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Message Belding Labor Day Committee PresentsThe 120th Labor Day CelebrationRoaring TwentiesAugust 29 – September 1, 2025

2Labor Day 2025: Grand MarshalB FoundationBELDING — It has not yet been determined how they're all going to fit in the backseat of a convertible together, but the grand marshal of this year's Labor Day parade will consist of a group of 16 people: the committee members of the B Foundation.“There is a committee with lots of members, but the Belding community is who really supports this,” B Foundation Treasurer Cathy Flynn said. “They donate money and items for the auction at our annual gala, and the whole community gets involved. And cancer is something that has affected everybody in some way, even some of the students here, so everybody gets involved.”In 2011, as the Belding High School (BHS) volleyball coach, Mikalya Linebaugh watched as her team played in “pink” games at various nearby locations. Linebaugh observed as local athletes donned special pink jerseys for these games and volunteers sold unique T-shirts to raise money for a local cancer charity.As Linebaugh was losing her father to cancer, she began to wonder why the people of Belding were working so hard to help all of those families in other communities while doing nothing to help local families, some of whom also had to be struggling. With that thought, in 2011, The B Foundation was born.The B Foundation founding committee members, from left, Cathy Flynn, Michael Ostrander and Mikayla Linebaugh stand in the approximate location in the Belding High School media center where the organization held its first meeting 15 years ago. At that time, Linebaugh's father lay dying from cancer a few miles away. — DN Photo | Tim McAllisterSince then, it has become an official 501(c) (3) charitable organization and raised more than $1 million. With that money, they have provided $1,000 each (usually in the form of gift cards) to more than 500 families as they're dealing with the terror, uncertainty, panic and potential financial hardship of a cancer diagnosis.“It comes about in a few different ways,” Linebaugh, B Foundation founder and president, explained. “It can be word of mouth, a phone call or an application through our website. After they apply, I call the family to make sure that they fit the criteria, which is they have to be a Belding resident, live in the Belding school district or be a Belding graduate, and they are actively in treatment. Then we just find out what their needs are.”The group's efforts go well beyond dropping off gift cards. They've been known to drive people to their doctor's appointments then fill up the gas tank and pay the car payment. One winter they roamed around town Christmas caroling while simultaneously distributing free bedding to needy families. Another time they brought somebody a puppy. They often pay utility bills for people, they have constructed wheelchair ramps, paid a child's tuition so the parent could concentrate on their medical bills, helped with funeral expenses, bought groceries and engaged in countless small but life-changing actions.

3In addition to helping families and individuals dealing with cancer, the foundation provides a $1,000 scholarship every year to a BHS senior who is pursuing a career in a medical or health-related field. The scholarship, which they recently doubled, is renewable up to four times for students as they follow their course of study. “Maybe you're going to be an oncologist, maybe you're going to work in physical therapy, maybe you're going into zoology to do cancer research, maybe your goal is to be a biomedical engineer,” Ostrander said. “The cost of college has increased dramatically since The B Foundation began, so we doubled it so it would help with more than just maybe buying their books.”They have accomplished all of this through myriad fundraising efforts such as their Glow Run in Lightning Bend Park (now entering its 15th autumn), “pink” football games at the high school, their annual gala/auction and sales of thousands of $10 T-shirts that come with a different design every year. The shirt price never goes up in order to ensure they are always affordable and accessible to everyone. Incidentally, this year's design will be unveiled during the Labor Day celebration.“If we made it $20 and sold half as many, then only half as many people could have one,” noted B Foundation Secretary Michael Ostrander. “We want to keep it affordable, because usually it's a whole family buying them.” The organization has been sponsored by many local businesses over the years, including Candlestone Inn and Golf, Robroy Enclosures, B.C. Pizza, Michigan One Community Credit Union and Water Tower Grille, and they have received innumerable private financial donations, both large and small.The B Foundation was officially formed when Linebaugh called a meeting of any and all interested parties in the media center at Belding High School in 2011.Linebaugh, Flynn and Ostrander recalled to the Daily News that about 10 other people besides themselves attended that first meeting, most of whom are still heavily involved with the organization.“The first night that we had the meeting, my dad was actually passing away in my house from cancer,” Linebaugh recalled, using a tissue to soak up the tears collecting in the corners of her eyes. “He was lying in a hospital bed, and I really didn't want to leave him. He was like, 'Just go, just go,' and he actually passed away later that night. So that meeting was really meaningful to me, and then to see how much this has grown and the continuing outpouring of support from this community...”Ostrander described The B Foundation's first meeting as “wild,” while Linebaugh declared, “I had absolutely no idea what I was doing.”“That meeting was great,” Flynn recalled with a broad smile. “People from the businesses and the schools just stood up and said, 'This is what we're seeing.' We never talked about specific goals, it was just about helping, doing good in the community.”“The good part of what we do is that we're helping somebody; the bad part is that somebody has cancer,” Linebaugh said. “The hardest part of this for me is getting to know a family and then losing them. We just lost three people last weekend, and it was rough. I guess we find purpose in pain by helping people who are in need.”In addition to Flynn, Linebaugh and Ostrander, the current B Foundation committee members are Shelly Anderson, Katie Arends, Mitch Arends, Amanda Flynn, Nori Kmiecik, Dayna Neff, Karen O'Neill, Shannon Ostrander, Tricia Reichel, Kristina Richmond, Rachelle Stressman, Heidi Wilker and Cindy Youmans.“We have some new blood in there, but there are also a lot of OG’s,” Ostrander quipped. "And we would like to get some even newer blood in there,” Flynn added.“The committee members are amazing, but this community just continues to give, and the people we give to are very, very thankful and very, very grateful,” Linebaugh noted.The trio said they were honored to be grand marshals of the Labor Day festivities.“From what I understand, we will be present at different activities throughout Labor Day weekend,” Linebaugh said. “There's a rodeo going on, there's a talent show and different things throughout the entire weekend. A couple of us from our committee will be there to represent us, and of course we all get to have fun and ride in the parade. I believe pretty much all of us will be there for that.”For more information, to request their support, to volunteer or to donate, visit thebfoundation.org online, send a message to info@thebfoundation.org, call (616) 302-5055 or find them on social media at facebook.com/BeldingBelieves.

4PAST GRAND MARSHALS1958 Buck Barry1977 John Cooper1978 Bill & Margie Crystler1980 Don & Virginia Cornell1981 Ken & Kathleen Maloney1982 Arlene Harris1983 Norb Schrauben1984 Willard & Joan Youngs1985 Dave & Verna Wilson1986 Chuck Barker & Bob Stiles1987 Ron & Blanche Mahar1988 L.D. & Helen Towne1989 John & Carmen Geisen1990 Leo Mcpherson & Caddie Vie1991 Harriet Rose1992 Jim & Maxine Thomas1993 Fain & Marguerite Nickel1994 Janet Hoskins1995 Hal & Mary Kreeger1996 Dr. A.J. & Jan Andenno1997 Irv & Carol Sigler1998 Al & Jan Johnson1999 Roger & Katie Mason2000 Dr. John & Helen Conroy2001 John & Valerie Rayborn2002 Roger & Dayla Granzo2003 Bub & Lucky Mahar2004 Gayla Robinson2005 Ted & Carol Vanloo2006 George & Dorothy Babcock2007 Helen Salzman2008 Tom & Barb Fagerlin2009 Ken & Bev Harger2010 Bob & Jan Mehney2011 Denny Craycraft2012 Art Mahar2013 Leppinks Family2014 Byron & Deb Davey2015 Milt & Carol Rackham2016 Dan & Debbie Blunt2017 Jackie Badersnider2018 Scott McNeal2019 Jim & Jill Mason2020 James Miller (In Memory)2021 Dr. Charles & Carmin Barker2022 Scott Gladding (In Memory)2023 George & Shannon Rousseau2024 Betty JenkinsPAST MISS BELDING'S1972 Carol Wright Carpenter1973 Peggy Moore Mahar1974 Linda Dines Winter1975 Carol Johnson Brickner1976 Betsy Nason Russell1977 Mary Leppink Warner1978 Leanne Corey Mceachran1979 Diane Albert Deboer1980 Vicki Mcmillian Bramer1981 Pam Norman Nichoson1982 Jodi Hamblin Camp1983 Dawn Stout Ketchum1984 Jean Marhoffer Hofschulte1985 Mary Ann Moll Rittersdorf1986 Julie Geisen Stout1987 Tina Hile Schwinkendorf1988 Jody Rayborn Goodsell1989 Patty Gabrick Shoen1990 Jennifer Harrison Graber1991 Kristen Partridge Wheeler1992 Angela Cooper Wood1993 Heather Coon Kramer1994 April Drye Hertis1995 Amy Schenden Zwartz (Cox)1996 Jamie Marckini Horton1997 Gwendolyn Johnson Napieralski1998 Jamie Gasper Petersen1999 Rebecca Brown Rockburn2000 Jeanne Hulliberger Brown2001 Stephanie Wallace 2002 Amy O'neill Foster2003 Hillary Jackson Devries2004 Ashley Boelens 2005 Lindsey Kern Kuhnle2006 Carly Mills O'neill2007 Tiffany Gibbs Bozzo2008 Katherine Mckenna Ziyad2009 Tabitha Gibbs 2010 Rikki Valentine 2011 Arianna Leppink Meinke2012 Kendra Wekenman 2013 Sarah Thompson Cooley2014 Allison Harrison 2015 Alexis Cahill Bepler2016 Lauren Thompson 2017 Laura Tuttle 2018 Anastasia Hintz 2019 Makenna Church Bannister 2020 Makenna Church Bannister 2021 Hannah Hummel 2022 Eliot Ross 2023 Isabella Wood2024 Mercedes Bon

5Farewell:This year as Miss Belding has been an honor I will cherish forever. Serving my community, connecting with amazing people, and representing my hometown has been a journey of growth, friendship, and pride. I am deeply grateful to the Miss Belding committee for their love, encouragement, and dedication, and to my sister queens for leaving your own mark on my heart. This pageant has changed my life, giving me confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong memories. Thank you, Belding, for trusting me with this role. I will forever be proud to have worn this crown.2024-2025 Miss Belding Mercedes BonYours Sincerely, Mercedes BonPlatinum Sponsorship Level$5,000 - $10,000PAST MISS BELDING'S1972 Carol Wright Carpenter1973 Peggy Moore Mahar1974 Linda Dines Winter1975 Carol Johnson Brickner1976 Betsy Nason Russell1977 Mary Leppink Warner1978 Leanne Corey Mceachran1979 Diane Albert Deboer1980 Vicki Mcmillian Bramer1981 Pam Norman Nichoson1982 Jodi Hamblin Camp1983 Dawn Stout Ketchum1984 Jean Marhoffer Hofschulte1985 Mary Ann Moll Rittersdorf1986 Julie Geisen Stout1987 Tina Hile Schwinkendorf1988 Jody Rayborn Goodsell1989 Patty Gabrick Shoen1990 Jennifer Harrison Graber1991 Kristen Partridge Wheeler1992 Angela Cooper Wood1993 Heather Coon Kramer1994 April Drye Hertis1995 Amy Schenden Zwartz (Cox)1996 Jamie Marckini Horton1997 Gwendolyn Johnson Napieralski1998 Jamie Gasper Petersen1999 Rebecca Brown Rockburn2000 Jeanne Hulliberger Brown2001 Stephanie Wallace 2002 Amy O'neill Foster2003 Hillary Jackson Devries2004 Ashley Boelens 2005 Lindsey Kern Kuhnle2006 Carly Mills O'neill2007 Tiffany Gibbs Bozzo2008 Katherine Mckenna Ziyad2009 Tabitha Gibbs 2010 Rikki Valentine 2011 Arianna Leppink Meinke2012 Kendra Wekenman 2013 Sarah Thompson Cooley2014 Allison Harrison 2015 Alexis Cahill Bepler2016 Lauren Thompson 2017 Laura Tuttle 2018 Anastasia Hintz 2019 Makenna Church Bannister 2020 Makenna Church Bannister 2021 Hannah Hummel 2022 Eliot Ross 2023 Isabella Wood2024 Mercedes Bon

6ON THE MAIN STAGEFriday, August 29th • 7 – 11 pmUnder the entertainment Tent $5 Cover Charge (CASH ONLY) Must be 21 or Older All attendees must have valid ID, NO EXCEPTIONSHosted by the Belding Labor Day CelebrationBEER TENT 7-11PMINNUENDOFence & Ticket Booth Sponsor: GH Improvement LLCOne of West Michigan's favorite rock and roll cover bands! www.facebook.com/innuendobandgr

7TWILIGHT PARADE9PM FRIDAY8PM LINEUP BRIDGE AND HIGH ST.8:30PM FLOAT JUDGINGRegistration: beldinglaborday.org/twilightEXTRUDED ALUMINUM11AM–2PMBratwurst Cookout Leppinks Food Center301 W Main St11AM–6PMRibfest at Leppinks Food Center301 W Main St.12–7PMVFW — Serving Food — Grill in front5PMMidway Opens - Sponsored by Belding Area Community Fund5–7:30PMAmerican Legion Post Steak FryPublic Welcome6–9PMVFW - Music by Twister7–11PMBelding Labor Day Celebration Beer Tent featuring InnuendoOne of West Michigan's favorite rock n' roll cover bands! On the Main Stage Under the Entertainment Tent. $5 Cash Cover | Must be 21 or older to enter. ALL entrants MUST have valid ID - NO exceptions8–11PMAmerican Legion - Music by Rat Bone Cookie 9PMExtruded Aluminum Twilight Parade8PM Line up at Bridge St. & High St. | 8:30PM Judging2025 Belding Labor Day Committeebeldinglaborday.org | facebook.com/Belding-Labor-Day-Celebration-CommitteeShelley Gladding, Co-Chair - 616.430.4547 | Amber Rood, Co-Chair - 616.232.5964Jerey Puehler, Secretary | Bonita Steele, Treasurer | Ryan Rood | George Rousseau | Sydney GladdingExtruded Aluminum CorporationTwilight ParadeFriday, Aug 29th

8Gold Sponsorship Level$2,500 - $4,999FAMILY FUN TYME AMUSEMENTSMidway FunSPONSORED BY BELDING AREA COMMUNITY FUND5PM FRIDAY • 12PM SATURDAY • SUNDAY & MONDAYWristbands for Unlimited Rides All day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday $25 All day Sunday $20

9DR. CHARLES R. BARKER, JR., D.O.Silver Sponsorship Level$1,500 - $2,499

109AM Corewell Health Labor Day Weekend 5K & 1 Mile Fun RunPre Register online for 5K $35 — 1 Mile Fun Run $15Same Day Registration $40 — $15 One Mile Fun Run(pg. 11) Belding High School — Packet Pickup 8-8:45amHosted by Belding Labor Day CommitteeRegister online at www.beldinglaborday.org/5k10:30AM Dr. Charles R. Barker Kiddie & Pet Parade LINEUP Line up at the Depot11AM11:10AMDr. Charles R. Barker Kiddie & Pet Parade Verdun Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services Ice Cream Social(pg. 11) Ice cream to follow the parade and provided by Verdun Family Funeral Home in parking lot.11AM Cornhole TournamentAmerican Legion — Registration at 10AM — $30/team; 18 years or older 11AM–2PM $3 hot dogs & chips12PM Fox Greenville Labor Day Celebration Car Show(pg. 13) on Main Street | Hosted by Belding High School Drum LineRegistration for Car Show starts at 9AM.12PM Midway Opens - Sponsored by Belding Area Community Fund12PM Belding Area Schools Be Well Bake Walk - Verdun Information Stage12–7PM VFW — Serving Food — Grill in Front1PM Pet Show - Sponsored by Bonita Steele(pg. 12) on the Main Stage under the Entertainment Tent Hosted by the Montcalm County 4-H Future LeadersSupplies will be donated to the Ionia County Animal ShelterRegistration cost $5 per pet OR Donation of equal or higher value in pet supplies.Pet Adoption with Ionia County Animal Shelter under the Entertainment Tent1–4PM Belding Museum & BEL OpenAdmission is free | Children must be accompanied by an adult2PM Fireman's Waterball Tournament(pg. 13) on Congress St.Sponsored by Belco Industries2–5PM American Legion S.A.L. BBQ Rib DinnerPublic Welcome | $16 Ribs, beans, coleslaw or $3 Hot Dog & chips7–11PM Belding Labor Day Celebration Beer Tent Featuring Project 90All 90’s All Night!On the Main Stage Under the Entertainment Tent. $5 Cash CoverMust be 21 or older to enter. ALL entrants MUST have valid ID - NO exceptions7–11PM American Legion — Music by Flashback ; Post 203 All Class ReunionSaturday, Aug 30th

11Decorate your bikes or walk with your dog (pets must be leashed) LINE UP @ 10:30AM SATURDAY · CORNER OF BRIDGE & DEP O T S T. HOSTED BY THE BELDING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION11:10AM SATURDAY11AM SATURDAYKIDDIE AND PET PARADEDR. CHARLES R. BARKER, JR.Family Practice, PCCOREWELL HEALTH5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN9AM SATURDAY 8-8:45AM Packet Pick Up$35 Registration Fee Same Day Registration $40 1 Mile Fun Run $15Race Begins at Belding High SchoolProfessionally timed by Michigan Running FoundationRegister Online at: www.beldinglaborday.org/5kICE CREAM SOCIAL AFTER THE PARADE AT

12BONITA STEELEIonia County Animal ShelterPET SHOWPET Adoption EVENT1PM SATURDAYUnder the Entertainment Tent on the Main Stage Hosted By Montcalm County 4-H Future LeadersAwards given for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Places Large and Small Animal, Top Unusual AnimalRegistration cost $5 per pet OR Donation of equal or higher value in pet supplies.Supplies will be donated to the Ionia County Animal ShelterWe welcome DONATIONS of canned dog and cat food, bleach, laundry soap, collars, leashes, cat litter, cleaning supplies, dog treats and toys. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Right now, we are especially in NEED of cat litter or canned cat and dog food.Adopt a Homeless Pet During the Pet Show! Bringing various animals that will be available for adoptionPlease fill out application ahead of time at icas.pet

13Fox Greenville Labor Day CelebrationCAR SHOW12PM SATURDAYMAIN STREGISTRATION STARTS AT 9AM - ENTRY FEE $10HOSTED BY BELDING HIGH SCHOOL DRUMLINE2PM SATURDAYCONGRESS STREETFIREMAN'SWATERBALLFIGHTPhotos provided by Daily NewsSPONSORED BY Belco Industries

14NOON–6PM BRIDGE STREETFOOD TRUCK RALLYSATURDAY & SUNDAYOpen Noon - 6pm, Saturday & SundayCrochet Items Homemade Dog Treats Handmade Jewlery Homemade Tumblers Blankets, Hats, Hoodies 3D Printed Items Custom T-Shirts Handmade TowelsAnd Lots, Lots More!VENDORS:Kona Ice Fire SliderzTaqueria El AztecaGazelles Finer Foods — Gyro TruckTHEMARKETPLACE

15Hosted by the Belding Labor Day CelebrationBEER TENT 7-11PMON THE MAIN STAGESaturday • 7 – 11 pmUnder the entertainment Tent $5 Cover Charge (CASH ONLY) Must be 21 or Older All attendees must have valid ID, NO EXCEPTIONSFence & Ticket Booth Sponsor: GH Improvement LLC

16ANTCLIFF616.794.0669AUTOBELDING, POST 203Bronze Sponsorship Level$750-$1499

178–11AM American Legion Auxiliary BreakfastPublic Welcome; Offering scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, toast, french toast, biscuits & gravy10:30–11:30AM Community Church ServiceWith The First Congregational Church of BeldingUnder the Entertainment Tent | Open Service | All Welcome11AM Your House of Pizza’s 3rd Annual 29” Pizza Eating Contest kicks off at noon! Starting at 11 a.m., enjoy face painting, a dunk tank and more — plus pizza by the slice, pop, and water for sale. The Jeepin Jeepers will host a Jeep show in the parking lot. Instead of a registration fee, please donate to the Ionia County Animal Shelter.12PM Midway Open - Sponsored by Belding Area Community Fund12PM Cornhole Tournament — Benefiting The Belding Labor Day Celebration(pg. 20) The Gathering Place, North Lawn11am Registration | Belding Labor Day Celebration FundraiserContact Jordan Brygal at 989-289-5749 for questionsPre Register online at https://scoreholio.com/cornhole/tournaments/$20 per player/$40 per team; 2 Rounds, Round Robin, Set Teams12–3PM Kids Day! Sponsored by City of Belding Downtown Development Authority (DDA)(pg. 18) The Gathering Place, East Lawn. Yard Games, inflatables, and more! — FREE Popsicles provided by Belding Area Chamber of Commerce12–7PM VFW — Serving Food — Grill in Front12–6PM Carnival Bingo - VFW1–4PM Belding Museum & BEL OpenAdmission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.12–3PM Art in the Park hosted by BHS Be Well GroupThe Gathering Place, East Lawn. Participation is free. Supplies provided.12–3PM Stuff the Bus With Us! School supply driveThe Gathering Place, East Lawn. To benefit the Belding Area School District.2–5PM American Legion SAL BrunchPublic Welcome | $8 Burgers, $3 hot dog with chips & pickle spear4–7PM Live Entertainment - Matt Welch MusicOn the Main Stage Under the Entertainment tent | FREE AdmissionFamily Friendly6–10PM VFW - Music by Flashback7PM Super Kicker Bull Riding (pg20)— Sponsored by RobroySuper Kicker Rodeo Production Presents The 2025 "Welcome to the Good Life" Summer Tour | $10 Cash Admission | Corner of Congress and Bridge (Across from the City Hall) (pg. 20)8–11PM American Legion — Music by Tequila Rosechilled9:30PM City of Belding Fireworks Spectacular (pg. 19) 8–11AM American Legion Auxiliary BreakfastPublic Welcome; Offering scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, toast, french toast, biscuits & gravy10:30–11:30AM Community Church ServiceWith The First Congregational Church of BeldingUnder the Entertainment Tent | Open Service | All Welcome11AM Your House of Pizza’s 3rd Annual 29” Pizza Eating Contest kicks off at noon! Starting at 11 a.m., enjoy face painting, a dunk tank and more — plus pizza by the slice, pop, and water for sale. The Jeepin Jeepers will host a Jeep show in the parking lot. Instead of a registration fee, please donate to the Ionia County Animal Shelter.12PM Midway Open - Sponsored by Belding Area Community Fund12PM Cornhole Tournament — Benefiting The Belding Labor Day Celebration(pg. 20) The Gathering Place, North Lawn11am Registration | Belding Labor Day Celebration FundraiserContact Jordan Brygal at 989-289-5749 for questionsPre Register online at https://scoreholio.com/cornhole/tournaments/$20 per player/$40 per team; 2 Rounds, Round Robin, Set Teams12–3PM Kids Day! Sponsored by City of Belding Downtown Development Authority (DDA)(pg. 18) The Gathering Place, East Lawn. Yard Games, inflatables, and more! — FREE Popsicles provided by Belding Area Chamber of Commerce12–7PM VFW — Serving Food — Grill in Front12–6PM Carnival Bingo - VFW1–4PM Belding Museum & BEL OpenAdmission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.12–3PM Art in the Park hosted by BHS Be Well GroupThe Gathering Place, East Lawn. Participation is free. Supplies provided.12–3PM Stuff the Bus With Us! School supply driveThe Gathering Place, East Lawn. To benefit the Belding Area School District.2–5PM American Legion SAL BrunchPublic Welcome | $8 Burgers, $3 hot dog with chips & pickle spear4–7PM Live Entertainment - Matt Welch MusicOn the Main Stage Under the Entertainment tent | FREE AdmissionFamily Friendly6–10PM VFW - Music by Flashback7PM Super Kicker Bull Riding (pg20)— Sponsored by RobroySuper Kicker Rodeo Production Presents The 2025 "Welcome to the Good Life" Summer Tour | $10 Cash Admission | Corner of Congress and Bridge (Across from the City Hall) (pg. 20)8–11PM American Legion — Music by Tequila Rosechilled9:30PM City of Belding Fireworks Spectacular (pg. 19) Sunday, Aug 31st

18KIDS DAY!Sponsored by City of Belding Downtown Development Authority (DDA)12-3PM SUNDAYGathering Place East LawnFREE EVENTS: Inflatables, crafts, kids activities & more!FREE popsicles provided by Belding Area Chamber of CommerceART IN THE PARK - Hosted by Belding High School Be Well, supplies provided by The Right Door and the Ionia County Health Department12-3PM SUNDAYGathering Place East LawnAll supplies to be distributed throughout the Belding Area School system via BAS staff and administrators.Get entered to win a carnival ride wristband by donating supplies!STUFF THE BUS WITH US!LABOR DAYBELDINGLABOR DAYBELDING

19FIREWORKSSPECTACULAR9:30PM SUNDAYSPECIAL THANKS TOBelding Police DepartmentBelding Fire DepartmentDepartment of Public Works

20BELDING LABOR DAY FUNDRAISER12PM SUNDAY 11AM Registration Begins Gathering Place — North LawnPAYOUTS GIVEN FOR 1ST 2ND & 3RD PLACES You can bring your own bags3 Rounds, Round Robin, Set Teams $20 per player / $40 per teamPlease preregister at https://share.scoreholio.com/fyUtGqJiLVbFor questions, contact Jordan at 989-289-5749CORNHOLETOURNAMENTSUPER KICKER RODEO Sunday Aug. 31st at 7PM149 W. CONGRESS, BELDING CASH ONLY $10 Entry Fee Family Four Pack $30 (Includes up to two adults)PRESENTED BYsuperkickerrodeo.com

2111AM Jordan Manufacturing Labor Day Parade(pg. 22) 9AM LINEUP | 10AM JudgingParade Route High St. to Bridge St. — Bridge St. to Ann St.12PM Midway Opens - Sponsored by Belding Area Community Fund12PM–3PM American Legion $16 Hot Beef Plates or $3 Hot Dogs with ChipsPublic Welcome12PM–6PM Carnival Bingo – VFW2PM Talent Show Under the Entertainment Tent on the Main Stage$15 Registration | $20 Day of | Sign up at https://www.beldinglaborday.org/beldings-got-talent1–3PM Greenville Tool & Die Tractor Showcase(pg. 21) The Gathering Place, North LawnRegister tractor at beldinglaborday.org/tractorHosted by Future Farmers of America of Belding1–4PM Belding Museum & BEL OpenAdmission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.TRACTORSHOWCASE1-3PM MONDAYTHE GATHERING PLACE NORTH LAWNAll tractors welcome! Register at beldinglaborday.org join the parade!Hosted by Future Farmers of America OF BELDINGGREENVILLE TOOL & DIETractor ShowMonday, Sept 1st

22LABOR DAYPARADE11AM MONDAY9AM LINEUP10AM JUDGINGPARADE ROUTE:Starting at the corner of High St. / Bridge St. moving south to the corner of Bridge St. / Ann St. then East on Ann St. Parade ends at Hall St. Jordan ManufacturingMain ParadeFREE TO REGISTER!

23BELDING'S GOT TALENTMonday, Sept 1st • 2PMUnder the Entertainment Tent on the Main Stage$15 Pre Registration | $20 Day of RegistrationPerformance starts at 2PM- Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Age groups: 2-11 years, 12-17 years, 18+Register online at https://www.beldinglaborday.org/beldings-got-talentPrize Sponsors:Farm Bureau Lamborne Agency • Mr. Dig Excavating Hall's Excavating & Trucking • Sunshine Travel Come join the fun and be a part of the excitement—Belding’s Got Talent is back and better than ever!

24Belding Area SchoolsCL TruckingGallagher Farm ServicesGerref IndustriesIce MountainMercantile BankPFCURiverside DumpstersSpectrum IndustriesVenneman FamilyVFW Aux 4406Vogue Home FurnishingYe Olde TavernYour House of PizzaLabor Day Champions$300 - $749