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IONIA COUNTYWELCOME TO

More Than You Imagine!

WelcomeOn behalf of the Ionia Chamber of Commerce, allow me to extend an invitation for you to savor the simple pleasures of life in Ionia County and discover the many benefits our communities have to offer.

Ionia is nestled in the heart of the Grand River Valley, “In the Middle of it All.” Our city features a beautifully renovated downtown business district and a modernized industrial center with picturesque countryside along the scenic Grand River, rich farm lands, beautiful homes and a location that provides easy access to large cities.

Ionia is home to numerous recreational and cultural opportunities where our history is combined with a vibrant future. Our area offers excellent educational programs and a broad spectrum of medical services.

The strength of the labor force of Ionia County is rooted in a past that cherished hard work and innovation. Its bright future is ensured by our merchants and business owners’ dedication to providing “Hometown Service Beyond Expectations.”

When visiting the Ionia area, please stop by at our Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce office located at 439 West Main Street in beautiful downtown Ionia to view our welcome center. We’d love to introduce you to our community.

Tina Conner-WellmenExecutive DirectorIonia Area Chamber of Commerce616-527-2560

[email protected]

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AdvertisingLindsy Cope - [email protected] Barna - [email protected]

Business OfficeKim Mathewson & Marley Camacho

Ionia Sentinel-Standard114 N. Depot St., Ionia, MI 48846

Phone: 616-527-2100 • Fax: 616-527-6860sentinel-standard.com

Editor: Lori [email protected]

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Welcome .................................................pg.3

Ionia, More Than You Imagine ................pg.5

Ionia Chamber of Commerce. ............ pgs.6-7

Ionia County Important Phone Numbers ......pg.9

Ionia County Fun ....................................pg.11

Ionia County Hunt, Fish, Camp ...........pg.13

Ionia County Ambassadors. ...................pg.14

Welcome to IONIA ..............................pg.15

Fairs, Festivals, Events & Fun ................pg.15

Villages of Ionia County ........................pg.17

Regional Rail Trail Network ........... pgs.18-19

Welcome to BELDING ........................pg.21

Welcome to LAKE ODESSA ................pg.21

Welcome to PORTLAND .....................pg.23

Welcome to SARANAC ........................pg.23

Ionia Chamber Member Listings .... pgs.24-30

Sparrow Ionia Hospital ..............................pg.2

Walker, Fluke & Sheldon ..........................pg.6

Brownell Electrical Solutions .....................pg.6

Big Brothers Big Sisters .............................pg.6

Ionia Public Schools ..................................pg.8

Walter J. Downes Att. .............................pg.10

Carr Agency, Inc......................................pg.10

CL Trucking & Excavating LLC ..............pg.10

Portland Federal Credit Union ................pg.10

Forest Hills Club .....................................pg.12

Fivestar Real Estate ..................................pg.12

Great Clips ..............................................pg.14

Sparrow Hospice .....................................pg.14

All Seasons Insurance Agency ..................pg.16

School of Missionary Aviation Tech. ........pg.16

Purk’s M-21 Mobil ..................................pg.16

Heartland Ionia .......................................pg.16

Ionia Dial-A-Ride ....................................pg.20

Melton-McFadden Insurancy Agency ......pg.20

Sparrow Home Care ................................pg.20

Ionia Co. Great Start Collaborative .........pg.20

Lehman Funeral Home ...........................pg.22

Paul R. Lentz, Edward Jones ....................pg.22

DOC Properties ......................................pg.31

Green Acres Senior Living .......................pg.32

2015-2016 Ionia Chamber of Commerce Community & Visitor’s Guide4

IONIA

Whether you want to attend inviting events, walk along the Grand River or our extensive rail trails, enjoy our neighborhood parks and state recreational area, visit the Ionia County Museum, buy from the local farm markets, catch a current movie at the historic and beautifully restored Ionia Theatre, or view creations of local artisans, it is available to you in Ionia. In the middle of it all and nestled in the heart of Michigan, Ionia is a dynamic community of more than 10,000 residents and over 60,000 county wide. We are proud to share the beauty, charm and history our community has to offer, as well as fun, exploring, outdoor recreation, shopping and dining. Situated along the scenic Grand River, conveniently located just a few minutes north of I-96, Ionia offers a central location for day trips to Lake Michigan, as well as easy access to downtown areas of Lansing, Grand Rapids, and many other regional attractions.

Our vibrant community is family friendly and retains the charm of its origins, yet has a strong link to the future. Our beauti-ful historic Downtown District features a unique blend of shops and eateries. Here in Ionia, we put our heritage proudly on display in the present. Ionia’s blend of past, present and future, with it’s proximity to nature, culture and industry, makes it the perfect place to spend a day, a weekend or longer…Rich with history, neatly restored, and positioned for future growth, we think you will find Ionia a great place to visit and an even better place to live.

More Than You Imagine

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Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce

Our Board of Directors represent a cross section of area businesses and organizations. They volunteer hours to assist in decision making that will enhance Chamber Membership as well as promote our area. These same Board Members reinforce their belief in Our Chambers goals and mission by volunteering on Chamber Teams as well as serving on other Area Boards and Committees that support our community.

Board of Directors



Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce 439 W. Main St., Ionia, MI 48846

616-527-2560

The Chamber-By the Numbers · 206,014 - Average annual hits on Chamber website and Facebook page · 5,468 – Average number of phone calls annually to the Chamber office · 2,256 –Average number of visitors annually to the Chamber office · 42 – Average number of new members each year

CHAMBER NETWORKING AND EVENTS: Monthly Meetings: Ambassadors, Business Referral After Hours, Board of Directors Meeting, Legislative Coffee (Summer Recess) Chamber Referral Breakfast

* more value for your investment * more business recognition * more community * more networking * more referrals

* more discounts * more promotion of your business * more support of other member businesses

at amazingly low investment rates !

January Community Awards March Ionia Expo May Golf Classic

July Merchant Expo at IFF October Autumn Celebration December Hometown Holiday

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Ionia County Public Schools

Ionia County Important Phone NumbersEMERGENCY ONLY

911

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

County Administration616-527-5300

County Clerk & Courthouse616-527-5322

Sheriff’s Department616-527-5383

CITY GOVERNMENT

City Of Belding616-794-3297

City Clerk/ Fire/Police Non-Emergency616-794-1900

City of Ionia616-527-4170

City ClerkExtension 5145

Fire Non-Emergency/ Police Non-Emergency

616-527-4431

City Of Portland517-647-7531

City Clerk517-647-3211

Fire Non-Emergency517-647-4111

Police Non-Emergency517-647-2934

Village of Hubbardston989-981-6141

Village of Lyons989-855-2016

Village of Muir989-855-2144

Village of Pewamo989-593-2553

Village of Saranac6169642-6324

Belding Area School District1975 Orchard St.

Belding 616-794-4700bas-k12.org

Ionia Public Schools250 E. Tuttle Rd

Ionia 616-527-9280dawggle.net

Lakewood Public Schools639 Jordan Lake St

Lake Odessa 616-374-8043lakewood.k12.mi.us

Portland Public Schools1100 Ionia Rd.

Portland 517-647-4161portlandk12.org

Saranac Community Schools88 S. Pleasant St.

Saranac 6+16-642-1400saranack12.mi.us

COUNTRY SCHOOLSCoon School, Haynor School

& North LaValley School616-527-4900

PAROCHIAL & PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St. Peter & Paul School317 Baldie St

Ionia 616-527-3561

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Candlestone Inn Golf & Resort - Belding8100 N Storey Road

616-794-158018 Hole Golf Course with majestic pines and

hardwoods lining the fairways with rolling terrain, beautiful fairways, and luch greens,

Also offers a Banquet Facility.www.candlestoneresort.com

Huckleberry Creek Golf Course - Pewamo2900 N. Hubbardaston Road

989-593-3305Golfers from far & wide have become friends of Huckleberry Creek. Visit and play at one of

MI’s BEST hometown courses.

Shadow Ridge - Rolling Hills Public Golf Course - Ionia

1244 Kelsey Highway616-523-6704

Locals consider this course as the “poor man’s Augusta.” The mature trees lining the fairways provide a lot of character to the course. Play

18 holes by combining with Rolling Hills right across the street.

www.shadowridgegolfclub.com

Morrison Lake Country Club - Saranac6425 Portland Road

(616) 642-9528Morrison Lake Golf Course is an 18 hole, full

service golf course which sits adjacentto Morrison Lake in Saranac, located conve-

niently off I-96 just minutes from Grand Rapids, Lansing, Lowell, Hastings and Ionia.

The par 70 golf course has a rating of 65.7, and a slope of 102.

golfmorrisonlake.com

Ridgeview Golf Club - BeldingWillow Wood Country Club - Portland

Portland Country Club - PortlandHickory Hills Golf - Fenwick

Double R Golf - Belding

Arrowhead Golf Course - Lowell2170 Alden Nash NE

616-897-7264Arrowhead Golf Course offers 18 unique holes in a relaxing environment. We are just minutes from Grand Rapids and around the corner from Ionia. Welcome to one of the most unique and

intriguing courses you will ever play.www.arrowheadontheweb.com

Brick Street Antiques - Ionia425 W. Main Street

616-527-7517Follow Ionia’s Red Brick Road to capture a

bit of the past at one of the area’s most unique shops. Buy antiques - an investment from the

past, for the future.

Now & Then Antiques & Collectibles - Ionia

Rosset’s Collections & Antiques - Portland

Lake Odessa Antique’s Mall - Lake Odessa

Antiques

Golf Courses

IONIA County Fun

Is looking into and enjoying the past one of you favorite ways to spend time? Take a day or two and visit the local antique

venues throughout our county - all within twenty minutes of each other!

These merchants specialize in a variety of antiques and collectables from glassware, furniture, pottery, garden feature items, vintage sports memorabilia, collection pieces, re-purposed antiques and much

much more. Over 100 dealers in all, find your treasures here!

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IONIA County Hunt, Fish, Camp

CampgroundsParks

If you love the great outdoors, then plan-ning visits to the Ionia County area for our year-round attractions is a must. In fact, we think you will be so busy enjoying all the outdoor recreation opportunities available to you and your family in the Ionia area,

we are sure to see you often. Of course, you don’t have to have kids to enjoy all that we have to offer, but if you got’em, then by all means bring’em! We promise to tire them

out for a good night’s sleep.

IONIABertha Brock Park - Hiking, camping, picnic

area, sledding, skiing, tennis

Grand River Trail 7 miles of paved scenic trail

Grand River Park Playground, picnic area, fishing

Ionia Free Fair Grounds Outdoor entertainment, camping

Ionia City Parks - Multiple parks within city limits. Call Ionia Parks & Recreation Dept.

616-523-1800

Prairie Creek - Sport fishing

Sessions Lake - Ionia State Rec. AreaSwimming, fishing, hiking, camping

LAKE ODESSAJordan Lake Public Beach

Swimming, picnic grounds, pavilion

LYONSHazel DeVore Island - Picnic grounds, fishing

PORTLANDRiverwalk - 8 miles of paved scenic trail

IONIAAlice Springs RV Park & Resort

5087 Alice Court616-527-1608

alicespringsrvpark.com

Bertha Brock Park2311 W. Bluewater Hwy. (M-21)

616-522-PARK (7275ioniacounty.org/parks-recreation

Ionia Free Fair Grounds317 S. Dexter St.

616-527-1310ioniafreefair.com

Ionia State Recreation Area2880 West David Highway

616-527-3750dnr.state.mi.us

Lakeside Resort Campground750 East Grand River

616-527-3216lakesideresortcampground.com

SARANACForest Hills Campground

Clothing Optional9355 Riverside Dr.

616-642-9526foresthillsclub.com

FENWICKSnows Lake Kampground

644 E. Snows Lake Rd.989-248-3224

snowslakekampground.com

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IONIA Area Ambassadors

Ionia Area Ambassadors have the gifts of care and support, which the offer freely. While they are volunteers of our Chamber, they serve a much broader definition as the ‘Goodwill Hosts’ of our entire community. You’ll find Ambassadors in their ‘signature red’ at such functions as business openings, Theatre programs, Ionia Expo, Ionia Free Fair functions, Community Awards and many other community events.


Welcome to IONIA! Famous for...

IONIA WEBSITES


439 West Main St.Ionia, MI 48846

616-527-2560ioniachamber.org

City of Ioniaci.ionia.mi.us

Downtown Development Authority

ci.ionia.mi.us

Ionia Free Fairioniafreefair.com

Ionia Free Fair - Oldest and Largest “Free Fair.” Established in 1915. Last full week of July.

Ionia Sandstone - Famous all over the world, this distinctively pink-hued sandstone was a favored building material during the 19th centruy.

County Seat of Ionia - Ionia County was formed in 1831 from portions of Mackinac County and open territory. It was named after ionia, the ancient Greek region in Asia Minor, present-day Turkey.

Fresh Water Lakes, Rivers & Streams - The Grand River and Prarie Creek intersect within the City of Ionia, providing fishing and recreational opportunities. Throughout the county you are never more than 6 miles from fresh water adventure.

Historic Ionia Theatre - Providing first run movies and live, nationally recognized entertainers.

FAIRS, FESTIVALS, EVENTS & FUN!

JANUARYIonia Area ChamberCommunity Awards

FEBRUARYCommunity TheatreParent/Child Night

MARCHCommunity Theatre

Ionia ExpoCommunity Dinner

Young People’s Theatre

MAYChamber Golf ClassicCommunity Theatre

JUNEClassic Car/Truck Show

Farm Power ShowWizard of Oz Festival

JULYFireworks

Ionia Free Fair & Parade 5-K Run

Merchant Expo- IFFFamers Market

AUGUSTRelay for Life

Farmers Market

SEPTEMBERFall Festival

Community TheatreFarmers Market

Community Awareness

OCTOBERAutumn Celebration & Chili--Dawg Challenge

Ladies Night OutFarmers Market

NOVEMBERBuckaroo Ball

DECEMBERElectric Light Christmas Parade

Community Christmas Tree Mrs. Claus Bazaar

Santa VisitsLetters to Santa

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Villages of Ionia CountyVILLAGE OF LYONS/MUIR

“As you cross from Lyons to Muir, where the two rivers meet; the flat lands once inhabited by the largest encampment of Native American Indians in the state.”

“Green View Point Park is located east of the Village of Lyons on Kimball Road. The park offers wonderful views of the Grand River several hun-dred feet below an overlook deck and a stairway leading to the Grand River.

RECREATIONALMaple River, Muir - Public Access. East Bluewater Hwy. Grand River, Lyons - Public Access, South Tabor St.; Dam/Fish Ladder, downtown Lyons.

Hazel Devore Park, Water St., Lyons - Located on more than 6 acres of island on the Grand River. Two large picnic shelters with grills and tables, playground, horseshoe pits, camping and fishing.

Village of Lyons212 Water St., Lyons, MI 48851

-Downtown Development Authority-Lyons Event Committee

(989) [email protected]

Onlinelyonsvillage.org

Village of Muir122 Superior St., Muir, MI 48860

(989) [email protected]

SPECIAL EVENTS:Easter Egg Hunt

Hazel Devore Park, Lyons-Muir Lions Club-The Saturday before Easter

Veterans Memorial Service, Lyons Area VeteransMemorial-Sunday, Memorial Weekend

August: Lyons-Muir Island Festival

VILLAGE OF CLARKSVILLE

Clarksville location to adjacent hard-working small farms and its easy access to larger urban areas. Today, it maintains a block-long main street section with several stores, churches, a bank and a local fire hall. It is located in southwestern Ionia County.

Village of Clarksville(616) 693-2711

SPECIAL EVENTSClarksville Ox Roast

Clarksville Gas & Steam Engine Tractor Show

VILLAGE OF HUBBARDSTON

The Village of Hubbardston is located in the northeast corner of Ionia County, bordering Clin-ton, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties. The Village is comprised of residents who are mainly of Irish and German descent.

The Village is divided by the waters of Fish Creek that flow through town and also attracts many fishermen in the spring and fall.

Village of Hubbardston989-981-6141

hubbardston.org

SPECIAL EVENTSMasonic Lodge Chicken Dinners

April through OctoberAmerican Legion Post # 182 Fish Fry

Every Friday during LentShiel’s Tavern- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

VILLAGE OF PEWAMO

Pewamo prides itself as a family friendly com-munity where you can enjoy small town living with big city access. Pewamo is surrounded by agriculturally rich lands and wooded lots, and also features locally both the Maple River and Stoney Creek, offering outdoor enthusiast an abundance of fish and other game.

Village of Pewamo106 E. Main St. - 989-593-2553

villageofpewamo.com

SPECIAL EVENTSSt. Joseph Festival - June

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Ionia County is a central feature to the already acclaimed 5th longest rail trail in the USA. Our trail connects us north to Alma, and east to Owasso for a total of 125 scenic miles encompassing Gratiot, Montcalm, Kent, Ionia, Clinton and Shiawasee counties. The trail that runs through Ionia travels along the Grand River, through the Ionia State Recreation Area, crosses Prairie Creek, and visits the Maple River for a peaceful, serene commune with nature. Wildlife sightings abound, including deer, turkey, owls, eagles and many water-fowl. For ease of use, access to communities of Saranac, Ionia, Muir, Lyons, and Pewamo are typically less than 8 miles apart. We hope you’ll join us every season!


There’s so much to enjoy in Ionia County ~ hike, hunt, fish, camp. Name your outdoor pleasure. Water recreation & sports are always within 6 miles. From downtowns that are vibrant with events, to specialty shopping and extraordinary service, your adventure awaits.

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Welcome to BELDING!Centrally located in the hart of West Michigan, Belding is a community with enduring values, providing an exceptional quality of life for its residents and visitors.

Here in Belding, the hustle and bustle of big city life is exchanged for a community that is small enough to know you, yet large enough to offer a diversity of goods and services.

Belding offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, including the Silk City Trail which winds its way through Belding’s beautiful parks and riverfront. The rails to trails connector also meanders through town, offering a respite from one’s journey with restaurants and parks available along the way.

Belding’s iconic clock tower welcomes all to the historic area of town with the neighboring Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library, Belrockton Dormitory and Museum, and the Pere Marquette Depot, all closely located.

Whether looking for a park to enjoy or a stop to admire our history, Belding welcomes you to experience our maxim:Live. Grow. Naturally.

City of BeldingPh: 616-794-1900

belding.mi.us

EVENTS & FUN!FIRST SUNDAY

OF MONTHMuseum open from

1-4pm Artbeat Gallery Exhibit

APRIL Community Showcase

Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway MAY 4-5

“Spring into the Past”

MAY 18 Household Hazardous

Waste CollectionJUNE - AUGUST “Music in the Park”

AUGUST “Music in the Park”

Gus Macker Tournament

AUGUST 30-SEPT. 2 Annual Belding Homecoming

(Labor Day Celebration) OCTOBER 31 Fire Department

Halloween Open HouseDECEMBER

Friends Candlelight Reception

Village of Lake OdessaPh: 616-374-7110

lakeodessa.org

Nestled halfway between Lansing and Grand Rapids, the city of Lake Odessa offers a relaxed small-town atmosphere in the heart of Mid Michigan. On the shore of beautiful Jordan Lake, Lake Odessa offers a fun variety of activities all year round. Covering 430 acres, Jordan Lake boasts fishermen, swimmers and boaters in the summer and snowmobilers and skaters in the winter. The beach, playground and pavilion offer public access for families to enjoy a day on the water. A Short walk to Swifty’s Park is a favorite of visitors and residents alike. Built in 1991 the park is a lumber super structure designed to peak the imagination of kids of all ages. Nestled in among hundreds of towering oak, maple and beech trees, it is the perfect place to play, picnic or attend one of many festivals hosted by the residents.

Lake Odessa’s downtown has enjoyed a revitalization that makes it a unique place to browse and explore. Antique lovers, quilters and crafters can all find a shop to enjoy. Beautiful gifts and home decor shops round out the offerings.

Welcome to LAKE ODESSA!

JANUARYAnnual Awards Banquet

APRIL Easter Egg Hunt - Satur-

day before EasterMAY

Lake Odessa Farm Market (through

October)

JUNE Girls’ Night Out

Scholarship Golf OutingSummer Concert Series

JULY Art in the Park

Depot DayGarden TourAUGUST

Kids’ Fishing Tournament

Antique Car ShowHome Tour

OCTOBER Trick or Treating and

Block Party NOVEMBER

Christmas ‘Round the Town

DECEMBER Santa Comes to Town

EVENTS & FUN!

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Welcome to PORTLAND!

FEBRUARYChamber of Commerce

DinnerSt Patrick’s Parish

Mardi GrasWinterfest

Portland PlungeArts Council Ball

MARCH“Spring Fever”

APRILBeer & Wine Tasting

Chamber Easter Egg Hunt

MAYPortland Downtown

Black PartyPortland Cruisers

& Garden Extravaganza and Garden

Geranium SaleMemorial Day Parade

United Methodist Chicken BBQMay through September

Red Mill Porch

JUNETwo Rivers Music &

Arts ExpoSt. Patrick’s Parish

FestivalThursday’s on the

Grand through Sep-tember

Portland Pay Day through SeptemberRed Mill Farmer’s Market through

September

JULY4th of the July Parade

King & QueenFireworks

Portland Habitat Garden Tour

AUGUSTPortland Main Street-

-Walk & Wine

OCTOBERSt. Patrick’s Parish Portland’s Big Beer

5K Run

NOVEMBER Holiday Fest on the Grand

DECEMBERBreakfast with Santa

Welcome to the City of Portland, the “City of Two Rivers,” is located at the confluence of the Grand and Looking Glass Rivers about midway between Lansing and Grand Rapids on I-96.Our residents enjoy a wide variety of recreational opportunities on the rivers, our many athletic fields and parks, and our growing “rails-to-trails” system. Our Riverwalk loops the entire City, connecting all of our schools and parks. Portland is truly a walkable community and draws visitors from the greater Lan-sing and Grand Rapids areas, where many of our residents work. Our residents enjoy the best of both worlds -- urban and rural. They have easy access to the economic and cultural opportunities offered by two major cities and universities. But they come home to a small, close-knit community of established neighborhoods and businesses where people care for and about their neighbors. New buildings on our east-side business corridor, the renovation of historic buildings downtown, and our new City Hall in the heart of our downtown business district show that Portland is building for the future on the solid foundation of its past.

Portland is also a full-service city that provides water, wastewater, and electric utilities. The Portland Police, Fire, and Ambulance Departments provide neces-sary emergency services in addition to community education services. The City of Portland also offers extensive parks and recreational opportunities. The City and surrounding area is served by excellent public and parochial school systems.

City of Portland517-647-3205

portland-michigan.org

EVENTS & FUN!

Welcome to SARANAC!

MARCHOur Membership Drive and Annual Fundraiser Dinner

APRIL Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday before

Easter at the old football fieldin SaranacAUGUSTBridgefest

SEPTEMBERGirls Night OutOCTOBER

Scarecrows made by Local Business’sNOVEMBER

Thanksgiving Meal at the Legion on Thanksgiving Day

Village of Saranac616-642-6324

village-of.saranac.k12.mi.us

Saranac - Peace, Quiet and a Sense of HistoryJust inside Ionia County’s western border, within easy drives to Grand Rapids (25 miles) and Lansing (40 miles) and just West of the 4500 acre Ionia State Recreational Area, the Village of Saranac (estimated pop. 1,320) is located on the south bank of the Grand River at the mouth of Lake Creek.

Built in 1907, the Depot served the Grand Trunk and Western Railroad. June 5, 1961 was the final scheduled run of a steam locomotive into the Saranac Depot. Moved to its present location in 1994, the Depot is now home tot he Boston-Saranac Historical Society’s museum.

In addition to the Village “River Walk”, work is currently underway to connect Lowell and Ionia as part of the “Fred Meijer Midwest Michigan Trail Authority Network”.

A short walk south of the Depot, into the heart of the Village, you’ll find no shortage of places to eat. On Main Street, there’s Germaine’s, Joe’s Place - Food & Liquor, Bridge Street Pasty Shop, Gino’s Pizza and inside the Village’s coin-operated laundromat, the Corner Ice Cream Shop.

Two gas stations, several hair salons and barbershops, the Saranac Hardware, the Dollar General, Scrapbook Garden, and Ionia County Shoppers all call Saranac’s downtown home.

EVENTS & FUN!

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Ionia Chamber MembersAdVERTISING, MARkETING

& MEdIAComcast Spotlight

616-575-1200www.comcastspotlight.com

Earnest Marketing616-522-9332

www.earnestmarketing.com

Great Lake directories, LLC(616) 754-9800

www.greatlakesdirectories.com

Ionia Sentinel-Standard 616-527-2100

www.sentinel-standard.com

Portland Review & Observer- LSJ Media Solutions

800-543-9913www.lsj.com

Shopper’s Guide, Ionia County616-642-9411

www.ioniacountyshoppersguide.com

Stafford Media 616-754-9307

www.thedailynews.cc

WION Radio 616-527-9466

www.i1430.com

AGRICULTUREEmelander Farms

616-761-32341850 Johnson Rd, Belding

Farm depot616-522-5501

www.farmdepotllc.com

Goose Creek Tree Farm, Inc.(989) 855-3701

1774 Divine Hwy., Lyons

Nickleplate Farms 616-527-1192

1509 Nickleplate Rd., Ionia

ATTORNEYS & ACCOUNTANTSdownes Law Office

616-527-7777www.downeslawoffice.com

duff, Chadwick & Associates 616-527-0020

www.duffchadwickpc.com

Mckaig & Balice PLLC616-527-4990

www.mckaigandbalicepllc.com

Mierendorf Law616-794-2340

www.mierendorflawoffice.com

Ulmer Law Office 616-523-1000

www.ulmerlaw.net

AUTOMOTIVEB&J Auto Repair & Transmission

616-754-6111www.bjtransmission.com

Berger Motor Sales 616-527-4800

www.bergernotorsales.com

Blundy & Hoppes Tire & Auto Clinic 616-527-0670

www.blundyhoppes.com

dave’s 1st Class Auto detailing(616) 522-9201

www.daves1stclassauto.com

discount Tire and Battery616-527-3200

www.discounttireandbattery.com

divine Auto Body & Glass616-775-5290

www.divineautobody.com

Felice Automotive616-527-9220

www.feliceracing.com

Geldhof Tire616-527-1101

www.geldhoftire.com

Hamblin Body Shop & Accessor.616-527-4830

www.hamblinbodyshop.com

Harold Zeigler Ford616-897-8431

www.hzlowell.com

Hubble’s Body Shop, Inc.616-642-9202

6638 Bluewater Hwy., Saranac

Hull & Sons Auto Repair616-527-2728

3734 Stage Rd., Ionia, MI 48846

I-96 Towing & Repair616-527-2900

www.i96towing.com

Ionia Auto Glass616-527-2600

www.ioniaautoglass.com

Ionia Body Shop616-527-2170

www.ioniabodyshop.com

Miller Glass(616) 523-6633

470 Price St., Ionia

Muffler Man of Ionia616-527-2700

500 W Lincoln Ave., Ionia

Performance Plus Quick Lube616-527-3977

www.performanceplusoil.com

Randy Merren Auto and RV616-527-6800

www.randymerrenautoandrv.com

Reed & Hoppes517-647-4441

www.reedandhoppes.com

Schanski dodge, Inc.616-527-1410

www.schanskidodge.net

Speedy Oil & Lube(616) 523-9050

www.speedyoilandlube.com

BANQUETS, CATERING & RENTALS

American Rentals, Inc. 517-321-1110

wereintents.com

Candlestone Golf Resort616-794-1580

www.candlestone.com

Farmer’s Wife Catering616-527-7790

1925 Kelsey Hwy

Ionia Free Fair616-527-1310

www.ioniafreefair.com

Ionia Party Tent Rental616-527-2086

www.ioniapartytentrentals.com

Ionia Theatre 616-527-3860

www.ionia-theatre.com

Log Cabin Inn & Banquet Center 989-853-1100

1101 Hayes Rd., Muir

Steele St Hall with Gregory’s Catering616-902-0662

115 S Steele St., Ionia


BEAUTY & BARBERCreative Edge616-527-3981

1115 W Lincoln Ave., Ionia

Great Clips616-890-3404

www.greatclips.com

Manciu’s Main Street Salon & Spa616-522-9870

www.manciusmainstsalon.com

Mane Stage Salon616-527-7400

www.manestagesalon.com

Signature Salon616-527-1438

233 W. Adams St., Ionia

CAMPING - CAMPGROUNdSAlice Springs Campground

[email protected]

Forest Hills Club 616-642-9526

www.foresthillsclub.com



Lakeside Resort Campground616-527-3216

www.lakesideresortcampground.com

Snow Lake kampground989-248-3224

www.snowslakekampground.com

CHURCHESFirst Christian Church

616-527-1270www.fccdociionia.com

First United Methodist Church616-527-1860

www.ioniafirst.com

Resurrection Life Church 616-527-2009

www.rlcionia.com

SS Peter & Paul Church 616-527-3610

www.ssppionia.catolicweb.com

West Berlin Wesleyan Church(616) 902-7880www.wbwc.us

Zion United Methodist Church 616-527-1910

www.zionionia.org

COFFEE SHOPSBiggby Coffee of Ionia

616-522-0788www.biggby.com

Sozo Coffee Roasting & Bakery 616-527-0100

www.sozocoffee.com

CONSTRUCTION, BUILdING & REPAIR

Bredice Electric LLC616-527-3059

www.brediceelectric.com

Brownell Energy Solutions616-902-3646

www.brownellenergy.com

CL Trucking & Excavating616-527-9352

256 E. Parmeter, Ionia

Clorwell Electrical Contractors, LLC616-374-0966

11094 S. State Rd., Lake Odessa

Flat River Electric616-987-0596

www.flatriverelectricllc.com

Gutter Wizards of Greater MI616-540-1511

www.mygutterwizards.com

Home Experts616-527-8592

www.homexperts.us

kdH Construction616-893-0637

www.kdhconstruction.com

kodiak Construction800-814-4602

www.kodiakmetalroofs.com

Moore Plumbing, kitchen and Bath616-522-1131

341 W. Main St., Ionia

O’Mara Plumbing, Heating & Cooling616-527-9368

www.omaraphc.com

RBC Construction Contractors, LLC 616-527-3568

3060 Sheridan Rd., Stanton

Reurink Sales & Service LLC616-481-4595

www.metalroofingisbest.com

Rockafellow Construction Corp989-283-2109

7378 Cowman Rd., HubbardstonWalkington Well drilling

517-566-7420www.walkingtonwelldrilling.com

Wilson Heating, Cooling & Plumbing(616) 527-0391

www.wilsonheatingandplumbing.com

Wm. Morris & Son, Inc.616-527-0700

www.wmmorris.com

CONVENIENCE STORE & GASMarathon Super Station of Ionia

616-527-5434121 N. Dexter, Ionia

May’s Corner(616) 527-5444

665 E. Main St., Ionia

Purk’s Inc616-527-0031

891 E Lincoln, Ionia

CPA & ACCOUNTANTSBiggs Hausserman Thompson &

dickinson616-642-9467

www.bhtdcpa.com

C&J Tax Service888-480-9571

www.cjtaxsvr.com

H&R Block JHT LLC616-527-1040

www.hrblock.com

Mark R Jennings CPA, MBA(616) 523-6700

PO Box 502, Ionia

Mid Michigan Tax Services616-527-1070

433 Union St., Ionia

Walker, Fluke & Sheldon, PLC616-522-0793

www.wfscpas.com

dENTISTRYHarshman, Travis, ddS

616-527-0030www.harshmansmiles.com

Ionia Family dentistry616-527-1606

www.ioniafamilydentistry.com

Crist Johnson, ddS616-527-3460

330 Lovell St., Ionia

Muscott & Muscott dental Health Center

616-527-6777www.muscottandmuscott.com

Robert Payne ddS, Family dentistry616-527-2220

www.ioniadental.com

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Ionia Chamber MembersEdUCATION, SCHOOLS

& COLLEGESIonia Community Library

616-527-3680www.ionia.lib.ia.us/

Ionia County Intermediate School district616-527-4900

www.ionia-isd.k12.mi.us

Ionia Public Schools616-527-9280

www.dawggle.net

Ionia Public School Virtual Career Center

616-523-4500www.westmichiganvirtual.org

Montcalm Community College 989-328-1254

www.montcalm.edu

School of Missionary Aviation Tech616-527-4160

smat-aviation.org

SS Peter & Paul School 616-527-3561

www.ssppionia.catolicweb.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Alice Springs Campground616-527-1608

[email protected]

Arrowhead Golf Course616-897-7264

www.arrowheadontheweb.com0

Caswell RV616-527-9050

www.caswellrv.com


www.candlestone.com

Courtnay’s Custom Clubs616-535-2582

www.courtnaysgolf.com

Cruising Co. Mouse Ear Vacations616-822-3612

www.CruisingCo.com

Fry’s Golf Cart Sales & Service989-506-5292

5575 Mt Hope Rd., Carson City

Goldstar Outdoors II616-374-8001

www.goldstaroutdoors2.com

Hartzler Tours Next Generation517-647-2050

www.hartzlertours.com

Hearr of a Gypsy Travel616-902-4875

1250 Bugbee Rd., Ionia

Huckleberry Creek Golf Course989-593-3305

2900 Hubbardston Rd., Pewamo



Ionia Theatre 616-527-3860

www.ionia-theatre.com

Ionia Community Theatre 616-527-2367

www.ioniaact.com

Lakeside Resort Campground616-527-3216

www.lakesideresortcampground.com

Morrison Lake Golf Club616-642-9528

www.morrisonlakegc.com

Rolling Hills Golf Course 616-527-3480

www.golfionia.com

Shadow Ridge Golf Club 616-523-6704

www.shadowridgegolfclub.com

White’s RV Rental 616-902-3761

www.whitesrvrental.com

EYE CAREAdvanced Eyecare

616-522-1000www.adveyecare.net

Grand Rapids Ophtholmology - Ionia616-527-1640

www.seeitclear.com

FARM MARkETSdenny Farm Market

(616) 527-153126588 Jordan Lake Rd., Saranac

Jone’s Meat Market(616) 642-9212

www.jonesfarmmeats.com

Pierson Orchard Market(616) 527-4847

5348 N. State Rd., Orleans

FINANCE & INVESTMENTAstera Credit Union

616-527-1260www.AsteraCU.com

Biggs, dickinson & Roberts WealthManagement Services

616-642-9467www.biggsdickinsonroberts.com

Edward Jones Investments616-527-9441

www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones Investments616-522-0544

www.edwardjones.com

Greenstone Farm Credit Services616-527-1930

www.greenstonefcs.com

Independent Bank 616-527-7500

www.independentbank.com

Mercantile Bank 616-527-0220

www.mercbank.com

Michigan One Community Credit Union 616-527-3900

www.m1ccu.org

New Executive Mortgage616-527-6000

www.newexecmtg.com

Paul Barker Financial Services616-527-4554

www.pbarkerfinancial.com

Portland Federal Credit Union 616-527-6600

www.pfcu4me.com

FLORISTSIonia Floral

616-527-1111www.ioniafloralandgifts.com

Sid’s Flower Shop616-527-4660

www.sidsflowersioniami.com

FRIENdS OF THE COMMUNITYMike Antonides616-755-0581

Brian Calley517-373-0842

111 South Capitol Ave Box 30013

Brian Ellis 4 Congress(616) 498-8025

www.ellis4congress.com


Linda Enden(616) 527-7202

www.marykay.com/lenden

Michael Enden(616) 527-7566

www.pmi-global.net

June Faulkner1933 Aspen Valley Lane, Ionia

deanna Magley269-8385619

Marilyn Nash710 Chapman St., Ionia

Mary O’Conner616-527-3650

Buzz Possehn616-527-4418

Robin Raymor616-523-6633

GOVERNMENTMike Callton, State Representative

517-373-0842www.repmikecallton.com

City of Ionia 616-527-5776

www.ci.ionia.mi.us

Village of Lyons616-855-2125

http://www.lyonsvillage.org/Home.aspx

Village of Pewamo989-593-2553

www.villageofpewamo.com

HEALTHCARE, WELLNESS & FITNESS CLUB

Advanced Pain Solutions616-841-2615

www.apspainmanagement.com

Basler Chiropractic Center616-527-6300

www.ioniachiropractor.com

Cloud 9 Healing, Therapies, & Spa616-522-9900

[email protected]

daVita - Ionia dialysis 616-522-0265

www.davita.com

Edmondson, Rouse, Schmid Family Medicine

616-642-9408www.ersfamilymedicine,com

Grand River Physical Therapy , P.C.616-522-0066www.grpts.com

Green Acres Retirement Living 616-527-3300

www.rlmgmt.com

Heartland Healthcare & Rehab 616-527-0080

www.hcr-manorcare.com

Ionia Area Hospice616-527-0681

www.ioniaareahospice.org

Ionia County Community Mental Health 616-527-1790

www.ioniacmhs.org

Ionia Family Chiropractic616-523-6472

www.ioniafamilychiro.com

Laurels of kent616-897-8473

www.laurelhealth.com

Life EMS of Ionia County616-527-9125

www.lifeems.com

McIver Chiropractic616-523-6697

www.mcivercc.com

Physicians Health Plan Mid-MI517-364-8484

www.phpmm.org

Pregnancy Services of Ionia County616-527-4626PO Box 233

Snap Fitness616-522-3500

www.ioniafitness.com

Sparrow Ionia Hospital 616-527-4200

www.ioniahospital.org

Sparrow Ionia Home Care & Hospice Services

(616) 523-1580www.sparrow.org/hospice

www.sparrow.org/homecare

Sparrow Ionia Occupational Health(616) 523-1643www.sparrow.org

Sparrow Medical Group Ionia616-527-4200

www.sparrow.org/tony-balice-clinic

Sparrow Regional Medical Supply616-522-0515

www.sparrowrms.com

West Michigan Hearing Services616-942-1818

www.westmihearing.com

HOTEL/MOTELAmerican Inn & Suites - Ionia

616-527-2200www.innionia.com

At Willow Pond989-248-3150

www.atwillowpond.com


www.candlestone.com

Mid-Way Motel 616-527-6570

www.midwaymotelionia.com

Super 8 Motel616-527-2828

www.super8.com

Union Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast616-902-5035

306 Union Street, Ionia

INSURANCEAll Seasons Insurance

989-584-3155www.allseasonsins.com

Carr Agency 616-527-1200

www.carragency.com

Fred Haight Insurance Agency 989-855-3341

www.fredhaightins.com

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Ionia Chamber MembersMike kirgis Insurance Agency

616-527-1010www.aplusagents.com

Physicians Health Plan Mid-MI 517-364-8484

www.phpmm.org

State Farm - Neil Brown616-527-3400

www.neilbrownagency.com

State Farm - Rick Rogusky616-527-0440

rickrogusky.com

Travelers Protective Association (TPA)616-527-3404

430 E Washington, Ionia

JEWELRYdoods Jewelry Studio

(616) 522-0300www.doodsstudio.com

Trier Jewelers616-527-4480


LANdSCAPING & NURSERYHorrocks Nursery and Farms

616-527-0990www.horrocksnursery.com

Wolbers / Possehn PPL616-527-3552

www.wppoolscrapes.com

MANUFACTURING/INdUSTRYHerbruck’s Poultry Ranch

616-642-9421www.herbrucks.com

Matcor Automotive of Michigan616-527-1600 / 616-527-7000

www.matcor-matsu.com

Orion Manufacturing 616-527-5994

www.orionmfg.net

Peerless- Midwest, Inc. 616-527-0050

www.pmidwest.com

Ventra Ionia(616) 597-3220

www.meridianautosystems.com

ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Big Brothers Big Sisters517-256-1615

www.bbbsmcr.org

Boy Scouts of America616-389-4491

www.boyscouts.org

Business & Professional Women, Ionia 616-527-3439

208 E Lytle St., Ionia

EightCAP, Inc.616-527-5507

www.eightcap.org

Enrich of Ionia 616-522-1126

www.enrichioniami.org

Farm Bureau Services616-527-3961

[email protected]

Great Start Collaberative616-522-1412

www.ioniagreatstart.org

Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County616-522-1338

www.ioniahabitat.org

Historical Society, Ionia County989-527-4945

www.ioniahistory.org

Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce616-527-2560

www.ioniachamber.org

Ionia County democratic Party616-902-1849

426 E Main St., Ionia

Ionia County Literacy Council616-527-1360

[email protected]

Ionia Field Trial Grounds Association

269-962-236321224 Waubascon, Battle Creek

Ionia Jaycees616-550-8573

PO Box 186, Ionia

Ionia Veterans of Foreign Wars616-755-3176

1131 E Tuttle Rd., Ionia

Manna’s Market269-838-5887

www.mannasmarket.org

MI WORkS!Central Area Consortium

616-754-9315www.camwc.org

Moose Lodge #998616-527-3550

869 E Lincoln Ave., Ionia

Pink Rack Project616-799-5416

www.pinkrackproject.com

Pregnancy Services of Ionia County616-527-4626

P.O. Box 233, Ionia

RAVE616-527-3351

www.raveim.org

Republican Party, Ionia County517-214-3614

www.ioniagop.org

Rotary Club, Ionia616-527-9441

222 W Main St., Ionia

SBAM Small Buisiness Assoc MI800-362-5461www.sbam.org

State Employees Retirement Assoc616-527-2816

www.mi-sera.org

United Way - Ionia(616) 794-9840

ww.liveunitedm-i.org

Whites Bridge Historical Society(616) 437-1927

www.whitesbridgehistoricalsociety.org


YMCA, Ionia (616) 527-5760www.grymca.org

REAL ESTATE & APARTMENTSThe Abbey

616-522-2000http://theabbeyapts.com

Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Hoppough

616-527-2800www.cbhoppough.com

dOC Properties616-527-1825

613 Rich St., Ionia

Five Star Realty517-281-6522

www.lisacoe.com

Greenridge Realty616-902-2235/[email protected]

Live Local Realty616-527-3500

www.livelocal-realty.com

RdF Properties/Ionia Lock Up Storage

616-527-4360www.rdfproperties.net

Sun Title616-522-9311

www.suntitle.com

RESTAURANTS, EATERIES & PUBSThe Alibi

616-527-1810www.alibionia.com

Applebee’s 616-523-1102

www.applebees.com

Aunt Stephies 616-523-6868

www.aunt-stephies.com

Big Boy of Ionia 616-527-3730

www.bigboy.com

Blue Water Café616-527-9960


Corner Scoop616-527-8898

645 Division, Ionia

El Mariachi616-522-9290

3152 Commerce Drive Suite A2, Ionia

Jersey’s Giant Subs616-642-0300

www.jerseygiantsubs.com

Lamplight Grill616-523-2233

www.lamplightionia.com

Little Caesars616-523-1120

www.littlecaesars.com

Mcdonald’s Restaurant616-868-0090

www.mcmichigan.com/4427

Olivera’s Sports Pub & Grille 616-522-3000

www.oliverasrestaurant.com

Palermo’s Pizza616-523-1100

www.palermo-pizza.com

Pizza Hut616-527-9490

www.pizzahut.com

Sheri’s Restaurant616-527-9057

4479 Powell Hwy, Ionia

Silk City Saloon616-794-99909

135 N Bridge St., Belding

Subway at Marathon 616-527-5434

121 N Dexter St., Ionia

Taco Bell616-523-1231

www.mylocaltacobell.com

Wendy’s of Ionia 616-527-2611

2620 S. State Rd., Ionia

RETAIL & SHOPPING Action Awards616-761-3615

www.actionawardsonline.com

Brick Street Antiques(616) 527-7517


dan’s Bike Shop 616-527-0471

www.dansbikeshop.org

Favorite Finds Consignment(616) 523-6500

www.favoritefindsconsignment.com

GTW Welding Supply 616-523-4001

www.gtwweldingsupplies.com

keeper of the Crows 616-527-5519

www.keeperofthecrows.com

Main Street Music West MI Recording 616-523-1150


Main St. Treasurers New & Not616-527-2426


Meijer 616-527-9200

www.meijer.com

Moore Plumbing, kitchen and Bath616-522-1131


Pampered Chef616-902-4676

www.pamperedchef.biz/lindadownes

Printing and Office Essentials616-374-8860

www.printing-essentials.com

PromoPrint and Stitches2Gear Xchange616-522-9200

www.promoprintpartners.com

Route 66 Fireworks616-527-8606

3613 S State Rd., Ionia

Sears of Ionia 616-527-4100www.sears.com

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Ionia Chamber MembersSeymour Furniture

616-527-0630333 W. Main St., Ionia

Smoky Mountian Tabacco(616) 522-9070

www.smokeymountaintobaccoionia.com

Sweeper Shop616-527-1380

110 N. Steele St., Ionia

Tudor’s Art & Framing616-755-1492


Verizon Wireless Premiun Retailer517-647-2968

www.wearewireless.com

Wal*Mart 616-527-1392

www.wal-mart.com

Walgreen’s, Ionia616-522-9175

www.walgreens.com

Wrecker’s Sports616-527-0582

116 S. Depot St., Ionia

SERVICESArrow Swift Printing & Office Supply

616-754-9159www.arrow-swift.com

Bert’s Glass, LLC616-527-4280

www.bertsglass.com

Broe Photo616-902-0700


Consumers Energy 616-754-7635

www.consumersenergy.com

Culligan of Ionia616-527-8592

www.denkerwater.com

Custom Office Systems, Inc.616-527-1160

PO Box 17, Ionia

Custom Vinyl Signs & designs989-261-7446

www.cvsdbusybees.com

Eric’s Lock & key616-527-7790

113 S. Depot St., Ionia

Four Seasons Power Wash(616) 902-6233

349 E Riverside Dr., Ionia

Have a Hart Bridal(616) 522-3065

www.haveahartbridalshop.weebly.com

Horizon daycare269-838-2786

1595 Horizon Dr., Ionia

Instant Cash Advance Corp616-527-8500

www.ionia.ic44.com

kerkstra Portable Restroom Service616-662-2677

kerkstraservices.com

Lake Funeral Home616-527-0099

www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Laurie Brooks Housecleaning616-328-4633

7974 Parsonage Rd., Saranac

Lehman Funeral Homes 616-527-2250

www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

Lucky dog Grooming Salon616-527-1346

3360 Potters Rd., Ionia

Luxury Janitorial & Carpet Cleaning616-225-9402

www.luxuryjanitorial.com

Manpower 616-527-6688

www.manpower.com

Petersen Oil & Propane(800) 354-3309

www.petersenoil.com

Ricoh USA616-559-3795

www.ricoh-usa.com

Rural Gas & Appliance 616-527-2050

www.ruralgas.net

S&k Printing616-527-4330

www.sandkprinting.com

SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm County

616-527-5470www.servproofionia.com

Specialty Soft Water616-527-9526

772 N. Bellamy, Ionia

Staffing Inc.616-522-0500

www.axiosincorporated.com

Sterner Veterinary Clinic616-527-3320

www.sternerclinic.com

Sunset Memorial Gardens616-527-4096

2811 S. State Rd., Ionia

United Sign Company616-642-0200

www.unitedsignco.com

Victory Tour Pro dJ616-915-7567

www.victorydj.com

TECHNOLOGYGolden P.C.

616-523-6622www.golden-pc.com

TRANSPORTATIONdial-A-Ride, Ionia Area

616-527-4000www.ci.ionia.mi.us.IDAR


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