and Training Connection is a nonprofit organization providing training for business, industry and the Midland County community. Located at 884 E. Isabella Road (M-20), the Education and Training Connection has several computer labs that offer Microsoft Office training in 44
basic to advanced levels. ETC offers high school completion classes, GED preparation and GED official testing (both Midland and Saginaw), and enrichment classes for all ages. Other programs offered throughout the year include computer technical training; workkeys training; professional development programs
including CNA, EMT and paramedic programs; online training, school readiness program; a charter alternative high school; adult basic education and English as a second language. For more information, call 989-6315202 or visit ETC’s website at www. etc-1.com
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Education: Local Schools
Bullock Creek High School seniors celebrate graduation during their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31, 2019 in the school’s gymnasium. Midland County Educational Service Agency The board meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Midland County Educational Service Agency board room, 3917 Jefferson Ave. Phone: 989-6315890. Administration John Searles, Superintendent Michelle Bahr, Director of Special Education Anna Auer, Human Resources Coordinator Mark Orihel, Director of Finance Kimberly Clark, Director of Early Childhood & Family Services Don Johnson, CTE Coordinator Lynn Harris, Supervisor of Special Education Greg Crider, Supervisor of Special Education Christi Owens, Supervisor of Special Education Steve Yonker, Supervisor of Special Education Jonnie Taton, Director of Regional Preschool Partnership Midland Public Schools The board of education meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Midland Public Schools Administration Center, 600 E. Car46
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Administration To reach personnel at the Administration Center, call 989-923-5001. Michael Sharrow, Superintendent, 989-923-5014. Robert Cooper, Associate Superintendent, 989-923-5078. Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent, 989-923-5018. Schools Adams Elementary: 1005 Adams Drive, 989-923-6037. Linda Lipsitt, principal. Carpenter Pre-Primary Center: 1407 W. Carpenter St., 989-923-6414. Pamela Sharrow, building director. Central Park Elementary: 1400 Rodd St., 989-923-6836. Shannon Blasy, principal. Chestnut Hill Elementary: 3900 Chestnut Hill Drive, 989-923-6634. Tracy Renfro, principal. Plymouth Elementary: 1105 E. Sugnet Road, 989-923-7616. Margaret Doan, principal. Siebert Elementary: 5700 Siebert St., 989-923-7835. Paul Schroll, principal. Wo o d c re s t E l e m e n t a r y : 5 5 0 0 Drake St., 989-923-7940. Jeff Pennex, principal. Jefferson Middle School: 800 Cha-
pel Lane, 989-923-5873. Ted Davis, principal. Northeast Middle School: 1305 E. Sugnet Road, 989-923-5772. Dirk DeBoer, principal. H.H. Dow High School: 3901 N. Saginaw Road, 989-923-5382. Steven Poole, principal. Midland High School: 1301 Eastlawn Drive, 989-923-5181, Jeff Jaster, principal. Beaverton Rural Schools The board of education meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (except for March and December) in the Beaverton Junior/Senior High School Media Center. Administration: 468 S. Ross, 989246-3000, Susan Wooden, superintendent. Junior/Senior High School: 3090 Crockett Rd, 989-246-3010, Ryan Roberts, principal. Elementary School: 440 S. Ross, 989-246-3020, Michael Bassage, principal. Bullock Creek Schools The board of education meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the high school, 1420 Badour Road. Shawn Hale, superintendent, 989Continued on page 47
Education: Local Schools
Meridian Early College High School seniors celebrate graduation during their commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in the school’s gymnasium. Continued from page 46 631-9022. High School: 1420 Badour Road, 989-631-2340, Todd Gorsuch, principal. Middle School: 644 Badour Road, 989-631-9260, Curt Moses, principal. Bullock Creek Elementary: 1037 Poseyville Road, 989-832-8691, Vicki Mikusko, principal. Floyd Elementary: 725 E. 8 Mile Road, 989-832-2081, Rod Dishaw, principal. Pine River Elementary: 1894 E. Pine River Road, 989-631-5121, Debbie Bradford, principal. Coleman Community Schools The board of education meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the high school media center, 991 E. Railway. Jennifer McCormack, superintendent, 989-465-6060. Junior/Senior High School: 4951 N. Lewis Road, 989-465-6177, Jack Young, principal. Elementary School: 1010 E. Washington, 989-465-6179, Cindy Araway, principal. Gladwin Public Schools The board of education meets
on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Check for time and location. Rick Seebeck, superintendent, 989-426-9255. High School: 1400 N. Spring, 989426-7341, Elizabeth Brown, principal. Intermediate School: 780 W. First, 989-426-4531, Joe Cote, principal. Junior High School: 401 N. Bowery, 989-426-3808, David Mausolf, principal. Elementary School: 600 W. First, 989-426-7771, Josh Pahl, principal. Meridian Public Schools The board of education meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Meridian High School media center. Craig Carmoney, superintendent, 989-687-3200. High School: 3303 N. Meridian Road, 989-687-3300, Patrick Malley, principal. Ju n i o r Hi g h S c h o o l : 3 4 7 5 N . Meridian Road, 989-687-3360, Kent Boxey, principal. Elementary School: 3353 N. Meridian Road, 989-687-3500, Joshua Hook, principal. Parochial Schools
Midland Christian School: 4417 Wackerly Road, 989-835-9881. Betsy Haigh, Head of School. Blessed Sacrament School: 3109 Swede Ave., 989-835-6777, Dustin Demers, principal. Calvary Baptist Academy: 6100 Perrine Road, 989-832-3341, Mike Reece, administrator. Good Shepherd Lutheran Elementary School: 907 Mattes Dr., 989-835-4181, Pastor Jacob Behnken, interim principal. Saint Brigid Catholic School: 130 W. Larkin, 989-835-6777. Maureen Becker, interim principal. St. John’s Lutheran School: 505 E. Carpenter, 989-835-7041, Laura Wilkowski, principal. Charter Schools Midland Academy for Advanced and Creative Studies: 4653 Bailey Bridge Road, 989-496-2404, Katherine Jock, Dean. Creative Learning Academy of Science, Mathematics and Humanities: 540 Lang Road, Beaverton, 989-435-8252. The Academic and Career Education Academy: 884 E. Isabella Road, 989-631-5202, Michelle Zielinski, principal. 47
Education: Colleges and Universities
Dr. Kent MacDonald, left, the incoming President of Northwood University, poses for a portrait alongside current President Keith Pretty, right, on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the university. What is Northwood University? Known as the school-of-choice for business-minded students of all ages and backgrounds, Northwood University’s (NU) focus on management and entrepreneurship prepares students to become the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society. With its campus in Midland; Adult Degree Program Centers located strategically across the country; the DeVos Graduate School; and International Program Centers in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Switzerland, Northwood University offers the business degree options people need and the college experience they want. Northwood University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Northwood Idea NU has a unique philosophy called The Northwood Idea that is integrated through all of its degree programs. The four key elements of the 48
Northwood Idea are: Free enterprise; industry-focused management; a global perspective; and the business/ arts relationship. Mission Statement Developing the future leaders of a global, free-enterprise society. Outcomes NU’s educational outcomes are aimed at preparing well-rounded professional leaders. NU’s commitment is to graduate students who: 1) Articulate and apply the principles and values of freedom and free-enterprise; 2) Communicate effectively in speech and writing; 3) Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving proficiency; 4) Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the functional areas of business; 5) Demonstrate acumen applied to the global business environment; 6) Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
Teachers, Experts, Mentors Northwood University faculty possesses a solid mix of subject matter expertise and real-world business experience. They work with industryspecific advisory boards to ensure that graduates are being prepared to lead businesses and institutions from the moment they are hired. Start Your Major Day One Northwood University students begin studies in their majors during their first semester. By junior year, most are deep into their majors and then fulfill the requirements for a bachelor of business administration degree along with internships. Degree Completion Options for Working Adults Northwood’s Adult Degree Program provides management education to adults seeking to complete their degrees throughout the world. Students have the option of completing Continued on page 50
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The new Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management building is located on the campus of Northwood University in Midland. Continued from page 48 their courses through any of NU’s 26 regional education centers within the United States or completing courses online. DeVos Graduate School NU’s DeVos Graduate School offers the MBA program with day, evening, weekend and corporate delivery options and the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) entirely online. 360-Degree World View NU’s multi-cultural vision of the business community literally circles the globe with more than 1,200 international students representing 56 different countries enrolled on its residential campuses, the DeVos Graduate School and international program centers in Switzerland, the 50
People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Scholarships Northwood University offers a multitude of scholarships and grants for qualifying students. For information, visit www.northwood.edu or call 1(800) 622-9000. Central Michigan University Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, offers numerous bachelor and master degree programs, plus specialist degrees and doctorage programs, along with the Central Michigan University College of Medicine, the nation’s 137th medical school. Delta College Delta College offers more than 150 transfer and career degree programs. Visit www.delta.edu or call 989-6869000. Classes are also offered at the Delta College Midland Center on East
Wheeler; call 989-495-4010. Davenport University Davenport University-Central Region is located at 3555 E. Patrick Road, Midland. For more information, call 989-835-5588 or 800-9684860. Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, offers numerous programs at the bachelor and master degree levels. Students can pursue degrees in several colleges, including Arts and Behavioral Sciences, Business and Management, Education, Crystal M. Lange Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, and Science, Engineering and Technology. Scholarships, financial aid, career counseling and job placement services are available. For more information, call 989-695-5325.
Education: Local Organizations Altruistic Learning Center: 2706 Ashman, 989-837-6750. State approved nurses aides training course. ETC Computer Training Classes: 884 E. Isabella Road, 989-631-5202 ext. 245. Family and Children’s Services of Mid-Michigan: 1714 Eastman Ave., 989631-5390. Educational, supportive and group therapy programs. The Legacy Center for Community Success – Literacy Services: 3200 James Savage Road, Suite 5, 989-4961425, www.tlc4cs.org Midland-Bullock Creek/Coleman/ Meridian Adult Education/ETC: 884 E. Isabella Road, 989-631-5202 ext. 216. Midland-Interlochen Arts Academy
Scholarship Fund: Contact Midland Area Community Foundation, 989839-9661. Technical Training Center of Consumers Energy Co.: 3949 E. Gordonville Road, 989-839-8000. Designed to train workers in the areas of electronics, microprocessors, process control, chemistry and health physics. Town & Campus: Serves as a liaison between the Tri-City community and Northwood University. Members understand and promote the philosophies of the university and sponsor activities which support student scholarships, programs and curriculums. To learn more, contact Betty J. Gillespie at
989-837-4356. West Midland Family Center’s Dow College Opportunity Program (COP): Founded in 1989 to help break the cycle of poverty and lack of higher education in western Midland County. During four years in the program, students from Bullock Creek, Meridian, Shepherd and Coleman high schools gain a variety of academic and social skills designed to help them acquire a college degree. On-going support is provided to help the students once they enter college. For more information, contact Mike Sobolewski at sobolewskim@ wmfc.org
Government: Veterans Services VETERANS SERVICES Bay County Veterans Office, 515 Center, Bay City, 989-895-4190. Gladwin County Veterans Affairs Office, 555 W. Cedar, Gladwin, 989-426-4891.
Midland County Veterans’ Service Office, 220 W. Ellsworth, Midland, 989-832-6843. Saginaw County Veterans Trust Office, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, 989-793-9560. Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medi-
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State Rep. Annette Glenn places her hand over her heart during a presentation of wreaths at the Midland County Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Midland. President, Vice President tion of website at http://moolenaar. address: S-1287 House Office Building, house.gov/contact/ of the United States P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Governor The White House, 1600 PennsylPhone 855-453-6698 and 517-373Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, State Capi- 1791. E-mail AnnetteGlenn@house. vania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 20500-1002. 202-456-1414; White tol Building, 111 S. Capitol, P.O. Box mi.gov House comment line for people using 30013, Lansing, Mich., 48909; phone State House 99th District TTY due to hearing disabilities: 202- 517-373-3400, 517-335-7858. Isabella Co. and part of Midland Co. State Senate 36th District 456-6213. Rep. Roger Hauck, R-Mount PleasSen. Jim Stamas, R-Midland, and U.S. Senate ant, address: S-1288 House Office Sen. Gary Peters, D-Southfield - mailing address, Post Office Box 202-224-6221. Local address: 515 N. 30036, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Washington Ave., Suite 402, Saginaw, 517-373-7946 or 855-347-8036, fax Mich., 48909. Phone 517-373-1789; fax Mich., 48607 989-754-0112; e-mail 517-373-2678. E-mail SenJStamas@ 517-373-5491. E-mail: RogerHauck@ through webpage at peters.senate.gov senate.michigan.gov house.mi.gov State Senate 32nd District Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing State House 97th District Sen. Ken Horn, R-Saginaw County, - 202-224-4822. Local address: 432 N. Clare, Gladwin and Arenac counties Saginaw St., Suite 301, Flint, Mich., address: P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, and part of Bay County 48502 810-720-4172; E-mail: senator@ Mich., 48909. Phone 517-373-1760 Rep. Jason Wentworth, R-Clare, or 855-347-8032 toll free; fax 517stabenow.senate.gov address: S-1286 House Office Build373-3487. E-mail senKHorn@senate. U.S. House 4th District ing, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich., Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Midland michigan.gov 48909. Phone 855-563-5597 or 517State House 98th District - (202) 225-3561. Midland office, 200 373-8962; E-mail: JasonWentworth@ E. Main St., Midland, Mich., 989-631Parts of Midland, Saginaw counties 2552. E-mail: Use the “Contact� secRep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, house.mi.gov
Government: Road Questions For questions or concerns about area road conditions, call the following telephone numbers: Auburn, 989-662-6761. Beaverton, 989-435-9343. Coleman, 989-465-6961. Freeland, 989-695-9512. 52
Midland, 989-837-6900. Sanford, 989-687-7667. Bay County Road Commission, 989686-4610. Clare County Road Commission, 989-539-2151. Gladwin County Road Commission,
989-426-7441. Midland County Road Commission, 989-687-9060. Saginaw County Road Commission, 989-752-6140.
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Government: City Officials Midland Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Midland City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor: Maureen Donker First Ward: Pam Hall, 989-8593604. Second Ward: Maureen Donker, 989-839-0531. Third Ward: Steve Arnosky, 989832-8186. Fourth Ward: Diane Brown Wilhelm, 989-513-5638. Fifth Ward: Marty Wazbinski, 989631-6928. Auburn Commission meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Mayor: Lee Kilbourn, 989-4920533. Administrator: David Haag, 989662-6761. Clerk: Bryna Mieske, 989-662-6761. Beaverton Council meets the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor: Ray Nau, 989-435-9343. City Manager: Heath Kaplan, 989435-9343. Clerk: Janelle Keen, 989-435-9343. Treasurer: Shannon Sirpilla, 989435-9343. Coleman Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor: Steve Miller, 989-465-6961. Treasurer/Clerk: Tammy Goffnet, 989-465-6961.
Gladwin Council meets the first and third Monday at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor: Darlene Jungman, 989426-7127. Administrator: Chris Shannon, 989-426-9231, ext. 14. Clerk: Kim Bruner, 989-426-9231, ext. 11. Treasurer: Bonnie Klein, 989-4269231, ext. 13. Sanford Council meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Jerome Township Hall. President: Dolores Porte, 989-2459246. Clerk: Laura Forbes, 488-4578, ext. 11. Treasurer: Linda Geiger, 687-5077.
Government: Country Commissioners Midland County Meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the County Services Building in downtown Midland. District 1, Jeanette Snyder, 989832-6381. District 2, Mark Bone, 989-8326382. District 3, Steve Glaser, 989-8326383. District 4, Gaye Terwillegar, 989832-6386. District 5, James Geisler, 989-8326387. District 6, Eric Dorrien, 989-8326388. District 7, Scott Noesen, 989-8326389. Bay County Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the commission chambers on the fourth floor of the Bay County Building. District 1, Michael Duranczyk, 248-867-3272. District 2, Ernie Krygier, 989-68454
2830. District 3, Vaughn J. Begick, 989686-0578. District 4, Kim Coonan, 989-3919346. District 5, Thomas Herek, 989892-6924. District 6, Tom Ryder, 989-8608095. District 7, Michael Lutz, 989-3161296. Gladwin County Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the commissioners chamber on the third floor of the County Building. District 1, Kyle Grove, kgrove@ gladwincounty-mi.gov District 2, Ron Taylor, rtaylor@ gladwincounty-mi.gov District 3, Joel Vernier, jvernier@ gladwincounty-mi.gov District 4, Sharron Smith, smith@ gladwincounty-mi.gov District 5, Rick Grove, rgrove@ gladwincounty-mi.gov
Saginaw County Call 989-790-5267 for times and dates of meetings. District 1, Kathy Dawn, 989-3260342. District 2, Chuck Stack, 989-7983000. District 3, Kirk W. Kilpatrick, 989245-2559. District 4, Sheldon Matthews, 989233-1750. District 5, James G. Theisen, 989971-0557. District 6, Kyle R. Harris, 989-6666504. District 7, Cheryl M. Hadstall, 989624-9886. District 8, Dennis H. Krafft, 989652-8527. District 9, Amos O’Neal, 989-7375563. District 10, Carl E. Ruth, 989-7547473. District 11, Michael J. Webster, 989-799-7150.
Government: County Officials
Midland County Prosecutor J. Dee Brooks speaks during the sentencing of a local suspect.
Bay County County Executive James Barcia, 989-895-4130. Pr o s e c u t i n g At t o r n e y Na n c y Borushko, 989-895-4185. Sheriff Troy Cunningham, 989-8954050. County Clerk Cynthia Luczak, 989895-4280. County Treasurer Shawna Walraven, 989-895-4285. Register of Deeds Brandon Krause, 989-895-4228. Gladwin County County Clerk Laura BrandonMaveal, 989-426-7351. Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Miller,
989-426-8592. Register of Deeds Ann ManningClayton, 989-426-7551. County Sheriff Michael Shea, 989426-9284. County Treasurer Christy VanTiem, 989-426-7251. Midland County Administrator-Controller Bridgette Gransden, 989-832-6797. Prosecuting Attorney, J. Dee Brooks, 989-832-6722. Sheriff Scott Stephenson, 989-8394600. County Clerk Ann Manary, 989832-6739.
County Treasurer Catherine Lunsford, 989-832-6850. Register of Deeds Julie Atkinson, 989-832-6820. Saginaw County Prosecuting Attorney John McColgan, 989-790-5330. County Clerk Michael Hanley, 989790-5249. County Sheriff William Federspiel, 989-790-5456. Register of Deeds Katheryn Kelly, 989-790-5270. County Treasurer Timothy Novak, 989-790-5225.
Government: Law Enforcement Local Emergencies For emergency calls needing law enforcement assistance, call 911. For non-emergency calls, check your local phone directory for the law enforce-
ment agency in your area. The Midland Police Department and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office have a number of telephone numbers for the various departments.
Michigan State Police West Branch Post 989-345-0956. Tri City Post 989-495-5555. Mount Pleasant Post 989-773-5951.
Government: Emergency Services Disaster Prevention Bay County Emergency Management Division, 989-895-4112.
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Government: Where to Vote in Midland County
Nicholas DeShano, from left, hands his driver’s license to election official Ryan Kisting while Mark Stockton votes in the presidential primary at Davenport University in Midland. City of Midland Polling Locations Ward 1 - Pct. 1 New Life Vineyard, 1014 E. Ashman Ward 1 - Pct. 2 New Life Vineyard, 1014 E. Ashman Ward 1 - Pct. 3 VFW, 3013 Bay City Road Ward 1 - Pct. 4 Davenport University, 3555 E. Patrick Road Ward 1 - Pct. 5 VFW, 3013 Bay City Road Ward 1 - Pct. 6 VFW, 3013 Bay City Road Ward 2 - Pct. 1 Carpenter School, 1407 W. Carpenter Ward 2 - Pct. 2 Carpenter School, 1407 W. Carpenter Ward 2 - Pct. 3 Eastlawn School, 115 Eastlawn (Corner Jefferson and Eastlawn) Ward 2 - Pct. 4 City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth Ward 3 - Pct. 1 Woodcrest School, 5500 Drake (Drake near Dilloway) 56
Ward 3 - Pct. 2 Calvary Baptist Church, 6100 Perrine Road. Ward 3 - Pct. 3 Woodcrest School, 5500 Drake (Drake near Dilloway) Ward 3 - Pct. 4 Calvary Baptist Church, 6100 Perrine Road Ward 4 - Pct. 1 Siebert School, 5700 Siebert (Dilloway at Siebert) Ward 4 - Pct. 2 Adams School, 1005 Adams (Washington at Adams) Ward 4 - Pct. 3 Adams School, 1005 Adams (Washington at Adams) Ward 4 - Pct. 4 Jefferson Intermediate, 800 Chapel Lane (Off Dilloway next to Siebert School) Ward 4 - Pct. 5 Siebert School, 5700 Siebert (Dilloway at Siebert) Ward 5 - Pct. 1 Sugnet School, 3917 Jefferson Ave. Ward 5 - Pct. 2 Plymouth School, 1105 E. Sugnet Ward 5 - Pct. 3 Chestnut Hill School, 3900 Chestnut Hill Drive Ward 5 - Pct. 4 Chestnut Hill School,
3900 Chestnut Hill Drive Ward 5 - Pct. 5 Northeast Intermediate, 1305 E. Sugnet City of Coleman Coleman City Hall, 201 E. Railway St. Edenville Township Swanton Memorial Building, 6422 Water Road Geneva Township Geneva Township Hall, 3000 Barden Road Greendale Township Greendale Township Hall, 1010 S. Geneva Road Homer Township All precincts, Public Safety Building, 222 S. Homer Road. Hope Township Hope Township Hall, corner of Hope and Hull roads. Ingersoll Township Both precincts, Ingersoll Township Hall, corner of Sasse and Freeland roads Jasper Township Jasper Township Hall, 5595 W. Kent Road Jerome Township All precincts, Jerome Township Hall, 737 W. Beamish. Larkin Township Pct. 1 and 2, Larkin Township Hall, 3016 N. Jefferson Road. Pct. 3, Township Office, 3027 N. Jefferson Road. Lee Township Both precincts, Lee Township Hall, Corner of 9 Mile and Olson roads. Lincoln Township Lincoln Township Hall, North of Town Hall on Hope Road. Midland Township Midland Township Hall, 1030 Poseyville Road. Mills Township Mills Township Hall, East Shearer and Jefferson roads. Mount Haley Township Mount Haley Township Hall, Homer and Freeland roads. Porter Township Porter Township Hall, LaPorte and S. 9 Mile roads. Warren Township Warren Township Hall, Geneva and W. Baker roads.
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Attendees listen to speakers at Ingersoll Township Hall. The Ingersoll Board held a special town hall meeting to discuss the possibility of wind turbines in the township. After hearing from Scotty Kehoe, DTE Energy regional manager for corporate and government affairs, attendees had a chance to make comments before the board voted on a year-long moratorium. Edenville Township Meets second Tuesday of the month (except July) at 7 p.m. at Swanton Memorial Center, 6460 N. Water Road, Edenville. Geneva Township Meets second Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3146 W. Barden Road, Coleman. Greendale Township Meets second Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 4750 W. Isabella Road, Shepherd. Homer Township Meets third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 522 N. Homer Road, Midland. Hope Township Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Hope Township Hall, 5244 N. Hope Road. 58
Ingersoll Township Meets second Monday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3026 S. Sasse Road. Jasper Township Meets second Tuesday of month at 7:30 p.m. at township hall, 5595 W. Kent Road, St. Louis. Jerome Township Meets second Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 737 W. Beamish Road, Sanford. Larkin Township Meets second Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3027 N. Jefferson Road. Lee Township Meets second Monday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 1485 W. Olson Road, Midland. Lincoln Township Meets second Tuesday of month at
7 p.m. at township hall, 1882 N. Hope Road, Midland. Midland Township Meets second Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 1030 Poseyville Road, Midland. Mills Township Meets second Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3480 E. Shearer Road. Mt. Haley Township Meets second Monday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3012 S. Homer Road, Merrill. Porter Township Meets first Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 4029 S. Nine Mile Road. Warren Township Meets third Monday of month at 6:30 p.m. at township hall, 4506 W. Baker Road, Coleman.
Government: Township Officials
Paul Card of Larkin Township and Midland County Board of Commissioner Gaye Terwillegar talk with Rep. Gary Glenn at Pizza Sam’s in Midland. GLADWIN COUNTY Beaverton Township Supervisor, Tim Mickler, 989-4354977. Clerk, Madalyn J. Hubble, 989-4656323. Treasurer, LuAnn Domako, 989435-9621. Bentley Township Supervisor, Bradley E. Neumeyer II, 989-879-4659. Clerk, Jennifer Buczek, 989-8794158. Treasurer, Sharon Roy-Krahner, 989-879-4017. Billings Township Supervisor, Timothy Mester, 989435-4037. Clerk, Linda McSweyn, 989-43543832. Treasurer, Len Pytiak, 989-435-4037. Bourret Township Supervisor, Tony Marshall, 989387-3695. Clerk, Lisa Ball, 989-387-3695. Treasurer, Elizabeth Ordiway, 989345-1783. Buckeye Township Supervisor, Kevin Van Tiem, 989435-2553. Clerk, Charity Longstreth, 989-4352418. Treasurer, Elizabeth Looker, 989426-7280. Butman Township Supervisor, Dan Gonzalez, 989426-4351.
Clerk, Sharon Hobin, 989-426-4351. Treasurer, Susie Ruppert, 989-4264351. Clement Township Supervisor, Karon Hoffman, 989345-3915. Clerk, Eric House, 989-345-3915. Treasurer, Carolyn Ochab, 989-3453915. Gladwin Township Supervisor, Robert Weaver, 989426-9667. Clerk, Kristie Simrau, 989-426-9135. Treasurer, Jodie Klamer, 989-4265786. Grim Township Supervisor, Keith Cousineau, 989846-6754. Clerk, Linda O’Dell, 989-907-9252. Treasurer, Linda Lyons, 989-8466005. Grout Township Supervisor, Martin Shearer, 989424-1650. Clerk, Linda Birgel, 989-426-6836. Treasurer, Melody Hill, 989-4260736. Hay Township Supervisor, Thomas Olson 989-4268840. Clerk, Sandra Priemer 989-4268121. Treasurer, Diane Kludt, 989-4268121. Sage Township Supervisor, Renee Zelt, 989-2463112.
Clerk, Laura Flach, 989-246-3112. Treasurer, Janet Smith, 989-2463112. Secord Township Supervisor, Colin Combs 989-4264330. Clerk, Kathy Wilton, 989-426-7445. Treasurer, Linda Ronne, 989-4265842. Sherman Township Supervisor, Brian Owens, 989-3292532. Clerk, Lisa Myrick, 989-335-0348. Treasurer, Jean Jurgensen, 989-4267544. Tobacco Township Supervisor, Craig Bergman, 989435-2774. Clerk, Roshelle Brubaker, 989-4354525. Treasurer, Judy Wyse, 989-435-7174. MIDLAND COUNTY Edenville Township Supervisor, Craig Gosen, 989-6893655. Clerk, Lydia Draves, 989-689-3655. Treasurer, Karen Carey, 989-6893655. Geneva Township Supervisor, Joshua Murray, 989615-0141. Clerk, Carole Murray, 989-465-0723. Treasurer, Joseph Grabowski, 989465-6587. Greendale Township Supervisor, R. James Leviere, 989317-3337. Continued on page 60
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Sen. Jim Stamas speaks during the Midland County Republican Party’s 2nd annual Dave Camp Spring Breakfast at the H Hotel. Continued from page 59 Clerk, Tracy Fair, 989-828-4761. Treasurer, Shirley J. Herron, 989835-6503. Homer Township Supervisor, Russell Varner, 989-6314399. Clerk, Todd Lee, 989-631-4399. Treasurer, Sandra Turk, 989-6314399. Hope Township Supervisor, Andrew Kobisa, 989689-0322. Clerk, JoAnn Wilke, 989-689-3056. Treasurer, Starleen Eddy, 989-6895549. Ingersoll Township Supervisor, Charles Tabb, 989-6314985. Clerk, Mary Ellen Keel, 989-6955200. Treasurer, James Terwillegar, 989835-8009. Jasper Township Supervisor, Carmen Bajena, 989492-4047. Clerk, Jackilynn Colthorp, 989-4881575. Treasurer, Carol Aldrich, 989-68160
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Jerome Township Supervisior, Mike Wood, 989-4884578. Clerk, Angela Martin, 989-488-4578. Treasurer, Laura Grubaugh, 989488-4578. Larkin Charter Township Supervisor, Maria Sandow, 989492-6220. Clerk, Sandy Reardon, 989-4309667. Treasurer, Kathy A. Moe, 989-8359409. Lee Township Supervisor, George Whittington, 989-837-5486. Clerk, Laura Dawson, 989-832-2874. Treasurer, William H. Stewart, 989687-2536. Lincoln Township Supervisor, Kevin L. Wray, 989-3742220. Clerk, Mark Trinklein, 989-3742220. Treasurer, Deanna Duford, 989374-2220. Midland Township Supervisor, Terry Holt, 989-25-1052.
Clerk, Shelly Armstrong-Miller, 989708-6683. Treasurer, Mark Radosa, 989-8358866. Mills Township Supervisor, Daniel Bloom, 989-8322293. Clerk, Kim Sweet, 989-948-3992. Treasurer, Sara Pitch, 989-689-5097. Mount Haley Township Supervisor, Rich Keenan, 989-8390123. Clerk, Sharon Fleming, 989-6436112. Treasurer, Leonard Breasbois, 989643-6703. Porter Township Supervisor, Thomas Corbat, 989928-8079. Clerk, Marianne Corbat, 989-8425695. Treasurer, John Girvin, 989-8351465. Warren Township Supervisor, Bruce Merl Clark, 989387-2148. Clerk, Linda S. Anthony, 989-4651894. Treasurer, Jan Ranck, 989-205-6123.
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Retail: Places to Eat and Drink
Community members get their first look inside Gratzi, the new Italian restaurant which is located at 120 E. Main Street on the lower level of The H Residence. Midland A&W: 1514 Washington St., 8323811. Annabelle’s Own: 579 E. Isabella, 835-5344. Amazing Deli: 134 Main St., 8377278. Applebee’s: 6911 Eastman Ave., 631-5940. Arby’s Roast Beef: 1510 S. Saginaw Road, 835-3851 and 7019 Eastman Road, 839-4088. Asian Express: 5015 Eastman Ave., 832-8000. Bamboo Garden: 721 Saginaw Road, 832-7967. Basil Thai Bistro: 416 Ellsworth St., 486-9390. Big Boy Restaurant: 1513 S. Saginaw Road, 631-1059. Big E’s Sports Grill: Holiday Inn, 810 Cinema Dr., 794-8500. Biggby Coffee: 957 S. Saginaw Road, 486-3384. Bob Evans Restaurant: Eastman Ave., 839-8351. Bone Daddy’s BBQ: 1900 S. Saginaw, 388-1112. 62
Boulevard Lounge: 316 S. Saginaw, 832-5387. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: 6728 Eastman Ave., 633-9464. Buffet King: 2018 N. Saginaw Road, 633-3888. Burger King Restaurant: 2029 S. Saginaw, 631-9030- 6730 Eastman Ave., 631-7303. Cafe American Restaurant-Coffee Bar: 1525-B Washington (Midland Towne Center), 633-9665. Captain Dave’s Family Entertainment Center, Home of the Wheel House Restaurant & Roll Arena: 2909 Bay City Road, 496-2900. China Palace: 1908 S. Saginaw Road, 832-3177. Cinnamon Indian Cuisine: 225 W. Wackerly St., 750-7521. Coffee Chaos: 6201 Jefferson Ave., 835-6401. Cottage Inn Pizza: 983 S. Saginaw, 486-9800. Crepes et Amis: 130 Townsend St., (989) 486-3120 Culvers: 7320 Eastman Ave., (989) 835-7601.
Dairy Queen: 917 S. Saginaw, 4863663. Decker’s Lounge: 402 E. Ellsworth, 835-7592. Diamond Jim’s Restaurant and Bar: 101 E. Main St., 486-3343. Domino’s Pizza: 2804 Rodd St., 8327719. Entre Amigos: 2600 N. Saginaw Road, 832-6348. Espresso Milano: 137 Ashman St., 832-3222. Firehouse Subs: 7215 Eastman Ave., 631-3800. Fuji Sushi: 1512 Joe Mann Blvd., 839-6868. Ghengis Khan Mongolian BBQ: 5010 Bay City Road, 496-2288. Gil’s Grill: Currie Golf Course Gimmicks, Valley Plaza Resort: 5021 Bay City Road, 496-2037. Golden Buffet: 979 S. Saginaw, 6339888. Good Time’s Pizza: 4006 Jefferson Ave., 839-0400. Midland Burger Company: 139 Ashman St., 486-3780 and 6800 Eastman Ave. in the Midland Mall. Continued on page 63
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Cutler Doud, 7, center, receives a gift from the staff at Culver’s during a going-away party Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 for the Doud family’s upcoming Disney cruise arranged by Make-A-Wish. Continued from page 62 Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe: 1908 S. Saginaw Road, 631-4103. Grand Traverse Pie Company: 2600 N. Saginaw Road, 839-4872. Grape Beginnings Winery: 244 E. Main St., 486-9569. Gratzi: 120 E. Main St., 888-4563463. Grounds for a Better World: 4951 Eastman Ave., 839-1024; 116 S. Saginaw Road, 633-3300; the 2020 Dow Center. Grove Tea Lounge: 2405 Abbott Road, 989-486-1839. Jet’s Pizza: 203 W. Wackerly, Suite A, 633-9999. Honeybaked Ham: 221 W. Wackerly, 835-4267. Hungr y Howie’s: 425 S. Saginaw Road, 837-2636. Idli Dosa: 6811 Eastman Ave., 4861623. Jimmy John’s: 1916 S. Saginaw Road, 837-1000. Kentucky Fried Chicken: 1601 N. Saginaw Road, 832-2232. Lasko’s Restaurant: 1301 Washing-
ton St., 486-9450. Little Caesar’s Pizza: 1840 N. Saginaw Road, 832-7961, and 1114 S. Saginaw Road, 631-3273. Live Oak Coffeehouse: 711 Ashman St., 423-1800. Logan’s Roadhouse: 7135 Eastman Ave., 835-2501. Long John Silver’s Seafood: 1210 Patrick Road, 835-2500. Mama’s HotDogs:981 S. Saginaw Road, 486-9828. Manchu Wok: 6800 Eastman Ave. in the Midland Mall, 839-9963. Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders: 301 S. Saginaw Road, 631-1200. Maru Sushi & Grill: 715 E. Main St., 633-0101. McDonald’s Restaurants: 601 Waldo Ave., 495-0165; Midland Mall, 6312315; 4925 Eastman Ave., 832-1715; 1711 S. Saginaw Road, 832-5932. Midland Brewing Company: 5011 N. Saginaw Road, 631-3041. M’s Cafe: 5103 Eastman Road, 8351781. Noodles & Company: 7007 Eastman Ave., 495-2520.
North Side Deli: 2218 N. Saginaw Road, 832-3354. Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom: 6603 Eastman Ave., 499-7979. Olive Garden: 6803 Eastman Ave., 832-8128. Oscars Bar & Grill: 140 E. Main St., 837-8680. Panera Bread: 6707 Eastman Ave., 835-5639. Papa John’s: 1520 N. Saginaw Road, 837-7272. Pi’s Chinese Restaurant: 1815 S. Saginaw Road, 832-5848. Pizza Dude Brick Oven: 4328 N. Saginaw, 486-9670. Pizza Hut: 1516 N. Saginaw Road, 839-9935. Pizza Sam’s: 102 W. Main St., 6311934. Pop-Pop’s Gourmet Treats: 136 Ashman Cir. 486-9601 Qdoba Mexican Grill: 6912 Eastman Ave., 837-2600. Rally’s Hamburgers: 2020 S. Saginaw Road, 631-4681. Rancheros Mexican Grill: 405 E. Main St., 989-486-8265. Continued on page 64
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The Satay Chicken dish, Basil Thai Bistro in Midland. Continued from page 63 Ruby Tuesday: 6800 Eastman Ave. in the Midland Mall, 631-4050. Shier’s Deli and Catering: 2218 N. Saginaw, 832-3354. Shirlene’s Cuisine: 1716 W. Wackerly St., 631-8750. Sid’s Party Store: 810 Ashman St., 631-1066. Stacker Grill: 4312 N. Saginaw Road, 631-8646. Starbucks Coffee: 7201 Eastman Ave., 631-2472. State Street: 715 E. Main St., 8371221. Subway: 1900 N. Saginaw Road, 832-5758; 2009 S. Saginaw Road, 4869219; Midland Mall, 835-4558; 3520 Isabella St., 839-0508. Also located inside WalMart. Taco Bell: 2038 N. Saginaw Road, 835-4850; 1810 S. Saginaw Road, 6310590. The Creek Grill: 1259 Poseyville Road, 486-3717. The H: 111 W. Main St., 839-0500. Offers three culinary venues. The Table 64
features a fine dining experience. Cafe Zinc is a casual dining restaurant. Oxygen, O2 is a bar area. The Loch Coffee Company: 309 Dartmouth Dr., 989-486-9988. The Original Tony’s: 2111 S. Saginaw Road, 839-8560. Tiki Pineapple: 1908 S. Saginaw Road, Suite A, 989-486-8485. Tim Horton’s: 2003 S. Saginaw, 8329955. Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 985 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2533; Eastlawn Center, 985 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2533. U.S. Coney & Cone: 601 S. Saginaw Road, 832-5395. Villa D’Alessandro: 801 E. Wackerly, 631-3821. Adjacent to Tuscany Banquet Hall. Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers: 1612 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2880. WhichCraft Taproom: 124 Ashman St., 832-3395. YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chickens: 1409 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2882. Coleman Leah’s Korner Kafe: 300 E. Railway, 465-6711.
Subway: 5426 N. Coleman Road, 465-9981. The Pizza Man: 115 N. 4th, 465-1142. Edenville Red’s Good Eats: 6670 M-30, 6890363. Sanford Alex’s Railside Restaurant: 201 Railway, 687-2880. Elvira’s Mexican Restaurante´: 829 E. Saginaw Road, 687-6680. Lanny’s Restaurant: 336 W. Saginaw Road, 687-7358. Little Italy Cafe & Deli: 3305 W. River Road, 687-5212. Red Oak Family Restaurant: 322 W. Saginaw Road, 687-5501. Sanford Lake Bar & Grill: 3770 Bailey, 687-5620. Sanford Pizza: 335 W. Saginaw Road, 687-4992. Auburn Auburn Hotel: 101 W. Midland Road, 662-2281. Bobbie’s Pizza: 507 W. Midland Road, 662-6160. Burger King: 4907 Garfield Road, 662-2530. Continued on page 65
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Attendees enjoy drinks at Tri-City Brewing Co.’s on Shrestha Drive. near Wilder Road and Euclid Avenue. Tri-City Brewing Co. opened in 2007. Continued from page 64 LaPizza: 709 W. Midland Road, 6624491. McDonald’s: 4885 Garfield Road, 662-2431. O’s Pub & Grill: 123 Midland St., 266-3148. Pat and Jerry’s Family Restaurant: 963 W. Midland Road, 662-6223. Bay City American Kitchen Restaurant: 207 Center Ave., 402-1366. Berger’s Family Restaurant: 6387 Westside Saginaw Road, 686-0224. Bier Garten: 8 State Park, 684-1331. Brooklyn Boys, The “Real Italian” Pizzeria: 612 E. Midland St., 894-5560. Costela Brazilian Steak House: 110 Uptown Dr., 778-2640. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: 2854 E. Wilder Road, 671-9905. Black Pearl: 1019 N. Water St., 8940772. Doubletree Hotel: 1 Wenona Park Plaza, 891-6000. Fusion 1 Cafe: 813 Saginaw St., 891-0551.
Gatsby’s Saloon: 203 Center Ave., 922-5556. Grampa Tony’s Restaurants: 1108 Columbus Ave., 893-4795. Harvey’s Grill and Bar: 4000 Wilder Road, 686-3304. Hooters Bay City: 966 E. Midland St., 892-5557. Krzysiak’s House Restaurant: 1605 Michigan Ave., 894-5531. Latitude 43 Grill & Bar: 1013 N. Henry St., 391-9868. Lucky’s Pub Food-Spirits-MusicDancing-Fun: 615 E. Midland St., 8959005. Lumber Barons Brewery & Pub, The Stables Martini & Cigar Bar: 804 E. Midland St., 894-0400. Lumberjacks Steak House: 605 E. Midland St. (next to Westown Theater), 892-5741. Midland Street Jack’s Grill & Lounge: 605 E. Midland St., 892-5741. Morning at Maggies Omelette: 819 Saginaw St., 892-3142. Mulligan’s Pub: 109 Center Ave., 839-4555. Nino’s Family Restaurant: 1705
Columbus, 893-0691. Oasis Lounge: 1913 Kosiusko Ave., 893-4491. Old City Hall Restaurant: 814 Saginaw St., 892-4140. Old Tyme Broadway: 1602 Broadway, 892-1144. Real Seafood Company: 199 Uptown Drive, (888) 456-3463. Riverfront Grille: 1 Wenonah Park Place, 460-1700. River Rock Cafe: 614 E. Midland St., 894-5500. Stock’Pot Catering: 1007 Washington Ave., 893-9332. Tavern 101: 101 Center Ave., 7781431. Uno’s Chicago Grill: 2795 E. Wilder Road, 684-8667. Van Buren Street Dinner Theatre: 701 N. Van Buren St., 893-9399. Vno Wine Bar & Bay City Grill & Bar: 512 E. Midland St., 460-0117. Wanigan Eatery: 1905 S. Wenona St., 892-8303. Willew Lounge: 3005 E. Midland Road, 684-9109. Continued on page 66
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Josh Trochet, a barista at Espresso Milano, makes a drink for a customer. The coffeehouse is located at 137 Ashman St. in downtown Midland. Continued from page 65 Beaverton Beaverton Tavern: 102 W. Brown, 435-2094. Delena’s Family Restaurant: 113 W. Brown, 435-7835. Lang’s Pizza: 3210 Lang, 435-4848. Juicy Bone: 1476 Dale Road, 4353287. Subway: 101 S. Ross, 435-7000. The Family Tree: 3511 M-30, 4353444. Welcome In Restaurant: 1108 Estey Road, 435-9101. Freeland Apple Mountain, Kathleens: 4519 N. River Road, 781-6789. Burger King: 150 E. Washington St., 695-6001. Eudici’s Pizza: 184 Church, 6955165. Freeland Dairy: 200 King, 695-2293. Hungry Howie’s: 15 S. Main, 6955700. Java & Cones 2 Go: 7620 Midland Road, 695-4782. Log Cabin Bar and Grill: 181 S. Main St., 695-5761. McDonald’s: 7374 Midland Road, 695-6083. Pat’s Food Center Deli: 7620 Midland Road, 695-9821. Riverside Family Restaurant: 8295 66
Midland Road, 695-5563. Robby D’s Bakery & Take Out: 9945 W. Freeland Road, 695-8010. 2nd Street Pub: 274 Meyers, 6956501. Subway: 7375 Midland Road, 6952105. The Strawberry Dip Cake Shoppe: 398 S. Main St., 692-2253. Gladwin Burger King: 701 W. Cedar Ave., 246-1041. Camp’s Sports Bar & Grill: 5810 N. M-30, 426-6255. Chee Peng: 218 W. Cedar Ave., 4264451. Family Diner: 711 N. Silverleaf, 4268141. Kentucky Fried Chicken: 1179 E. Cedar Ave., 426-0139. Mack’s Menu Family Restaurant: 101 W. Cedar Ave., 426-1784. McDonald’s: 1107 W. Cedar Ave., 426-6662. Mr. M’s Pizza & Lounge: 139 W. Cedar Ave., 426-5001. Pepper Mill Restaurant: 217 W. Cedar Ave., 426-8922. Pizza Hut: 691 E. Cedar Ave., 4269091. Riverwalk Grill: 777 W. Cedar Ave., 246-9123. Subway: 346 W. Cedar Ave., 4261955.
Sugar Springs Country Club: 1930 Sugar Springs Road, 426-9203. The Hearth: 1930 Sugar River Road, 426-9203. Saginaw Chili’s Grill & Bar: 4363 Bay Road, 797-4470. Famous Dave’s: 5665 Bay Road, 797-7675. Forbidden City: 4024 Bay Road, 799-9340. Harvey’s Grill & Bar: 3055 Tittabawassee Road, 401-4424 Hello Sushi: 2575 Tittabawassee Road, 790-0022. Hunan Restaurant: 3109 Bay Plaza Dr., 792-0303. Kabob & Curry House: 4070 Bay Road, 497-4400. Outback Steakhouse: 2468 Tittabawassee Road, 797-2319. Red Lobster: 4141 Bay Road, 7935250. Rib Shack: 1801 E. Genessee Ave., 754-3173. Sullivan’s Food & Spirits: 5235 Gratiot Road, 799-1940. Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet: 3210 Bay Road, 793-0888. TGI Friday’s: 2775 Tittabawassee Road, 497-8443.
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Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce: 608 W. Cedar, 4265451. Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: 300 Rodd St., Ste. 101, 839-9901.
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce: 515 N. Washington, Ste. 201, Saginaw, 752-7161. Sanford Chamber of Commerce: 165 W. Saginaw Road, 687-2800.
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The NADA Hotel and Conference Center: Located at Northwood University at 4000 Whiting Dr. Guest rooms equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, gym access and wireless Internet access. Meeting and dining facilities with full bar service are available for group events. Off-premise catering services are offered. Call 989-837-4284 or visit www.northwood.edu/conference Residence Inn Marriott: 850 Joe Mann Blvd., 989-837-9990. Sleep Inn of Midland: 2100 W. Wackerly St., 989-837-1010. SpringHill Suites Marriott: 800 Joe Mann Blvd., Midland, 989-837-2700. The H Hotel: 111 W. Main St., 989839-0500. www.thehhotel.com The Midland Motor Inn: 1815 S. Saginaw Road, 989-631-0570. Twilight Motel: 4959 S. Saginaw Road, 989-496-3540. Gladwin All Seasons Inn: 78 E. M-61, 989426-8818. Rivertown Inn: 1220 E. Cedar Ave., 989-426-9130, www.rivertowninn.net Riverwalk Place: 777 Cedar Ave., 989-246-8000. Northwoods Motel: 5800 N. M-30, 989-426-4021. White Star Motel: 100 N. M-30, 989426-8940.
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Coleman
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Freeland
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Midland
Chemical Bank & Trust Co., 310 E. Main St., 83952; 333 E. Main St., 839-5219; 2405 Abbott Road, 839-5314; 2910 S. Jefferson Ave., 839-5252; 3400 E. Isabella Road, 839-5297; 2106 N. Saginaw Road, 839-5234; 6711 N. Jefferson Ave., 839-5317. Comerica Bank, 401 S. Saginaw Road, 839-2271; 2 0 1 Mc D o n a l d St . , 8 3 9 - 2 2 6 6 ; 1 6 1 6 N . Sa g i n a w Road, 839-2254. Fifth Third Bank, 321 S. Saginaw, 839-4448.
MIDLAND COUNTY
Horizon Bank, 118 Ashman, 839-8777; 5710 Eastman Ave., 631-4280. Hu n t i n g t o n Na t i o n a l B a n k , 1 7 0 9 N . S a g i n a w Road, 835-3444; 1000 S. Saginaw Road, 631-9155. Isabella Bank, 2222 N. Saginaw Road, 832-6198; 210 S. Saginaw Road, 631-5860. PNC Bank, 5200 Eastman Ave., 835-8787.
Sanford
C h e m i c a l B a n k & Tr u s t , 2 5 6 W. Sa g i n a w, 6 8 7 5531.
CREDIT UNIONS Auburn
United Financial, 4710 S. Garfield, 777-3620.
Freeland
Fra n k e n m u t h Cre d i t Un i o n , 1 1 1 S . Ma i n , 4 9 7 1600. United Financial, 7600 Midland Road, 777-3620.
Gladwin
Members First Credit Union, 1291 W. Cedar Ave., 855-835-6328.
Midland
Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union: 600 E. Lyon Road, 835-7794. F r a n k e n m u t h C r e d i t Un i o n : 4 0 1 S . S a g i n a w, 989-497-1600. Members First Credit Union: 400 Dartmouth Dr., 835-6328; 600 W. Wackerly St., 835-5100. Wildfire Credit Union, 100 Joseph Dr., 249-8200.
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