Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce - 2023 Community Guide

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TOGETHER we help our communities flourish and grow. GRATIOT COUNTY 2023 COMMUNITY GUIDE GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber 989.463.5525 | gacc.gratiot.org

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma

Offering State-of-the-Art Care in a Rural Setting

Fast Facts

ƒ Serving central Michigan since 1955

ƒ 97 licensed beds, all private rooms

ƒ 1000+ employees, volunteers, health care providers and other personnel

ƒ 50 percent of employees are Gratiot County residents

ƒ Teaching facility with a family medicine residency training and clinical rotations for medical and nursing students and many other clinical disciplines. Our state-of-the-art Simulation Center is also used by Alma College Bachelor’s of Registered Nursing Program

ƒ New Cardiac Cath Lab, Maternity Center and MRI 2019-2020; new operating rooms construction 2022-2024

ƒ Accredited by The Joint Commission

ƒ Affiliated with MyMichigan Health and the University of Michigan Health

ƒ Recipient of the Michigan’s Quality Improvement Organization (MPRO) 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence for outstanding achievement in Effective Reporting and Measurement in Outpatient Quality Reporting Acute Care Hospitals

Major Services

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma provides a full range of services in specialty areas, including:

ƒ Bariatric Surgery

ƒ Behavioral Health, including inpatient and partial day-long outpatient programs

ƒ Cancer Care

ƒ Critical Care

ƒ Emergency Care

ƒ Heart and Vascular Services

ƒ Imaging Services

ƒ Maternity Services

ƒ Musculoskeletal Care

ƒ Occupational Health

ƒ Ophthalmology

ƒ Pain Management

ƒ Primary Care

ƒ Rehabilitation Services

ƒ Sleep Disorders

ƒ Sports Medicine

ƒ Surgical Services

ƒ Urology

ƒ Wound Treatment Center

Milestones

2022 | Broke ground on new operating rooms.

2020 | Opened new MRI and lab. Inpatient Rehabilitation re-accredited by CARF. Graduated second class of four Family Medicine Residents who stayed in the region.

2019 | Opened new state-of-the-art Maternity Center and Cath lab. Graduated four family medicine doctors who all stayed in the area.

2018 | Accredited as a Level III Trauma Center

2017 | Behavioral Health Unit was expanded to 29 private rooms.

Added 3D mammography and a linear accelerator

2015 | Started a Breast Health Program. Family Medicine Residency training program established.

2013 | Simulation Center opened.

2012 | Opened Wound Treatment Center.

2011 | Gratiot Medical Center renamed MidMichigan Medical Center Alma. Added state-of-the-art Emergency Department, four-story patient care tower with all private patient rooms and RehabCentre.

2005 | Became a full subsidiary of MyMichigan Health.

2000 | Opened MyMichigan Gratiot Cancer Center.

1955 | Gratiot Community Hospital opened its doors on September 19.

To learn more, visit mymichigan.org/alma

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GRATIOT AREA

OF COMMERCE Chamber

110 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5525 • gacc.gratiot.org

chamberdirector@gratiot.org

Gratiot Area

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT, Wes Wickes, Central Michigan Youth for Christ

PRESIDENT ELECT, Barb Fandell, City of Ithaca

PAST PRESIDENT, Garth Anderson, Commercial Bank

TREASURER, Joy O’Neill, Mercantile Bank

VICE PRESIDENT, Jim Wheeler, Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.

VICE PRESIDENT, Phil Hansen, City of St. Louis

PROMOTIONAL CHAIRS

Alma Action Committee, Adam Vibber, Century 21

Breckenridge Area Action Committee, Brian Goward, Isabella Bank

Ithaca Promotional Committee, Josh Strand, MiAz Marketing Solutions

Middle of the Mitten (St. Louis), Corey Bailey, Commercial Bank

GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS

Erin Humm, Gratiot County Fair for Youth

Nick Lux, Lux Funeral Homes / Block House Bar, Restaurant, & Esports

Bridget McPherson, Village of Breckenridge

Gary Melow, Freelance Solutions

Todd Moeggenborg, Masonic Pathways

Rochelle O’Shay, Saravilla Bed & Breakfast

Aeric Ripley, City of Alma

Brian Sheets, Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Inc.

Audra Stahl, Child Advocacy

Freddie Willbanks, Breckenridge Schools

Kasey Zehner, Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Athena Committee

Ambassador Committee

Industry/Education Roundtable, Brian Sheets, Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Inc.

Finance Committee, Joy O’Neill, Mercantile Bank

Legislative Committee, Gary Melow, Freelance Solutions

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- OUR MISSION -
To advocate the partnership of business and community to preserve, enhance, and promote those unique qualities that make Gratiot County a great place to live, work, and visit.
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Welcome to Gratiot County

Greetings!

As I sit here writing this letter, I am just about to celebrate the six-month mark of being the Chamber Director. Today is a blustery day with sporadic snow flurries. The Chamber office is decorated and ready for Santa to visit during Come Home to Alma for the Holidays. Tomorrow we celebrate the holidays in St Louis, followed by Ithaca, and then Breckenridge. Throughout the month, the small village of Ashley hosts their Country Christmas celebration as the Polar Express train visits. It truly is a magical time here in Gratiot County.

But isn’t that true of Gratiot County throughout the entire year? Spring brings us the Highland Festival and as the grounds continue to thaw out, our Farmers Markets come back to town. A flood of golf outings and summer block parties begin. We gather to celebrate our Farm Family of the Year and Agriculture Business of the Year at Rural Urban Day. There are fireworks, parades, car cruises, the DALMAC, and lots of ice cream. The sidewalks bustle with people walking and kids on bikes. The fairground is filled with the sounds of animals and people laughing. Soon we enter into the Fall, where we have our schools’ homecomings, the Agri-Fit Challenge, Fall festivals, and downtown Trick-or-Treating.

Behind all of these events are hundreds of volunteers and businesses that donate time and money. We have unique stores and restaurants, talented salons and barbers, and skilled locally-owned manufacturers and automotive shops. We have selfless non-profit organizations that improve the lives of so many. We have an ever-evolving healthcare system that is Gratiot’s largest employer. We have a community-minded higher education institution that offers year-round educational and recreational activities for the community.

Yes, Gratiot truly is a magical place.

Use this Guide to learn more about this wonderful place so many of us get to call home. And if you’re ever by the Chamber Office, stop in and say “Hi!”

Warmly,

Welcome
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Sheila Bishop Executive Assistant Sara Bonacci Executive Director
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Chamber of Commerce

Gratiot Young Professionals Network (GYPN)

The Gratiot Young Professionals Network (GYPN) is a Committee of the Gratiot Area Chamber. It was established in 2019 to provide young professionals who live or work in Gratiot County with networking events, professional development sessions, and volunteer opportunities. In 2023, you can also join as a GYPN member for more benefits. Contact the Chamber to learn more!

Leadership Development Workshop (LDW)

LDW assists young professionals in developing leadership competencies and building relationships to grow in their careers and the community. Delivered through classroom-based and experiential learning, LDW will require six half-day sessions and some small group work between sessions. The next offering will be Fall 2023. Contact the Chamber for more information.

Lunch and Learns

The GYPN offers professional development sessions throughout the year in a Lunch and Learn format. They are free to attend for GYPN members and $10 for non-members, and GYPN members get priority registration. Topics will be posted on the GYPN Facebook page in advance.

Networking Events

The GYPN offers several opportunities for networking, including Connections Over Coffee and Off the Clock. Connections Over Coffee is a monthly opportunity for friendly conversations with other young professionals. Off the Clock is an after-hours opportunity to learn about area businesses and enjoy food and beverages.

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TOWNSHIPS & SUPERVISORS

Arcada | 3290 W Tyler Rd – Douglas Merchant

Bethany | 9558 N Blair Rd – Greg Mikek

Elba | PO Box 209 (no building) – Roger Slavik

Emerson | 2976 N Baldwin Rd – James Weburg

Fulton | 3425 W Cleveland Rd

Hamilton | 7914 E Johnson Rd – Tom Clark

Lafayette | 4426 N Ransom Rd – Justin Stoneman

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S Warner Rd – Brian Smith

CITY OF ALMA City Hall | 525 E Superior St 989.463.8346 City Police | 525 E Superior St 989.463.8317 City Fire | 525 E Superior St 989.463.8359 CITY OF ST. LOUIS City Hall | 300 N Mill St 989.681.2137 City Police | 300 N Mill St 989.681.5285 City Fire | 220 S Main St ............................ 989.681.8394 CITY OF ITHACA City Hall | 129 W Emerson 989.875.3200 Gratiot County Sheriff’s Department | 226 E Center St 989.875.5211 City Fire-Rescue | 129 W Emerson ................... 989.875.3968 VILLAGE OF BRECKENRIDGE Village Office | 104 E Saginaw 989.842.3109 Village Fire & Police | 104 E Saginaw 989.842.5657 VILLAGE OF ASHLEY Village Office | 114 W Oak St 989.847.3050 Volunteer Fire | 114 W Oak St 989.847.3050 VILLAGE OF PERRINTON Village Office | 118 S Robinson 989.236.5161 Village Fire-Rescue | 108 N Robinson 989.236.5512 GRATIOT COUNTY Animal Control 989.875.2221 Central Dispatch 989.875.5213 Commission on Aging 989.875.5246 County Clerk 989.875.5215 Drain Commission 989.875.5207 Emergency Management 989.875.5280 Health Department 989.875.3681 MSU Extension 989.875.5233 Parks and Recreation 989.875.5278 Permits 989.875.5201 Register of Deeds 989.875.5217 Road Commission 989.875.3811 Sheriff 989.875.5211 Treasurer ......................................... 989.875.5220 Veterans’ Services 989.875.5216 HEALTHCARE IN AN EMERGENCY Call 911 ER - MyMichigan Medical Center Alma ............... 989.466.3228 Gratiot Integrated Health Network 989.463.4971 ELECTED OFFICIALS Senator Gary Peters 202.224.6221 Senator Debbie Stabenow ......................... 202.224.4822 Representative John Moolenaar 202.225.3561 Governor Gretchen Whitmer 517.335.7858 State Senator
Hauck (34th District). . visit senate.michigan.gov State Representative
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Important Contacts
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Graham Filler (93rd District). .
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989.330.4722
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989.584.3707 Newark
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989.875.3310 North Shade
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Peck 989.584.3049 North Star
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Hardman 989.875.2586 Pine River
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Beeson 989.681.5523 Seville
8143 Madison Rd
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W Polk Rd – Ronald Hunt Jr. 989.576.0914 Washington | 8989 S Baldwin Rd – Howard Whaley 989.388.8455 Wheeler | 8510 E Monroe Rd – Jerome Rohde ......... 989.842.3428 STATE OF MICHIGAN DHS | 201 Commerce Dr, Ithaca 989.875.5181 Secretary of State | 1586 Wright Ave, Alma 888.767.6424 TRANSPORTATION Dial-A-Ride | 1105 Willow Run, Alma 989.463.6016 Gratiot Community Airport | 3999 W Seaman Rd, Alma 989.463.5430 UTILITIES & WASTE SERVICES Electric Consumers Energy 800.477.5050 City of St. Louis Electrical Department 989.681.3351 Home Works Tri-County Electric Cooperative .......... 800.562.8232 Gas Consumers Energy 800.477.5050 DTE Energy 800.477.4747 Communications: Phone, Internet, etc. Charter Communications (Spectrum) ................ 833.267.6094 Frontier Communications 800.921.8101 ISP Management 989.466.6104 Point Broadband 989.831.8800 Winn Telecom 989.779.9800 Propane Corrigan Oil 989.546.4337 Coyne Oil & Propane 800.663.6355 Kimmel Propane Inc 989.875.2385 Scotland Oil Company 989.463.3473 Waste Dent Refuse Services | 5079 E Buchanan Rd, Ithaca 989.875.6222 Granger | 2355 Michigan Ave, Alma 989.463.3680 Recycling | Padnos Central Michigan 989.463.2131 Waste Management | 401 E Superior St, Alma 989.941.0109 USEFUL LINKS Newspapers refer to page 44 Radio Stations refer to page 44 Schools refer to page 44 Senior Services refer to page 23 Service Organizations refer to page 45 608 Wright Avenue, Alma, MI 48801 224 N. Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 463-4971 or 1-800-622-5583 S c a n T o V i e w O u r S e r v i c e s : M E N T A L HEALTH M A T T E R S WE ARE HERE TO HELP 10 Visit gacc.gratiot.org
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Demographics

Useful Data

Useful Data

Top 20 Employers

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma (Alma) 760 Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Inc. (Alma) 500 Central Michigan Correctional Facility (St. Louis) . 405 St. Louis Correctional Facility (Bethany Twp) ......... 334 Alma College (Alma) 312 Masonic Pathways (Alma) 309 Alma Public Schools (Alma) 279 Gratiot-Isabella RESD (Ithaca) ................... 276 International Automotive Components (IAC) (Alma) 205 Consumers Energy (Alma & Fulton Twp) 179 Meijer (Pine River Twp) 176 Wal-Mart (Pine River Twp) 175 Gratiot County Courthouse (Ithaca) 154 Apex Marine (St. Louis) 146 Aludyne (Alma) .............................. 139 Garr Tool Company (Pine River Twp) 131 Legend Manufacturing (Pine River Twp) 131 Ithaca Public Schools (Ithaca) 126 Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry (Ithaca) .......... 119 MERRILL (Alma) 117
AVERAGE SUMMER 82 F WINTER 15 F Under 18 8,035 18 - 24 4,427 25 - 44 10,738 45 - 64 10,439 65+ 7,053 39.5 is median age Source: 2019 American Community Survey 42in. SNOWFALL 33in. RAINFALL Gratiot County Covers 571.62 Square Miles Land: 570.13, Water: 1.48 Gratiot County Population: 40,692 Households: 15,084 Families Residing in the County: 9,970 MEDIAN INCOME $ Household $49,795 Family $59,719
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Cities & Villages: Alma

Welcome to Alma

Things to Do

The City of Alma has a population of 9,500. Alma offers the Pine River, Fred Meijer Heartland Trail (a non-motorized, paved trail), Pine River Country Club, live theater, unique downtown shops, major retail chains, and a movie theater as entertainment and recreation options.

Host to many great events and activities, Alma might be most famous for being the site of the Annual Alma Highland Festival, one of the largest Scottish festivals in the Midwest for nearly five decades.

Events in Alma

* All events are subject to change.

04.15 Alma
05.01
Field
Spring
Alma
Clean Up Day (tentative)
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of Honor, Alma Elks 05.05
Fling Golf Outing, Pine River Country Club (tentative) 05.20
Flower Planting Day (tentative) 05.26 - 05.28 Alma Highland Festival and Games Alma High School
Flag
07.11
Evening
Rural
Gratiot County
08.19 Alma Alive!,
08.24 Old US-27 Car Cruise, 1:30 pm - 3 pm 08.30 - 08.31 DALMAC Bicycle Riders 09.08 Alma Homecoming (tentative) 09.09 Lucky MacDuck Community Day 09.29
10.01 Alma College Homecoming 10.26 Alma Fall Festival 10.31 City of Alma Trick or Treat, 5:30 pm
7:30
Masonic Pathway’s Veterans Day Salute
Come Home to Alma Holiday Celebration
May - Oct Farmers Market Downtown Alma (Sat), 7 am – 1 pm 06.14
Day Event, Alma Elks
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in the Park (Tues), Wright Ave Park 07.20
Urban Day at Gratiot County Fairgrounds, Alma (Advanced tickets required) 07.29 - 08.05
Fair for Youth
3 pm - 10 pm
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pm 11.11
12.08
12.09 12th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run / Walk
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Featured Events

Alma Highland Festival & Games

05.26 - 05.28

Each year the festival brings thousands of visitors the very best of Scottish tradition. The festival combines great competition with Scottish hospitality.

The festival is home to the following Regional Competitions:

- Great Lakes Scottish Heavyweight Athletic Competition (Professional/Amateur)

- Great Lakes Highland Dance Championship (Open/Closed)

- U.S. Open Pipe Band Championship Supreme

Watch dozens of world class pipers and drummers playing at once in a massed band performance. Find out about your heritage and hear about Scottish traditions at our many Clan Tents. Check out the Entertainment Tent, featuring live professional entertainment and cold beer on tap. Or take a 5K or 10 K lap, 5K Walk or Kids Fun Run of Scotland USA in the Saturday morning Series of Races before the 10:30 am Street Parade rolls through town.

There is much, much more. But don’t just take our word for it. Stop by and see for yourself the Saturday & Sunday of Memorial Weekend! 2023 Festival dates are May 26, 27, and 28 at the campus of Alma High School.

Alma Action Association

Alma Alive! 08.19

Alma Alive is an exciting block party filled with activities and fun to help celebrate the community. There are games, family activities, a craft fair, food court, sidewalk sales, a corn hole tournament, and live music downtown. Join us in the fun and come celebrate all things that are great about Alma!

Learn More About Us!

Alma Action Association is a promotional committee composed of community Chamber members dedicated to bringing fun and excitement to our downtown! Our Committee Chairperson Adam Vibber, Century 21

The Alma Action Association meets every fourth Friday of the month at 8:00 am in the Chamber Board Room.

Stop by to say hello!

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Cities & Villages: Breckenridge

Welcome to Breckenridge

Things to Do

The Village of Breckenridge has a population of 1,200. Breckenridge is the heartland of the county in terms of agriculture. One of the largest grain processing facilities in Michigan is adjacent to the east side of the Village and is owned by Michigan Agricultural Commodities.

For recreation, Breckenridge offers JayCee & Hoffmeyer Park (including Splash Park, disc golf, corn-hole, hoseshoes, and beach volleyball), Birch Street Park, Howe Memorial Library, downtown shopping and restaurants, a golf course, and an active historical society that runs the Plank Road Museum and Drake House.

Events in Breckenridge

* All events are subject to change.

04.28 05.07 05.29 07.04 07.04 08.08 09.29 10.31 11.11 12.04
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Featured Events

Breckenridge Area Action Committee

Breckenridge Splash Park

Breckenridge has the only splash park in Gratiot County. Open during the summer months, it is a great opportunity to bring your kids and cool off! Check out the Village website for opening times!

Golf Outing 08.08

The Breckenridge Area Action Committee holds the Bernie Siler Memorial Golf Outing annually at the Ridge Golf Course. Funds raised go toward community events in the BreckenridgeWheeler area. Be sure to check it out this summer!

Learn More About Us!

The Breckenridge Area Action Committee promotes and supports the agricultural, economic, educational and social growth, development and success in the Breckenridge Area. Our Committee Chairperson

Brian Goward, Isabella Bank

The Breckenridge Area Action Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at 11:30 am in the basement of Anschutz.

Stop by to say hello!

Village of

“Committed to our Future...Inspired by our Past”

104 East Saginaw Street, Breckenridge, Michigan 48615 Phone: 989-842-3109 ♦ Fax: 989-842-3138
Breckenridge
www.breckenridgemi.com
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Cities & Villages: Ithaca

Welcome to Ithaca

Things to Do

The City of Ithaca is the county seat of Gratiot County, MI with a population of 3,000. Ithaca has multiple city parks, a county park, a golf course, a bowling alley, unique downtown shops, and annual holiday events as entertainment and recreation activities. Ithaca is a historic town that cherishes its past, but is living for the future and is welcome to all development opportunities.

Events in Ithaca

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* All events are subject to change.

03.10 Ithaca Promotional Committee Trivia Night, Pins Bar & Grille, 7 pm 04.08 Easter Egg Hunt, Woodland Park, 11 am Followed by Easter Hop / Craft Show May - Oct Farmers Market (Tuesdays) 2 pm - 6 pm 05.21 Dust Off Car Show, Downtown Ithaca, 12 noon - 4 pm
Memorial Day Service and Parade, Ithaca All Wars Memorial / Courthouse, 10 am
- 06.25 Gratiot Ag Expo, Ithaca Fairgrounds 06.24 Ithaca Block Party 08.24 Old US-27 Car Cruise, 11:15 am - 1:00 pm 09.08 Ithaca Promotional Committee Golf Outing, North Star Golf Course (tentative) 09.16 Agri-Fit Challenge, McNabb Park 09.22 - 09.23 Ithaca Hometown Festival, Community Garage Sale & Craft Show 10.13 Ithaca Homecoming 10.31 City of Ithaca Trick or Treat, 5:30 pm - 7:30
Veteran’s Day Service, Downtown, Ithaca All Wars Memorial, 11 am
05.29
06.21
pm 11.11
Our Hometown Ithaca Christmas and Light Parade, Downtown Ithaca
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Featured Events

Downtown Easter Hop 04.08

Downtown Ithaca will be hopping on Saturday, April 8! Head on down for an Easter egg hunt, craft show, games, raffles, prizes, food and drink, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family!

Ithaca Block Party 06.24

Come to Ithaca on Saturday, June 24 as we open the downtown streets for everyone to come and enjoy our awesome community! This free event will have live music, family activities, and a chance to visit several of our downtown businesses! If you haven’t been to Ithaca (or even if you have been a long-time community member), this is the perfect way to celebrate all that Ithaca has to offer!

Learn More About Us!

The Ithaca Promotional Committee (IPC) is a committee of dedicated community members whose goal is to draw and strengthen the business environment in Ithaca by promoting the wonderful qualities our businesses and community have to offer. We aim to see healthy businesses and a happy community for all of Ithaca. Our Committee Chairperson Josh Strand, MiAz Marketing Solutions

IPC generally meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:15 pm. Locations are determined monthly. Follow the IPC Facebook page to stay up to date with events and meeting locations.

Stop by to say hello!

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Cities & Villages: St. Louis

Welcome to St. Louis

Things to Do

St. Louis, Michigan, the “Middle of the Mitten” is known for its historic past. Its quaint downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to a wide variety of shops, eateries and service businesses.

The community also offers many opportunities for fun and entertainment including Hidden Oaks Golf Course, a public swimming pool, the Pine River, a downtown music theater featuring live music, a modern library and six City parks.

Events in St. Louis

* All events are subject to change. Updates at: stlouismi.com/residents/events

Questions? Email: phansen@stlouismi.com

Find Us on Facebook: City Hall St. Louis, MIchigan

04.08 Easter Egg Walk, Downtown, 11 am 05.29 Memorial Day Parade, Downtown,10 am Jun - Aug St. Louis Swimming Pool Open, Downtown Jun - Oct Farmers Market, Thursdays, 2 pm - 6 pm 06.08 Middle of the Mitten Community Golf Outing, Hidden Oaks Golf Course 06.10 St. Louis Joe Scholtz Memorial Fishing Derby 06.14 Flag Day Event, St. Louis City Hall 06.14 Cruise-In, Downtown St. Louis 07.12 Cruise-In, Downtown St. Louis 07.15 4th of July Celebration, Fireworks 08.09 Cruise-In, Downtown St. Louis 08.24 Old US-27 Motor Tour, 3:15 pm - 5 pm 09.04 St. Louis Labor Day Bridge Walk, 8 am 10.06 St. Louis Homecoming 10.26 Halloween Trick or Treat, Downtown 10.31 City of St. Louis Trick or Treat, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 11.11 Veterans Day Service, Downtown, 11 am
Small Town Family Christmas and Lighted Parade,
12.07
6 pm
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Middle of the Mitten Association

Live, Learn, Grow, Relax

W.T. Morris Memorial Pool JUN - AUG

The only outdoor pool in Gratiot County, the pool facility saw a $150,000 renovation project in 2019! The pool house work was done with the help of a GREAT Grant from the Gratiot County Community Foundation, a gift from Gary DeShano and a grant from the W.T. Morris Foundation.

Rebuilt in 2005, the pool is a quality facility that provides swim lessons, programming and fun events for youngsters and adults alike.

Middle of the Mitten”

Learn More About Us!

The Middle of the Mitten Association is St. Louis’ Promotional Committee of the Gratiot Area Chamber. It is dedicated to furthering community involvement and improving the quality of life in the St. Louis area. It does this in a variety of ways including:

• Promoting the St. Louis area business community.

• Sponsoring community events.

• Helping to keep the public informed about events and activities.

• Donating to projects such as the Farmers Market, street banners and promotional materials.

• Supporting county wide events and fostering a spirit of cooperation between all Gratiot County communities.

Our Committe Chairperson

Corey Bailey, Commercial Bank

The Middle of the Mitten Association meets monthly and meetings are open to the public. See all our local businesses at: stlouismi.com/local

Stop by to say hello!

Fireworks 07.15

St. Louis has been having 4th of July celebrations for over 100 years! This year July 15 will see one of the best fireworks shows in Mid-Michigan, music performances, a free swim at the pool and city-wide garage sales. Be sure to enjoy a relaxing day in St. Louis as we celebrate our country’s independence.

Check out the St. Louis Advertisement on page 34

(989) 681-3017

City of St. Louis 300 North Mill Street ● St. Louis, MI 48880
St. Louis Public Schools 113 East Saginaw Street ● St. Louis, MI 48880
Featured Activities
(989) 681-2545
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Business Development

IN GRATIOT COUNTY

Gratiot County has a diverse base of businesses that are the backbone of the County. The County is home to approximately 50 manufacturing businesses that produce a variety of goods, such as luxury pontoon boats and jet aircraft engine parts. The area is also home to numerous small businesses, from restaurants and retail shops to automotive shops and grocery stores. These businesses not only provide jobs to Gratiot citizens, but also support numerous organizations and events throughout the area. For business support, check out the resources below.

Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. (GGDI)

GGDI assists businesses with building and equipment expansions, site selection, Brownfield Redevelopment, strategic planning, general consultation, and state & local incentives. GGDI primarily focuses on industrial, agricultural, and commercial businesses. For more information, visit ggdi.gratiot.org.

Mid-Michigan Small Business Development (SBDC)

The Small Business Development Center provides consulting, training, and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses, and advanced technology companies. The SBDC team is located in Mt. Pleasant, but has office hours in Gratiot County. Services provided are free thanks to funding from the US Small Business Administration and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce (GACC)

GACC offers numerous opportunities for businesses to grow their businesses. They offer frequent Lunch and Learns with business topics, as well as networking opportunities to help promote your business or develop supplier relationships. For more information, visit gacc.gratiot.org.

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Agriculture

AND PRODUCTION

Agriculture Stats

• TOTAL AG PRODUCTION:

$281.4 Million in Sales (6th in State)

• 43% from Crop Sales:

• Corn (Top 10 in State)

• Soybeans (Top 10 in State)

• Dry Beans (Top 10 in State)

• Wheat (Top 10 in State)

• Sugar Beets (Top 10 in State)

• 57% from Livestock Sales:

• Milk (4th in State)

Diverse & Abundant

Agriculture provides the foundation for growth and development in Gratiot County. With 82% of land in production, Gratiot is a leader in crop and livestock production, which can be seen in the statistics below. Gratiot is also home to agribusinesses such as grain elevators, equipment dealers, and fertilizer dealers, to name a few. It is home to ZFS Ithaca, a soybean processing facility that handles 40% of the state’s soybean production, and MAC, another leading grain and bean processor in the state. In total, agriculture employs approximately 3,300 and accounts for 22% of the County’s tax base.

As a result of its agricultural character, Gratiot has been a leader in the state for renewable energy. The County is now home to five wind farms, with a sixth under construction. In total, wind development has resulted in $70.9 million in tax revenue and 38 full-time jobs. The County is also hoping to see solar development in the near future.

The future for agriculture in the County is driven by its youth. Currently, almost 600 youth participate in the 4-H youth programs through MSU Extension. Additionally, 400 students are involved in Future Farmers of America clubs across Gratiot County schools. Educational programs such as these teach children necessary skills that benefit them throughout their lives.

Gratiot County’s rural charm is a result of its agricultural roots. Various events and activities are conducted throughout the County in order to embrace agriculture and its numerous benefits.

• Hogs (9th in State)

• Poultry (5th in State)

• Cattle (7th in State)

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Agriculture Themed Events

Rural Urban Day JUL 20

Rural Urban Day is an opportunity for the rural and urban communities of Gratiot County to come together for a community picnic and golf outing. Our picnic consists of steak, beans, sweet corn, bread, pickles, and milk, representing a large group of farm products that are produced right here in Gratiot County.

Rural Urban Day is a family fun event that celebrates the Farm Family of the Year as well as the Agriculture Business of the Year.

The proceeds from the event are donated back to each of the promotional groups around the County. They use the funds to support events throughout the year in their respective towns. The 2023 Rural Urban Day will be held on July 20th at the Gratiot County Fairgrounds. We can’t wait to see you there!

Agri-Fit Challenge SEP 16

The Agri-Fit Challenge is a 5k race with agricultural related obstacles. Participants run through McNabb Park in Ithaca as they encounter several obstacles, such as the Bale Out (climb over round bales), Mud crawl, Back Scratcher (under barbed wire), Tractor Pull (pulling tractor tires), Traction Torture (through a loaded semi), Ladder Up (climbing over pod boxes), Pack Mule (carrying), Pipe Dream (crawling through drainage tube) and so much more! After a 3 year hiatus, the Gratiot Area Chamber is thrilled to bring this much-loved event back!

Watch our Facebook page and website for more information! The Agri-Fit Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, September 16!

Farmers Markets

MAY - OCTOBER

ALMA, Saturdays, 7 am - 1 pm

ITHACA, Tuesdays, 2 pm - 6 pm

ST. LOUIS (June - October), Thursdays, 2 pm - 6 pm

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Health Care IN GRATIOT

COUNTY

Offering State-Of-The-Art Care In A Rural Setting

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma is a 97-bed teaching hospital located in Alma, Michigan, specializing in high-quality rural medicine. The Medical Center has been serving the health care needs of residents throughout central Michigan since 1955. It is a member of MyMichigan Health and is affiliated with Michigan Medicine, the health care division of the University of Michigan.

To keep you and your family healthy, we are continuously expanding access to primary care providers including family medicine, internal medicine and obstetrics/gynecology. Along with our Medical Center campus in Alma, we have physician offices in Ithaca, Alma, Breckenridge, Shepherd and Mt. Pleasant and on the campus of Alma College. We offer online scheduling; virtual care including telemedicine, video visits and e-visits; and a patient portal for personal access to your health information. We also have convenient urgent care and state-ofthe-art emergency services located at the Medical Center. With an innovative approach to delivering excellent care to patients, our Hospital at Home (Ha) program allows for inpatient level care in the comfort of one’s own home. Besides the lower cost the program provides to patients, additional benefits include receiving care in familiar surroundings, removing traveling costs and eliminating transportation barriers.

Our full range of specialty services include heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, urology, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, maternity, behavioral health, pain management, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, a wound treatment center and rehabilitative services including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Our ongoing investments ensure we have the latest in advanced technology. For example, we have recently added a new $2.6 million Maternity Center, invested $1 million in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab and installed the very latest in MRI technology.

We are currently in the process of a 51,200 square-foot operating room (OR) renovation and expansion project. This $34.5 million, multi-year project will include three new large, state-of-the-art surgical suites; two procedure rooms; private pre-operative and recovery rooms; as well as new sterile processing department with proximity to the OR. Our redesigned patient care areas will offer patients and their families increased privacy and security, as well as an environment of seamless, coordinated care. An additional phase of this project will include a new main entrance to the Medical Center.

What’s more, we are training the health care providers of the future. In 2016, a family medicine residency program was established to train family medicine physicians. Since this program’s start, we’ve exceeded our goal to keep at least 25 percent of graduates right here in Central Michigan. In addition, we partner with area nursing schools and other clinical disciplines to help train future healthcare team members. Our Simulation Lab offers a leading-edge way to train staff in patient assessment skills with life-like manikins that are programmed to present with symptoms and respond to treatments.

Above all, in addition to our patients, we care for our communities. We give back with our time, talent, and treasure through local support of a diversity of charitable, community and development organizations, such as Art Reach of Mid Michigan, the Alma Highland Festival, Central Michigan University, Child Advocacy of Gratiot County, food distributions with East Lansing Food Bank, Toys for Tots, United Way and more.

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reclaim their vitality, return to their homes and resume their daily lives. Each of these centers can also become a “home away from home,” where memory and long-term care residents receive around-the-clock nursing care, therapeutic activities and nutritional support while enjoying a home-like atmosphere. Physician, dental, optometry and podiatry are provided within each center. Additionally, as an answer to a critical need for long-term ventilator dependent care, Masonic Pathways recently opened a specialized Assisted Breathing unit. Gratiot County is truly fortunate to have many high-quality options for our Seniors.

Food with Friends

The Commission on Aging assists the citizens of Gratiot County who are 60 years of age and older. Some of the services provided include: Personal Care, Respite Care, Home Delivered Meals, Homemaking, Medicare / Medicaid Assistance, Home Chore / Home Repair, Transportation to Appointments and Caregiver Support. Please contact the office for additional information at 989.875.5246. The Food with Friends locations and times are available at: gratiotmi.com, under Departments > Commission on Aging.

Alma/St. Louis Area at The Filling Station 415 Park Ave, Alma • 989.875.9118

Mon - Fri: 10 am - 2 pm

Breckenridge at the Breckenridge Masonic Temple 122 E Saginaw St, Breckenridge • 989.842.3338

Mon-Wed-Fri: 10 am - 2 pm

Fulton Area at the Fulton Township Hall 3425 W Cleveland Rd, Perrinton • 989.236.5019

Mon-Wed-Fri: 10 am - 2 pm

Ithaca Area at the Senior Activity Building / Senior Center 1011 E North St, Ithaca • 989.875.2135

Mon - Fri: 9 am - 3 pm

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Gratiot Area 2023

April 8 St. Louis Downtown Easter Egg Walk, 11 am

April 8 Eater Egg Hunt, Woodland Park, Ithaca, 11 am, followed by Easter Hop / Craft Show, Downtown Ithaca

April 13 Good Morning Gratiot! Awards

April 15 Alma Clean Up Day (tentative)

April 27

April 28

ATHENA Award Luncheon, Masonic Pathways, Alma, 12 noon - 1:30 pm

Arbor Day Celebration - Ridgelawn Cemetery Clean up, Breckenridge, 9 am - 12 noon

May - Oct Farmers Markets

Alma Farmers Markets (Sat), 7 am – 1 pm

Ithaca Farmers Markets (Tue), 2 pm – 6 pm St. Louis Farmers Markets (Thu) 2 pm – 6 pm

May 1 – Jun 14 Field of Honor, Alma Elks

May 4 Annual Chamber Dinner, Central Michigan Youth for Christ, 2550 Cheesman, Alma

May 5 Spring Fling Golf Outing, Pine River Country Club, Alma (tentative)

May 7 May Day Event, Breckenridge

May 20

Alma Flower Planting Day (tentative)

May 21 Dust Off Car Show, Downtown Ithaca, 12 noon - 4 pm

May 26, 27, & 28

Alma Highland Festival and Games, Alma High School

May 29 Memorial Day Service and Parade, All Wars

May 29

Memorial/Courthouse Lawn, Ithaca, 10 am

Memorial Day Parade, Downtown St. Louis, 10 am

May 29 Memorial Day Service, Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, 12 noon

June – Aug St. Louis Swimming Pool Open, Downtown St. Louis

June 8 Middle of the Mitten Community Golf Outing

Hidden Oaks Golf Course, St. Louis

June 9 & 10 Ashley Trading Days, Ashley

June 10 St. Louis Joe Scholtz Memorial Fishing Derby

June 14 Flag Day Event, Alma Elks

June 14 Flag Day Event, City Hall, St. Louis

June 14 Cruise In, Downtown St. Louis

June 15 9 and Wine, Women’s Golf Outing (tentative)

June 21 – 25 Gratiot Ag Expo, Ithaca Fairgrounds

June 24 Ithaca Block Party

July 4 Breckenridge 5K Run, Breckenridge Area Action Committee

July 4 Classic Car Show, Jaycee Park, Breckenridge

July 11 Evening in the Park, Wright Ave Park, (Tues), Alma

July 12 Cruise In, Downtown St. Louis

July 15 Fireworks - 4th of July Celebration, St. Louis

July 20 Rural Urban Day at Gratiot County Fairgrounds, Alma (Advanced tickets required)

July 20 Gratiot County FFA Golf for Scholarships, The Fields Golf Course

July 29 – Aug 5 Gratiot County Fair for Youth, Alma

Aug 6 Bannister Czechoslovak Harvest Festival, Bannister

Aug 8 Breckenridge Bernie Siler Memorial Golf Outing

Aug 9 Cruise-In, Downtown St. Louis

Aug 18 – 20 Sumner Daze, Sumner

Aug 19 Alma Alive!, 3 pm - 10 pm

Aug 24 Old US-27 Car Cruise, Ithaca, 11:15 am - 1 pm Alma, 1:30 pm - 3 pm St. Louis, 3:15 pm - 5 pm

Aug 30 & 31

DALMAC Bicycle Riders, Alma

Sep 4 St. Louis Labor Day Bridge Walk, 8 am

Sep 8 Ithaca Promotional Committee, Golf Outing, North Star Golf Course (tentative)

Sep 8

Sep 9

Alma Homecoming (tentative)

Lucky MacDuck Community Day, Alma

Sep 16 Agri-Fit Chellenge, McNabb Park, Ithaca

Sep 22 – 23 Ithaca Hometown Festival, Ithaca

Sep 29 – Oct 1 Alma College Homecoming (tentative)

Sep 29 Breckenridge Homecoming

Sep 29 Ashley Homecoming (tentative)

Sep / Oct Fulton Homecoming (tbd)

Oct 6 St. Louis Homecoming

Oct 13 Ithaca Homecoming (tentative)

Oct 26 Alma Fall Festival

Oct 26

Oct 31

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Halloween Trick or Treat, Downtown St. Louis

Halloween Trick or Treat, City of Ithaca, Alma, & St. Louis, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Veteran’s Day Service, Downtown Ithaca All Wars Memorial & Downtown St. Louis, 11 am

Masonic Pathway’s Veteran’s Day Salute

Veteran’s Day Service, American Legion Post 295 - Breckenridge, 4 pm

Nov 12 – Dec 17 Village of Ashley Country Christmas, North Pole Express Train

Dec 1

Dec 4

Our Hometown Ithaca Christmas and Lighted Parade

Breckenridge Christmas in the Village

Dec 7 St. Louis Small Town Family Christmas and Lighted Parade

Dec 8

Come Home to Alma Holiday Celebration

Dec 9 12th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run / Walk, Alma

* All events are subject to change.

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St. Louis Ithaca Breckenridge Ashley

ITHACA - Our Hometown Ithaca Christmas | December 1

Downtown Ithaca welcomes you to enjoy a lighted parade, Christmas tree lighting with caroling, and various offerings from downtown merchants. Don’t forget to visit Santa’s Workshop to let him know what you want for Christmas! For more information, visit Facebook.com/Ithacamipc

BRECKENRIDGE - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE | December 4

The Village offers a lighted Christmas parade, visits with Santa, trolley rides, and holiday music. Visit the downtown retail shops and restaurants for extra special offerings. Visit breckenridgemi.com for more information.

ST. LOUIS - Small Town Family Christmas | December 7

This small-town celebration has so much to offer: library open house with refreshments, lighted Christmas parade, a toymaking workshop, and visits with Santa. Visit them on Facebook for more information: City Hall St. Louis, Michigan.

ALMA - COME HOME TO ALMA FOR THE HOLIDAYS | December 8

Enjoy the holiday spirit in Downtown Alma with refreshments, kids activities, and numerous seasonal musical and dance performances You can meet Santa, Mrs Clause, and their reindeer as you wait for the Christmas Tree Lighting at the end of the night You can also shop at local merchants in November and December to be eligible for the Christmas Cash Drawing! For more information, visit Facebook com/ComeHometoAlma

ASHLEY - VILLAGE OF ASHLEY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS | Weekends from Mid-Nov until Christmas

Throughout the Holiday season, the Village of Ashley turns into the North Pole when the North Pole Express Train arrives in town Santa welcomes guests as they step off the train and awards the first gift of Christmas Several different options for crafts, kids activities, entertainment, and refreshments are available Starting in mid-November, Ashley opens itself for tourists each weekend until Christmas You can arrive by train (by purchasing tickets online), or travel by car Schedules and up-to-date information is available at Facbeook com/VillageofAshley

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Parks & Recreation

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Gratiot County Exploration

Gratiot County is extremely fortunate to have a multitude of recreational opportunities to serve a diverse and active population. Perhaps two of Gratiot’s greatest offerings are Paul Hubscher County Park in Sumner Township (west of Ithaca) and Reed County Park in North Star Township (south of Ithaca). Open to the public, both parks offer a swimming beach, a playground, nature trails, various sports fields, pavilions, and picnic tables & grills.

In addition to these major county parks, cities and villages within Gratiot County have a selection of local parks that offer a variety of amenities. For a complete listing of these parks, please visit each city’s website.

Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to enjoy Gratiot County’s offering of trails. The Fred Meijer Heartland Trail is 42 miles long and runs from Alma, Michigan to Greenville, Michigan. It is a smooth asphalt trail that can be used for walking, biking, skating, and other nonmotorized traffic. The Alma Mountain Bike Trail, located in Alma’s Pine River Park & Outdoor Center, offers a more exhilarating and scenic ride. Finally, a paved 6.6-mile non-motorized pathway was recently constructed along the east side of US Highway 127 from Ithaca to Alma. This trail is part of the efforts of Mid-Michigan Community Pathways, a community group that seeks to establish a cohesive nonmotorized route from Ithaca to Clare.

Gratiot County is home to the Pine and Maple rivers. The Pine River boasts a 30-mile canoe/kayak trail that runs from Riverdale to Alma with multiple access points. The trail is wheelchair accessible at Luneack County Park in Alma, Michigan, which also offers multiple parking spaces for easy access. Maple River, located in the southern portion of Gratiot County, is surrounded by three state game areas. Additional outdoor recreational activities include 9-hole and 18hole golf courses, a splash park, a public swimming pool, shooting ranges, and soccer fields. Indoor recreational opportunities are also available throughout Gratiot County. Various live theater and music performances occur at the Strand Theatre in Alma and the Gem Theater in St. Louis.

All cities and villages also offer beautiful downtown settings with a variety of dining options and unique shopping opportunities. Other indoor recreational options include a movie theater, public libraries, a bowling alley, indoor swimming pools, arcades, health clubs / gyms, and dance lessons. Suffice it to say that Gratiot County has a great variety of recreational activities that are sure to meet anyone’s needs and interests.

For a detailed listing of recreational opportunities, please visit gratiot.org.

Parks and Recreation

ALMA

989.463.8346 (Call City)

Euclid Ball Fields

King Park

Hampton Park

Highland Park

Holiday Park

Mill Street Park

Pine River Park

Riverside Park

Scotland Yard

The Runway Disc Golf Course

Wright Park

ITHACA

989.875.3200 (Call City)

Atkinson Park

McNabb Park

Woodland Park

ST LOUIS

989.681.2137 (Call City)

Penny Park

Leppien City Park

Lincoln Park

Clapp Memorial Park

Lions Park

Barnum Park

BRECKENRIDGE

989.842.3109 (Call City)

JayCee & Hoffmeyer Memorial Park & Splash Park

Birch Street Park

Lumberjack Park

989.833.7373

9160 N Lumberjack Rd, Riverdale

Paul Hubscher Park

989.875.5278

8300 W Washington Rd, Sumner

Reed Park

989.875.5278

3181 E Johnson Rd, North Star

Ashley Village Park & Ball Fields

989.847.3050

Pine St, Ashley

Pompeii Park

989.875.5282

7000 S State Rd, Pompeii

Sumner Centennial Park

989.574.0914

1190 N Ferris Rd, Sumner

Arts & History

Performing Arts

Housed in the historic Strand Theater, the Gratiot County Players are a long-standing community theater group comprised of area volunteers, young and old, with admirable talent willing to bring the theatrical experience to Gratiot County. They recently finished an $80,000 renovation of their historic auditorium which will enhance the experience for their patrons.

Visual Arts

The Alma Community Arts Center (ACAC), a non-profit organization with a showcase of local artists, offers a wellrounded curriculum of classes in a wide-variety of mediums for all ages. Recently, the ACAC has expanded their renovated space in Downtown Alma to offer even more, including a new kiln for pottery classes.

Dance

DuHadway Dance Dimensions classes are taught by highly qualified and dedicated teachers who go out of their way to create an experience your child will enjoy. At DuHadway, dancers can start as early as age 3 and tumbling starts at age 4. Alma’s Academy of Performing Arts offers students high quality training, whether you are an aspiring performer, dancer,

Gratiot County History

The City of Ithaca is home to many historical sites including the Courthouse, Historical & Genealogical Society and Historical Museum. The museum, located adjacent to the Ithaca Public Library, displays various artifacts and much of the history of Gratiot County. The Historical and Genealogical Society can be found in the 130-year-old Georgiana Peet Miller home. There you can research the names of every resident who has ever lived in the county. An archive of original newspapers spanning the past 100 years is also on file at the Society. History buffs will find both locations a must stop in Gratiot County.

Other Gratiot County historical sites include the Plank Road Museum in Breckenridge, the St. Louis Area Historical Society in St. Louis, and the state’s smallest Post Office in Elm Hall. Walk or bike the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail to Riverdale and you’ll find the Riverdale Museum. In Riverdale, you might also want to stop by the Riverdale Tavern, one of the area’s oldest restaurants.

Winding a path through the southern half of Gratiot County is the railroad passing through Bannister, Ashley, Pompeii, Perrinton and Middleton. Ashley has well-known holiday tradition with in their old-fashioned country Christmas, which centers around their Polar Express rail line. Whether you are a passenger or spectator, the Polar Express can be exciting for everyone. The experience has become so popular that if you want a ticket to ride, you will want to purchase a ticket early this autumn.

Another key historical feature of Gratiot County is the recently restored Wright Leppien Opera House Block (see left). This historic building was constructed 140 years ago by Ammi Wright as a retail and entertainment venue. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by a fire in 2010. However, thanks to the leadership and generosity of Alma College, several community donors, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the building has been restored to its original character and integrity. The building offers event space, retail stores, and student housing. The Opera House is now the cornerstone of Downtown Alma.

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Connecting GRATIOT COUNTY

Alma College A World of Opportunities

For 130 years, Alma College has connected students with a world of ideas and opportunities. A four-year residential liberal arts college, Alma College offers each student a personalized education emphasizing high-impact experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, research fellowships, study abroad, and engagement with the local community. Alma College is proud of its community linkages. Collaborations between the college and community include mutually beneficial research projects, volunteer opportunities and community partnerships such as the annual Highland Festival.

The attractive 128-acre campus features a combination of historic and contemporary buildings within walking distance from downtown Alma. The campus is bordered by the 41-mile Fred Meijer Heartland Bike Trail. The Alma College Bookstore with Starbucks is a popular destination for both community members and students who seek Alma apparel or a coffee beverage. College athletics facilities, including the Alan J. Stone Center for Recreation and the McClure Natatorium, offer wellness education, swimming instruction and recreational opportunities to community members and local businesses. Cultural and sports events are offered throughout the year.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALMA COLLEGE, VISIT THESE ONLINE RESOURCES:

Main Website: alma.edu

Campus Events Calendar: events.alma.edu

Athletics: almascots.com

Recreation Center: alma.edu/stone-center/

Heritage Center Box Office: alma.edu/heritage-center/

The Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts is the region’s premiere performing arts facility, with concerts, lectures, plays and other events scheduled throughout the year. Alma’s Division III athletics program offers intercollegiate competition in 25 varsity sports.

Nearby Colleges & Universities

MidMichigan College (Harrison & Mt. Pleasant) midmich.edu

Montcalm Community College (Sidney) montcalm.edu

Delta College (Bay City) .................. delta.edu

Lansing Community College (Lansing) lcc.edu

Alma College (Alma) alma.edu

Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant) cmich.edu

Michigan State University (East Lansing) msu.edu

Saginaw Valley State University (Saginaw) .... svsu.edu

Northwood University (Midland) northwood.edu

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A Dynamic Offering

The residents of Gratiot County recognize that a quality education is the basis for a successful life. Walk into any school in Gratiot County, and you will get a sense not only of personal friendliness but also of seriousness about education.

The six school districts have been able to preserve their small-town values while keeping up-to-date with the latest in educational practice and technology. A dynamic offering of educational opportunities is available to students of all ages. Preschools and developmental kindergarten programs, both public and private, are available. Elementary and secondary schools perform at a high level under the direction of dedicated teachers, administrators, and support staff members. Also critical to this mission are involved parents and a supportive community. Several private parochial schools blend traditional education with religious values for elementary-age children.

Students in Gratiot County have the opportunity to participate in over twenty Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs through the Gratiot-Isabella RESD CTE Consortium. The consortium was made possible through the support of voters that approved a 1.0 mill tax levy dedicated to enhance the CTE

programs. The support ensures that students are being trained to have the technical skills employers need. It also allows resources to be leveraged to further provide high quality programming for Gratiot County students. Students have the ability to gain training and certifications in Agriculture, Health Careers, Welding, Auto, Criminal Justice, and Culinary Arts just to name a few. Students gain skills in a variety of sections that represent the employment opportunities in Gratiot County!

School Phone Numbers

Regional Education Service District

Education
Alma Public Schools ........................ 989.463.3111 Ashley Public Schools 989.847.4283 Breckenridge Comm. Schools 989.842.3182 Fulton Area Schools 989.236.7232 Ithaca Public Schools ....................... 989.875.3700 St Louis Public Schools ...................... 989.681.2545 Gratiot-Isabella R.E.S.D. ..................... 989.875.5101 Regional Education Service District
Technical Education Center www.giresd.net Paul K. Hungerford, Superintendent 1131 E. Center St. Ithaca, MI 48847 989-875-5101 Gratiot-Isabella www.gi-tec.com Mt. Pleasant Campus Mary Kay Voeks, CTE Director 989-775-2210 1155 S. Elizabeth St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 55 S Elizabeth St , Mt MI Arts & Communication Digital Media & Web Productions Interior Design Graphics & Printing Communication Family & Consumer Science Cosmetology Culinary Arts Educational Careers Health Careers & CNA Business Accounting Business Management & Administration Marketing Trade & Industry Automotive Technology Construction Trades Small Engine Technology Pre-Engineering/Mechatronics (Alma Campus Only) Mechanical Drafting (CAD) Welding Alma Campus 989-466-7549 1500 N. Pine Ave., Alma, MI 48801 “Preparing students to be college and career ready” Gratiot-Isabella RESD Special Education Services Instructional Services Business Services Data Processing Technology Services Forest Hill Nature Area Winding Brook Conference Centre Human Services Criminal Justice (Alma Campus Only) Natural Resources & Agri-Science Agri-Science (Alma Campus Only) nference Centr Con Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 31

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2022 Volunteers

Linda Bader Spirit of St. Louis Award

Originally from Sandusky, MI, Linda Bader moved to Gratiot County in 1989 and worked as a programmer/ analyst at Alma Products for ten years. After her three children were born, she was able to become a stay-athome mom and run a website design business from home for the next 12 years. In 2011, she purchased her first residential rental property, and this was the beginning of her second business venture which is still active

In 2015, Linda started to research farmers markets in the the area as an outlet for all the extra produce she had from her garden and noticed that St. Louis did not have a market. With the support of local leaders, she became a Certified Market Manager through a training held by the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA). In 2016, the St. Louis Farmers Market was born. The market has grown much in the last six years. It is a way to support small businesses, improve access to healthy food, and provide a place in the community for people to come together. During Covid, they were able to adapt and provide a safe farmers market for vendors, volunteers, and customers. Linda has also partnered with MyMichigan Health to bring the Prescription for Health program to the market. The program provides nutrition education and free produce at the farmers market to encourage healthier eating habits. Linda has served as a member of the Gratiot Collaborative Council, Live Well Gratiot, and the MIFMA Board of Directors, where she has been President since 2020. She is also an active volunteer for the Gratiot Community Garden which provides free produce and a place where the community can come together.

Breckenridge Distinguished Service Award

Chief Durham joined the Breckenridge Police Department in May 1990 serving as a Reserve Police Officer. On July 1st, 1992, Chief Durham was hired full time working midnights and eventually served on the afternoon shift. After 18 years as a Patrol Officer with the Breckenridge Police Department, he was promoted to Chief of Police in 2010. Chief Durham retired the spring of 2022 after thirty years of service to the Village of Breckenridge. During his career, Chief Durham also served with the Breckenridge Wheeler Township Fire/Rescue as a firefighter/EMT during his off hours. Additionally, Chief Durham worked part-time with the Shepherd Police Department, Saginaw Township Police Department, and lastly, the Richland Township Police Department. For the past thirty years, Chief Durham has served the citizens of Breckenridge and other communities with respect and dignity and provided a safe

Chief Durham lives on his ranch, Ranch TW, which he operates with his wife, Mary, in Reed City. It is a forty acre farm with horses, goats, and donkeys and offers riding lessons, breeding, and boarding. Thank you, Chief Durham, for your service to the Village of

Ways to Volunteer in Gratiot County

Gratiot County is full of volunteer opportunities! Right here at the Chamber, we host several events and are always on the lookout for good volunteers. Whether it is participating on one of our planning committees, helping with registration at the Agri-Fit Challenge, or taking tickets at Rural Urban Day, we can help find the perfect fit for you!

Want to volunteer through one of Gratiot’s many non-profits? We have so many to choose from. Make a difference in our community and have an incredible impact on the people we serve. Give us a call at 989-463-5525 and TOGETHER we can figure out where your talents will best be used.

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of the Year

Most people know Carolyn as a long time educator. Carolyn taught for Alma Public Schools for 25 years and was the principal for Alma Middle School for almost 13 years. Since her official retirement, she has been the Director of the summer STEM camps at Alma College, coordinating sessions for 6th-12th grade students to further their math, science, and engineering skills. Carolyn also spends much of her free time as a board member of many local non-profits in our community and is active in volunteering and participating with philanthropic groups that keep her calendar full. She has a heart for community service, having donated much of her free time to nonprofit organizations in central Michigan. She has served on the Board of Directors for: Child Advocacy (ten years), including filling officer positions of Treasurer and President, the United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties, and Gratiot County Hope House. She also volunteers for The Royal Family Kids Camp as a placement coordinator of summer camp experience, at the food pantry at the First Presbyterian Church in Alma, at Alma Public Schools supporting the middle school’s STEM for Girls program and working the time clock at sporting events, as a youth advisor with the Gratiot County Community Foundation, with the Gratiot-Isabella College Access Network, and as a co-chair of Arts United.

Above all, she loves and supports her own family, which includes her son Kevin and daughter Katie, and four grandchildren: Sam, Simon, Dayton, and Zoe. She is modeling the love, devotion, and determination young people need as they raise the next generation of leaders.

Dr. David Freestone Ithaca Person of the Year

Dr. Freestone received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, attended medical school at the University of Michigan, and completed his residency in Albany, NY. Following this, he served his country in four years in the Air Force at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. He is an adventurous world traveler who has been to six of the seven continents and took 500 days to travel across America prior to beginning his career in Mid-Michigan. Following his exciting adventures, he decided to put down his roots here in Gratiot County where he could raise his son, Caleb, and daughter, Amelia.

His passion for service is evident throughout the community. Young children have enjoyed the playscape that was built in Woodland Park, of which he was the co-project manager. Dr. Freestone provides physicals for many of Ithaca’s student athletes and his presence on the sidelines of the football field, and various other sports, as team doctor has been invaluable. This type of involvement has allowed him to build both relationships and community. In addition to being passionate about the people in the community of Ithaca, he is committed to preserving and protecting the environment as well. Several acres of his property have been set aside through a Conservation Restoration Project to support native plant and wildlife species including pheasants, bees, and monarch butterflies. Throughout the last twenty years, with the help of his children and family, he has planted over 4,800 trees for future generations to enjoy.

United Way Volunteer Program

Would you like to get involved? The United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties has an online platform where you can sign-up for volunteer opportunities: volunteer.uwgic.org

Volunteering
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Sara A. Wassenaar

Aaron J. Moeggenborg

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Matthew J. Loomis, DDS

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Aaron J. Moeggenborg, DDS

Aaron J. Moeggenborg, DDS

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Matthew J. Loomis, DDS

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TEL: 989-463-5392

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ABC Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service

1094 E Grant Rd, Ashley, MI 48806 517.974.6595

Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service

ACE Design Studio 147 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4096

www.acedesignstudio.com

Digital Marketing / Advertising

Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc 614 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5294

www.adams-plg-htg.htmlplanet.com

Heating, A/C & Plumbing

Ag-1 NAPA of Ithaca & Vestaburg 1311 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.5117

www.ag1cropsolutions.com

Farm, Auto & Truck Parts

AgroLiquid 3055 W M-21, St. Johns, MI 48879 989.678.9029

www.agroliquid.com

Agriculture, Fertilizers

Aircraft Precision Products Inc 185 Industrial Pkwy Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4186

www.aircraftprecision.net

Manufacturing

All American Pest Control PO Box 783, Alma, MI 48801 989.466.2673

www.allampest.com

Pest Control

Alley-T Screen Print & Embroidery 103 S Jeffrey Ave, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4793

www.alleyt.net

Graphics & Print,Promotional Products, Retail, Screen Printing & Embroidery

Allied Hearing 647 W Warwick Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.466.2437

www.alliedhearing.com

Audiologist, Health Services

Alma Abstract & Title Co 310 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.8325

www.almaabstract.com

Title Insurance

Alma Bolt Co 925 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1122

www.almabolt.com

Bolts / Nuts Wholesale

Alma Brewing Company 208 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.462.0208

www.almabrewing.com

Restaurants & Bars

Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 2280 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.3900

www.almamiauto.com

Automobile Dealers, Automobile Dealers & Service

Alma Cinema 3002 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3895

www.ncgmovies.com

Theaters

Alma College 614 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.7111

www.alma.edu

Schools, Colleges & Education

Alma Community Art Center 213 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.8366

www.alma-cac.org

Arts & Organizations

Alma Family Pharmacy 1686 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.968.4003

Drug Stores / Pharmacies, Health Services

Alma Family Practice 1335 N Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2181

www.almafamilypractice.com

Physicians & Surgeons

Alma Ford Lincoln 2051 W Monroe Rd, Alma MI 48801 989.681.5776

www.jimnavarreford.com

Automobile Dealers, Automobile Dealers & Service

Alma Heritage Dentistry 226 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5392

www.smilealma.com

Dentists & Dental Care

Alma Highland Festival and Games 110 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.8979

www.almahighlandfestival.com

Fairs & Festivals

Alma Industrial Development PO Box 488, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3191

Economic Development

Alma Lodge #244 Free & Accepted Masons 301 1/2 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.330.6785

www.almamasons.com

Fraternal Order

Alma Lodge #1400 of the BPOE of the USA 610 W Warkwick Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1400

www.mielks.org

Fraternal Order

Alma Optics 1321 Pine St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1139

www.mieyedoctor.com

Optometrists, Optical Labs

Alma Public Schools 1500 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3111

www.almaschools.net

Schools, Colleges & Education

Alma Realty Co 119 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4285

Real Estate - Commercial & Residential

Alma Sewing Center 301 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3200

www.almasewingcenter.com

Sewing Machines

Alma Tire Service 1210 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4088

www.almatire.com

Tire Dealers

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Alma Transportation Center 1105 Willow Run Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6016

www.myalma.org

Transportation

Alma True Value Hardware 102 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4921

Hardware, Retail

Alma United Methodist Church 501 Gratiot Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4305

www.almaumc.com

Churches

Alma’s Main Cafe 117 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.285.1280

Restaurants & Bars

Alma-St. Louis Rotary c/o Doug Hoard 1686 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801

Non-Profit

Alpha Custom Extrusions, Inc 800 Woodside Dr, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.5781

www.alphaext.com

Plastics Manufacturing

Aludyne 250 Adams Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6166

www.aludyne.com

Manufacturing

Amazing Grace Church 9232 E Monroe Rd, Wheeler, MI 48662 989.842.5806

www.agchurch.net

Churches

America’s Choice Realty

1212 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.5148

www.americaschoicerealtyllc.net

Real Estate - Commercial & Residential

Amish Interiors by North Star Trader 3036 S Bagley Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4341

www.northstaramish.com

Furniture

Anschutz

212 E Saginaw St Breckenridge, MI 48615 989.481.3333

www.facebook.com/anschutzcafe/

Restaurants & Bars

Arbor Grove Assisted Living 1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3074

www.arborgroveassistedliving.com

Assisted Living

Arnold Law Office

100 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.3610

Attorneys

Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing 903 Michigan Ave, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.2112

www.avalonpontoons.com

Manufacturing

Bannister ZCBJ-WFLA Lodge #225 11402 S Mason Rd, Bannister, MI 48807

989.862.5591

Fraternal Order

Bebow Farms 9120 N Baldwin Rd, St. Louis MI 48880 989.681.3762

www.facebook.com/pages/bebowfarms/134155079969950

Agriculture

Best Excavating, Inc

2595 W Adams Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.4047

Excavators

Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC 7440 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2161

Ballyhoo Books

111 W Superior, Alma, MI 48801

989.763.3704

www.ballyhoobooks.com

Specialty Shops

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Captured Memories by Jacqueline 142 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.418.8110

www.capturedmemoriesj50j5.wixsite. com/capturedmemoriesbyja

Photographers

Cary’s Pioneer Farms, Inc. 3977 N Bliss Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.620.6987

Agriculture

Central Concrete Products Inc Alma Plant 1277 Bridge St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5476

Concrete Products

Central Michigan Bookeeping, LLC 4671 S Magrudder Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.763.3782

Accounting & Tax Service

Central Michigan Rehabilitation 112 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.8360

www.cmrehab.com

Kevin D. Nichols, CFS

Shannon L. Nagy

323 Gratiot Avenue, Alma, MI 48801

O ce: (989) 463.5397

Securities O ered Through International Assets Advisory, LLC

Member FINRA/SIPC

Kevin D. Nichols, Shannon L. Nagy, Registered Representatives

Rehabilitation

Central Michigan Youth for Christ 2550 Cheesman Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4274

www.cmyfc.net

Youth Agencies

Century 21 Lee-Mac Realty 605 W Warwick Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6085

www.c21leemac.com

Real Estate - Commercial & Residential

Charter Spectrum Communications 8436 Homestead Dr, Suite 110 Zeeland, MI 49464 989.415.0348

www.spectrum.com

Television & Cable

Child Advocacy 515 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.462.1422

www.childadvocacy.net

Human Services

Children’s Discovery Academy, Inc. PO Box 692, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.4400

www.childrensdiscoveryacademy.org

Fitness / Kids Programs, Non-Profit

Citizens For Responsible Government S-1089 House Office Building PO Box 30014, East Lansing, MI 48823 517.373.0834

citizensforresponsiblegovernment.com

Government

City of Alma 525 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.8336

www.ci.alma.mi.us

Government

City of Ithaca 129 W Emerson, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.3200

www.ithacami.com

Government

City of St. Louis 300 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.2137

www.stlouismi.com

Government

Clarks Tax & Accounting 308 Gratiot Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.423.8070

Accounting & Tax Service

Clinton-Gratiot Habitat for Humanity PO Box 313, St. Johns, MI 48879

989.227.1771

www.cghabitat.org

Human Services, Non-Profit

Coldwell Banker Wier Manuel 202 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1219

www.cbwmh.com

Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Commercial Bank 101 N Pine River St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4144

www.commercial-bank.com

Banks & Credit Unions

Commission on Aging

515 S Pine River Stm Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4246

www.gratiotmi.com/departments

Human Services, Non-Profit

Consume Cannabis Co

528 W Warwick Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.623.9500

www.consumecannabis.com

Medical Cannabis Consumers Energy 1325 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 800.477.5050

www.consumersenergy.com

Utilities

Corrigan Oil Company 8057 E Monroe Rd, Wheeler, MI 48662 989.546.4337

www.corriganoil.com

Oil & Gas Distributors

County of Gratiot 214 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.5282

www.gratiotmi.com

Government

Covenant Medical Group - Gratiot Family Practice 1910 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3101

www.covenanthealthcare.com

Healthcare

Coyne Oil & Propane 8039 N Ransom Rd, Breckenridge, MI 48615 989.715.2040

www.coyneoil.com

Oil & Gas Distributors

Craig Frames, Inc 140 Industrial Pkwy, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.8600

www.craigframes.com

Manufacturing, Special Equipment Manufacturing

Cross & Lincoln Cabinetry 129 Cross Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.289.7721

www.crossandlincoln.com

General Contractors / Developers Crumbaugh Farms Partnership 225 S McClelland Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.842.1404

Agriculture

Culligan of Alma 318 Gratiot Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1940

Drinking Water Services & Supply D

Daily Living Homecare, Inc 145 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.7405

www.dailylivinghomecare.com

Home Care Services, Home Medical Supplies

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Day Dreams, Inc and The Dream Works

Resale Shoppe

121 N Elm St, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.620.1529

www.daydreamsnonprofit.com

Non-Profit, Retail

Disability Network of Mid-Michigan 525 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.835.4041

www.dnmm.org

Human Services

Discount Dumpsters

230 Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.620.5787

www.discountdumpsterllc.com

Waste Services

Doehring-Schultz Insurance Agency 3975 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4918

www.doehringschultz.com

Insurance

DTE Energy

225 Enterprise Dr, Breckenridge, MI 48615 989.254.9617

www.dteenergy.com

Energy

Dufrene Machinery

209 W South St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.3988

www.dmirar.com

Machinery Installation

DuHadway Dance Dimensions 1740 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2623

www.danceddd.org

Dance Studios

Dynamic Bus Ads / Wade Promotions, LLC

4965 Navajo Trail, Gaylord, MI 49735 989.632.3222

www.dynamicbusads.com

Promotional Products

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E & S Graphics, Inc.

300 Industrial Pkwy, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.2828

www.esgraphics.com

Graphics & Print, Promotional Products

Edward Jones - Lori Neeb

102 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.0326

www.edwardjones.com

Financial Services

Eight CAP, Inc

525 N State St, Suite 2, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5693

www.eightcap.org

Human Services, Non-Profit

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Fabiano Brothers, Inc

1885 Bevanda Ct, Bay City, MI 48706 989.509.0200

www.fabianobrothers.com

Beer / Wine Wholesale

Family Health Psychiatric & Counseling Center

317 E Warwick Dr, Suite B, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.2779

www.fhpcc.com

Counseling

Farm Bureau Insurance, Ensz Agency

112 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.4859

www.farmbureauinsurance-mi.com/

Agent/Stacey-Ensz

Insurance

First Contracting, Inc 701 S Main, Ovid, MI 48866 989.834.1500

www.firstcontracting.net

Home Improvement

First Presbyterian Church 495 Charles Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2940

www.firstpres.net

Churches

First United Methodist Church 116 S Franklin St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.3320

www.stlouisfumc.com

Churches

Flash Photo Booths 608A W Prospect St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.388.7775

www.flashpbllc.com

Photography Services

Flegel Tech Repair

134 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.388.7519

www.flegeltechrepair.com

Communications Company, Computer Services, Specialty Shops

Francesco’s Italian-American Bistro 1875 W Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.2213

www.francescosbistro.com

Restaurants & Bars

Freelance Solutions PO Box 11, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.763.0672

Consulting, Communications & HR, Government

Frosty Cone

333 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.2332

www.facebook.com/frostycone

Restaurants & Bars

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Gallagher, Everitt & Associates, PLLC 120 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.466.4779

www.gelegal.com

Attorneys

GAPS FS

3151 W Fillmore Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.7661

www.gapsfs.com

Agriculture

Chamber

Garr Tool Co 7800 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6171

www.garrtool.com

Manufacturing

Gena’s Country Accents 225 E Saginaw St Breckenridge, MI 48615 989.842.5005

www.facebook.com/ genascountryaccents

Retail

Geospatial Professionals, Inc 10760 N Croswell Rd St. Louis, MI 48880

989.763.5712

www.gpisurveying.com

Surveyors

Godley’s Country Floral 707 N Pine River, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.4118

www.godleyscountryfloral.com

Florists

250 Adams Street O: 989-463-6166 Alma, MI
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1031 E. Center St. | Ithaca, MI 48847 www.bettenbakerithaca.com

Service & Part Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm

Goggin & Baker, Atty

422 Woodworth St, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.3191

Attorneys

GraCo Federal Credit Union

835 W Warwick, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.1247

www.gracofcu.org

Banks & Credit Unions

Granger 2355 Michigan Ave, Alma, MI 48801 517.372.2800

www.grangernet.com

Waste Services

Gratiot Community Credit Union 211 W Center St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.8321

www.gratiotcu.org

Banks & Credit Unions

Gratiot County Community Foundation 168 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4222

www.gratiotfoundation.org

Foundations

Gratiot County Fair for Youth 701 S Lincoln Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.466.5071

www.gcffy.org

Fairs & Festivals

Gratiot County Farm Bureau 225 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4626

www.gratiot.michfb.com

Farm Bureaus

Gratiot County Hope House 1001 W Washington Rd St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.8486

www.gchopehouse.org

Non-Profit

Gratiot County Players

Green Side Up, LLC

806 Francisco Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3995

www.greensideupalma.com

Landscaping

GreenStone Farm Credit Services 2942 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3146

www.greenstonefcs.com

Financial Advisors, Financial Services

GTEC PO Box 310, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.466.4832

www.giresd.net

Schools, Colleges & Education

Guiett’s PortaJohn Rental & Service LLC 950 Falkirk, Alma, MI 48801 989.423.8702

www.guiettsportajohn.com

Rentals - Equipment

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H & R Block PO Box 420, Chesaning, MI 48616 989.463.5556

www.hrblock.com

Accounting & Tax Service

Hanger Clinic 1486 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.0951

www.hangerclinic.com

Prothetics & Orthotics

Healthies of Mid Mitten 113 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.292.2128

Restaurants

Healthy Horizon Nutrition 146 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.449.4988

Restaurants & Bars

Helman’s Meat Market 122 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801

1270 W Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880

127 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801

2508 S State Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847

His Place Family Enrichment Center 200 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801

Fitness Centers, Fitness / Kids Programs, www.howemempl.michlibrary.org

989.875.2083

www.ggdi.gratiot.org

Economic Development

500 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.5021

www.hubsdandjtireservice.com

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Hutson, Inc

1365 E Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880

989.681.5771

www.hutsoninc.com

Farm Equipment - Dealerships

Interiors by Neville 712 E Center St, Suite A, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.4911

Home Decorating Centers, Home Improvement

Isabella Bank

1402 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.5080

www.isabellabank.com

Banks & Credit Unions

ISP Management, Inc

302 W Center St, Alma, MI 48801 989.466.6104

www.ispmgt.com

Internet Access

Ithaca Animal Hospital 120 E Newark St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.3185

www.ithacaanimalhospital.com

Veterinarians

Ithaca Physical Therapy

203 Dilts Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.2266

www.ithacapt.org

Health Services

Ithaca Public Schools 710 N Union, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.3700

www.ithacaschools.net

Schools, Colleges & Education

Ithaca Seventh Day Adventist Church 935 N Pine River St, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.2149

Churches

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J & J Giles Tire Service

231 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3650

www.jandjgilestire.com

Automotive Parts, Tire Sales & Service

J.J. Ruby’s

2862 N State Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847

989.875.3000

Restaurants & Bars

JACOM, Inc WQBX & WFYC PO Box 665, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.3175

www.wqbx.biz

Radio Stations

Jason Septic & Portables LLC

4054 S Warner Rd, Carson City, MI 48811

989.584.3222

Septic Tank Cleaning

Jer-Den Plastics 750 Woodside Dr, St. Louis, MI 48880

989.681.4303

www.jer-denplastics.com

Manufacturing

JLR Auto Sales LLC

314 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801

989.285.1454

www.jlrautosales.com

Autmotive Sales

Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan

309 E Indian St, Midland, MI 48640 989.631.0162

www.janorthcentralmi.org

Non-Profit, Schools, Colleges & Education

Katie Tobias State Farm

119 W Superior St, Suite 101 Alma, MI 48801 989.463.0060

www.katietobiassfinsuranceagent.com

Insurance

Kernen-Sheldon Agency 119 N Pine River St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4610

www.shepherdinsuranceagencykernensheldonagency.com Insurance

Kimmel Propane, Inc 405 Commerce Dr, Ext Box 99 Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.2385

www.kimmelpropaneinc.com

Home Heating Fuels

Kingdom Tattoo Company 107 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.388.4031 Specialty Shops

Knopf Custom Cabinetry 414 Prospect Ave, Alma, MI 48801

989.285.1007

Home Improvement

Kubin’s Furniture and Mattresses 101 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.5043

www.kubins.com

Furniture L

Laurels of Fulton 4735 W Ranger Rd

Perrinton, MI 48871

989.236.5433

www.laurelsoffulton.com

Nursing Homes

Law Office of Rhonda M. Clark, P.C. 111 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880

989.681.8700

www.rhondamclarkpc.com

Attorneys

LHC Realty, LLC 4756 W Lincoln Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.763.1730

Real Estate - Commercial & Residential

Link Learning 227 N Mill St, St. Louis MI 48880

989.681.8385

Schools, Colleges & Education

Litwiller Catering 10406 Campers Trail Perrinton, MI 48871

989.682.4400

www.litwillercatering.com

Catering

LMB Group LLC

2290 E Madison RdSt. Louis, MI 48880

989.620.0448

www.lmbgroupllc.com

Rentals / Housing

Lux Funeral Homes, LLC - Alma 531 N State St, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.8970

www.luxfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Homes

Lux Funeral Home - St. Louis 228 W Center St, St. Louis, MI 48880

989.681.2982

www.luxfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Homes

Grain Elevator Operations and Marketing Agronomy Services, Sales and Storage

Middleton: 800-344-7263

Breckenridge: 800-472-4629

www.michag.com

Alma Family Practice, P.C.

C. Je rey Holmes, M.D. Scott R. Strom, D.O.

C. Jeffrey Holmes, M.D. Scott R. Strom, D.O.

Shaun M. Moon, D.O.

Shaun M. Moon, D.O.

Matthew Nelson, NP-C

Laura Mastee, DNP-C

Sally Harrison, FNP-BC

Laura Mastee, DNP FNP-C

(989) 463-2181

www.almafamilypractice.com Join us on Facebook 1335 N. Pine Ave. Alma, MI 48801

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Membership Roll Call

MAC TV Network 312 W Michigan St Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 989.773.9730

www.mactvnetwork.org

Television - Cable

Mahoney & Associates Inc 12750 Escanaba Dr, Suite 1, DeWitt, MI 48820 517.669.4300

www.mahoneypromo.com

Promotional Products

Main Street Pizza - Ithaca 159 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.5061

www.facebook.com/ mainstreetpizzaithaca

Restaurants & Bars

Main Street Pizza - St. Louis 123 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.4331

Restaurants & Bars

Mainstream Computer & Appliance Center 105 W Superior, Alma MI 48801 989.463.6344

www.computersandappliances centralmichigan.com

Communications Company, Computer Services

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 211 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.0047

www.mancinosofalma.com

Restaurants & Bars

Mann’s Painting Inc 4710 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4975

Painting Contractors

Masonic Pathways 1200 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3141

www.masonicpathways.com

Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services

McDonalds of Alma 1625 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6266 www.mcdonalds.com

Restaurants

McDonalds of Ithaca 1352 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.2961 www.mcdonalds.com

Restaurants

McDonalds of St. Louis 115 W Washington Ave St. Louis, MI 48858 989.681.3603 www.mcdonalds.com

Restaurants

Meadow Lane Estates 401 S St. Johns St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4700

Manufactured Home Subdivisions

Medicare Choices 3745 N Blakely Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.331.2290

Health Services

Medler Electric Co. Inc 2155 Redman Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1108

www.medlerelectric.com

Electrical Equipment & Supplies

Meijer #270 2805 W Cheesman Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.576.6100

www.meijer.com

Grocery Stores, Retail

Mercantile Bank 7300 Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3131

www.mercbank.com

Banks & Credit Unions

Merchant Excavating, Inc 4040 N State Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.875.3961

www.merchant-excavating.com

Excavators

Merrill Institute 520 Republic Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.921.4005

www.merrillinstitute.com

Schools, Colleges & Education

MiAz Marketing Solutions 5071 E St Charles Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.763.2264

www.miazmarketingsolutions.com

Consulting, Communications & HR

Michael Richard Floral Boutique 123 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3333

www.michaelrichardfloralboutique.com

Florists, Retail

Michigan Agricultural CommoditiesBreckenridge 216 Eastman, Breckenridge, MI 48615 989.842.3104

www.michag.com

Agriculture

Michigan Agricultural CommoditiesMiddleton 306 N Caroline St, Middleton, MI 48856 989.236.7263

www.michag.com

Agriculture

Michigan Chloride Sales, LLC 402 W Jackson Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.3221

www.michiganchloride.com

Road Service - Dust & Ice Removal

Michigan One Community Credit Union 7558 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 616.527.3900

www.m1ccu.org

Banks & Credit Unions

Michigan State University Extension 219 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.875.5233

www.canr.msu.edu/gratiot

Agriculture, Schools, Colleges & Education, Youth Agencies

Michigan Works! Service Center 5889 E Broadway Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 989.466.4832

www.camwe.org

Employment Agencies

Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Gratiot and Montcalm PO Box 811, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3434

www.bbbsmitten.org

Non-Profits

Mid Michigan College 1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625 989.386.6622

www.midmich.edu

Schools, Colleges & Education

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Mid Michigan Upholstery & Awning Inc.

1313 Michigan Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.8618

www.midmichiganupholstery.com

Specialty Shops

Middle Mitten Co - DBA Bigbee Coffee

1596 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.615.6738

Coffee Shops

Middle Mitten Co - DBA Bigbee Coffee 135 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.615.6738

Coffee Shops

Mid-Michigan Agency, Inc 314 Gratiot Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2450

www.midmichiganagency.com

Financial Services, Insurance

Mid-Michigan Auto Services 1360 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6999

Automobile Dealers

Mid-State Screen Printing & Embroidery

123 N Main St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4163

www.midstatespe.com

Screen Printing & Embroidery

Mini Mac Storage Center, LLC 8200 N Begole Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.4315

www.minimacstorages.com

Storage Units

Misenhelder Welding, Inc 1203 County Farm Dr, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.7778

www.misenhelderwelding.com

Weld Fabrication

Molly Bea Photography

227 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.576.0585

Photographers

Mom-N-Dads

134 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.303.2122

www.mom-n-dads.com

Retail

Mortar Crossfit 7625 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 661.221.1159

www.mortarcrossfit.com

Fitness Centers

Mr. C’s Boom N’ Holidays

305 W Downie, Alma, MI 48801 989.285.1018

www.boomnholidays.com

Retail

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma 300 E Warwick Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1101

www.mymichigan.org/alma

Health Services, Home Care Services, Mental Health Services, Physicians & Surgeons, Rehabilitation, Restaurants, Specialty Shops

Nativity of the Lord Parish 510 Prospect Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5370

www.nativityparish.net

Churches

Nesen’s Countryside Inc. 600 Cheesman Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.5505

Manufactured Home Subdivisions

New Horizons Realty, Inc

302 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4633

www.centralmichiganhomes.com

Real Estate - Commercial & Residential

Next Level Espresso 7328 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.968.2001

www.nextlevelespresso.com

Coffee Shops

Next Level Graphic & Design LLC 8490 E Monroe Rd, Wheeler, MI 48662 989.481.3300

www.nextlevelgd.espwebsite.com

Graphics & Print, Screen Printing & Embroidery

Nichols Financial Group, Inc 323 Gratiot Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.0020

www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/ nichols-financial-group

Financial Services

North Star Golf Course 4550 S Bagley Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.3841

www.northstargolfcourse.com

Golf Courses

Optimist Club of Gratiot County 508 W Grand Ave, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

www.facebook.com/gratiotoptimists

Service Organizations

Padnos Central Michigan 1430 Williams St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2131

www.padnoscentralmichigan.com

Recycling

Pat’s Auto, Inc 1501 W Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.5334

www.patsautoinc.com

Automobile Repairs & Service

Pavlik Auction & Real Estate, L.L.C. 637 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4903

www.pavlikllc.com

Auctions, Real Estate - Commercial & Residential

Pine Ave Drop-In Center 340 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.1588

Non-Profits

Pine River Arts Council PO Box 444, Alma, MI 48801 989.285.3171

www.pineriverartscouncil.org

Arts & Organizations

Pine River Country Club 1400 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4610

www.pinerivercc.net

Golf Courses

Pine River Dental Care 610 N Pine River, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.2888

www.pineriverdentalcare.com

Dentists & Dental Care

Pine Winds - Shepleys Pine Villa Apts 1050 Bridge St, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.2586

www.mrdapartmets.com

Rentals - Housing

Membership Roll Call

Pins Bar & Grille 1091 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4217

www.pinersbaradgrille.com

Restaurants & Bars

Pizza One

525 W Warwick Dr, Ste A, Alma, MI 48801 989.968.4080

www.pizza1one.com

Restaurants & Bars

Plasti-Paint, Inc 801 Woodside Dr, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.5702

www.plastipaint.com

Manufacturing

Pleasant Graphics, Inc 6835 Lea-Pick Dr Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 989.773.7777

www.pleasantgraphics.com

Graphics & Print

Plux Properties 603 State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.576.1592

Rentals - Housing

Point Broadband LLC

1791 O.G. Skinner Dr, Ste A West Point, GA 31833 989.831.8800

www.point-broadband.com

Internet Access

Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing, LLC

740 E Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.2158

www.powellsolutions.com

Engineers - Civil, Environmental, Manufacturing

Powell Service, Inc 760 E Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.5751

www.powell-service.com

Heating, AC & Plumbing

Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County

322 E Downie St, Alma, MI 48801 989.466.2295

www.pregnancyservicesgratiot.com

Human Services, Non-Profits

Primerica Financial Services

216 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.968.4148

www.primerica.com/mcclintic

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Realistic Rejuvenation, LLC

225 E Center St, Ste B Ithaca, MI 48847 989.763.1072

Esthetic Medicine

Redbird Pet Food Center

2324 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.2389

www.facebook.com/redbird-pet-foodcenter-308510975846124

Pet Supplies

Rent-Rite, Inc

2250 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.2182

www.rentrite.biz

Rentals - Equipment

Restored Renewed Reborn 314 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801 989.285.1454

www.restoredreewedreborn.com

Furniture

Ric’s Food Center 1006 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4907

www.ricsfoodcenter.com

Grocery Stores

River Rock Bar & Grill 210 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880

989.681.2851

www.facebook.com/riverrockstlouis

Restaurants & Bars

Riverdale Tavern, Inc 6681 Lumberjack Rd, Riverdale, MI 48877 989.833.7042

www.facebook.com/riverdaletavern-278419215784

Restaurants & Bars

Roslund, Prestage & Co., P.C. 525 W Warwick Dr, Suite A Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6123

www.rpccpas.com

Accounting & Tax Service

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Sarah’s Law Firm 525 W Warwick Dr, Suite B Alma, MI 48801 989.567.2100

www.sarahslawfirm.com

Attorneys

Saravilla Bed and Breakfast 633 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4078

www.saravilla.com

Bed & Breakfasts

Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center 427 E Washington Ave, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.5721

www.schnepp.net

Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services

Scotland Oil Co, Inc 114 Grant Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4242

www.scotlandoilcompany.com

Oil & Gas Distributors

Screen & Stitch 713 3rd Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.3300

www.screenandstitch.com

Screen Printing & Embroidery

Seeley Auto Sales, Inc 101 Hidden Oaks Dr, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.463.2886

www.seeleycars.com

Automobile Dealers

Self Serve Lumber & Home Center 1621 S Wheeler St, Saginaw, MI 48602 989.875.4373

www.selfservelumber.com

Lumber Sales

Senior Activity Building Board, Inc 1011 E North St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.2135

Human Services

Sherwin Williams 322 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4459

www.sherwin-williams.com

Paint & Supplies

Simmet Insurance Agency 117 W Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.3580

www.progressive.com/agent/localagent/michigan/ithaca/simmetinsurance-agency/ Insurance

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Membership Roll Call

Sky’s Outlet-Boomers Party Store

100 Woodworth Ave Alma, MI 48801

989.463.4300

Grocery Stores, Oil & Gas Distributors

Smith Bovill, P.C.

214 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.2101

www.smithbovill.com

Attorneys

Smith Concrete Products, Inc. PO Box 38, North Star, MI 48862

989.875.4687

Concrete Products

Smith Family Funeral Homes 117 N East St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.2181

www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com

Funeral Homes

Sparrow Medical Group OB/GYN Carson City

639 E Main St, Carson City, MI 48811 989.584.3107

www.sparrow.org/obgyncarsoncity

Health Services, Physicians & Surgeons

Sparton Printing & Promotional Products

15551 S US Hwy 27, Lansing, MI 48906 517.712.1758

www.printsparton.com

Graphics & Print, Promotional Products

St. Louis Church of God Camp Meeting Association

8489 N Bagley Rd St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.2581

Campgrounds

St. Louis Farmers Market

2290 E Madison Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880

989.620.0448

www.gratiotfarmersmarkets.com/ st-louis

Farmers Markets

St. Louis Optics

235 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880

989.681.2684

www.mieyedoctor.com

Optometrists & Optical Labs

St. Louis Public Schools

113 E Saginaw St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.2545

www.stlouisschools.net

Schools, Colleges & Education

St. Mary School

220 W Downie St, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.4579

www.nativityparish.net/school

Schools, Colleges & Education

Stearns Marketing, LLC

4629 Roehrs Rd, Beaverton, MI 48612

989.435.6602

www.stearnsmg.com

Advertising & Marketing, Graphic & Print, Website Services

Stedman Chiropractic Center, PC 1883 W Monroe Rd St. Louis, MI 48880

989.681.2533

www.stlouismichiropractor.com

Chiropractors

Sumner Daze Festival

8644 W Polk Rd, Sumner, MI 48889

989.463.4531

www.sumnertownship.com

Fairs & Festivals

Sun Up Food Mart 1604 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 586.822.8209

Grocery Stores

Susan Smith Insurance Agency, Inc 7326 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6297

www.susansmithinsurance.com

Insurance

Terry’s Cycle 317 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5260

www.terryscycle.com

Specialty Shops

The 3one3 Boutique Hotel 313 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 833.313.4313

www.3on3hotel.com

Hotels & Motels

The Blue Shamrock 223 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.4160

www.theblueshamrockpub.com

Restaurants & Bars

The Cobbler Shop Shoes & Pedorthics 115 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2300

www.cobblershopalma.com

Retail, Specialty Shops

The Fields Golf Course 1508 N State Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4612

www.thefieldsgolfcourse.com

Golf Courses

The Hearthstone Oven 126 S Pine River St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.6836

www.hearthstoneoven.com

Restaurants & Bars

The Keg Party Store 1044 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.285.2822

Grocery Stores

The Lattice Company LLC PO Box 177, Ashley, MI 48806 989.247.3700

Florists, Specialty Shops

The Morning Sun 311 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6071

www.themorningsun.com

Newspapers & Advertising

The Snack Guys, LLC 201 Orchard St, Alma, MI 48801 989.244.1200

www.snackguys.net

Vending Snacks

TiMAC Agro USA

720 E Washington Rd St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.3080

www.aandeag.com

Agriculture

Tire Factory, Inc

1485 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.1212

www.tirefactory.net

Tire Sales & Service

Tom Billig Flowers & Gifts

109 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801

989.463.2195

www.facebook.com/tombilligflowers/ Florists, Retail, Specialty Shops

Town & Country Group

145 Industrial Pkwy, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4750

www.tcgroupinc.com

Electrical Equipment & Supplies

Toys for Tots

1700 Piper Place, Apt A, Alma, MI 48801 989.331.0497

Non-Profits

Tractor Supply - Alma

1685 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.9464

www.tractorsupply.com

Farm Equipment - Dealerships

Triangle Motel, LLC

131 W Lincoln, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2296

www.thetrianglemotel.com

Hotels / Motels

Trident Manufacturing

301 Industrial Pkwy Ave B, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.5145

www.tridentmlf.com

Manufacturing

Trinity Truck & Trailer Service LLC

180 Industrial Pkwy, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.506.1757

Automobile Repairs & Service

Triterra 414 N State St, Suite 100, Alma, MI 48801 616.644.9219

www.triterra.us

Engineers - Civil, Environmental

Twin City Landscape, Inc

6660 N State Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.4317

www.twinlawn.com

Garden Centers & Nurseries, Landscape

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United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties

525 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6245

www.uwgic.org

Human Services, Non-Profits

USA Gill Petroleum

601 E Saginaw St, Breckenridge, MI 48615 989.842.3367

www.facebook.com/usagillpetroleumllc

Retail

USPP-Tri Lakes, LLC PO Box 37, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6445

www.trilakesllc.com

Oil & Gas Distributors

Village of Ashley 114 S Sterling St, Ashley, MI 48806 989.847.3050

www.ashleyvillage.org

Government

Village of Breckenridge 104 E Saginaw, Breckenridge, MI 48615 989.842.3109

www.breckenridgemi.com

Government

Weatherby’s Plumbing & Heating, LLC 1120 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.5746

Heating, A/C & Plumbing

Wheeler Township 8510 E Monroe Rd, Wheeler, MI, 48662 989.842.3428

www.wheelertwp.com

Government

Wideman Appraisal Service, LLC 1002 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.4544

www.widemanappraisal.com

Real Estate Appraisers

Wilshire Benefits Group 114 E Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 989.308.0680

www.wilshirebenefits.com

Financial Services, Insurance

Winn Telecom 402 N Mission St, Ste 1, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 989.779.9800

www.winntel.com

Internet Access

WMLM 105.9 Radio - 1520 AM 4170 N State Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4013

Radio Stations

Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors 312 North St, Mason, MI 48854 517.676.9200

www.wolveng.com

Engineered Septic Systems, EngineersCivil, Environmental, Surveyors

Yeo & Yeo CPA 7810 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6108

www.yeoandyeo.com

Accounting & Tax Service

Z92.5 The Castle 103 N Washington St, Owosso, MI 48867 989.725.1925

www.z925.com

Radio Stations

ZENlightenment Wellness Center 110 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.285.1818

www.zenlightenmentwellness.com

Health Services

ZFS Ithaca, LLC 1266 E Washington Ave, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.449.6100

www.zfsithaca.com

Agriculture, Soy Processor / Elevator

Wal-Mart

7700 Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.6770

www.wal-mart.com

Retail

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A Warm Welcome

Whether you cross McIntyre Mall on your evening walk or take advantage of the amenities below, we’re glad you’re here.

Work out at the Rec Center – Choose from single, couples, family, alumni, and senior memberships to the Alan J. Stone Center for Recreation — as well as pool-only memberships for those interested in swimming. alma.edu/campus-recreation

Enjoy a meal – Take a night off cooking! Community members are invited to purchase individual meals or flexible meal plans to dine at Hamilton Commons. A Qdoba will open in the renovated Learning Commons in 2023. alma.edu/dining-services

Be our guest – Alma College Hospitality and Event Services offers overnight accommodations, wedding venues, personalized event planning, and superior guest service. alma.edu/hospitality

Explore summer camps – Choose from camps focused on the arts, science, leadership and service, athletics and more. Dive deep into an area of interest, learn new skills, and make friends!

alma.edu/summer

Learn about the 3CE – The Center for College and Community Engagement focuses on engagement, partnership and volunteering within the local community.

alma.edu/thecenter

Enjoy a show – The Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts features performances ranging from comedic and dramatic plays to dance, choir and jazz concerts. alma.edu/rhc

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ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE

Central Michigan Bookeeping LLC 763.3782

Clark’s Tax & Accounting 423.8070

H & R Block ............... 463.5556

Roslund, Prestage & Co., P.C. 463.6123

Yeo & Yeo CPA 463.6108

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Stearns Marketing LLC 435.6602

AGRICULTURE

AgroLiquid 678.9029

Bebow Farms .............. 681.3762

Bon Accord Farm 875.3136

Cary’s Pioneer Farms, Inc. 620.6987

Crumbaugh Farms Partnership ................ 842.1404

GAPS FS 875.7661

Hirschman Farms, LLC ..... 620.0415

Michigan Agricultural Commodities Breckenridge 842.3104

Michigan Agricultural Commodities Middleton 236.7263

Michigan State University Extension 875.5233

TiMAC Agro USA 681.3080

Tractor Supply Co .......... 875.4229

ZFS Ithaca, LLC 449.6100

ARTS & ORGANIZATIONS

Pine River Arts Council ..... 285.3170

ASSISTED LIVING, REHAB & NURSING HOMES

Arbor Grove Assisted Living 463.3074

Masonic Pathways 463.3141

ATTORNEYS

Arnold Law Office 875.3610

Gallagher, Everett & Associates, PLLC ........... 466.4779

Goggin & Baker, Atty ....... 463.3191

Law Office of Rhonda M. Clark, P.C. 681.8700

Sarah’s Law Firm 567.2100

Smith Bovil, P.C. 463.2101

AUCTIONS

Pavlik Auction & Real Estate, L.L.C. 463.4903

AUDIOLOGISTS

Allied Hearing. . . . . . . . 466.2437

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram ................ 681.3900

Alma Ford Lincoln 681.5776

Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC 463.2161

Betten Baker Chevrolet of Ithaca ................... 875.4181

JLR Auto Sales 285.1454

Mid-Michigan Auto Sales 463.6999

Seeley Auto Sales, Inc ...... 463.2886

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS & SERVICE

Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 681.3900

Alma Ford Lincoln 681.5776

Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC ................. 463.2161

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE

Pat’s Auto, Inc 681.5334 Trinity Truck & Trailer Service LLC 506.1757

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS

Hubs D & J Tire Service 875.5021

J & J Giles Tire Service 463.3650

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Commercial Bank 875.4144

GraCo Federal Credit Union 463.1247

Gratiot Community Credit Union ............... 463.8321 Isabella Bank .............. 875.5080

Mercantile Bank 463.3131 Michigan One Community Credit Union . . . . . . . . 616.527.3900

BED & BREAKFASTS

Saravilla Bed & Breakfast 463.4078

BEER / WINE

WHOLESALE Fabiano Brothers, Inc ...... 509.0200 BOLTS / NUTS WHOLESALE Alma Bolt Co 463.1122 CAMPGROUNDS St. Louis Church of God Camp Meeting Association 681.2581 CATERING Litwiller Catering .......... 682.4400 CHIROPRACTORS Stedman Chiropractic Center, PC 681.2533 CHURCHES Alma United Methodist Church 463.4305 Amazing Grace Church 842.5806 First Presbyterian Church 463.2940 First United Methodist Church 681.3320 Ithaca Seventh Day Adventist Church 875.2149 Nativity of the Lord Parish 463.5370 COFFEE SHOPS Highland Blush 285.1357 Middle Mitten Co - DBA Bigbee Coffee - Alma 615.6738 Middle Mitten Co - DBA Bigbee Coffee - St. Louis ........... 615.6738 Next Level Espresso 968.2001 COMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES Flegel Tech Repair ......... 388.7519 Mainstream Computer & Appliance Ctr 463.6344 Highly skilled primary care so close to home anyone can drive. Sparrow Medical Group is now taking new patients in many communities throughout Mid-Michigan. Get the support you need from providers dedicated to keeping you and your family in the very best of health. Make an appointment today. Call 989.875.4166 or visit Sparrow.org/SMGIthaca Find the quality, everyday care you and your family need right here in Ithaca. SPARROW MEDICAL GROUP ITHACA | 114 N. Main St. | Ithaca, MI | 989.875.4166 Buyer’s Guide Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 MEMBERSHIP Buyer’s Guide Area Code 989 Unless Otherwise Noted A DIRECTORS CLUB MEMBER IS INDICATED BY A SYMBOL TO THE LEFT OF THEIR LISTING. GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber 46 Visit gacc.gratiot.org

FOUNDATIONS

Gratiot County Community Foundation 875.4222

FRATERNAL ORDER

Alma Lodge #244 Free & Accepted Masons 330.6785

Bannister ZCBJ-WFLA Lodge #225 862.5591

FUNERAL HOMES

Lux Funeral Homes, LLC - Alma 463.8970

Lux Funeral HomesSt. Louis 681.2982 Smith Family Funeral Homes 681.2181

FURNITURE

Amish Interiors By North Star Trader 875.4341

Black Dog Furniture 285.5210

Kubin’s Furniture and Mattresses ................. 681.5043

Restored Renewed Reborn 285.1454

GARDEN CENTERS & NURSERIES

Twin City Landscape, Inc 681.4317

GENERAL CONTRACTORS / DEVELOPERS

Cross and Lincoln Cabinetry 289.7721

GOLF COURSES

Hidden Oaks Golf Course .... 681.3404

North Star Golf Course 875.3841

Pine River Country Club 463.4610

The Fields Golf Course 875.4612

GOVERNMENT

Citizens for Responsible Government.

Ric’s Food Center 875.4907

Sun Up Food Mart

Home Memorial Library 842.3202

Village of Ashley 847.3050

Village of Breckenridge .... 842.3109 Wheeler Township 842.3428

GRAPHICS & PRINT

Alley-T Screen Print & Embroidery 875.4793

E & S Graphics, Inc 875.2828

Next Level Graphic & Design LLC 481.3300

Pleasant Graphics, Inc 773.7777

Spartan Printing & Promotional Products . . . . . . . . . . 517.712.1758

Stearns Marketing LLC ..... 435.6602

GROCERY STORES

Helman’s Meat Market 463.4891 Meijer 576.6100

COMPUTER SERVICES Flegel Tech Repair 388.7519 Mainstream Computer & Appliance Ctr 463.6344 CONCRETE PRODUCTS Central Concrete Products, Inc 463.5476 Smith Concrete Products, Inc 875.4687 CONSULTING, COMMUNICATIONS & HR Freelance Solutions 763.0672 MiAz Marketing Solutions 763.2264 COUNSELING Family Health Psychiatric & Counseling Ctr 463.2779 DANCE STUDIOS DuHadway Dance Dimensions 463.2623 DENTISTS & DENTAL CARE Alma Heritage Dentistry 463.5392 Pine River Dental Care 875.2888 DIGITAL MARKETING / ADVERTISING ACE Design Studio 875.4096 DRINKING WATER SERVICES & SUPPLY Ken’s Culligan of Alma 463.1940 DRUG STORES/PHARMACIES Alma Family Pharmacy 968.4003 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Alma Industrial Development .............. 463.3191 Greater Gratiot Development, Inc 875.2083 ELECTRICAL, EQUIP & SUPPLIES Burford Plumbing & Heating 875.6601 C&R Electric 828.4020 Medler Electric Co. Inc ..... 463.1108 Town & Country Group 875.4750 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Michigan Works! Service Center 466.4832 ENERGY DTE Energy ................ 254.9617 ENGINEERED SEPTIC SYSTEMS Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors . . . . . . . 517.676.9200 ENGINEERS - CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing LLC 681.2158 Triterra . . . . . . . . . . 616.644.9219 Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors . . . . . . . 517.676.9200 ESPORTS BAR RESTAURANT Block House ............... 444.8889 ESTHETIC MEDICINE Realistic Rejuvenation, LLC 763.1072 EXCAVATORS Best Excavating, Inc 681.4047 Merchant Excavating, Inc 875.3961 FAIRS & FESTIVALS Alma Highland Festival & Games 463.8979 Gratiot County Fair for Youth 466.5071 Sumner Daze Festival 463.4531 FARM BUREAUS Gratiot County Farm Bureau 875.4626 FARM EQUIPMENT -DEALERSHIPS Tractor Supply - Alma 463.9464 Hutson, Inc 681.5771 FARM, AUTO & TRUCK Ag-1 NAPA of Ithaca & Vestaburg ................. 875.5117 FARMERS MARKETS St. Louis Farmers Market 620.0448 FERTILIZERS AgroLiquid 678.9029 FINANCIAL ADVISORS Greenstone Farm Credit Services 463.3146 FINANCIAL SERVICES Edward Jones - Lori Neeb 463.0326 Greenstone Farm Credit Services 463.3146 Mid-Michigan Agency, Inc 463.2450 Mills Financial 444.9067 Nichols Financial Group, Inc 463.0020 Primerica Financial Services 968.4148 Wilshire Benefits Group 308.0680 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SALES & SERVICE ABC Fire Extinguisher Sales & Svc . . . . . . . 517.974.6595 FITNESS CENTERS His Place Family Enrichment Center 463.1676 Mortar Crossfit . . . . . . 661.221.1159 FITNESS / KIDS PROGRAMS Children’s Discovery Academy, Inc 681.4400 His Place Family Enrichment Center 463.1676 FLORISTS Godley’s Country Floral 875.4118 Michael Richard Floral Boutique 463.3333 The Lattice Company LLC 247.3700 Tom Billig Flowers & Gifts 463.2195
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City of Alma 463.8336
of Ithaca 875.3200 City of St. Louis ............ 681.2137 County of Gratiot ........... 875.5282 Freelance Solutions 763.0672 Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! . .
833.531.1945
. . . 586.822.8209 Sky’s Outlet - Boomers Party Store 463.4300 The Keg Party Store 285.2822 HARDWARE Alma True Value Hardware 463.4921 HEALTH SERVICES Allied Hearing 466.2437 Alma Family Pharmacy 968.4003 His Place Family Enrichment Center 463.1676 Ithaca Physical Therapy 875.2266 Medicare Choices 331.2290 MyMichigan Medical Center Alma 463.1101 MyMichigan Urgent Care Alma 466.3332 Sparrow Medical Group OB/GYN Carson City ................ 584.3107 ZENlightenment Wellness Center 285.1818 HEALTHCARE Covenant Medical Group - Gratiot Family Practice 463.3101 HEATING, A/C & PLUMBING Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc 463.5294 Burford Plumbing & Heating .................... 875.6601 Powell Service, Inc 681.5751 Weatherby’s Plumbing & Heating, LLC 463.5746 HOME CARE SERVICES Daily Living Homecare, Inc 875.7405 MyMichigan Home Care & Hospice 463.4121 HOME DECORATING CENTERS Interiors by Neville 875.4911 HOME HEATING FUELS Kimmel Propane Inc ....... 875.2385 HOME IMPROVEMENT First Contracting, Inc ....... 834.1500 Interiors by Neville 875.4911 Knopf Custom Cabinetry 285.1007 HOME MEDICAL SUPPLIES Daily Living Homecare, Inc 875.7405 MyMichigan Medical Center Alma 463.1101 HOSPITALS MyMichigan Medical Center Alma 463.1101 HOTELS / MOTELS The 3one3 Boutique Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 833.313.4313 Triangle Motel LLC 463.2296 HUMAN SERVICES Child Advocacy 463.1422 Clinton-Gratiot Habitat for Humanity 463.2244 Buyer’s Guide GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 47

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Behavioral Health (Inpatient Care) at Psychiatric Partial

NEWSPAPERS

NON-PROFIT

................ 466.5486

MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 463.2333

MyMichigan Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 466.7050

MyMichigan Urology 629.8225

Sparrow Medical Group OB/GYN Carson City. 584.3107

PLASTICS MANUFACTURING

Alpha Custom Extrusions, Inc 681.5781

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Alley-T Screen Print & Embroidery 875.4793

Dynamic Bus Ads / Wade Promotions LLC 632.3222

E & S Graphics 875.2828

Mahoney & Associates Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517.669.4300

Spartan Printing & Promotional Products . . . . . . . . . . . . 517.712.1758

PROTHOTICS & ORTHOTICS

Hanger Clinic 463.0951

NURSING

RADIO STATIONS

JACOM, Inc WQBX & WFYC 463.3175

WMLM 105.9 FM 1520 AM 463.4013

Z92.5 The Castle ........... 725.1925

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER

Wideman Appraisal Service,

REAL

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REHABILITATION

Commission on Aging 875.4246 Disability Netowrk of MidMichigan 835.4041 Eight CAP, Inc 463.5693 Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County .................... 466.2295 Senior Activity Building Board, Inc 875.2135 United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties 463.6245 INSURANCE Breckenridge Insurance Agency of MI 842.3161 Doehring-Schultz Insurance Agency 463.4918 Farm Bureau InsuranceEnsz Agency 463.4859 Katie Tobias State Farm 463.0060 Kernen-Sheldon Agency ... 875.4610 Mid-Michigan Agency, Inc .. 463.2450 Simmet Insurance Agency 875.3580 Susan Smith Insurance Agency, Inc 463.6297 Wilshire Benefits Group 308.0680 INTERNET ACCESS ISP Management 466.6104 Point Broadband LLC 831.8800 Winn Telecom 779.9800 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Twin City Landscape, Inc 681.4317 LANDSCAPING Green Side Up, LLC 463.3995 LUMBER SALES Self Serve Lumber & Home Center 875.4373 MACHINERY INSTALLATION Dufrene Machinery 875.3988 MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS Meadow Lane Estates 875.4700 Nesen’s Countryside Inc 681.5505 MANUFACTURING Aircraft Precision Products Inc 875.4186 Aludyne 463.6166 Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing 463.2112 Craig Frames, Inc 875.8600 Garr Tool Co 463.6171 Jer-Den Plastics 681.4303 Plasti-Paint, Inc 681.5702 Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing, Inc 681.2158 Trident Manufacturing 875.5145 MEDICAL CANNABIS Consume Cannabis Co ..... 623.9500 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Gratiot Integrated Health Network ................... 463.4971
Hospitalization Program 466.3253
& ADVERTISING The Morning Sun 463.6071
Alma-St. Louis Rotary Breckenridge-Wheeler Area Historical Society . 842.1241 Children’s Discovery Academy, Inc. 681.4400 Clinton-Gratiot Habitat for Humanity................... 463.2244 Commission on Aging. 875.4246 Day Dreams, Inc. and The Dream Works Resale Shoppe 620.1529 Eight CAP, Inc. 463.5693 Gratiot County Hope House 681.8486 Gratiot Emergency Housing Corporation ................ 285.1095 Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan 631.0162 Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Gratiot and Montcalm 463.3434 Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County. 466.2295 Toys for Tots 331.0497 United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties. .................. 463.6245
Laurels of Fulton 236.5433 Masonic Pathways 463.3141 Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center ..................... 681.5721 OIL & GAS DISTRIBUTORS Corrigan Oil Company 546.4337 Coyne Oil & Propane ....... 715.2040 Scotland Oil Co, Inc 463.4242 Sky’s Outlet-Boomers Party Store 463.4300 USPP-Tri-Lakes LLC 463.6445 OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICAL LABS St. Louis Optics 681.2684 PAINT & SUPPLIES Sherwin Williams 463.4459 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Mann’s Painting Inc ........ 463.4975 PEST CONTROL All American Pest Control .. 466.2673 PET SUPPLIES Redbird Pet Food Center ... 681.2389 PHOTOGRAPHERS Captured Memories by Jacqueline 418.8110 Molly Bea Photography 576.0585 PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES Flash Photo Booths 388.7775 PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Alma Family Practice 463.2181 Great Lakes Surgical Associates 463.6699 MyMichigan Cardiology & Heart Failure Clinic 463.3621 MyMichigan Internal Medicine 463.5876 MyMichigan Medical Oncology & Hematology 463.9307 MyMichigan Obstetrics & Gynecology
HOMES
LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 875.4544
ESTATE - COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Alma Realty Co 463.4285 America’s Choice Realty .... 875.5148 Century 21 Lee-Mac Realty ... 463.6085 Coldwell Banker Wier Manuel 463.1219 LHC Realty LLC 763.1730 New Horizons Realty, Inc 463.4633 Pavlik Auction & Real Estate LLC 463.4903
Central Michigan 463.2131
Central Michigan Rehabilitation 681.8360 Masonic Pathways 463.3141 Rehabilitation Services at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma RehabCentre 466.3382 Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center 681.5721
- EQUIPMENT Guiett’s PortaJohn Rental & Service LLC 423.8702 Rent Rite, Inc. 681.2182
- HOUSING LMB Group, LLC. 620.0448 Pine Winds - Shepleys Pine Villa Apts .................. 463.2586 Plux Properties 576.1592
STORAGE Mini Mac Storage Center, LLC 681.4315
& BARS Alma Brewing Company 462.0208 Alma’s Main Cafe 285.1280 Anschutz .................. 481.3333 Bravehearts Pub 466.2309 Francesco’s ItalianAmerican Bistro 681.2213 Frosty Cone 620.7503 Healthies of Mid Mitten 292.2128 Healthy Horizon Nutrition .... 449.4988 Highlander Cafe’ at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma 466.7444 J.J. Ruby’s 875.3000 Main Street Pizza-Ithaca 875.5061 Main Street Pizza-St Louis 681.4331 Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 463.0047 McDonalds of Alma ........ 463.6266 McDonalds of Ithaca 875.2961 McDonalds of St. Louis 681.3603 Pins Bar & Grille 875.4217 Pizza One 968.4080 River Rock Bar & Grill 681.2851 Riverdale Tavern, Inc 833.7042 The Blue Shamrock 681.4160 The Hearthstone Oven 875.6836 RETAIL Alley-T Screen Print & Embroidery 875.4793 Alma True Value Hardware 463.4921 Day Dreams, Inc. and DBA The Dream Works Resale Shoppe .................... 620.1529 Gena’s Country Accents 842.5005 Meijer #270 576.6100 Michael Richard Floral Boutique 463.3333 Mom-N-Dads............... 303.2122 Mr. C’s Boom N/ Holidays ... 285.1018 The Cobbler Shop Shoes & Pedorthics 463.2300 Tom Billig Flowers & Gifts 463.2195 USA Gill Petroleum 842.3367 Wal-Mart 463.6770 ROAD SERVICE - DUST & ICE REMOVAL Michigan Chloride Sales, LLC.................. 681.3221 SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & EDUCATION Alma College 463.7111 Alma Public Schools 463.3111
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Breckenridge Community Schools 842.3182 Gratiot-Isabella R.E.S.D 875.5101 GTEC 466.4832 Ithaca Public Schools ...... 875.3700 Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan 631.0162 Link Learning 681.8385 Merrill Institute 921.4005 Michigan State University Extension 875.5233 Mid Michigan College ...... 386.6622 St. Louis Public Schools 681.2545 St. Mary School ............ 463.4579 SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY Alley-T Screen Print & Embroidery 875.4793 Mid-State Screen Printing & Embroidery 875.4163 Next Level Graphic & Design LLC 481.3300 Screen & Stitch ............ 463.3300 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Jason Septic & Portables LLC 584.3222 SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Optimist Club of Gratiot County SEWING MACHINES Alma Sewing Center 463.3200 SOY PROCESSOR / ELEVATOR ZFS Ithaca, LLC 449.6100 SPECIALTY SHOPS Ballyhoo Books 763.3704 Flegel Tech Repair 388.7519 Highlander Boutique at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma 466.7444 Kingdom Tattoo Company 388.4031 Mid Michigan Upholstery & Awning Inc 463.8618 Terry’s Cycle & Sports 463.5260 The Cobbler Shop Shoes & Pedorthics 463.2300 The Lattice Company LLC .... 247.3700 Tom Billig Flowers & Gifts 463.2195 Twin City Landscape Inc 681.4317 STORAGE UNITS Mini Mac Storage Center LLC 681.4315 SURVEYORS Geospatial Professionals, Inc 763.5712 Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors . . . . . . . . . 517.676.9200 TELEVISION - CABLE Charter Spectrum Communications 415.0348 MAC TV Network 773.9730 THEATER ARTS ORGS Gratiot County Players 463.2593 THEATERS Alma Cinema 463.3895 Gratiot County Players ..... 463.2593 Aircraft Precision Products Inc .................. 37 Allied Hearing 37 Alma College 45 Alma Family Practice ................................ 41 Alma Heritage Dentistry 35 Alma Public Schools 35 Aludyne ................................................... 39 America’s Choice Realty 35 Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Inc. ............ 3 Betten Baker 40 Breckenridge Community Shools 15 Breckenridge Insurance Agency ............... 45 Burford Plumbing & Heating 38 Century 21 Lee-Mac Realty 35 City of Alma.............................................. 13 City of Ithaca 17 City of St. Louis 34 Commercial Bank ..................................... 39 Doehring Schultz Ins. Services 38 Francesco’s Italian-American Bistro .......... 39 Garr Tool Co 3 GraCo Federal Credit Union 40 Granger Waste Services ............................ 52 Gratiot Community Credit Union 40 Gratiot Integrated Health Network 10 Gratiot-Isabella R.E.S.D............................. 31 Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. 21 Isabella Bank 42 Ithaca Public Schools................................ 17 Masonic Pathways 51 Meadow Lane Estates ............................... 42 Meijer 9 Mercantile Bank 3 Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc .. 41 Michigan One Community Credit Union 49 Mid Michigan Auto Services 41 MyMichigan Medical Center Alma ....... 2 & 9 New Horizons Realty 42 Nichols Financial Group, Inc 38 Pine River Dental Care ............................. 42 Plasti-Paint Inc 38 Pleasant Graphics........................................ 9 Simmet Insurance Agency 37 Sparrow Medical Group 46 Sparton Printing & Promotional Products. 35 St. Louis Campgrounds 35 St. Louis Public Schools 34 Stearns Marketing LLC................................. 3 The Laurels of Fulton 9 Town & Country Group 8 Trident Manufacturing ............................. 39 Triterra 8 Village of Breckenridge ............................ 15 Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors Inc 37 Youth for Christ 36 ZFS Ithaca, LLC .......................................... 50 TIRE SALES & SERVICE Alma Tire Service 463.4088 Hub’s D & J Tire Service 875.5021 J & J Giles Tire Service 463.3650 Tire Factory, Inc 463.1212 TITLE INSURANCE Alma Abstract & Title Co 463.8325 TRANSPORTATION Alma Transportation Center 463.6016 UTILITIES Consumers Energy 800.477.5050 VENDING SNACKS The Snack Guys 244.1200 VETERINARIANS Ithaca Animal Hospital 875.3185 WASTE SERVICES Discount Dumpsters ....... 620.5787 Granger . . . . . . . . . . . . 517.372.2800 WEBSITE SERVICES Stearns Marketing LLC 435.6602 WELD FABRICATION Misenhelder Welding, Inc .. 875.7778 YOUTH AGENCIES Central Michigan Youth for Christ 463.4274 Michigan State University Extension 875.5233 We want to say a big “Thank You” to our advertisers! Advertiser’s Index GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber GRATIOT AREA OF COMMERCE Chamber Anyone Can Join 7558 N. Alger Rd in Alma m1ccu.org (989) 462-0474 N O H I D D E N F E E S N O A P P O I N T M E N T N E E D E D Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 49

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