Montcalm County Commission on Aging

06/30/2020

05/26/2020

We will begin taking calls for Project Fresh starting June 9th. If interested call in for details.

05/01/2020

Montcalm Conservation District

Montcalm Conservation District

♻️Recycling sites in Stanton, Lakeview, Carson City, Edmore and Crystal will reopen on Tuesday, May 5th. After being closed for several weeks, we anticipate the sites will be very busy. Please be mindful of the bin capacities and do not overfill or leave materials on the ground. An extra bin dump is scheduled during the first week to help with the reopening activity. ♻️♻️♻️

04/23/2020

All of us at the Commission on Aging would like to say thank you to all of our volunteers. We appreciate all you do for us.We would be lost without you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Hope to see you all soon. ❤️

04/23/2020

Hannah

Hannah

MONTCALM COUNTY FOOD HELP DURING COVID-19 APRIL 2020- This list is what I have currently there maybe more added as I am getting more information. Please feel free to let me know if you have more to add or if something needs to be corrected. Thank you all for your support and help in the community.Feel free to share.

CARSON CITY
CARSON CITY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
404 N. Division St- (989)584-6044 Alan Adkins
Tuesday 10am-12pm. TEFAP Distribution Site. Please bring valid picture id with address

CRYSTAL
CRYSTAL LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH
122 S. Main St.- 989-235-2522 Amanda Beach
Tuesday 1pm-3pm. Serving Crystal and Carson City area, no restrictions at this time

EDMORE
MONTABELLA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
404 E. Main St (Behind the Red Lantern).- 989-427-5575
Tuesday mornings are when you can sign up for a time, Wednesday is when you pick up your
food. Please bring birth certificate

GOWEN
SETTLEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH
1031 Johnson Rd.- 616-984-5442 Ron
Thursday 2pm-5pm

EMERGENCY FOOD BANK
616-255-9827

GREENVILLE
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
9866 S, Greenville Rd.-616-754-6676 Nancy Lamere
Wednesday 5:30pm-7:30pm Food Bank. Serving Greenville School District

BREAD OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY
6596 S. Vining Rd (Greenville Community Church)- 616-240-0079
Tuesday/Thursday 12pm-3pm. Drive-up

HOWARD CITY
HELPING HANDS
1105 S. Ensley Rd.- 231-937-5177
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 10am-2pm. Serving Tri-County School District. TEFAP
Distribution site. Please bring a picture ID.

LAKEVIEW
LAKEVIEW MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION PANTRY
Corner M46 & M91 (Lakeview Community Church)
Thursday 12-3pm curbside

RIVERDALE
M46 TABERNACLE FAMILY MINISTRIES
11098 E. M46- 989-233-1540
Tuesday 10-11am. Anyone is welcome. Please bring proof of id and you can get in line to drive
to the food pantry in the back.

STANTON
STANTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH
415 N. Mill St. (Trinity Church office)-989-831-5728
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 10:30am-12pm. Serving those with a Stanton address.
Please bring current ID and proof of Stanton address. May come every 30 days.

FOOD TRUCK
CENTRAL MONTCALM HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Every other Thursday starting April 30th thru June 25th from 4:30-5:30pm

04/22/2020

Montcalm Heritage Village

Montcalm Heritage Village

Regretfully, the decision has been made to cancel this years Heritage Festival in August. The board members will continue to plan for Festival 2021. We will miss you and look forward to seeing you next summer. Thank you all for your understanding. Stay safe! ❤️

04/12/2020

Montcalm County Emergency Services

Montcalm County Emergency Services

The National Weather Service is predicting a strong storm late Sunday night and into Monday. They are predicting a storm very similar to the one around Thanksgiving that knocked everyone's power out and flooded everything. Up to 60 MPH winds are possible and up to 3 inches of rain is possible. We are in Michigan, so no wind and no rain is also possible. But please prepare for a strong storm during the day tomorrow. Please secure anything the wind might affect, and make sure alternative power sources are ready to go. Hoarding toilet paper will not be necessary.

Eric

04/06/2020

Montcalm County Emergency Services

Here is the Feeding America truck schedule as organized by our local United Way of Ionia and Montcalm Counties. Please share.

Eric

03/29/2020

Grand Rapids Police Department

Please watch out for the scams. The IRS WILL NOT CALL YOU! Federal aid will either be deposited via account information the IRS already has from your tax filings or they will send you a check.

03/27/2020

Update on home delivered meals: Next week we are changing the days of delivery. We will be delivering on Tuesdays and Thursdays to try and minimize the time our drivers are out on the roads during this Covid 19 health concern. Be safe everyone.

03/27/2020

Montcalm Conservation District

Montcalm Conservation District

Due to the current public health concerns, all recycling sites (Lakeview, Edmore, Crystal, Carson City and Stanton) are closed effective 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 27th until further notice. Watch our website (montcalmcd.org), page and listen to WGLM 106.3 for updates.

03/24/2020

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan

FYI, please be careful everyone.

Hello everyone. It has been brought to our attention that someone is still going around telling clients they must pay them right now or they will not receive their meals, this is false. Please spread the word that we are not charging our clients for their meals and we have not changed our policies on this.
#MOWWMCovidResponse

03/17/2020

For safety concerns the CoA had closed their doors to the public. If you have questions for us please call 989-831-7476. We are committed to keeping everyone as safe as we can.

03/16/2020

Montcalm County Emergency Services

Montcalm County Emergency Services

Just a reminder to not call 911 unless you have a life threatening emergency. Please call 211 for all non-life threatening situations. If you are symptomatic and believe it may be due to the corona virus, please call your doctor Do not to go the hospital unless you have a serious illness. Spectrum has established a free, virtual screening hotline. If you believe you may have the corona virus, you can call 616.391.2380 and speak with someone who will determine the likelihood that you may have the virus. Now please stay home, go wash your hands, and don't cough or sneeze around others.

03/15/2020

Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy is committed to the health and safety of our co-workers, customers and communities. The COVID-19 virus has created unprecedented circumstances around the world, and we have a responsibility to help slow the spread of this illness.

Recognizing that many of our customers are in a position where they are unable to work, we are suspending shutoffs for non-pay for low-income and senior customers beginning March 16, 2020 through April 5, 2020. These time frames could be adjusted depending on the spread and severity of the virus.

Senior citizens and qualified low-income customers already enrolled in our Winter Protection Program have already had their end dates extended through May 3, 2020, without any additional actions required on their part. This ensures our most vulnerable customers have the services they need during this state of emergency. All shut-off notices will be withheld to prevent any additional stress for these customers.

03/12/2020

Due to all of the illness and for the safety of all of those who come to the Congregate meal site the Commission on Aging has been advised to close meal sites until further notice. If a congregate participate is in need of meals please call the CoA at 989-831-7476 option 1. Thank you for your understanding and patience at this time. We will continue delivering the Home Delivered Meals. Please stay safe.

03/03/2020

Do you like to cook,Are you a "people person"? If so, the Commission on Aging would love to have you join our team working with the seniors of Montcalm County. We are currently looking for a cook to come help in our lunch program in Stanton for 3 to 4 days a week. If interested please email [email protected] or call 989-831-7476 option 1.
Thank you.

01/11/2020

Montcalm County Emergency Services

Montcalm County Emergency Services

We just finished a webinar with the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office. They are now predicting less ice and more sleet than earlier. That's good news. They are predicting 2-3 inches of snow/sleet combination after 7PM. Conditions aren't expected to change much until then. If there are power outages, they are expected to increase after dark. Please be prepared. Don't forget to call 211 for anything non life threatening.

12/25/2019

Montcalm County Central Dispatch

Montcalm County Central Dispatch

UPDATED 3PM 12/26/19
Thank you all who assisted with the search, unfortunately, Beau was found, deceased.

Michigan State Police Lakeview post is currently searching for a missing 5 year old boy in the Six Lakes area. Beau Belson is 36" tall and 40 pounds, he was last seen wearing a blue jacket dino footie pjs and black boots. Beau has brown hair and blue eyes. Beau has been missing since about 2:30 this afternoon, he is autistic but is able to communicate. If he is located contact Montcalm County Central Dispatch at 989-831-5253 or 911.

12/14/2019

Montcalm County Sheriff's Office

Consumers Energy has scheduled a power outage in order to do infrastructure service. The electrical service will be cut shortly after midnight and last for approximately four hours during the morning of Sunday, December 15th. The affected areas are the Village of Edmore, Home Township, Belvidere Township, and Richland Township north to Cutler Road, east to Caris Road, south to Deaner Road, and west to Six Lakes Road. Consider making plans to manage the interruption.

12/11/2019

Montcalm County Commission on Aging's cover photo

11/08/2019

FYI..just a friendly reminder that the Commission on Aging along with all county offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans. Thank you to all who are serving and all that have served.

11/06/2019

BLESSING BAGS

Want to help a senior in Montcalm County for the upcoming holiday? We are again accepting blessing bags. Blessing bags are a gallon size zip lock bag filled with items of your choice.

Here is a list of suggested items of choose your own.
Chap stick, tissues, comb, soap, food items, hand wipes, socks, gloves, mouthwash, dish cloth, deodorant, bottled water, etc.
Pre-packed Blessing Bags are appreciated!

If you are interested in helping you can donate a bag to the Commission on Aging by December 10th. We are located at 613 N. State St. Stanton.

Bags will be delivered to seniors in need just before Christmas.

Call 989-831-7476 option 2 if you have any questions.

11/01/2019

HOLIDAY SHOWCASE
Today from 3-6pm you can come to the Commission on Aging and do some Christmas shopping. Some of the booths and items that will be for sale are Goat Milk Soap-Rosebud Ranch, Baked goods, crocheted items-including baby sweaters, dish cloths, rugs, etc.,Handmade greeting cards, Winter greenery in containers, Mary Kay, Paparazzi Jewelry, Hotel Montcalm coffee shop items just to name a few. Stop on out. We are located at 613 N. State St. Stanton. Hope to see you hear.

11/01/2019

HOLIDAY PAINTING CLASS
With Patty Rockafellow

Saturday, November 9th
10:00am
$20.00
(cash or make checks out to:
Patty Rockafellow)
CoA, 613 N. State St., Stanton

Join us for a fun morning of painting with instructor Patty Rockafellow. Patty has led painting classes at the Greenville Community Center and the White Pine Library. She will takes us step by step to create a beautiful picture. All equipment provided and no experience necessary.

Call to sign up at
989-831-7476 option 4.

10/21/2019

Montcalm County Emergency Services

Montcalm County Emergency Services

Montcalm County Emergency Services (MCES) will be hosting a BLS Provider CPR/AED class on November 9, 2019 from 8:00am-12:00pm at the MCES office at 655 N. State, Stanton, MI. Call Pamela Riker for registration and price information at 989-831-3533

10/13/2019

Montcalm Conservation District

The Montcalm Solid Waste Committee is offering
this one day event on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the
Road Commission for Montcalm County, 619 West Main Street, Stanton, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please see the flyer for details!

09/30/2019

Montcalm County Housing Commission

Montcalm County Housing Commission

ATTENTION PRIVATE LANDLORDS! Montcalm County Housing Commission is LOOKING FOR RENTAL UNITS: Apartments, Houses, or Mobile Homes for our Voucher Participants in Montcalm, Ionia, Isabella counties plus within 30 miles of our office: 120 Mulberry Street; Howard City, MI. The Voucher Program is where tenants can rent with a private landlord and can get rental assistance. Please call this office at (231)937-4241 or email Megan, Voucher Coordinator, [email protected]. Thank you!

09/27/2019

EEE Response

EEE Response

Mid-Michigan District Health Department Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Information.

09/27/2019

EEE Response

EEE Response

Mid-Michigan District Health Department Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Information.

09/26/2019

Attention: Commission on Aging is in need of meal drivers for the Home Delivered Meal Program. You would use your own car and earn a per diem of $35.00 plus .58 cents per mile. We would love to hear from you. Stop in the office and fill out an application. Have questions..call Hannah at 989-831-7476 and use option 1. We are located at 613 N. State St. in Stanton.

09/08/2019

Montcalm Heritage Village

Please share.

09/03/2019

HOLIDAY SHOWCASE

Friday,
November 1st
3 to 6pm
CoA, 613 N. State St., Stanton

Looking for people to sell their wares at the Holiday Showcase.
A spot cost $10.00, call Rosalee at 989-831-5113 if interested.

08/28/2019

LET’S KICK OFF FALL
with a twist on Wednesdays

We are putting our hard work, energy and love into our favorite homemade meals. We hope you’ll join us for the next month on Wednesday starting on September 11th.

Here’s the menu:

9-11 Wacky Weanie/Hot Dog Day
Hot dog, tator tots, corn & green bean salad, fruit
Toppings: cheese, relish, chili, coleslaw, bbq sauce, pickles, onion

9-18 Kickin Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Chicken salad on a croissant, garden salad, chips, fruit

9-25 Tempting, Tasty Tacos
Tacos, hard/soft shells, refried beans & cheese, fiesta corn, fruit
Toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, onions,
jalapenos, cheese

10-2 Belly Busting Burgers
Hamburger, baked beans, old fashioned macaroni salad, fruit
Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, cheese, mayo, pickles

Can’t wait to see you here at the CoA in Stanton.

Please reserve by at least the Monday before so we can save your seat at 989-831-7476 Option#1.

08/13/2019

Welcome to County of Montcalm, Michigan

Welcome to County of Montcalm, Michigan

Our website is dedicated to facilitating communication and collaboration between our local units of government, organizations, businesses, and communities.General Contact Information:Montcalm County Offices211 W. Main StreetPO Box 368Stanton, MI 48888989-831-7559989-831-7375 FaxOur MissionThe County...