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Youth and Teen Services Librarian Tiffany Ohman lays down the rules of engagement during the Flat River Community Library’s recent “Food Fear Factor” event. Menu items included clam juice, roast crickets and lots of really big marshmallows. — DN Photo | Mike Taylor

Crickets and clam juice Events at the 2018 Ionia Free Fair will include Kids Day, top left, many musical acts including the Rock Show Band, bottom left, and the Teen Dance party, above. — Provided photos

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ewaldon@staffordgroup.com IONIA — Beer tasting, monster trucks, princess tea parties and American Idol judges? It must be summertime in Ionia. The 103rd annual Ionia Free Fair returns with the “10 best days of summer” from July 12-21. The much-anticipated fair will get underway with the kick-off breakfast at 8 a.m. July 12, featuring Ionia Public Schools Superintendent Ron Wilson as the keynote speaker. “I plan to talk about the lost virtues that were held in high esteem by our forefathers and how this loss has changed our schools and our country,” Wilson told The Daily News. The breakfast event is hosted by the Ionia Jaycees and will take place at the Merchants Building. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Ionia Free Fair Office, the Chamber of Commerce Office or under the tickets tab at www.ioniafreefair.com online. The Governor’s Luncheon featuring Gov. Rick Snyder will return at noon July 13. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. New this year is the Beers & Steers Brew Fest from noon to

See Pages 9-12 for more about the 2018 Ionia Free Fair. 5 p.m. July 21 at the Merchants Building. Cost is $20 for general admission (includes 10 tickets and a glass) or $30 for VIP admission (includes 15 tickets, a glass, bottle of water and early admission at 11 a.m.). Admission can be purchased online and at the door while supplies last. Each ticket gets a 3-ounce pour. “We had a brew fest last year, but this year we have nine local breweries coming out to the fair to pour their beer you cannot get in stores,” Ionia Free Fair General Manager Michael Smith said. “You’ll be able to chat with local brewers about their product and how beer is made.” Featured breweries include Steel Street Brewing of Ionia, Eagle Monk Pub & Brewery of Lansing, Brick Haven of Grand Ledge, New Union of Lowell, ConfluxCity Brewing Co. of Portland, Schmohz Brewery of Grand Rapids, Looking Class Brewery of DeWitt, Dimes Brewhouse of Dimondale and Sanctuary Spirits of Grand Ledge. The popular Princess Tea Party will return at 3 p.m. July 21 at the

Merchants Building with the newly crowned Ionia Free Fair queen and her court. Tickets are $10 and include decorating your own princess sash, face painting, a salon hairstyle and mini manicure, photo booth, music for dancing and a magician, plus appetizers and lemonade “tea.” All princesses must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. More grandstand events will also be featured at this year’s fair. “We have something in the grandstands every night this year,” Smith said. “We’ve doubled up on shows — two nights of Unique Motor Sports Derbies, NTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls and Monster Truck Throwdown.” SPECIAL DAYS The Free Fair will offer special days for select groups: • Seniors Day is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 at the Merchant Building, featuring bingo, vendor booths, lunch, activities and more (free parking until noon). • Kids Day is noon to 11 p.m. July 17 at the E-Stage, featuring face painting, balloons animals, special guests and the annual Big Bike Giveaway. • Cops Day is 1 p.m. to midnight

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Greenville library event offers area youths a chance to step outside of their comfort zone MIKE TAYLOR | correspondent GREENVILLE — Every parent knows the futility of trying to get a finicky eater to try something new. From toddler to teen, any menu item straying too far from “the usual” will likely be met with adolescent suspicion, if not outright hostility. So it’s hard to parse the excitement and enthusiasm of the group of young teens who gathered June 27 at the Flat River Community Library to dine on everything from clam juice to roasted crickets. Organized by Youth and Teen Services Librarian Tiffany Ohman, the “Food Fear Factor” program brought in 32 participants, along with a sizable group of spectators. According to Ohman, summer youth programs at the library — with the exception of Nerf events — typically draw around 20. “This one was definitely on the bigger side,” Ohman said. “It was definitely big, even for a summer program.” Ohman, who organizes all the teen events at the library, based the program on a similar one held recently at Ionia’s library. Ohman met with Ionia’s youth librarian and the two pooled their ideas and “took it from there.”

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City of Ionia approves sale of land for new library construction MIKE TAYLOR | correspondent IONIA — The Ionia Community Library’s dreams of a new facility moved one step closer to fruition Tuesday when the City Council approved the sale of a parcel of property to be used for new library construction and an adjacent parking lot. That property is located at the intersection of Adams and Steele streets, near the former Michigan Works building. The committee campaigning for a new library — the C4ICL (Citizens for Ionia Community Library) — was initially interested in developing the Michigan Works building as a new library, but abandoned the idea after property management company Eyde, of Lansing, suddenly doubled the price of the property from about $400,000 to about $800,000 after learning the library was interested in the building. According to Ionia Community Library

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Board President Gale Yeomans, who also serves on the C4ICL board, that was the point at which the library began looking seriously at the city-owned property between the Michigan Works building and Steele Street. The parcel, about three-quarters of an acre, would be large enough for the new construction, as well as the 47 parking spaces and barrier-free access required for a building its size. Additional parking also would be available on the other side of the Rails to Trails trail which borders the south side of the property. “We feel strongly, as did the Planning Commission, that the library would be one of the gateway buildings,” Yeomans said. “It would help with the development of that corridor for the city. We’re hoping for success there.”

STANTON — Just because Barb Christensen is the one who is in charge of teaching science to a classroom full of eighth-grade students at Central Montcalm Middle School, it doesn’t mean that she’s not learning things herself at the same time. “As teachers, we are always learning ourselves, always trying to become better, more effective in the classroom,” Christensen said. Barb Christensen, who has Christensen taught at Central Montcalm for 20 years now, wanted to find a way to continue that learning process, which could then, in turn, help her students learn more efficiently as well. That’s what led her to the Six Star Science Online Teacher (OT) Professional Development Program. The Six Star Science OT Program, also called Frontiers in Physiology, is

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POLICE REPORTS BELDING POLICE Police reports were unavailable for Thursday GREENVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY Police responded to 17 incidents Thursday, including: • Theft from a motor vehicle, 5:47 p.m., N. Franklin. • Dog law violations (bites), 6:40 p.m., W. Washington. • Violation of personal protection order, 8:32 p.m., E. Benton. • Contempt of court, 9:51 p.m., W. Congress. MONTCALM COUNTY SHERIFF Deputies responded to 13 incidents Thursday, including: • Car-deer accident, 3:06 a.m., Kendaville and Lake. • Trespass, 10:07 a.m., Howard City Edmore. • Be on the lookout, 1:46 p.m., Fairplains and Industrial Park. • Personal injury accident, 3:51 p.m., Paw Paw. MONTCALM COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH Firefighters responded to the following calls Thursday: • Fire alarm, 1:15 p.m., Seventh, Sand Lake Fire Department.

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RICHARD J. CHAPIN Richard J. Chapin, 86 of Sheridan, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Saginaw on Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was born the son of James and Ethel (Dillenbeck) Chapin in Ionia, on March 4, 1932. Dick is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia; two sisters, Phyliss Adams, Mary O’mara and three brothers, Robert Chapin, Chuck Chapin and Gary Chapin. Dick is survived by his daughters, Debbi (Craig) Monahan of Saginaw; Pam (Jeff) Hanks of Marshall; sons, Steven Chapin of Sheridan; Joe Chapin of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; grandchildren, Ashley (Shawn) Zehnder of Reese, Brett Monahan and Kylee Monahan both of Saginaw, Jacob Hanks and Alyssa Hanks both of Marshall, Hanna Chapin of Lakeview; sister, Lois Walker of Ionia; daughter-in-law, Leslie Light of Lakeview; brothers-in-law, Buz Adams of Greenville, Gene O’Mara of Lake Odessa; and sister-in-law, Janet Chapin of Lakeview. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and in

BERNICE M. JOHNSON Bernice M. Johnson, 82, of Fenwick, passed away Thursday July 5, 2018, at home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. Bernice was born on March 9, 1936 in Palo. Bernice enjoyed her grandkids, country music and finding yard sale bargains. She started her working career at Electrolux in

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Joyce A. Walker-Edlin, 83, of Belding, passed away Wednesday evening, July 4, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Rehab and Nursing Center in Greenville. Joyce was born on April 26, 1935, in Jackson, the daughter of Verne and Mildred (Bates) Walker. Joyce enjoyed knitting, crocheting and doing jigsaw puzzles. She has lived in the Belding area since 1988 after working sever-

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STATE REP. JIM LOWER (70th District, including Montcalm County) Email: jameslower@house.mi.gov Call: (517) 373-0834 Write: S-1089 House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909 Website: gophouse.org/representatives/central/lower STATE SEN. JUDY EMMONS (33rd District, including Montcalm County) Email: senjemmons@senate. michigan.gov Call: (517) 373-3760 Write: Sen. Judy Emmons, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Website: www.senatorjudyemmons.com STATE SEN. MIKE NOFS (19th District, including Ionia County) Email: senmnofs@senate.michigan. gov Call: (517) 373-2426 Write: Sen. Mike Nofs, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Website: www.senatormikenofs. com

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ing, with Pastor Ken Harger officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Private interment will be in Sunny Hills Cemetery, Palo. Memorials may be given to the family. Messages of condolence may also be given at www.jffh.com.

al years as a nurse’s aid at Heartland Health Care in Ionia. She is loved and survived by her children, Richard (Jackie) Edlin of Harrison, Terri (Ken) Selleck of Fenwick; her grandchildren, Jackie S. Edlin, Theodore P. Edlin, Andrew J. Selleck, Cory J. Selleck; several great-grandchildren and her brother, Douglas Walker of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents

and two sisters, Diane and Virginia. In keeping with her wishes, no funeral or visitation will take place. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding where cremation services were entrusted. Messages of condolence may also be given at the website of the funeral home; www. jffh.com.

UPCOMING AND PENDING SERVICES TODAY Joshua Karl Fish — Celebration of life, 4 p.m, Fish residence, Stanton. (Simpson Family Funeral Homes, Sheridan) Carol Goetsch — 10 a.m., Heritage United Methodist Church, Pierson. (Heckman Funeral Home, Howard City) Jessica Rae Hull — 11 a.m., Simpson Family Funeral Homes, Sheridan. SUNDAY Ronald Paul Reid — 10 a.m., Steel Chapel Longview Memorial Park, Longview, Washington. MONDAY Wayne Adams — 11 a.m., Simpson Family Funeral Home, Sheridan. Richard J. Chapin — 1 p.m., St. Bernadette of Lourdes Church, Stanton. (Simpson Family Funeral Homes, Sheridan) Nellie L. Holcomb — 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, Belding. (John-

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1967 and retiring in 1992. She is loved and survived by her son, Joseph L. (Roselina) Falsetta Jr. of Fenwick and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Beld-

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his younger days, was a very active member of the Sheridan VFW Post 5065. Dick and his wife, Pat were members of the St. Bernadette of Lourdes Church in Stanton. Dick worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections where he retired as a kitchen supervisor. Affectionately known as the “First Gentleman of Sheridan Heights,” Dick and Pat loved to joke around and have

a good time. They liked playing cards, especially euchre and trying their luck at the casino. But for Dick, the biggest pleasure in life came from his family, especially his grandkids. He loved spending time with them and was very proud he was able to see each of them graduate from high school in his lifetime. Dick will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Visitation with Dick’s family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Bernadette of Lourdes Fellowship hall in Stanton. Mass of Christian burial for Dick will be 1 p.m. Monday at St. Bernadette of Lourdes Church in Stanton, with Father Dominic Tirkey and Father Michael Cilibraise officiating. For those wishing to make a memorial donation in Dick’s memory, the family suggests they be directed to the American Cancer Society. To order flowers, leave an online condolence, make a memorial donation, or share a favorite memory of Dick, go to www.simpsonfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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US-China trade war elevates the risks to the global economy PAUL WISEMAN AND JOSH BOAK AP economics writers

WASHINGTON — The trade war that erupted Friday between the U.S. and China carries a major risk of escalation that could weaken investment, depress spending, unsettle financial markets and slow the global economy. The opening shots were fired just after midnight, when the Trump administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on $34 billion of imports from China, and Beijing promptly retaliated with duties on an equal amount of American products. It accused the U.S. of igniting “the biggest trade war in economic history.” Because of this first round of hostilities, American businesses and, ultimately, consumers could end up paying more for such Chinese-made products as construction equipment and other machinery. And American suppliers of soybeans, pork and whiskey could lose their competitive edge in China. These initial tariffs are unlikely to inflict serious harm to the world’s two biggest economies. Gregory Daco, head of U.S. economics at Oxford Economics, has calculated that they would pare growth in both countries by no more than 0.2 percent through 2020. But the conflict could soon escalate. President Donald Trump, who has boasted that winning a trade war is easy , has said he is prepared to impose tariffs on up to $550 billion in Chinese imports — a figure that exceeds the $506 billion in goods that China shipped to the U.S. last year. Escalating tariffs are likely to slow business investment as companies wait to see whether the administration can reach a truce with Beijing. Some employers will probably put hiring on hold until the picture becomes clearer. The damage could risk undoing some of the economic benefits of last

year’s tax cuts. “Trade disruption is the greatest threat to global growth,” said Dec Mullarkey, managing director of investment strategies at Sun Life Investment Management. “The direct effects will be amplified as business confidence drops and investment decisions are delayed. Markets are still hoping that the key players return to the negotiation table.” The root of the conflict is the Trump administration’s assertion that China has long used predatory tactics in a drive to supplant America’s technological supremacy. Those tactics include cyber-theft as well as forcing companies to hand over technology in exchange for access to China’s market. Trump’s tariffs are meant to press Beijing to change its ways. The rift with China is the most consequential trade conflict the administration has provoked. But it’s hardly the only one. Trump is also sparring with the European Union over his threat to tax auto imports and with Canada and Mexico over his push to rewrite the North American trade pact. And he has subjected most of America’s trading partners to tariffs on steel and aluminum. Many caught in the initial line of fire — U.S. farmers absorbing tariffs on their exports to China, for instance — are fearful. The price of soybeans has plunged 13 percent over the past month on fears that Chinese tariffs will cut off American farmers from China, which buys about 60 percent of their soybean exports. “For soybean producers like me, this is a direct financial hit,” said Brent Bible, a soy and corn producer in Romney, Indiana. “These tariffs could mean the difference between a profit and a loss for an entire year’s worth of work out in the field, and that’s only in the near term.” Christine LoCascio, an executive at the Distilled Spirits Council, said she fears China’s tariffs on

U.S. whiskey will “put the brakes on an American success story” of rising exports of U.S. spirits. Even before the first shots, the prospect of a trade war was worrying investors. The Dow Jones industrial average has shed hundreds of points since June 11. But the risks are now priced into the market, and the Dow actually rose nearly 100 points Friday to 24,456.48. China’s currency, the yuan, has dropped 3.5 percent against the dollar over the past month, giving Chinese companies a price edge over their U.S. competition. The drop might reflect a deliberate devaluation by Beijing to signal its “displeasure over the state of trade negotiations,” according to a report from the Institute of International Finance, a banking trade group. The Trump administration sought to limit the impact of the tariffs on U.S. households by targeting Chinese industrial goods, not consumer products, for the first round of tariffs. But that step raises costs for U.S. companies that rely on Chinese-made machinery or components. And it could force them to pass those higher costs on to their business customers and, eventually, to consumers. If you like Chick-fil-A sandwiches, for instance, you may feel the effects. Charlie Souhrada of the North American Food Equipment Manufacturers said the tariffs could raise the cost of a kind of pressure cooker Chick-fil-A uses. The administration has placed “these import taxes squarely on the shoulders of manufacturers and, by extension, consumers,” Souhrada said. One way the tariffs will squeeze farmers, landscapers and construction firms is by raising the price of excavators and loaders made by Bobcat, which uses attachments imported from China. U.S. suppliers rarely make these attachments, so the company must import them.

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Ex-medical school dean retires amid Nassar fallout AP report EAST LANSING — The former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine retired amid criminal charges stemming from the investigation of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. The university said William Strampel signed an agreement Thursday to retire effective June 30. Officials say Strampel gets basic retiree health care coverage and $175,000 — less money than he would have — but forfeits emeritus status and other benefits typically accorded to retired executives. MSU Interim President John Engler said in a statement released Friday that Strampel’s “conduct and attitude were unacceptable and went against the values of this university.” Strampel’s departure ends the East Lansing school’s efforts to revoke his tenure, but officials say it doesn’t affect criminal charges. He was ordered to trial last month on a high misdemeanor and misconduct in office, a felony. Two other misdemeanors are also part of the case.

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Though much of the food on the library’s Fear Factor menu wouldn’t necessarily challenge an adult palate, there were a few items that might give even a gastronomically experienced diner pause. “I would eat almost any of that stuff,” Ohman said. “The best thing was probably cilantro, though some people really hate that, too. The worst weren’t the crickets; with crickets it’s a visual thing, but if you taste them, they’re not really bad, just sort of a crunchy powder. The worst thing, in my opinion, was the clam juice.” The contestants were put into teams that competed in a series of elimination rounds; any time a team member couldn’t (or wouldn’t) eat an item, they were removed from competition. That was the plan, at least. It turned out Greenville area kids have tougher stomachs than Ohman expected. In the end Ohman was forced to bring in a bag of giant marshmallows to decide the winning team. “I still had like ten teams after many rounds,” Ohman said. “It finally came down to which team could get the jumbo marshmallows down faster. The teams were just too good.” Library Director Mattie Cook noted that presenting youth and teen events that put kids just a little outside their comfort zone is exactly what the library is all about. “At home, a kid wouldn’t eat crickets or something like that, but when you come to the library, you can try new things and have new experiences,” Cook said. “I think it’s really important for us to be able to fill that gap in the community and be able to bring (library patrons) new experiences and new fun things. We’re just here to provide something for everyone.” Ohman added the library’s summer reading program for teens has over 200 participants so far this season and is still growing. Kids can sign up right through August 3 and books they’ve read throughout the summer can be applied to the “read list” retroactively. At program’s end, prizes are awarded based on how many books a teen has read during the summer months. “It’s important that we have something for every age,” Ohman said. “But personally, I think teens are the funnest.” Correspondent Mike Taylor can be reached at mtaylor325@gmail.com.

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More than 30 area youths took part in the Flat River Community Library’s “Food Fear Factor” program, held recently at the library. According to Youth and Teen Services Librarian Tiffany Ohman, the event was better attended than most held during the summer months. — DN Photo | Mike Taylor

At left, Tiffany Ohman, Flat River Community Library’s youth and teen services librarian, serves up some less-than-appetizing fare during the library’s recent “Food Fear Factor” event. At right, more than 30 area youths took part in the Flat River Community Library’s “Food Fear Factor” program, held recently at the library. According to Youth and Teen Services Librarian Tiffany Ohman, the event was better attended than most held during the summer months. — DN Photos | Mike Taylor

Ionia approves sale of land for new library construction Continued from Page 1 City Manager Jason Eppler noted that, though the property is owned by the city, it’s unlikely the city would be developing it anytime soon. To cede the land to the library — likely for a “token” price of $1 or something similar — would be in the best interests of the community. “The Planning Commission endorsed this site at its last meeting,” Eppler said. “The library thought if it was not successful in reaching an agreement with the Eyde family that it would seek other property to develop, including city property to develop for parking. If the library millage passes, the library will be building there long before the city would.” Planners also had been looking at property nearby, but the plot under consideration has in the interim been developed into Balice Park. Yeomans said it was antithetical to the library’s core philosophy to dismantle a park to put up a library. At Tuesday’s regular meeting, councilman Gordon Kelley expressed concern over whether parking could be developed on the west side of the property without interfering with the trail there. “Can we put parking on the south side

of the trail and then have it easily flow to the north side?” Kelley asked. “Is there a design in place to make it mobile friendly?” When Kelley was assured that the plan did exist, at least in tentative form, he said he was comfortable with approving the transfer of property to the library. The council voted unanimously for the transfer of property at “a price to be determined later,” contingent on the passage of the upcoming 1.3 millage request appearing on the November ballot. Now that a physical location for the library has been approved, the C4ICL will begin the long process of informing the public of its plans and campaigning for the millage’s passage. “We’ll be having more community forums,” Yeomans said. “And we’ll really be starting with the literature and signage. The Friends of the Library have dedicated funds for that.” As far as developing actual blueprints for the new facility, that will not happen until after the passage of the millage. At that point, the library will hire an architectural firm and begin the processes leading up to construction. It could well be at least two years before the new library actually opens its doors.

There are several ideas on the boards regarding the fate of the Hall Fowler Building, the library’s current location. One of the most popular being floated by community planners is an historical museum, curated by the Ionia Historical Society. “It’s the perfect place for a historical museum,” Yeomans said. “Mayor (Daniel) Balice said that would be a great idea and has encouraged the historical society to start searching out grants (for development).” Yeomans added she feels good about the chances for the millage’s passage, especially now that the library can cite an actual physical location for the new construction. The recent passage of the school millage also gives her reason to be hopeful, she said. “I am a little worried about millage fatigue and people prioritizing their needs,” she said. “We have the naysayers and the alarmists worried about the fate of the Hall Fowler Building. But this is going to be a long process, at least a couple years. We won’t be out of there Nov. 7. Not by any means.” Correspondent Mike Taylor can be contacted at mtaylor325@gmail.com.

Central Montcalm teacher complete Six Star program Continued from Page 1 a 10-month long online research-based course that educates teachers across the country on how to develop excellent science education for students. “We’re looking for teachers who are highly motivated to improve their classrooms and already have some experience with professional development,” said Margaret E. Stieben, Program Manager for K-12 Education Programs at the American Physiological Society (APS) said. “We want teachers who have a vision for their classrooms and the kind of experience they want to give their students, and then we bring them all together.” The Six Star title itself refers to the six areas of professional development that the program has chosen to focus on. These areas include instruction, diversity, technology, authentic assessment, current content and reflection on teaching and learning. Since its origins in 1990, APS has reached over 600 teachers across the country with this program. The program, initially done in-person, made the switch over to online within the last decade, in hopes that they’d be able to reach even more rural teachers who might not have access to resources as those working in a larger city might.

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“Last year, we had a teacher from rural North Dakota, and she was the only science teacher in her high-school,” Stieben said. “She didn’t really have anyone else to bounce ideas off of or talk to, so she immediately felt so empowered by this community of science teachers who were there to support her.” Finding a way to promote collaboration and community through an online platform was daunting at first, but Stieben believes they’ve nearly perfected their system. “This is not an online course where you go in, read something and then post an assignment,” Stieben said. “Right now, our teachers are doing online experiments — that means they are divided into groups, given a certain role and then are told to make a poster project to present to the rest of the class. It’s all online, but we really want people to be working together.” The APS has seen lots of success with this method, too. Many of the teachers who take the program together will remain in touch so that they can continue to bounce ideas for their classroom off of one another. This year, Christensen will be taking the program with 26 other middle and high school teachers who are coming from 13 different states across the country, as well as one teacher from the Terri-

tory of Guam. Christensen is just beginning her time with APS, but she’s already excited to see what she can learn from the course. “I am just starting the program now, but I see myself taking (my) existing lessons and making them more student-centered and more like the Six Star Science method,” Christensen said. More specifically, Christensen will be doing some hands-on learning with technology and digital libraries, student-centered learning, equity and diversity, animal use in research and understanding current research. “What I like about this program is that it takes what we already use (in the classroom) and shows us how to make it better,” Christensen said. “It will help make the lessons less teacher-centered and more student-centered.” Before Christensen, there have been eight teachers from the Michigan area that have gone through the Six Star program. “We’re really thrilled to have another representative of Michigan and, more specifically, this area of Michigan, join us this year,” Stieben said. “This is a good reminder that teachers, no matter where they’re from, aren’t just in their classrooms alone. We’re all out here, across the country, trying different things, and we want to help bring those people together.”

t is time to share a few things. I know — you can’t wait! If you haven’t been to eat at Castle Brewing Company, formerly 57 Brew Pub & Bistro, at 1310 Washington Street in Greenville, you are in for a huge treat. The new owners have changed the menu and it is fabulous! We are now looking for reasons to go eat there. We have been there several times and enjoyed several items on the menu. I have also asked others how their food has been. Everyone raved about the great food! Also, if possible, eat outside on the deck or in the lovely yard. Enjoy the live music. The gardens and yard have been redone and are a sight to behold. Try to go while all the yellow flowers are in bloom. It is breathtaking! I only know three of the six new owners — Andy Hurst and Sarah and Jason Mahar. They are all wonderful people and I thank them and their partners for doing so much to make Greenville and our area a nicer place. Bravo! • • • • Recently a friend mentioned I had spelled Mackinac and Mackinaw wrong in a column. I was clueless as to what she was talking about. Others were as clueless as me. We thought they were spelled the same as they are pronounced the same. Well, apparently, Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City are spelled differently. Mackinac is the Island. Mackinaw is the city. I’m not sure what spelling the bridge is. My friend said she didn’t know either as she is always looking over the edge and afraid she might fall off. She never thought about how it’s spelled. Why, oh why, would they spell these two differently? Don’t we have enough to keep straight? They must have been tippin’ a few! Oh, wait, breaking news and not fake — in the beginning, they were occupied by different countries — the French and the British. Who knew? Oh, and I just checked — the bridge is spelled Mackinac. I realized I have never been sure how to spell Mackinaw and I always looked it up. The problem was that I didn’t know they weren’t the same so whatever I saw first, I went with. Seemed right to me. Well, no matter how they are spelled, they are wonderful, so you may want to get on up there and enjoy! Mackinac Island is a bit of magic in our everyday world and we are extremely lucky to live close enough to visit often. One thing I am happy about is that not knowing how to correctly spell them did not diminish my joy when I would visit. Now I just have to hope I can remember the right spellings for the future. How do they say it, live and learn? Add to that, remember! • • • • My friend, Pam Gress, has been raving about a new Grand Rapids Restaurant. We tried it and she is right on! The New Hotel Mertens Restaurant, 35 Oakes, S.W., is an old hotel. Pam calls it, “decaying elegance” and it is just that. They have to explain much of the menu if you are like we are and don’t know a word of French. The food is unique, extremely good and the service and everything about the place is casually elegant and wonderful. They even serve half glasses of wine — how cool is that? I have now gone twice and taken six others. We all thought it was a great place. In this day and age when so much is alike, it is a great treat to happen upon something totally unusual. As it is downtown Grand Rapids, it is a perfect stop before a concert or play. • • • • So, maybe everyone else already knows about this, but it is new to me, and has become my favorite fast snack on the go. I am talking about individually wrapped mozzarella sticks wrapped in prosciutto. You can also get them wrapped in a spicy meat and my husband said that those were also delicious. They are inexpensive and perfect for those times when you don’t have time for lunch but want something healthy and tasty. Enjoy. • • • • I will close with a fun thing our nephew’s little boy recently said. They were driving in the car and the little guy said he had to go potty. His dad said, “We’re almost home, buddy, just hold it until we get there.” To that the little guy replied, “I can’t. My seatbelt’s in the way!” Hah. Have a great week!

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GUEST VIEW

The 10 best days of summer

his coming Thursday marks the kickoff of 103rd Annual Ionia Free Fair. This annual event is arguably the 10 best days of summer and affords us a chance to show off our beautiful community and host visitors from far and wide. My earliest memories of Ionia include swimming in my grandparent’s pool and attending the fair. About this time last year my dad shared a story with me about his first experience with the Ionia Free Fair. I hope you enjoy the following account from last year: Ron My dad called me last Wilson night for our weekly update and asked about my plans for the coming week. I told him there was a great deal of excitement in town surrounding the opening of the 102nd Annual Ionia Free Fair. Dad reminded me that 61 years ago he worked at the Ionia Free Fair. It was the summer between his sophomore and junior year in college and he landed a job working for the

Fair and with one of the many vendors. I enjoyed hearing dad recount stories of the sights, sounds, smells and grandeur of the Fair. Dad said this was more than an event. This was an occurrence! Sixty-one years ago, much of the animals, rides and attractions came into town via train. People came from miles around to witness and participate in the experience. Exotic animal, bare back riders, daredevils, auto racing, music and good food were just a few of the myriad attractions. So many stories and fond memories. One particular story involved some very attractive young female Russian bare back riders my father invited home for dinner. My grandparent’s home was just up the hill on horizon drive and offered many creature comforts including air-conditioning, an in ground swimming pool and a good home cooked meal. As the story goes, dinner went very well however, after dinner they decided to take a dip in the pool. Although my father and his two younger brothers found the girls attractive and delightful, my grandparents

took exception with the young lady’s choice of swimming apparel which by 1950s standards were rather revealing. With the swimming curtailed and dinner complete, my dad and his brother Denny walked the young ladies to the fair grounds. Upon returning home, and in light of the events of that evening, Grandpa Wilson commented, “Common sense and deodorant have something in common. The ones who need it the most don’t use it.” The Ionia Free Fair offers something for young and old alike. Make some great memories with your kids and grandkids as you take in the sights during the Ionia Free Fair. I hope to see you there. Together we can make a difference in the lives of our students and community.

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Dear Editor, o whom it may concern. If you spend your lifetime sowing the seeds of hatred, prejudice, bigotry, intolerance and discourse then you nor the minions in your entourage that consistently throw shade on your dubious behavior have not a speck of moral ground to stand upon and cry foul when those that you’ve oppressed rise up and rally against you. As was with ancient Rome, which eventually did succumb to the misdeeds of its rulers, so too will we find ourselves and our once beloved democracy in a heap of ashes at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius if we refuse to stand up to the ludicrous indiscretions of our bombastic narcissistic charlatan president and his smug self-serving coconspirator gaggle of thieves in congress. If for some reason you aren’t extremely embarrassed by the illogical, immoral and unprofessional behavior being displayed by those in charge in Washington these days, then I’d say it’s time for you to do a bit of soul searching, because you’re definitely out of touch with reality. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in my brief study of history, no matter how many potholes mankind hits on the road of time; and believe you me the current state of sociopolitical affairs in this country is not a tiny little pothole, it’s more a hole the size of the Grand Canyon, at the end of the day, progressive thinking and progressive actions always have and always will triumph and move mankind toward higher ground. The problem is, it’s never easy and almost always painful. Spend some time and educate yourself on the issues. Share what you have learned with your family, friends and neighbors. Find the candidates that best represent a progressive point of view. And, get out and vote.

Engler hangs on at Michigan State

verybody who thought the MSU Board of Trustees would buckle and fire interim President John Engler, raise your hand. If your hand is up, go to your room. There was no way that was going to happen but it took a rare public apology from the former GOP governor to cement his future on the banks of the Red Cedar. The media and public were, not surprisingly, denied an invite to sit in on the trustee retreat where the firing issue was hotly debated. One source reports over the two days it got to the point that Mr. Engler knew he would have to say something about his recent encounters with survivors that re-ignited calls for his head. “It never reached the point where it was said either you apologize or you go,” recalls one source. Being the savvy political player with 40 years in the game, Mr. Engler would not have let it get to the point. So when it came time to bring this resignation motion to vote in a public session where Larry Nassar survivors hooted and cat-called the board, Mr. Engler knew the outcome before he said, “All those in favor say aye?” Two trustees answered. “All those opposed?” Six trustees voted no. “Hopefully he has learned his lesson,” confides Trustee Dianne Byrum who was one of the two Democrats trying to send the boss to the showers.

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“It’s time to move on,” she asserts after revealing the timeline for finding a permanent Green and White president. It’s June 2019. Having successfully dodged the bullet, Mr. Engler forges ahead with two sticky challenges. His administration is embroiled in a huge battle with its liability insurance company over how much it will contribute to the hefty $500 million out of court settlement with the hundreds of Nassar sexually abused survivors. Suffice it to say he wants a bigger check than the company is probably willing to write. And then there is the back and forth between Mr. Engler and Attorney General Bill Schuette’s investigator clawing around for any evidence that somebody at MSU should have done something to stop the 20-year reign of Nassar terror. That prosecutor Bill Forsyth wants his hands on internal documents that Mr. Engler contends is attorney-client privileged information “constitutional-

ly protected” lawyer Engler points out. Mr. F. counters he can’t complete the probe without that data. Mr. Engler was asked if he buys that argument? “I believe what he is saying is that he can’t find anything” in the mounds of data the school has already forked over and now he wants this. “Apparently he is still searching,” and for what? Mr. Engler offers, “I don’t know.” All of this will come to a head when Mr. Forsyth pleads with a judge to issue a search warrant for the withheld information. Mr. Engler says bring it on. “If the judge wants to review the documents that are subject to privilege, we’d be happy to have that.” As for the outcome, “We don’t know what will happen on that.” One thing for sure, this Nassar thing is not going away and is already a part of the political debate in the race for governor and the MSU Board of Trustees, too. And one trustee confesses it is fair to say it is also making the search for a new president a little tougher. Who the heck would want this job in this current adversarial and angry climate? Tim Skubick is a syndicated political newspaper columnist who also anchors and produces the weekly PBS show “Off the Record.”

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State Sen. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, stands with Cedar Springs City Manager Mike Womack, left, and Librarian Donna Clark as the new state of Michigan flag is unveiled at the library. — Photo submitted by Sen. Peter MacGregor

MacGregor donates Michigan flag from Capitol to Cedar Springs Library Submitted by Sen. Peter MacGregor

LANSING — State Sen. Peter MacGregor recently donated a state of Michigan flag that was flown over the state Capitol in Lansing to the new Cedar Springs Library to commemorate the first year in their new building. “This new library was built by local workers, with local products and materials and with donated funds,” said Sen. MacGregor, R-Rockford. “This project was a true testament to this community, and it is great to see how successful its first year has been.”

The new building features both indoor and outdoor spaces for community events, reading programs, computer terminals, tutoring rooms and several other amenities available to residents. “It’s been a tremendous success,” Sen. MacGregor said. “More and more people are registering for library cards, and visitors have doubled and in some cases even tripled. I was happy to donate a Michigan flag from Lansing to help them continue their mission. I look forward to seeing the library continue to grow and benefit the residents of Cedar Springs.”

NEW ARRIVALS ADELINE JO REWA Kimberly and Peter Rewa of Sheridan are the parents of a girl, Adeline Jo Rewa, born June 26, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

OWEN JAMES BOWERS Kayla and James Bowers of Stanton are the parents of a boy, Owen James Bowers, born June 25, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

PAYTON THOMAS CURRINGTON Kayla Lang and Quinn Currington of Ionia are the parents of a boy, Payton Thomas Currington, born June 26, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

PAMELA SCHUMACHER Skilar and Forest Schumacher of Ionia are the parents of a girl, Pamela Schumacher, born June 26, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

COLSON MICHAEL HANSEN Elizabeth Cooley and Matthew Hansen are the parents of a boy, Colson Michael Hansen, born June 26, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

PHOENIX FOSS Jennifer and Justin Foss of Greenville are the parents of a girl, Phoenix Foss, born June 28, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

LEVI FREDERICK JENSEN Courtney Johnson and Corey Jensen of Greenville are the parents of a boy, Levi Fredrick Jensen, born June 18, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

ADELINE JO REWA Kimberly and Peter Rewa of Sheridan are the parents of a girl, Adeline Jo Rewa, born June 26, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

ALAYNA JOY EVELYN KELLOGG Jessica Vandenbrook and Matthew Kellogg of Kent County are the parents of a girl, Alayna Joy Evelyn Kellogg, born July 4, 2018, at Spectrum Health United Hospital.

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THROUGH SEPT. 30 GREENVILLE PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT Oakwood Christian Preschool is accepting enrollments for the 2018-2019 school year. Oakwood offers a developmentally appropriate preschool program for children 3 to 5 years of age. “Zoo Phonics” and “Handwriting Without Tears” are used in all classes. A Young Fives class is available for children who are 5 on or before Nov. 30. Daycare is also available from 7a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The school is located in the Oakwood Christian Reformed Church, 8750 Storey Road. For more information or to enroll, call Barb DeKraker at (616) 794-1234.

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ey, how about taking a moment and joining our family as we go back to the woods to gather some stones at the creek? I really didn’t expect that I’d have the chance to go along with our five little ones, but when my husband Daniel told me that he’d really like for me to join them, I knew there would be a way. I was delighted, I’ve always had a special liking for stones and here at our new property, we actually have a nice little creek loaded with stones — promising endless possibilities. Besides my liking for stones, there’s also the sentimental part of going back through the horses’ pasture and following the winding path through the woods, down to the sandy creek banks. You see, that’s where my brothers and I spent countless hours, playing in the sand, catching minnows and crabs, or simply splashing in the water. Only now, instead of being a carefree little girl, I was Mom of the house and had the responsibility of caring for little ones. Today, I was thankful for my sister, Keturah, who was there to help as needed. Before long, the children, Keturah and I were following the tractor down the shady path to the creek. In no time, the children were merrily splashing away. Julia, our little “weather forecaster” who has a tendency of “predicting” tornados and thunderstorms, periodically glanced at the cloudy sky. To Daniel and I, the clouds gave cover, as we picked up stones, keeping the weather from becoming brutally hot in this Southern Illinois region, where it can get quite toasty. Eight-month-old Jesse was having a time of his life in the sand, that is until Keturah discovered him trying to eat it. Oh no. The dear little fellow had no idea why that isn’t allowed as he shrieked his protest. Rayni, who just turned two years old, is a water lover and happily splashed until she was soaked through. Now Austin used to be more scared of water and was excited to keep showing me how he made himself soaking wet as well. Little Elijah took a short nap on a blanket before waking and watching everyone scurry here and there. After 45 minutes or so, we had a tractor bucket full of stones and were ready to head back. As I passed the wild blackberry bushes, I glanced over them for some ripe berries but found none, perhaps Julia and Austin can someday go pick berries like my brothers and I did back in the day. Soon, Daniel was unloading our

AMISH COOK RECIPE: CRUNCHY ONION RINGS INGREDIENTS 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 onions INSTRUCTIONS Combine flour, baking powder, and seasonings. Beat egg, add milk and oil, then stir in flour mixture. Cut onions in 1/4 inch rings. Separate rings and dip into batter, one at a time. Drain briefly then drop into hot oil, about 375 degrees. Fry until golden brown, flip and continue to fry other side. Place onto a paper towel-lined platter and enjoy! This is a family favorite at our house, I’m sure it will be a hit at your house as well. prized stones in front of the flower bed. First, he put down a barrier in the narrow strip between the flower bed and sidewalks then covered it with stones. I was delighted with the end result, not only does it look pretty, it’ll also lessen the amount of work with not having to pull weeds like we used to when it was only covered with mulch. Our next stone project will probably be similar, only this time it’ll be putting them around the large grasses along the side of the shop. While I do enjoy working outside, I am very aware that the more things I have to look after outside will tend to crowd out time with the babies. So for now, we’ll keep looking for shortcuts such as putting down barriers for the weeds and spreading stones and keep in mind what Aunt Edna taught me, “Your flowers are running around!” That’s right, I’m blessed with five adorable little flowers (children) blooming in our midst and one sturdy handsome one that keeps everything together. Thank you, Daniel. Now how about joining our family as we enjoy onion rings for supper? These delicious candy onions come straight from neighbor Nate Zehr’s garden and thanks to Sarellen for sharing her onion ring recipe with us. Gloria Yoder is an Amish housewife in rural Illinois. She is the third writer of The Amish Cook column since its inception in 1991. Yoder can be reached by writing: The Amish Cook, Box 157, Middletown, Ohio 45042.

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ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2018 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. The honor is noted on the students’ official records. Students honored for the winter semester include: Clarice Callahan; Megan Hofman; Jack Riegling; Rachael Walters, Belding; Blaine Brown, Carson City; Jessica Eguia; Daven LeFever, Edmore; Nicholas Campbell; Elise Ensing, Gowen; Haylee Batzer; Anteneah Bremby; Julia Byrne; Hannah Crittenden; Jonathon Grube; Hope Holyfield; Mackenzi Krieger; Brooke Long; Bri-

Walker, Greenville; Emily Baker; Rebecca Hippensteel; Chelsea Lambright; Khyllian Lowry, Howard City; Bradley Babcock; Makenzie Barber; Kerry Braun; Heather Ferris; Leigha Filips; Kelsey Hooten; Elizabeth Listerman; Madi Martorana; Anna Riccius; Kaitlyn Richardson; Justin Rickert; Mariah Slaughter, Ionia; Joseph Kapustka, Orleans; Caleb Basney; Logan MacMillen; Alden Mallory; Ted Tabor, Sheridan; Logan Brown; Japheth Willmore, Sidney; Jacob Korte, Six Lakes; Alisa Loew; Nolan MacMillen; Candice Rohn; Cameron Sprowls, Stanton; Jennifer Denman, Vestaburg. Hometown News is a weekly Daily News feature highlighting the achievements of past and

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Belgium knocks out Brazil, advances to World Cup semis

ROB HARRIS | AP Global Soccer Writer KAZAN — Neymar used Brazil’s famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn’t hide their relief. Belgium reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 32 years, holding off five-time champion Brazil 2-1 Friday in one of the country’s greatest soccer feats. “We’ve achieved something that is really beautiful,” said Kevin De Bruyne, who scored Belgium’s second goal, “and it’s not easy.” Belgium eliminated Brazil by successfully fusing the attacking potency of De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku with the creativity of Eden Hazard and the goalkeeping exploits of Thibaut Courtois. Plus an own-goal from Brazil. It all adds up to a semifinal match against neighbor France — which beat Uruguay 2-0 — on Tuesday in St. Petersburg. “Just treasure it and pass it down in the generations,” Belgium coach Rober-

to Martinez said, still seemingly in awe of what his team achieved at the Kazan Arena. Belgium took the lead after a slice of good fortune involving a pair of Manchester City teammates who were on opposing sides. Brazil midfielder Fernandinho’s trailing right arm inadvertently helped Belgium captain Vincent Kompany’s header land in his own net in the 13th minute. De Bruyne then completed a counterattack launched by Lukaku to double the lead in the 31st minute. As Belgium lost cohesiveness in the second half and Brazil’s changes stirred the team, substitute Renato Augusto reduced the deficit in the 76th with a header. But it was too late for Brazil to muster an equalizer as Courtois thwarted several efforts to force the game into extra time. While Belgium’s golden generation is finally flourishing, Neymar is leading Brazil home after failing to live up to the expectations that come with being soccer’s most expensive player. Crouching on the field, he pulled his shirt over his face

while Belgium exalted in victory. Humiliated 7-1 by Germany in the semifinals fours year ago on home soil with Neymar out injured, Brazil didn’t even get that far this time. Just like defending champion Germany and Argentina before them, the Kazan Arena is where Brazil’s World Cup challenge ended. “Randomness happened and it was cruel to us,” Brazil coach Tite said. “It was hard to swallow.” Especially after Brazil conceded only one goal in the previous four games in Russia. But the defense was breached after 13 minutes in Tatarstan. Fernandinho’s own-goal ensured for the first time since March 2017 that Brazil was trailing in a competitive match. Unlike then — an eventual 4-1 victory over Uruguay — there was no comeback. Not when Courtois was proving to be an impenetrable barrier in the Belgium goal, denying Marcelo’s strike before the lead was extended by De Bruyne. “They were more effective,” Tite said, struggling to hold back tears. “Not a superiority in terms of performance, but in terms of effectiveness on the pitch.”

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A farewell to ‘Woods and Waters’ Ed Gilbert’s outdoors column has been a Daily News staple for 27 years RYAN SCHLEHUBER scoop@staffordgroup.com

“You see, as I age, I more and more come to believe that a man is much happier when he’s out of touch with our age of civilization. Perhaps he is indeed happier when he’s out fishing, hunting or even lying down beneath a fragrant pine somewhere in the forest, smoking his pipe and watching the smoke from his campfire as it spirals upward.” — Woods and Waters column, 2007 Ed Gilbert has been many things in the 83 years he’s been on earth — a son, a soldier, an engineer, a business owner, an author, a husband, a father. But the one thing he’s shared with Daily News readers over the past 27 years is his love and passion as an outdoorsman. His time as a columnist for The Daily News has now come to an end (his final column is below), as he has decided to retire from writing. Though his eyes may not be as strong anymore, the passion for the outdoors and telling his many stories are still as warm as a summer bonfire. Longtime readers of The Daily News know when they see the printed words, “Woods and Waters,” in our daily paper, it will be another tale of outdoors adventures within the life of Ed Gilbert. If he wasn’t describing another venture into the woods or streams about his fun times camping with his family or his “old buddy” Sam, fishing and hunting, it would be the surprising run-ins with a bobcat during a rabbit hunt or witnessing a fox squirrel stealing one of his bird feeders away. Ed has been a huge proponent of getting youths involved in the outdoors, too. He never liked the idea of kids sitting in front of the TV plunking on video games when a real adventure is awaiting them right outside. So many times, his columns would encourage readers to respect and learn about nature, learning the exhilaration of shooting a bow, for example, and discovering the excitement that can be had by just hiking around the woods and scouting for wildlife. Ed grew up “with a fly rod in one hand and a shotgun in the other,” as he eloquently put it. For that, he has his father, Donald Gilbert, to thank. As a conservation officer in the Baldwin area, Ed’s father was a huge

Continues on Page 14 ED GILBERT | Woods & Waters Lakeview’s current state shows the press box grounded in preparation for the installation of the new support beams, of which the old ones are still standing above the Kos Field sign. The 12 new support beams are expected to arrive soon and construction of the stadium is estimated to be finished by August 10. — DN Photo | Alex Freeman

Bleachers at Lakeview High School’s Kos Field expected to be repaired by Aug. 10 Staff report LAKEVIEW — Since the discovery of weathering and erosion on the support beams at Kos Field over spring break by the maintenance crew, the field has been unusable for events, including the cancelation of all three home track meets. However, a recent repair proposal has been accepted by the state of Michigan and repairs will begin as soon as possible. The school board voted on June 11 to accept a proposal from Sturdisteel, a Texas-based company that specializes in grandstand a bleacher installation.

Since the proposal was accepted, it has been waiting approval at the state level. The school announced the state’s approval on Thursday, also stating that the root of the issue, the 12 support beams, have been ordered and will arrive within the next week. Following new installation of the support beams, the bleachers will be re-installed as well as the press box, which has been grounded in anticipation of repairs. The estimated completion date for Kos Field is Aug. 10, which is two weeks before the Wildcats’ home football opening game against Tri County on Aug. 24.

Lakeview head football coach Sean Rinehart said, while he wasn’t doubting the construction would be finished on time for football season, it’s nice to have a tentative date in place. “I always expected it to be ready by the time we got started,” Rinehart said. “Our administration has done a pretty good job at trying to get everyone coordinated and get everything done and they’ve been really integral at staying on the companies and trying to get it done on time. I never really had a doubt that it would be done on time. It’s just nice to know that it should be done by then, so that’s good news.”

Michigan Blasters 2nd at Mount Pleasant Tourney The Ithaca-based Michigan Blasters placed second with their age 14-and-under team at the Mount Pleasant Fastpitch Tournament on June 23 and 24. The Blasters had a perfect record going into the championship match against the Grand Rapids Diamonds, but fell 5-2. Pictured are, front from left, Jenna Wirt, Madison Carman, Emily Thelen, Brianna Mikesell and Mekenzie Faling; back from left, coach Brian Mikesell, coach Jim Carman, Kiersten Francisco, Laci Harris, Skylar Rodriguez, Dulcee Beechler, Morgan Westall, coach Jeff Westall and coach Pedro Rodriguez. The Blasters feature one local player in Mekenzie Faling, a sophomore at Central Montcalm High School. — Submitted by Jill Westall

Write what you know

was wandering about in a mom and pop sporting goods store when a young man walked up and asked if I I was the man that wrote outdoor columns for The Daily News. Well, this has actually happened quite often over the past 27-or-so years, so I admitted that I was guilty. The lad didn’t skip any time or the opportunity. “I’m a junior in high school,” he offered, “and I really like hunting and fishing, but I don’t get a chance to do much of that.” I then asked him what he does with most of his free time, and he said that he played football and basketball for his school. “Do you like those sports?” I asked. “Also, do you really know a lot about football and basketball?” The lad’s eyes lit up at that question and he immediately informed me that he was a starting player for both of those teams. “Guess I could write a book on each of those,” he said proudly. At that point, I may have interrupted the boy’s thoughts as I proceeded to tell him what a person needs to write about is something they know. I then told him that he should indeed write about football and basketball, and perhaps he could submit some of his material to The Daily News. There would not be any guarantees, but someone may like his work and give him an opportunity. One never knows. “But I still would like to write about hunting and fishing,” he remarked. It seemed the boy was determined, so at that point I suggested that if his dad, a relative or other friend was a fisher or a hunter, he should ask to accompany them and learn all he could that way. Then perhaps he could write about some of those outdoor experiences. But I also suggested that he begin, as I told him earlier on, by writing about some of his football experiences. Perhaps he could even try an article about his coaches or about some fellow players. So that was the end of our discussion. A talk that has gone on many times over these years. And after all, I guess it is still logical. One must write about something they know, eh?

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GREENVILLE. Garage Sale. Thursday-Saturday, July 5-7th, 9am-5pm. Mom and baby sale. Lots of twin girl clothing, baby toys, swings, bouncers. Size MXL maternity clothing. Home goods, washer, dryer, patio furniture, end tables, men's and women's clothing. 13837 Medow Oak Dr. South off Morgan Mills.

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Sealed Bids Accepted for property #59-005-016-046-00, 415 S Main Street, Crystal. A development plan must accompany all bids. The township has the right to accept or reject all bids. Sealed bids are due by 5pm, July 11, 2018. Crystal Township 217 E Park Street Crystal, MI 48818 LIFELINE TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Eligible low-income residential customers of Michigan Broadband Services are encouraged to take advantage of available discounts on their telephone bills through the government assistance program, LIFELINE. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made several significant changes to the program that became effective on December 2, 2016.

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HeatsinkUSA, LLC. is looking for a responsible, independent person for a production and packaging position. Business hours are 8am- 4pm Mon-Fri, no weekends. This position involves cutting and packaging aluminum extrusions. Must be able to operate cut back saws, use calipers and lift up to 100lbs. Fork lift experience a plus but will train the right person. Resumes can be dropped off at 801 Industrial Park Dr., Greenville, MI (Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm) or emailed directly to jobs@heatsinkusa.com. Serious inquiries only. Looking for someone to drive hotshot / pickup truck and trailer throughout the US. Home Saturday and some days during the week depending on the load. Must have 7 years of general driving experience. Would like 2 years of experience and over the age of 30. Located in Stanton, MI.Please email or call at 616835-6484 Jsexpediting@ymail.com

House For Rent 2 bedroom, 1 bath, house for rent in Greenville, west side, $725 per month plus utilities. Security deposit required. No pets, no smokers. 989-388-6386 2-bedroom duplex. 6 miles North of Greenville, on M91 $700/month, $700 deposit. Attached garage, central air. 616754-5663

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Thank you very much for your support! MONTCALM COUNTY AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM Montcalm County has been awarded $25,352 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county by the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board. A representative Local Board is charged with distributing funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas and will determine how the funds are to be distributed to local service agencies. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funs, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Organizations interested in applying for EFSP funds should contact Local Board Chair, Darcy Brown at (800) 417-2622 for an application. Deadline for applications is July 13, 2018.

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANT – (PART-TIME) Montcalm Community College is seeking a part-time Instructional Services Assistant at the Greenville Campus. This position provides administrative staff and clerical support for the efficient and effective operation of the Greenville Campus. Working closely with the Dean for Industrial Education and Workforce Training, the Greenville Administrative Assistant and other instructional administrators, the position facilitates day-to-day office operations. Supportive operations may result in a modified work schedule and periodic professional development/training. Travel to off-campus sites may be required. **Please note** This position works two evenings per week and every other Saturday – approximately 14 hours one week and 20 hours the next.

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Greenville Optimist Camp WahWah-Tay-See is looking for summer help. Camp Counselors are needed for overnight camp. Must be 18 years old and able to work the weeks of June 18th–21st, July 2-5th, July 23rd26th and July 30th-Aug 2nd. $321 a week plus food, room and board. Help make someone’s summer one to remember. Call 616-754-9315 and ask for Dee or Sandy in personal.

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will be celebrating his 90th birthday on July 15th.

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SENIOR BULLETIN GREENVILLE AREA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER GREENVILLE — The Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center at 715 S. Baldwin St. is open for the following activities. Mondays: Congregate meal at noon. Tuesdays: Chair Zumba 8:30 a.m., Zumba Gold 9:15 a.m. Pedicures are the third Tuesday of each month (July 17): Bring foot basin, towels, nail polish and polish remover, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10. Euchre at 6 p.m. Thursdays: Quilters work on one group project 9 a.m. to noon. Congregate meal at noon. Cards from 1 to 3 p.m. TOPS, 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays: Open 10:30 a.m. for games. Congregate meal at noon. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. Hand and Foot card game at 1:15 p.m. A suggested donation of $2.50 per day for non-members to participate will help cover facility expenses. The Montcalm Commission on Aging (COA) serves “Food with Friends” at noon on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. A suggested donation of $2.50 for those 60 and older and $6 for those younger than 60 is appreciated. Call the COA no later than Monday for the week to reserve a meal and ride at (989) 8317476 or sign up at the Senior Center. NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY Celebrate National Lasagna Day at noon July 30 at the Commission on Aging, 613 N. State St., Stanton. The cost is $7 person and the menu includes lasagna, garlic bread, mixed green salad with homemade dressing, green beans with toasted almonds and cannoli. Join us in celebrating National Lasagna day with our guest Chef Syndy Sweeney. Sweeney is a personal chef who lives in Greenville. Sign up and pay by July 23 by calling (989) 831-7476. COOK’S BISON RANCH Montcalm Travelers Presents: Cooks Bison Ranch & Shipshewana, Indiana, Sept. 11. The Montcalm Commission on Aging is heading to Wolcottville, Indiana, to experience Cook’s Bison Ranch. Cook’s Bison Ranch is a historical treasure located in beautiful northern Indiana Amish Country, located on a peaceful, 83-acre farm setting. We will start out having an old-fashioned Chuckwagon meal of bison roast, BBQ baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, corn muffin, dessert and beverage. While eating, you’ll enjoy fun give-aways. After lunch, the tour will include: viewing of the Cook’s Bison Ranch History video, brief lecture on the North American Bison, a Question-and-Answer session and a guided Wagon Tour into the bison herd to see and feed them. You’ll learn the intricacies of raising, feeding and managing this beautiful animal. When the tour is over, we will head over to Shipshewana so you can explore, shop and have a bite to eat (on your own) before we head back to Stanton. This trip cost $81 and payment is due at the time of sign up by July 16. Register by calling (989) 831-7476. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED EightCAP Inc., 904 Oak Drive, Greenville, offers a Senior Volunteer Program and is currently seeking volunteers for its foster grandparent and senior companion programs. Volunteers may earn benefits, such as a stipend, transportation reimbursement, paid time off and meals during service. Interested parties should contact Lori Johnson at (616) 754-9315 ext. 3347. SENIOR BOWLING GREENVILLE — Senior bowlers, both men and women, looking for a fun afternoon are invited to join the Greenville Community Church Young At Heart seniors for bowling every Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Sheridan Lanes, 301 N. Main St. Two games are bowled each week. There is always lots of fun. The afternoon is open for any senior bowlers in the area. COMMISSION ON AGING SENIOR CENTER STANTON — The Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center, 613 N. State St., Stanton, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals are served at noon. See the Food With Friends menu below. All seniors and/or spouses of seniors 60 and older are invited for lunch and socializing. A $2.50 donation for the meal is appreciated but not required. Pre-registration for meals is required a week in advance. A variety of activities are offered throughout the week, including crafts, cards, music, coffee hour, presentations and various classes. Call the Commission on Aging at (989) 831-7476 or (616) 225-7476 for a complete list of events or to reserve a meal. Serving lunch at noon Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Greenville Area Senior Citizens Center locate at 715 S. Baldwin Ave. Free rides within the city limits on Thursdays. CONGREGATE MEALS IONIA COUNTY Open to all senior citizens 60 and older. No charge, but donations of $3 per meal are accepted. Call (616) 5275365 for reservation three days in advance. All meals served at noon. Ionia — Tuesdays and Thursdays bingo at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon at the Commission on Aging, 115 Hudson St. MENU — July 10: Chicken thigh, baked beans, broccoli raisin salad, diced melon cup. July 12: Burger stroganoff, egg noodles, California blend, strawberries, cookie. Belding — Thursdays: Belhaven

community room, 41 Belhaven Drive. MENU — July 12: Burger stroganoff, egg noodles, California blend, strawberries, cookie. CONGREGATE MEALS KENT COUNTY Open to all senior citizens 60 and older. No charge, but donations of $2.50 per meal for seniors, $4.50 for non-seniors, are accepted. All meals served at noon. Grattan — Monday and Wednesday: Grattan Township Hall, 12050 Old Belding Road NE, (616) 691-8450. FOOD WITH FRIENDS MONTCALM COUNTY Call the Commission on Aging at (989) 831-7476 or (616) 225-7476 a week in advance to reserve a meal. All meals are free but a donation is requested. Meals are served at noon. Carson City — Monday, Wednesday: Carson City United Methodist Church, 119 E. Elm St. Edmore — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Curtis Community Building, 209 S. Sheldon. Greenville — Monday, Thursday and Friday: Greenville Area Senior Citizen Center located at 715 S. Baldwin Ave. Howard City — Monday through Thursday: Howard City Action Center, 132 E. Edgerton St. Stanton — Monday through Friday: Senior Center, Commission on Aging, 613 N. State St. MENU — Monday: Chicken patty, cucumber salad, potato salad, fruit Jell-o. Tuesday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, Prince Charles blend, roll, orange. Wednesday: Chicken spinach salad, pasta salad, banana, muffin. Thursday: BBQ chicken, baked beans, tossed salad, corn bread, melon. Friday: Turkey sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup, tossed salad, fruit. NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS Monday, July 9 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Lunch served at noon. Friendly euchre, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Bllod pressure checks by Metron. Lunch served at noon. Tuesday, July 10 — Maple Valley Complex Seniors, noon potluck, Maple Valley Complex, 239 First St. (former Trufant school). Bring dish to pass and own table service. Wednesday, July 11 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Lunch served at noon. Yarn stitching 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 — The Purls of West Michigan needlework group, 10 a.m., First Congregational Church, Greenville. Thursday, July 12 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center, open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Lunch served at noon. Birthday party. Thursday, July 12 — Young at Heart, noon potluck, Veterans’ Park, Greenville. Bring dish to pass and a friend. Table service and beverage furnished. Friday, July 13 — Montcalm County Commission on Aging Senior Center, open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 613 N. State St., Stanton. Shuffle board, 10 a.m. Lunch served at noon. No meals served in Stanton. Cardio drumming class, First Baptist Church, Stanton, 4:45 p.m. ONGOING PROGRAMS Transportation for seniors of Montcalm County for medical purposes can be provided through the Montcalm County Commission on Aging. Call Lauri Czarnecki, (989) 831-7476 or (616) 225-7476, for more information or to arrange for rides. Home Help Services assist elderly, blind and disabled adults with special needs so they can remain in their own home. Personal care, housework and laundry services are available for Medicaid or SSI individuals. Call Adult Services Unit, Montcalm County Family Independence Agency, (989) 831-8400. Friendly Visitor is a volunteer companion to a senior who seeks social interaction. Visitors and clients are matched according to interest and location. Amount of time spent could vary. Call Lauri Czarnecki, at Montcalm County Commission on Aging, (989) 831-7476 or (616) 225-7476. Weatherization services are available from EightCAP Inc. for households with annual incomes under $22,648 for a one-person household and $29,617 for a two-person household (maximum incomes are dependent on the number of people in the household). Call the EightCAP Inc. Weatherization office at 1-888-257-0449 for more information or to schedule an intake session. Eldercare Locator, toll-free, nationwide directory assistance service that helps older people and caregivers locate community services for seniors. Call 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Medicare and Medicaid assistance is available in Montcalm County. For seniors who need help understanding their coverage or have questions on what that coverage means, the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) can lend a hand. Volunteer counselors can sort out complicated problems and ensure seniors are receiving coverage that best fits their needs. Contact a local MMAP counselor at 1-800-803-7174 for more information.

AREA LOCALS JULY 8 GREENVILLE MUSEUM OPEN The Oakfield Museum is open from 2 to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of June through September. Schools and churches were important to the early pioneers and Oakfield’s White Swan School produced a number of qualified teachers. The museum is located west of Greenville on Pudunk Road, south of M-57 or west off Lincoln Lake Road. JULY 9 BELDING LITTLE WIGGLERS (BIRTH-2) Stories, songs, and free play geared for little ones at 10 a.m. This month’s theme is “Music.” At the Alvah N. Belding Library, 302 E Main St. JULY 9 GREENVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE American Legion Post 101 in Greenville hosts a country and gospel jamboree on the second Monday of every month. There is no door charge and everyone is welcome. People are invited to bring their instruments or just listen to some classic country music. Homemade food will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. and open microphone is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There is a 50-50 drawing every night. All proceeds are donated to RAVE and the Children & Youth Fund. JULY 10 GREENVILLE PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Help your preschooler get ready to read with stories, music, activities and crafts during Preschool Story Time at 10 a.m. at the Flat River Community Library. Each week will spotlight a different letter of the alphabet. This event is free; it is designed for children ages 3 through 6 who are accompanied by an adult. FRCL is located at 200 West Judd St. For more information, visit flatriverlibrary. org/events/. JULY 10 GREENVILLE GARDEN VISIT Join the Belding Gardeneers for a 10 a.m. tour of Lavendar Vista Gardens located at 10372 Lincoln Lake Road. JULY 10 GREENVILLE GENEALOGY MEETING The Flat River Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. at the LDS Church-Family History Center, 10700 W. Carson City Road (M-57). Topics will include Danish research and searching adoption records. Everyone is welcome. Use the rear entrance at the northeast corner of the building. Email suenelson@heartprints.net for more information. JULY 10 BELDING JOIN THE BAND (YOUTH) Make your own musical instruments from scratch at 1 p.m., then join the band as we learn to play them together at Alvah N. Belding Library, 302 E Main St. JULY 10 BELDING SENIOR SOCIAL Join us for Book Bingo and the chance to win books at 2 p.m. at Alvah N. Belding Library, 302 E Main St. JULY 10 HOWARD CITY MUSIC IN THE PARK Don Middlebrow and the Peal Divers will perform Caribbean style music from 7 to 9 p.m. at the pavilion in Ensley Park. JULY 10 STANTON BOOK DISCUSSIONS Join a book discussion about “The BFG” by Roald Dahl at 9:30 a.m. at White Pine District Library. This is primarily for readers in second through fifth grade. JULY 10 GREENVILLE LIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATION Meet some surprising creatures when you join Flat River Community Library and John Ball Zoo for “Animals Rock!” at 2 p.m. This live animal presentation focuses on the amazing vocalizations animals can make, as well as some animals that are quieter than a mouse. This event is free and is designed for all ages. FRCL is located at 200 West Judd St. For more information, visit flatriverlibrary.org/ events/. JULY 10 GREENVILLE BOOK CLUB Are you looking to connect with other readers who enjoy reading and discussing thought-provoking literature? Join Flat River Community Library’s Happy Bookers Book Club for monthly discussions. We will be discussing “Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar at 6 p.m. This event is free and designed for adults. FRCL is located at 200 West Judd St. For more information, visit flatriverlibrary.org/events/. JULY 10 GREENVILLE CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE LECTURE Learn about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) at Flat River Community Library at 6:30 pm. CWD is a contagious disease that affects deer, elk, and moose, which was recently discovered in Michigan. Thirty-eight of the 57 positive cases were in the Montcalm/northeast Kent County area, and will undoubtedly continue spreading. DNR Wildlife Biologist John Niewoonder presents an hour of valuable information. This event is free and designed for adults. FRCL is located at 200 West Judd St. For more information, visit flatriverlibrary.org/events/. JULY 10 SHERIDAN FREE CONCERT “Pickin’ by the Pearl,” a

free concert, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Pearl Lake park behind the VFW Hall in Sheridan. This week’s concert will feature Tenderfoot with Sandy Johnson. The public is invited. JULY 11 SIDNEY MONTCALM AREA ART ASSOCIATION MEETING The Montcalm Area Art Association will meet at 1 p.m. in Room N116 of the Art Building at the MCC campus. The public is welcome to attend. JULY 11 GREENVILLE DANISH FESTIVAL BAND REHEARSALS The Danish Festival Band will rehears at 7 p.m. in the Greenville Middle School band room.

a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and the first Saturday of every month. All items are donated and the store is run by volunteers. The store helps adult special needs people to gain work and social skills. Volunteers help place workers in outside jobs or remain at the store. GREENVILLE FLAT RIVER CONSERVATION CLUB The Flat River Conservation Club is seeking potential members. The Flat River Conservation Club offers a variety of classes and events and rental space. For more information, call (616) 754-9855.

JULY 11 EDMORE MAGIC OF MR JIM Experience the magic of Mr. Jim during a special presentation at 4 p.m. at the Home Township Library.

GREENVILLE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS AND MEMBERS Montcalm Alano Club is a non-profit organization looking for volunteers and new members. The goupr hosts AA and NA meetings on a daily basis as well as putting on social functions and fundraisers. There is no need to be a membe to volunteer or perform community service approved by the court system. The group could use people to meet and greet walk-ins and to perform cleaning and office work. For more information, call (616) 232-2002.

JULY 11 GREENVILLE MINI MOVERS STORY TIME Enjoy a story, songs and playtime during Mini Movers Story Time at 10 a.m. at the Flat River Community Library. This event is free; it is designed for children from birth to age 2 who are accompanied by an adult. FRCL is located at 200 West Judd St. For more information, visit flatriverlibrary.org/events/.

MONTCALM COUNTY OLD BLANKETS NEEDED Donations are being sought of clean old blankets, including electric blankets, as well as pillows, comforters, sleeping bags and towels. The items can even be frayed with holes. They will be used to make kennel pads for cat/dog rescue organizations. Contact Ralph Bain at (616) 754-5253 or ralph_bain@hotmail.com.

JULY 11 IONIA BLOOD DRIVE The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Ionia Center, 250 E. Tuttle St. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 733-2767, visit www. redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross Blood Donor app.

WEDNESDAYS GREENVILLE LINE DANCING Let’s have a night out and have some fun line dancing at 5 p.m. at the Greenville Moose Lodge every Wednesday. 5 to 6 p.m. is for beginners, 6 to 7 p.m. intermediate and 7 to 8 p.m. is advanced. Cost is $5 for the night. For more information call Dorothy at (616) 984-2905.

JULY 11 STANTON MR. JIM MAGICAL WORLD OF MUSIC Join the White Pine District Library at 1 p.m. as Mr. Jim invites participants to experience music from around the world. This show is for the entire family. Call (989) 831-4327 to reserve a spot. Space is limited.

JULY 11 BELDING PRESCHOOL PALS Make an instrument and join the story time band at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. There will be stories, songs, games, and crafts sure to excite your little one at Alvah N. Belding Library, 302 E Main St. JULY 11 BELDING SILVER THEATER (TEEN) Join us for a showing of “To Kill A Mockingbird” and classic film trivia at 5 p.m.at Alvah N. Belding Library, 302 E. Main St. JULY 12 SIDNEY HERITAGE VILLAGE COMMITTEE MEETING The Heritage Village Committee volunteers will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Township Hall. All are welcome to become members of the Village crew and help to make this year’s festival Aug. 2-4 another great event. If interested in volunteering and/or becoming a member, contact Karen at (989) 328-1065 or Shannon at (616) 894-9947. JULY 12 CRYSTAL MUSIC IN THE PARK High Lonesome will perform country beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Crystal Township Park, 317 West Lake St. JULY 13 BELDING NERF WARS (TEEN) Come engage in full-on Nerf warfare at 1 p.m. Bring your own Nerf guns if you have them, and we’ll supply the ammo. Registration is encouraged. At tthe Alvah N. Belding Library, 302 E. Main St. JULY 13 HOWARD CITY MOVIE SHOWING Following the classic car cruise night in Howard City, watch the 1968 Disney classic, “Herbie, the Love Bug” at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library at 9:15 p.m. The event is part of the 2018 One Book One County Montcalm program, which features the selection, “Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good,” by Kathleen Flinn. Visit www.montcalm.edu/ one-book for more information. JULY 14 BELDING CHRISTMAS IN JULY Belding Beatnik Bazaar Presents: Christmas in July from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place with 100 vendors featuring local produce, honey, maple syrup, farm-fresh eggs, home decor items, Amish baked goods, clothing, handmade soaps and beauty products, food vendor, live music, facepainting, photo booth and more. “Decorate your sleigh” contest for children 12 and younger. Decorate your wagon, bike or stroller in holiday theme for a chance to win prizes. Parade of “sleighs” will be 10:30 a.m. within the market lot. Market and vendors will feature a holiday theme. For more information, visit our website at beatnikbazaar.org or contact Jenny Bennett (616) 255-7146. JULY 14 AND 15 GREENVILLE DANISH CULTURAL CENTER OPEN The Danish Cultural Center of Greenville is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. The Center is located at 126 W. Grove St. Come and check out our Danish Heritage room and Library. Featured in June and July is a display on Montcalm County’s Danish Lutheran churches. At one time, there were more than a dozen or so Danish churches in the area. BELDING CALS STORE HOURS Community Activity Learning Services is a thrift store located in the bottom of the Belding United Methodist Church open from 10

GREENVILLE TAEKWONDO Taekwondo teaches the art of self-defense, confidence, concentration, self-control and balance. Try the first class for free Classes for all ages and meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening at the Greenville Area Community Center. Cost is $15 per month for Greenville residents and $22 per month for non-residents. The registration deadline is the first of every month. Call (616) 754-9163 to register. FENWICK ADULT WITH DISABILITIES The Adults with Disabilities is open to any adult 18 or older with a disability. The group is currently seeking new members and accepts tax deductible donations to help fund social events for members. Donations can be monetary or used ink jet cartridges, cell phones, digital cameras, returnables, can tabs for dialysis and gently used shoes. For more information, contact Deb at (989) 248-3566. GREENVILLE CALL FOR ARTISTS The Greenville Area Community Center is seeking local artists to display their artistic talents. Each month, the community center features a local artist as “Artist of the Month.” There is no cost. Individuals or groups who would like to be a featured artist should call the Greenville Area Community Center at (616) 754-9163. CARSON CITY FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS Contributions to the food pantry in Carson City are always welcome, both monetary and nonperishable food items. Current needs are spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese, canned meats, toilet paper. Monetary contributions may be mailed to Carson City Area Community Food Program, P.O. Box 166, Carson City, Mich. 48811. Those receiving food must be residents of the Carson City-Crystal Area School district and may come once a month for food. SPENCER TOWNSHIP SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLATION Spencer Township is starting a program in conjunction with the Red Cross to provide free installed alarms to residents of the township. Anyone who has questions or would like to schedule an appointment can contact Richelle Harkins at (616) 375-7238. SIX LAKES GCOM BABY PANTRY The Great Commission Outreach Ministries (GCOM) Baby Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday in the GCOM Building (old Six Lakes School), 107 Vesta St. It is open to parents of children age 3 and younger, who live in Belvidere and Cato townships and the townships to the west up to U.S. 131. They can get diapers up to 3 years old, formula up to 1 year old and baby food free. Call Calene at (989) 330-0038 for more information.

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A new LED sign with a 9-foot-by-3.5-foot electronic message center, just outside the main entrance to the Ionia Free Fair grounds on M-66, will advertise daily events during the fair as well as other events held at the fairgrounds and other information of interest to the community. — DN Photo/Karen Bota

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IONIA — Residents and visitors heading to the Ionia Free Fair will notice a number of updates that fair staff and volunteers hope will enhance their “10 best days of summer.” The Ionia Free Fair runs from July 12-21. The fairgrounds are located at 317 South Dexter St. (M-66). This spring, board members and staff began landscaping the fairgrounds, planting flowers and tidying up. The familiar but tired Ionia Free Fair sign just inside the main entrance was replaced. Ionia Free Fair General Manager Michael Smith said it was all part of a larger plan. “We’re trying to improve the aesthetics of the grounds, to make it warmer and more welcoming to people,” said Smith, who brings experience in buildings and grounds maintenance, along with an eye for detail, to his job. “The goal is to get the fairgrounds used more by groups and organizations, which starts with improving the grounds and making them more appealing to use.” Improvements didn’t stop there. A new 20-foot-tall LED sign featuring a back-

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IONIA — July 19 may not be a federal holiday recognizing veterans, but at the Ionia Free Fair, it is another day to celebrate the men and women who served in the military. For years, the Ionia Free Fair has set aside time to serve veterans by holding Veterans Day at the fair. Nancy Haga, chairwoman of Veterans Day at Ionia Free Fair, explained the day is a chance for the fair to say thank you to veterans. “It’s such an upbeat event and people (veterans) are so happy. They love everything about it,” Haga said. “It’s just a fun day for everyone who is there. Hopefully, they can feel the love because we really do love our veter-

ans.” Veterans Day at the Ionia Free Fair starts at 9 a.m. with registration, coffee and doughnuts. The program begins an hour later and lasts until around 2 p.m. The event aims to connect veterans with community and resources. State Rep. Thomas Albert, R-Lowell, a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee; representa-

tives from the American Legion Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Office, Michigan Disabled American Veterans; a career coach from West Michigan Works and a Grand Rapids woman working to start a program for homeless veterans will all give presentations on how they can help veterans.

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IONIA — Like any successful county fair, the Ionia Free Fair offers rides, carnival games, food, music, daily special events and more, but at the heart of it remains 4-H youth. The fair provides an opportunity for club members ages 5 through 19 to showcase their animals and other club projects they’ve been involved with during the year. The fair board has been keen to extend those opportunities to more youth, and earlier this year made a change they hope will do just that. The board voted to sever their relationship with the Ionia County Youth Meat Animal Sale committee and form its own committees to manage what is now known as the Ionia Free Fair Youth Livestock Auction. The purpose of the auction, according to the auction’s website, iffyouthlivestockauction.com, is “to create an environment for a yearly community reunion to celebrate and reward the achievements and efforts of our 4-H youth with their animal projects.” Haley McLean, 4-H program coordinator for Ionia County, said she de-

cided to try to keep the rest of the 4-H programs at the fair “as unchanged as possible because of all the change with the auction.” It turned out to be a contentious move, but one that ultimately will help grow the 4-H program, she said. For example, in the past 4-Hers had to live within Ionia County to participate in the meat sale. Under the new rules, if the youth are active in one of the Ionia County 4-H clubs or in Future Farmers of America (FFA), no matter where they live, they can sell at the livestock auction, according to McLean. “There wasn’t a policy change for 4-H. This was a meat sale policy,” McLean said, adding that this year’s auction will allow 7- and 8-year-olds to sell. In the past only youth 9 and up could sell their animals. The large livestock auction is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, July 19. “We’re being as inclusive as possible, (but) the priority is that we’re focused on the youth in 4-H and FFA,” she added. “My focus has always been on making their experience as great as possible. I really want the kids to enjoy their experience — and all of us, too.”

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lit Ionia Free Fair logo was installed in June just outside the fairgrounds’ M-66 entrance. Smith said the sign, which provides a countdown to the fair’s launch day on a 9-foot-by-3.5-foot electronic message center, will advertise daily events during the fair. The sign also will highlight other events held at the fairgrounds, such as the return of the Whiskey & Wildflowers Vintage Mercantile Market in September. “This is something that’s been needed for a long time,” Smith said. “One of the biggest complaints I hear is ‘I don’t know what’s going on at the fairgrounds.’” Smith added that other community messages, like school closings, can be posted on the sign, too. “If I get the information, I can throw it up on the board,” he said. The sign’s $40,000 price tag will be paid for out of the fair’s general budget over two years, said Smith. Other physical improvements at the fairgrounds include new white fencing around the dairy barn, new concrete by the poultry barn, updated electrical wiring in the campgrounds, tiling at the horse arena for better drainage, new lighting throughout the barns, security cameras and LED yard lights to deter vandals, and new asphalt in front of the grandstand. “We’re working to get the south road along the river re-asphalted,” Smith said. “One of our two- to three-year goals is we’d like to switch over to LED lights for energy efficiency. Our electric bill is so high – close to $50,000 a year — and half of that is during the fair.” Smith said the board also is discussing future renovation of the Floral Building to make it more attractive to brides and grooms. August, September and October are already booked for weddings. Onsite parking spaces for the fair also have been increased. The Riverside lot on the Grand River, which has been closed since the 2009 flood, has reopened. One dollar for every car parking at the fairgrounds will support local non-profit organizations that are providing volunteers to direct traffic and assist with fair parking.

“It is a way for us to save on labor costs and give back to the community,” said Smith. “My hope is that non-profits will promote ‘Come park with us.’ It’s an easy in and out for people.” Another significant improvement on the grounds for volunteers and customers is a renovated 4-H food booth with air conditioning and stainless steel kitchen. Ionia County 4-H clubs take turns covering three shifts a day in the food booth during the fair, serving hot beef and barbecued pork sandwiches, hot dogs and sides. Profits help pay for 4-H camp and leadership conference enrollments, said Cynthia Cole, leader of the 4H Service Club, which operates the booth. “And ice cream — don’t forget the ice cream — and pies. Every 4-H club donates pies,” Cole said. “We’re very excited for everyone to see the transformation.” Cole said the food booth interior was “showing its age” and the kitchen’s layout didn’t make for a smooth work flow. The health inspector had been encouraging upgrades for a while, she added. The 4-H Service Club held the first fundraiser for the renovation Sept. 27 last year, netting $15,000. Eighteen other 4-H clubs held their own fundraising events, and “20-some” individuals and businesses also chipped in, Cole said. Almost $63,000 of the $65,000 project cost has been raised to date. Demolition began March 28. The 4-H kitchen now has a three-bay sink, a hand washing sink, eight tables, a food preparation table and a utility cart — all in stainless steel — donated by the Saranac Community Schools School Board from the Saranac Junior/Senior High School kitchen, which recently underwent a renovation of its own. The 4-H food booth remodel also included new flooring, electrical, plumbing, walls, ceilings and windows. “It was a screened building; now it’s all enclosed,” said Cole. “The workflow is aligned better and it’s more conducive. We were running across the kitchen before.” Smith sums up his Ionia Free Fair philosophy and the various changes made to the fairgrounds in one sentence. “The possibilities are endless with an open mind and determination,” he said.

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Nugent Ave

Ramsdell Dr

Tiffany Ave Tiffany Ave

Vosburg Ln

Bo yn ton Ave

Boynton Ave

Honey Cr e

McCab e Ave

re e L n

Parnell Ave

e en t Gr

Thornhills A ve

Burger Dr

Whitneyville Rd

Kraft Ave

Thornapple River Dr

Cherry Valley Ave Kraft Ave

r Noffk eD

Pat terson Rd

Hanna Lake Ave

Alden Nash Ave S E

Kraft Ave G

Patterson Ave

Hanna Lake Ave

Meadow Vly

2nd St

4th St

MECOSTA COUNTY MECOSTA COUNTY ISABELLA COUNTY ISABELLA COUNTY

15th Ave 15Btuh Ave

20th Ave 20th Ave

Tann e Ta nne

30th Ave 30th Ave

15th Ave 15th Ave

45th4 Ave 5th Ave

75th Ave

80th Ave

ive r

on R

ke g us

Li ttl e

100th Ave

95th Ave

Cessna L n 100th Ave

100th Ave

95th Ave

115th Ave

130th Ave

160th Ave

145th Ave 150th Ave 16 0th Ave Ba ile y Rd

Amble Rd Amble Rd

Meddler Ave

Harvard Ave

Wickert Ave

Crinnio n Ave

Ramsdell Dr

Parmeter Ave

Honey Creek Ave

Dursum Ave

reek Egypt C

Egypt Valley Ave

Shagbark

Cramton Ave y v a e Dr l

wo o d A ve

D og

Pine Trl

Thornapple River Dr

Spaulding Ave Patterson Ave

Hotel Ave

Kraft Ave

Shaffer Ave Wing Ave

Breton Ave

Kalamazoo Ave Pease Ave

6th St

8th St

7th St

10th Ave 10th Ave

45th Ave 45th Ave

35th Ave

50th Ave 50th Ave

Sandly Ln Sandly Ln

45th Ave 45th Ave

50th Ave Ave 50th

40th Ave 40th Ave

45th Ave 45th Ave

55th Ave

Br East

Ave Ave 60th60th

90th Ave

100th Ave

65th 6A5vteh Ave

80th Ave

75th Ave

Little Muskegon River

95th Ave

120th Ave

Lake Dr

Trl

Tully mo

110th Ave

120th Ave 125th Ave

155th Ave

Ave

172nd Ave

Nort hland Dr

Mu ske go

175th Ave

Litt le

S Cass St N Cass St Cass St

180t h Ave

170th Ave

165th Ave

Green Rd

Marble Rd

Jones Rd

Pine Lake Ave

Redmond Ave

Beaver Dam Creek

r Ne B e D Je

Rum C

Myers Lake Ave

Creek Armstrong

Oak Valle y

Stout Creek

Pettis Ave r

Shady D

Forest Hill Ave

East Paris Ave

Plymouth Ave

Cre ek

Breton Rd

Pot ter Ave

Eastern Ave 10th St

14th St

1 6th St

17th St

35th Ave

70th Ave

67th Ave 6 7th Ave

90th Ave

100th Ave

92nd Ave

110th Ave

105th Ave

ake D r

Blue L

120th Ave 130th Ave

125th Ave

140th Ave

140th Ave 170th Ave

165th Ave

180th

135th Ave

190th Ave

Big C re Talco tt St

Rd Federal

Reed Rd

Henkel Rd

He nkel Rd

Sipple Ave

Sha ner Ave

Myers Lake Ave

Myers Lake Ave Tefft Ave Courtland Dr

Co urt la

ale

hi ld

North Brewer Ave la

Buning Ln

Hoag Ave

Crahen Ave

Egan Ave

Clay Ave

Clyde Park Ave

East Paris Ave

Division Ave

NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Ave

Divisio n

RAIL WAY

Buck Creek

THE K SOU FOL NOR

Celery Ave

Dr ain yro n

dB Dor r an

18th St

19th St

40th Ave

40th Ave 40th Ave

60th Ave 60th Ave

80th Ave

85th Ave

65th Ave 65th Ave

Av e

105 th 105th Ave

110th Ave

120th Ave

115th Ave

135th Ave

130th Ave

140th Ave 160th Ave

150th Ave

Northland Dr

195th Ave

190th Ave

La k eD r

Bra dy

215th Ave

20 0th Ave

220th Ave

Neve Rd

Long Rd

1st St

3rd

Myers Lake Ave

Ritch ie Ave

Cr ee k

Summit Ave

Bec ker

Lit tle

Northland Dr

White Creek Ave

n Av

rt o

Wolven Ave

Ma in

ddell Cree k Wa

i ter Ave

Hunsberger Ave

Jup

Bird Ave

Dean Lake Ave

Perkins Ave

Ball Ave

Leffingwell Ave

Plymouth Ave

Fuller Ave East ern Ave

Little Plaster

Ionia Ave

N R AI LWA Y

Jefferson Ave

HE R

Ave

S OU T

FOLK

el e A v e

Centu ry

Ste

N OR

Buchanan Ave

Clyde Park Ave

Madison Ave

Division Ave

Burlingame Ave

Wolverine Blvd

Av e

Belmont Ave

Rogu

ewo od

Chandle r Dr

Ve rta Dr

Eng lish Ave

Pine

Ra ng e

Rifl e

Fuller Ave

Diamond Ave

CS X T RANSP O RTATION

Front Ave

Ottawa Ave

College Ave

Lafayette Ave

Alpine Ave

Valley Ave

Lane Ave

Ave frey

Clay Ave

Stafford Ave

Perry Ave

Ivanrest Ave

Byron Center Ave

Wilson Ave

21st St

24th St

Nort hland Dr

Algoma Ave Jewell Dr

Pa r

Pine Is l

Division Ave

Ab ri

Wi llow

Rive r Dr

Av eld

Coit Ave

Mo n r oe A ve

Pla infi

Turner Ave

Bristol Ave Covell Ave Avon AveBe ver ly Taft Ave A

Wentworth Dr

God

Maplerow Ave

Acacia D r

Kusterer Dr

Collindale Ave

Oakleigh Rd

Carpenter Ave

Fairfield Ave

Sunset Hills Ave

al Rd

Fro nta ge

Maynard Ave

Ken owa Ave

Wilson Ave Canal Ave

Kenowa Ave

Quest Dr

Can al Ave

Prices P l

Kenowa Ave

OTTAWA COUNTY

KENT COUNTY

12th Ave

thla

Algoma Ave Penningt on Ave

Pine Island Dr

Are nds Ave

Fox Trl

Alpine Ave

Sparta Ave

Indian Creek

Kinney Ave

Cu mmings Ave

3rd Ave

Fe n

R Dr

8th Ave

25th St

22nd St

DEWITT

Faive r

26th St

Nor

Cedar Springs Ave

5th St

Main St

Olin Lakes Dr

Santre D r

Long Lake Dr

M ARQUE TTE RAIL

State St

Laubach Ave

Baumhoff Ave

Peach Ridge Ave

Walker Ave

Fruit Ridge Ave

K E N T C O UN T Y

O T T A W A C O UN T Y

8th Ave

12th Ave

10th Ave

12th Ave

14th Ave

Loc Ritchie Ave kw o

Fo r e st C re ek

Hanna Ave

Division Ave

Afton Ave

Red Pine Dr

Paine Ave

Spart a Ave

Foxwood D r

Peach Ridge Ave

Wegal Ave

Fruit Ridge Ave

8th Ave

16th Ave

20th Ave

16t h Ave 20th Ave

Sixty Six Rd

40th Ave

60th Ave 60th Ave

90th Ave

120th Ave

Chippewa Dr

150th Ave

142 nd Ave

160th Ave

155th Ave

150th Ave

16 0th Ave

175th Ave

200 th Ave

te Sta Old 215th Ave

210th Ave

200th Ave

220th Ave

205th Ave

212th Ave

230th Ave 230th Ave

Beech Ave

Wh itefi sh

Elm Ave

Algoma Ave

Peach Ridge Ave

Coalter Ave

Barber Creek Ave

Kenowa Ave

KENT COUNTY

MUSKEGON COUNTY

Main St

Kenowa Ave

Fruit Ridge Ave

Newaygo Rd

Smith D rai n

24th Ave

ch Chipp Bran cehw C rth Bran a Rhippew iv e a No rth Ri r No v

75th Ave

100th Ave

105th Ave

160th Ave

145 th Ave

155th Ave

160th Ave

C re

rel

160 th Ave

140th Ave

157th Ave

130th Ave

180th Ave

50th Ave50th Ave

110th Ave

140th Ave

130th Ave

180th Ave

175th Ave

ay D r

H ol i d

a r y Dr

165th Ave

170th Ave

175th Ave

Fir D r

177th Ave

172nd Ave

180th Ave

1 65th Ave

17 5th Ave

175th Ave 180th Ave

190t h Ave

197th Ave

Eld

230th Ave

Newcosta Ave

Pfeiffe r Ct

Beech Ave

Ash Ave

Newcosta Ave

Beech Ave

170th Ave

Dekraft Ave

Bronson Ave

Bjornson St

Winter Ave

Warren Ave

Ryan Cre ek

1 90th Ave

185th Ave

170th Ave

210th Ave

2 15th Ave

Ladner Creek 230th Ave

e tt C k re e

nn Be

Newcosta Ave

MECOSTA COUNTY

NEWAYGO COUNTY

235th Ave

Cherry Ave

Cypress Ave

Johnson Ave

Sand

Cypress Ave

Ch estnut Ave

165th Ave

215th Ave

205th Ave

Northland Dr

2 25th Ave

2 30th Ave

220th Ave

Av e

Bee ch Cypress Ave

Cottonwood Ave

Elm Ave

Unknown

Elm Ave

180th Ave

190th Ave

Ash Dr

d i so n R

200th Ave

205th Ave

195th Ave

19 7th Ave

220th Ave 220th Ave 220th Ave

r D

Beech Ave

2 35 th Ave Newcosta Ave

205th Ave

Fir Ave

195th Ave

203rd Ave

Nort hland Dr

D av

Beech Ave

235th Ave

MECOSTA COUNTY

NEWAYGO COUNTY

Cypress Ave

Cottonwood Ave Cypress Ave

Ives Ave

Cypre ss Ave

Co ttonwood Ave

Elm Ave

Dogwo od Ave

Elm Ave

Elm Ave Elm Ave

Locust Ave

190th Ave

200th Ave

Northland Dr

205th Ave

220th Ave

230th Ave

Cottonwood Ave

Elm Ave

207th Ave

Lakola Rd

Beech Ave

Chestnut Ave

Newcost a Ave

State Rd

Locust Ave

Pine Ave

Locust Ave

Pine Ave

Cr ee k

ffee

Hemlock Ave

McD u

Pine Ave

Hem lock S

Pine Ave

Locust Ave

Pine Ave

Locust Ave

Pine Ave

Locust Ave

Juniper Ave

Poplar Ave

Oak Ave

C re ek

d Pin

e Dr

Elder Ave

Thornapple Ave

Spruce Ave

Callen Ave

Ferris Ave

Canada Rd

Smith St

Brown Rd

Canada Rd

16th Ave

24th Ave 30th Ave

24th Ave

28th Ave

16th Ave

32nd Ave

24th Ave

24 th Ave

20t h Ave

rL ake

Ce da

28th Ave

22nd Ave

sam Bal Ed

22nd Ave

32nd Ave

Howe Rd Main St

Howe Rd

He rb ison Rd

e Creek airi Pr

River, Stream, or Drain

Local Road

Water Feature

Primary Road

S W hi

Highway

State

more St hit W

ain Dr

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st St

r oo

Locu

Freeway

County

Township

Census Designated Place

Chadwick Rd

Cutler Rd

MAP LOCATION

Village

2 US

SOUTH RILEY

Source: 2009 TIGER/Line, U.S. Census Bureau, Michigan Geographic Framework, v10a

2 Miles

City

Unincorporated Place

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River River AveAve

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Roxand Twp

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MULLIKEN EATON COUNTY

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ClarkClark Rd Rd

Rd Rd StollStoll

IONIA COUNTY

Hwy Hwy EatonEaton

WACOUSTA

ki Loo

nlan

EAGLE EAGLE

Rd Rd PryorPryor

Roxand Twp

Ed Ed e

Lake Tupper Rd Rd Lake Tupper

Locher Rd

Dra in

Pie rce Dr ai

Ope

CSX TRANSPORTATION

Cutler Rd

ain Dr

Main St

F ar rier

e rc

IONIA COUNTY

EATON COUNTY SUNFIELD

Lehman Rd

Chadwick Rd

Rd Rd Herbison Herbison

Rd Rd McCrumb McCrumb

ovwe Hw MruosvgerH Musg y y

Jas

Pratt Rd

Craun Rd Craun Rd

Rd Rd Howe Howe

HerH biesrobison n Rd Rd

Rd Rd Herbison Herbison

DANBY DANBY

g Drain enbur Land rg Drain d and Landenbu d and

Sunfield Twp Mud Creek

Ri HudH soundson R ve R rA ve

Riley Twp

Cutler Rd

Huste

SEBEWA SEBEWA

Lehman Rd

Rd Rd Chadwick Chadwick

Price Rd

MERLE BEACH

Jason Rd

Huste

CSX TRANSPORTATION

Grand Grand RiverRiver Trl Trl

an Rdan Rd ShumShum

Eaton Hwy

0.5

rA ve

RILEY

Rd Rd Hopp Hopp

n ain Kram Dr eraiDr Kreram

Rd Rd Chadwick Chadwick

Van en Rd Van bur enbur Rd

Tupper Rd Rd Lake Lake Tupper

Woodland Twp

Yallup Rd

Centerline Rd

Musgrove Hwy

Tupper Lake Rd

Westphalia Rd Rd WestphaliaPrattPratt Twp Twp

l Tr n Trl en

Sebewa Twp

rain ng D uldi Spa

Taft Rd

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Sebewa Twp

Danby Danby Twp Twp

Rd Rd Morris Morris

Bippley Rd

Gr an

Rd Rd Towner Towner

Bippley Rd

Creek ny

Price Rd

eek Cr

Bo ug h t o n D

Gr an

FROST FROST

Rd Rd ButlerButler

ST JOHN Townsend Rd

Parks Rd

Church Rd

Riley Twp

Cutler Rd CutlerRd

CORNERS CORNERS e Rd Rd PeakPeake Rd Peake ke R d Pea

d d sR sR

E Stat

Sturgis S t Sickels St

Townsend Rd BENGAL

Jason Rd

mdith Rd SmithSR

Bil

Ross St

Higham St W State St Ca s s S t Cass St

Taft Rd

r ht o n D

Ma M rke ark t S et S t Barr Rd Barr Rd

Rd Rd Clarksville Clarksville

Emery Rd Rd Emery

Kinley Rd

127

Centerline Rd

Rd Rd Price Price

WESTPHALIA WESTPHALIA

Rd Rd Cutler Cutler

Rdr Rd r tle Cutle Cu

Hayworth D

Livingston Rd r Rd

Tolles Dr

Bengal Twp

B o ug

Rd Rd Knox Knox

Knoll Rd

Clarksville Rd

Dr Dr wn wn 96

nne

Kinley Rd

Parks Rd

ai K el l e y D r ai K e lle y Dr

Trl

Bengal Twp

Taft Rd

RdRd Lehman Lehman

Rd Rd Glass Looking Glass Looking

Kinley Rd

k h Cree ywort

Old

Barnes nes Rd BarRd

Ha Fork

La po

n Stn St MaiMai

PORTLAND PORTLAND

96 River

De xtD erext Trler Trl

Rd Rd PrattPratt

Ave Ave Glass Looking Looking Glass

Ave Ave River Grand River Grand

Silvers Rd

Colony Rd

Walker Rd

Centerline Rd

Portland Portland Twp Twp

Rd Rd Marsalle Marsalle

South

Centerline Rd Tho mTeho a me a

Jason Rd

Rd Rd Goodwin Goodwin

Creek

Blue Water Hwy

k ee

Hanses Rd Hanses Rd

GoosG e oCose r Cr

Grand River Grand River

orth

Colony Rd

Parks Rd Parks Rd

Dexter Trl Trl Dexter

Taft Rd Rd Taft

HwyHwy David David

Green Twp French Rd

Park St

Townsend Rd Townsend Rd

Stony Cr e

Mead Rd

Paxton Rd

Blue Water H wy

St W 2nd St E 2nEd 2nd St W 2nd St

Townsend Rd Tow nsend Rd

Parks Rd Pa rks Rd

CLIN

Hyde Rd

127 Ha

Walker Rd

n rai is D M o rr rain is D Mo r r

KENT KENT CORNERS CORNERS

Gratiot Rd

Island Rd

Cox D rain

Essex Twp

Weber D nd ra i Weber D n nd ra in

Gra nd

Colony Rd

Dallas Dallas Twp Twp

Washington Twp

Maple Rapids Rd

Lowe Rd

FOWLER FOWLER

Blue Water Hwy Blue Water Hwy

Rd Rd GibbsGibbs

Portland Rd

Colony Rd

rain ain kD r Coo ook D C

Dexter Trl Trl Dexter

York Rd

Musgrove Hwy

PEWAMO PEWAMO

k ee Cr

East Br anc h

Betha Twp

Marshall Rd

Mead Rd

Walker Rd Walker Rd

24th Ave

GRATIO

Drain

Essex Twp

Kinley Rd Kinley Rd

ul l

ide ers Riv

Hyde Rd

Stone Rd Stone Rd

nd F

Orange Twp

Klotz Rd

Colony Rd

e Riv

Maple Rapids Rd

Main St

St ain

Hyde Rd

Moss Rd Moss Rd

Mead Rd

Stone Rd

Walker Rd

Kloeckner a

Peck Lake Rd

Henderson Rd

reek er C Tupp

Walker Rd

k ee k ee

r St Tyle r St Tyle

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Hoover Rd

Maple Rd Maple Rd

rn Rd dbo an rn Rd dbo an

M a pl

St Stone Rd

Stoney Creek Rd Ston ey Cree k Rd

r St ate ater St W

son Rd

ral

p Mlea p Ma

n St

Lebanon Lebanon Twp Twp

Fulton Twp

CLINTON COUNTY MAPLE RAPIDS

French Rd French Rd

d R s on d Ly s R n

nd la

ley

pi R dsa pRidd sR

Islan d Rd Island Rd

Cox

Cook Rd Cook Rd

St Clinton o S Clint n t

o Ly

Jordan Lake

e Lak Dr

Vedder Rd

ha Lib

Sebewa Cre

Vedder Rd

Huddle Rd

Pew amo Rd Pewamo Rd

Twp

Mu rph Mu y rph Rd y

MAPLE RAPIDS

MATHERTON MATHERTON

Bippley Rd

Tupper Lake

LAKE ODESSA

Sta

COLLINS

tle Lit

Sebewa Creek

IONIA COUNTY BARRY COUNTY

Carlton Twp

Tupper Lake Rd

ley

Grand River Ave

Bona nza Rd

Vedder Rd

Carlton Twp

Portland Rd

WEST SEBEWA

Odessa Twp

Jordan Lake St

Y BARRY COUNT Vedder Rd

Orange Twp

Henderson Rd

Musgrove Hwy

Rd ick Rd a tr ick zp a tr Fit zp Fit

Maple Rd

GRATIOT COUNTY

Gratiot Rd Gratiot Rd

reek et C eek Pe eet Cr P

Lyons Twp Lyons

Reeder Rd

Goodwin Rd

Goodenough Rd

Clinto n Trail

Campbell Rd

W Tupper Lake Rd

Sta

Rd Rd Ionia Ionia

Goodemoot Rd

Bippley Rd

Stoudt Rd Stoudt Rd

d d ParksarRks R P

COLLINS

Li b h

ek re

FERGUSON CORNERS

Knoll Rd

Kimball Radll Rd Kimb

Rd Peckins Peckins Rd

Reeder Rd

Clarksville Rd

d er R d Wag ager R W

Freeport Rd

ORT ATIO N Bippley Rd

le River ap M

Hyde Rd

Island Rd Island Rd

Kinley Rd Kinley

Rd ar Rd ar Wag Wag

Lyons

Vedder Rd

Clyde Rd Clyde Rd

Creek bhart Rd e LiLyons Littl

water River

Freeport Rd

Coldwater River

TRA NSP

Gratiot Rd

HUBBARDSTON HUBBARDSTON

Hogan Rd Hogan Rd

E Bluewater Hwy E Bluewater Hwy

Cliff

Co ld

Grand River Ave

Durkee Rd

Creek

Fulton Twp

GRATIOT COUNTY

CLINTON COUNTY

Maple Rapids Rd Maple Rapids Rd

S Rivter SSt n ta Washing to ot n SM ia M in Washin gt

Oak Ln Oak Ln

Libhart Cre

IONIA COUNTY

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Westbro

Stat

FREEPORT

reek irie C Pra ek e Cre

Wo l fe R d

Stat

FREEPORT

TREMAINE CORNERS

Portland Rd

CAMPBELL CORNERS

Thompson Rd

Stahl Rd Stahl Rd

Furlong Rd

Wolf eR

Mar Ln

Ionia Twp

ain

50 50

Peck Lake Rd

Stone Rd

MUIRMUIR

Sm okey Row

Dr eale d Kn

Furlong Rd

Campbell Twp

1 00th St 1 00th St

Duck Creek

Ses sio

Clark Rd

CSX

Stone Rd

Ross R d Ro ss Rd

St Bridgerid B ge St Dr Riversideers LYONS ide Dr Riv LYONS

oll an

Campbell Twp

Keim Rd

ylo Ta

Br Kn

Berlin Twp

Goodemoot Rd

ck Du

River

Superior St St Superior

David Hwy

Peddler Lake Rd Peddler Lake Rd

ld fie

ek Cre ek ton Cre gh ton ou gh St ou St

Borden Rd Borden Rd

Maple St Maple 21 St

E Bluewater Hwy

Sprague Rd

Grand River Ave

Clarksville Rd

Cross St

Tuttle Rd

West

Brooks Rd

Cross St

CLARKSVILLE

Nickle Plate Rd Nickle Plate Rd

Cliff

Croel Rd

Tuttle Rd

CLARKSVILLE

Ro bbins Rd

Gratiot Rd Gratiot Rd eek

Charles Rd Charles Rd

Townsend Rd

David Hwy

BERLIN CENTER

reek

North North Shade TwpShade Gratiot Rd Twp

Jenks Rd

MONTCALM COUNTY

McKenna Rd McKenna Rd

iri Pra

dC ree k

Morrison Lake

Robbins Rd

East Main

Portland Rd

Clarksville Rd

PRAIRIE

SOUTH IONIA ide Dr Rivers

Tut tle Rd

Sessions Creek

Lake Creek

Mid way Rd

E Lincoln Ave

Adams St

West Main

AD RO AIL NR ER ST

Bloomer Twp Bloomer Twp

IONIA COUNTY

North North PlainsPlains Twp Twp

Generaux Rd

cre Town Rd 40 A

84th S

108th St 108th St

W Lincoln Ave

Clarksville Rd

l ey Tr Turk

County Line Rd County Line Rd County Line Rd County Line Rd

Stage Rd

Hill St

ain M

sley ard Be

Irving Twp

Eckert Rd

le C Litt

t an s S

IONIA

Velte Rd

108th St

84th S

92nd St SE

ek Cre ck Du

Yeom

Potters Rd

32nd St

Trl

River, Stream, or Drain

Hogan Rd Hogan Rd

Stone Rd

E Bluewater Hwy

North St

Depot St Steele St St S Dexter

Drew Rd Drew Rd

100th St

Cre

Tannis Rd

Midwa y Rd

SARANAC

Grand River Ave

Clarksville Rd

Rector Rd

ek Cre ns

le Litt

Rd ld ouRd

Ronald Twp

Nicholas Rd

Peck Lake Rd

Tannis Rd

Bear Creek

84th St

D de

IDS AP

e ek Be lla my C r

CENTER

oke

R ND

Hubbell Rd

ON A

Dildine Rd

t Wa ll S

30th St

k ee Cr

ide es

MIDLAND

North County Line Rd

Local Road

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Primary Road

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Water Feature

State

Schaeffer Rd Schaeffer Rd

Parmeter Rd

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Redstone Rd

North County Line Rd

Railroad

Knight Rd Knight Rd

Bennett Rd

Grand River AveGou

rsi ve Ri

Cro

t M ain S Mill St

A GR

MacArthur Rd

Boston Twp Boston Twp

Bear Creek

ald Rd He

Bowne BOWNE

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Rd ge na rso Pa

Vest a

Pe d

ELMDALE

68th St

Twp Bowne Twp

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RAILROAD

Portland Rd

60th St tream ch S ran BCSX TRANSPORTATION

84th St

nd Dr dla oo

Grand River

Riverside Dr

Grand River

Portland Rd

t eS

BARRY COUNTY

Peck Lake Rd

rows Dr Bur

100th St

BARRY COUNTY KENT COUNTY

Thornapple Twp

ROAD

Red Cre

Creek Timberlin

108th St

Thornapple Twp

RA IL

r lD

KENT COUNTY

Rickert Rd

H ic k o

Stirr

Leighton Twp

an Br

72nd St

76th St

92nd St

96th St

100th St

ding Ha Jesses Ln

Peck Lake Rd

e St

108th St

84th St

Ave

147th Ave

Pratt Lake Pratt Lake

Sayles Rd

Rickert Rd

Wee

Cascade Rd

72nd St

76th St

ter ldwa Co

ALLEGAN COUN TY

Remick Rd

North County Line Rd

County

Census Designated Place

Charle s Rd

Rd st

Lincoln Ave

Potters Rd

Sayles Rd

le s C

CALEDONIA e Ridge Dr Ravin

KENT COUNTY

108th St

37 92nd St

Johnson St

up Dr

Dorr Twp

92nd St

EAST ERN

Nickle Plate Rd

Easton Twp

Lincoln Ave

POTTERS CORNERS

To l ek e s C re e To re

64th St att LaSt Pr64th ke

84th St

e St Lak

nt Dr Ke

ide Dr

Hawks La nding Jesses Ln wks Lan

Luce

Ronald Twp

Woods Rd

Hall Rd

Lyle Rd

Dake Rd

Bowen Rd

52nd St

CSX TRANSPORTATION

Rd nney Ra

ALTO

74th St

Caledonia Twp

D RA PIDS

Hubbell Rd

Peterson Rd

Ellison Rd

e Rd ldin Di

Centerline Rd

Ware Rd

52nd St

Caledonia Twp

100th St

104th St

ry Co Ln

74th St

84th St

Gaines Twp

ck Ho

100th St

Mason St

s Dr

COE

GRATIOT COUNTY

2 Miles

Village

McKenna Rd McKenna Rd

Borden Rd

IONIA COUNTY

Haysmer Rd

Cowan Rd

Bradford Rd

McKendry Rd

Potters Rd

D ra

Black Creek

Alle

Creek

Ellison Rd

Potters Rd

GRAND RAPIDS EASTERN

Cory Ln

Noddins Rd

Wooldridge Rd

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“They all will be giving these little informational speeches, and veterans can go and talk to the representatives if they like,” Haga explained. “The day is theirs if they want to go and talk to people.” The event isn’t all information, though. During the day, veterans will be entertained by patriotic songs performed by the Ionia Community Band and other musical performers. The event will end with a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps. Last year, Haga guessed between 200 and 250 people enjoyed the event, and she hopes it is just as successful this year. “We have a really full day planned,” she said. “We’re excited about it.” Thanks to Aunt Stephie’s in Ionia, veterans and their families won’t have to worry about missing lunch while enjoying all the programs. And, upon showing military ID or a DD214, they can park for free at the fairgrounds. Haga has sent out fliers to veterans who have attended in the past and asks veterans reserve their spot by July 16. Veterans who have not attended in the past or didn’t receive a flyer can request one by calling Haga at (616) 902-5096.

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July 18, offering all-day carnival ride passes for $13 to all corrections, public safety, police, fire, sheriff, court and military officers/employees. • Veterans Day is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 at the Merchants Building, with lunch served at noon and free parking infield for veterans (bring military ID). • Ladies Day is 10 a.m. July 20 at the Merchants Building with a free performance by Denise Gutenschwager in “The Evelyn Smallbladder Show,” featuring clean stand-up comedy with humor to entertain women seniors, red-hatters and the young at heart. More than $1,000 worth of door prizes from Ionia County merchants will also be offered, as well as the selection of Ionia County’s Woman of the Year. A shuttle service will provide easy transportation to and from the Merchants Building.

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ear Amy: My best friend “Maria,” who I’ve known since high school, has ghosted me three times within the last four years. Maria is like a sister to me. She is the godmother to my kids, as I am to hers. When we reconnect after her silence (which lasts months), it is because I initiate it. She apologizes and tells me that she loves me and misses me. She has explained that she was just going through things with her boyfriend and didn’t want to discuss it and therefore doesn’t return calls/messages. Maria and I have always confided in each other, but I’ve told her that if there is something that she doesn’t want to discuss, that we don’t have to. But she keeps on dumping me, Amy. She acts like nothing has changed in our relationship. I cannot continue the friendship like that. To be honest, I think there is something more than her having issues with her boyfriend, but she doesn’t want to tell me. About nine months ago, I called and left two messages, letting her know that I would like us to meet so that we can discuss our friendship. She never called back. She has broken my heart. I’ve been sad, angry, mad — and I feel abandoned. I will not be contacting her again and at this point I don’t know if I want her contacting me either (she may never, anyway). I miss her and my goddaughter, and I think about her all the time. How can I get past this? — Many Times Ghosted Dear Ghosted: “Maria” may be involved in an abusive relationship that is isolating her from her other friendships. Sometimes, an abusive partner will deliberately isolate someone from family and friends; other times the abused person self-isolates out of embarrassment. This is only a theory, mind you, but according to you, Maria has hinted that there is something deep going on. The other possibility is that Maria simply doesn’t value the friendship as much as you do. This doesn’t invalidate your history together, but it does change your future. The only thing I suggest you should do differently is to try to change your own perspective on this relationship, and to give what you want to give without the expectation that you will receive an equal amount (or, perhaps anything) in return. Expressing your own generosity can feel good, if you detach from the idea of reciprocation.

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ear Amy: I am pregnant with my first child — a boy. For personal, well-considered and well-researched reasons, we have decided not to circumcise our child. My husband and I quietly made this decision together, and expected the choice to stay there. Then my mother, a first-time grandmother, asked me outright what we planned to do regarding circumcision. I told her we would abstain. She strongly recommended that I reconsider. The following day, we received a text message from my parents outlining the reasons they thought we were making a horrendous decision. They begged us to circumcise the child. I was furious at what I consider to be overstepping a boundary. My husband and I made an informed choice, and we intend to stick by it. I know this will leave my parents fuming. How do I politely explain this, while also implying that I need them to keep their nose out of our intimate decisions? I foresee boundary-crossing regarding childrearing becoming an issue in the future, if not addressed directly now. — Furious First-Time Mom Dear Furious: This does not require a response from you. Your folks had their say. Other than a brief: “message received,” you will, of course, rethink any intimate information you are asked to share with them in the future. If they choose to bring this up again, you should tell them, “Mom, Dad; I love you. You are interfering with our choices as parents. Please don’t do this again.” There is a high likelihood that you will face this interference in the future; training yourselves and your parents should start now. It will be ongoing.

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ear Amy: “Frugal Older Sister” wondered if she could/should purchase a dryer for her financially irresponsible younger sister. I, too, have a younger sister who struggles financially while my husband and I enjoy a well-funded retirement. My solution would be to tell my sister that I’m buying a new dryer, and she is welcome to my (not very) old one. It’s an ego-free win-win for both parties. — Sister Susan Dear Susan: I like this. Thank you.

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LOCAL SUMMARY Mostly sunny and pleasant. Winds southsoutheast 4-8 mph. Expect more than 10 hours of sunshine with average relative humidity 45%. Mainly clear tonight. Winds south-southeast 4-8 mph. Average relative humidity 70%.

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Ed Gilbert’s column has been a Daily News staple for 27 years the paper’s biggest issue of the week, on Saturdays. “Ed has a great way of telling his stories in a direct and uncomplicated fashion but also quite humorous,” said Darrin Clark, managing editor of The Daily News. “Our readers have enjoyed his personal outof-doors stories for decades. His stories — which traversed his many years of experiences in the outdoors — will be missed.” Woods and Waters was also a vehicle to promote local outdoors organizations, as well. Ed would often update readers of the ongoings of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited, which he was a member of both. Ed also wrote three books, “A Brown Trout Bicycle,” (2009) a collection of short stories and columns; “Montezuma’s Treasure Canyon,” (2013) which is a story about an Arizonian boy trekking into the wilds of Utah seeking ancient Aztec treasure; and “Toyoko,” (2014 ) which tells of Ed’s experience in Japan. Ed’s many columns

would also be printed in various newspapers within West Michigan, including The Grand Rapids Press, Ionia Sentinal-Standard and The Morning Sun in Mount Pleasant. But it was with The Daily News that he stayed with the longest. His desire to write was, obviously, for his love of the outdoors, but also for the pleasure of getting to meet new people, write about them and enjoying the social aspect that comes with being an outdoorsman.

For 27 great years, The Daily News enjoyed the fruits of having an experienced outdoorsman column featured in the paper each week, and for the readers, they took pause, at least for a few minutes while reading the column, of how great and wonderful our Michigan outdoors can be. For Ed Gilbert, writing about the outdoors was never work. It was storytelling, and he enjoyed it to the fullest with sharing his stories with our readers. And

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though he may no longer have a keyboard at the tip of his fingers, you can rest assure his hands are never idle, with a fly rod and a shotgun within reach. Thank you, Ed, for the time, commitment and dedication of sharing the many wonderful stories of your outdoor adventures. Though we will miss reading about them in The Daily News, we will remember them and how they’ve inspired many of us to make outdoor experiences of our own.

outdoorsman, thus lies the source of love for the outdoors. “I spent a lot of time with him fishing and hunting,” Ed recalls about his father. Though he learned a lot about outdoor recreational sports from his father, learning to fly fish was done all on his own, calling it an art form more than a sport. “I like to do a lot of things outdoors, but fly fishing is my passion,” he said. “A lot of people can do it and some can’t.” Oftentimes, Ed would write about his fly fishing experiences, describe how to make a lure and shared his love of fishing the Pere Marquette River and Rogue River, which is near his home in Comstock Park. Born in Petoskey, Ed and his family migrated to the Baldwin area when he was a youth. It would be where he would graduate high school. After high school, Ed joined the Marine Corps, where he became an aerial photograph interpreter and

was promoted to sergeant. Once he was honorably discharged, Ed moved to the Grand Rapids area, where he began his first civilian career as an industrial engineer, working for a couple bigger companies before opening his own business, Gilbert Associates, which designed and supplied large companies with conveyors and material handling systems. He would run the business for 35 years. It was in his later years that Ed’s writing career with The Daily News started with a simple run-in with then-Daily News owner and publisher John Stafford. “One day, I met John Stafford by accident, running into him at a business,” Ed recalled. “That’s when I asked him if he’d like an outdoors writer.” Mr. Stafford directed him to speak with then-Editor Alan Blanchard, which he quickly assigned him to write a column. From there, a staple of The Daily News began, as Ed would write a column each week, first running in the Thursday edition and then moving to

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