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David Landheer 104 S. Stewart Ave., Fremont dies in second crash (231) 924-4000 LandheerInsurance.com A White Cloud man died on According to the state police Tuesday evening when he crashed report, troopers were dispatched his motorcycle moments after to Pear Ave. near Croton Drive at Newaygo County leaving the scene of an earlier 8:40 p.m. A passerby had reported accident. that he and another person helped Veterans Affairs Michigan State Police troopers pick up the motorcycle after a You served your Country at said that Leroy Lee Fuller, 60, crash. The Croton Township first home and in foreign lands. failed to negotiate the curve at responders arrived on the scene, Now, let our office serve you. Pear Ave. and 52nd Street in and the motorcycle rider asked Croton Township, causing the them to check his blood sugar Our office is available to assist veterans, their motorcycle to slide on its side into level. When he was told that spouses and dependents in obtaining federal, state he would have to wait for the and county benefits they may be eligible to receive. a field. Fuller was thrown from the motorcycle. ambulance, he reportedly got on Contact us for an appointment. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Troopers and first responders his motorcycle and left the scene, With lunch hour from 12-1pm from the Croton Township Fire traveling northbound on Pear at a This project was supported in whole or in part by Department were there in seconds high rate of speed. the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and performed CPR but were The curve where the motorcycle unable to revive Fuller. crashed again is a mile and a half Phone: (231) 689-7218 Troopers said that Fuller was north of Croton Drive. wearing a helmet. They added that Life EMS and Grant Police alcohol and speed are believed to Department also provided Newaygo be factors in the case. assistance. Logging Festival Whittled-down ~Labor Day Weekend~ Logging Festival Sept. 5 & 6 coming this weekend See page 3 for more information Photo by Hailey Mayle www.rivercountrychamber.com/events Radiating Sunshine By R.C.Wheater Sr. in our community,” said chamber While staying home and staying said granddaughter Hailey Mayle, The River Country Chamber of Executive Director Colleen safe for the past several months, “let’s keep our faces towards the Commerce plans to hold its annual Lynema. “We wanted to do Carol Mayle of Newaygo and her sunshine so that, even on the Logging Festival in Newaygo something even if we couldn’t do this weekend, but the celebration everything we wanted to do.” STOCK UP beloved toy poodle, Elijah, have darkest days, we can stand tall, of the town’s history will be a The festival will feature the WITH both been enjoying their thriving radiating and reflecting the light, whittled-down version because of annual arts and crafts show and flower garden. just like Carol’s beautiful and today’s pandemic concerns. market on Saturday and Sunday BOGOS! “During times such as this,” ginormous sunflower.” “We’re doing this for the community and for the businesses Continued on page 2 plus earn a $10 bonus cash with select $30 purchases*
Summer & Garden County’s tax foreclosure sale to go online 75% Off* Newaygo County Treasurer Holly gatherings of more than 10 people in a responsible for their own homework offered, but the new buyers will be Moon announced that this year’s tax building. regarding use of properties and for the responsible for the 2020 summer tax *See sale flyer inside for details! foreclosure sale will be held online. The treasurer said that she execution of eviction processes. bills before deeds can be issued. Moon, along with treasurers understands the concerns that local The auction offers only the real “Foreclosures continue to be a top throughout the state, are required bidders may have because of limited property, with buyers receiving quit priority for my office,” Moon said, “and by state statute to hold a foreclosed internet connection capabilities in claim deeds to the properties. No liens Continued on page 2 property auction each year. The Newaygo County. will carry forward on any of the parcels purpose is to sell parcels with two or Moon said that BippusUSA, more years of delinquent property taxes who handles the treasurer’s Fremont, Michigan outstanding. auction process, is prepared to The sale of the properties is used to assist all potential bidders with recover money lost from the county’s proxy bids to ensure that all Fall Sports Sale tax revolving fund, which compensates participants have the opportunity * local taxing units for the unpaid taxes. to purchase properties. 10 - 30% Off Moon explained that the sale also BippusUSA staff can be reached *See flyer for details returns the sold properties to tax-paying by telephone toll free at 1-800- status in future years. 686-6416. The treasurer said that 10 parcels of On the county treasurer’s an acre or more are part of this year’s portion of the county website Early Deadline auction. www.countyofnewaygo.com, “Typically,” Moon said, “we hold interested bidders can find the for Wednesday, two in-person auctions at the county foreclosed property list, auction building each year. This year, however, terms and conditions, and a Sept. 9 issue for the safety of our bidders, we will be registration link for bidders. holding one online auction on October The county treasurer’s office Due to the Labor Day holiday, the 12 through 15 beginning and ending at in White Cloud has paper copies deadline for news and advertising 1 p.m.” of the property list available for for the Sept. 9 issue of the Moon said that the move to an on- purchase at $7.50 apiece. TimesIndicator will be line auction is due to the health crisis All properties offered at in Michigan, and the Governor’s auction are sold “as is” and This year’s county tax foreclosure sale features several vacant parcels Thursday, Sept. 3 at noon. Executive Orders prohibiting in-person “where is.” Buyers are like this.
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Logging Festival Continued from page 1 in Brooks Park in downtown fire barn. vendors will have hand sanitizer Newaygo, and it will also include This year’s festival will not on hand. the traditional Mid-Michigan feature the Sunday parade, the “Some of our vendors will Lumberjack competition at its hotdog eating contest, amateur have masks on and some of them usual location at the intersection of lumberjack competition or log- won’t,” Lynema added. “We’re Justice and Wood Streets. rolling exhibitions. asking people to be tolerant and The Newaygo Fire Department’s The arts and crafts show is not be rude and disrespectful.” annual pancake breakfast will be scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Preliminary rounds of the a drive-up version, with breakfast on both days, Sept. 5 and 6. lumberjack competition are offered from 7 a.m. to noon at the Lynema said that vendors will be scheduled to start at noon on surrounded by extra Saturday, with the finals starting space in the park at noon on Sunday. Bleachers will Confirmed COVID19 to allow for social not be there, so spectators will Cases in Newaygo County distancing. need to bring their own seating. and surrounding counties “We’re doing Merchants will hold sidewalk (as of 3 p.m. on Aug. 30) everything we can sales all weekend, and Lynema to keep people said that stores and County Cases Deaths separated and restaurants around the Newaygo 283 distant,” Lynema area, including Grant, Kent 7713 163 said, adding that White Cloud and the Lake 28 hand-washing Croton-Hardy area, Mason 107 stations will be will offer special deals Mecosta 79 2 available and and attractions. Montcalm 205 4 Muskegon 1279 67
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Engagement Thank You, Michigan College Access Network for purchasing my Executive Director 2020 Reserve Ryan Fewins-Bliss Champion Market Hog. presented a $10,000 surprise to Fremont Gage Breuker Area Community Foundation President and CEO Carla Roberts.
Mich. College Access Network HUGE YARD SALE: Saturday, September 5, from 9:00 to 5:00 grants $10,000 for local programs KATHALYYA SICHALEUN - At 101 Quarterline, Newaygo GAVIN KONKEL across from In celebration of its 10th year, and has continued to support stability in Newaygo County,” Frank J. and Shari Konkel of Branch and Family of God Community Church Michigan College Access Network the network’s efforts, including Fremont Area Community formerly of Hesperia, are proud to announce the T (MCAN) awarded a $10,000 grant placing college advisors in each Foundation President and CEO engagement of their son, Gavin Blaine Konkel ons of stuff such as housewares, to the Fremont Area Community local high school and partnering Carla Roberts. “More and more to Kathalyya Sichaleun, daughter of Pariza decorative items, Avon collector Foundation in support of college on the annual College and Career jobs require a degree, credential or Bounyanoi of Holland and Boun Sichaleun of plates, Norman Rockwell collector plates, 2 Minn Kota trolling motors, access and postsecondary Night Out to help students certification beyond high school Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. fishing equipment, power washer, attainment. explore post-secondary options. and we’re committed to partnering Gavin graduated from Hesperia High School weed wacker, leaf blower, The grant to the local foundation The foundation has also been a our efforts to make those degrees in 2006, and earned a BA in Food Marketing self- contained outdoor fire pit, new is one of 10 grants that MCAN major supporter of the Newaygo and credentials more accessible from Western Michigan University in 2010. camp grill, shop vac, hammock, gar- is awarding in a 10-day period County Area Promise Zone, to more people in our community. He is currently Director of Grocery for Earth in connection with its 10th year. awarding grants totaling more The Michigan College Access den equipment, ski rack and so much Fare, based in Asheville, North Carolina. Kathy more. Some items brand new and It is part of MCAN’s “10-10-10 than $650,000, and has expanded Network has long been a leader in graduated from Holland High School in 2011 Birthday Tour.” its scholarship program for adult these efforts statewide, and we are still in their original packages. and earned a BA in Visual Arts Administration Don’t miss this sale. MCAN say that the network has student scholarships. very grateful for their partnership from Aquinas College in 2015. She is currently helped Michigan’s postsecondary “We believe educational and for their generous gift.” Store Manager for Hollister Company in the All proceeds are for the benefit of Hope 101 Ministry. attainment rate increase for the attainment is key to economic Asheville location. 10th consecutive year, from 35.6 The couple has set a wedding date of April Helping the homeless in percent to 45.5 percent. 29, 2021 in North Carolina. Newaygo County. Recently, leaders of the Fremont Area Community Foundation were surprised by an orchestrated visit from members of the MCAN team, who presented the “larger- Births Early Deadline than-life” ceremonial check for HINKLEY - Shannon and Brian of Howard City, a Due to the Labor Day holiday, the $10,000. girl, Vanessa Rose Hinkley on August 25 at Spectrum deadline for news and advertising “Community foundations across Gerber. the state have been an incredible for the Sept. 9 issue of the catalyst for college access work DYKSTRA - Taylor and Kyle Patterson of Newaygo, TimesIndicator will be locally,” said MCAN Executive a boy, Charlie Eugene Robert Patterson on August 27 at Spectrum Gerber. Thursday, September 3 at noon. Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss. “Fremont Area Community Foundation invested their resources in this issue long ago and has continued to ignite and sustain the focus on postsecondary attainment. This work cannot happen without long-term partners and investors like the foundation.” Increasing post-secondary As part of its support for efforts to increase local post- educational attainment has long secondary educational achievement, the Fremont Area been a major focus for FACF. The Community Foundation has partnered with WE CAN! community foundation was part of Newaygo County on the annual College and Career the steering committee to create Night Out event attended by these and other Newaygo the local college access network, County students. WE CAN! Newaygo County, Christian Women’s Connection to resume meeting on Sept. 10
After weeks of hiatus, the local the group’s annual County Fair. Words.” DeZarn said that she Christian Women’s Connection Ladies are invited but not required loves the sound of words, and that group plans to resume meeting to bring baked goods, produce reading and art are just two of her next week. or craft items that will be sold hobbies. Some of the participating women during the meeting. The money The $6 fee for the morning is decided that it was time to resume will be used by the group’s parent payable at the door. meetings for those who feel organization, Stonecroft Ministry. For reservations, call Donna comfortable in doing so. Michelle Rand will sing a couple Horning at 689-6370 or Joyce The group is scheduled to meet of songs and Pam Cronk will play Frens at 924-0907. Free on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at The the piano. nursery care is available with a Shack, with brunch starting at Speaker Bobbi DeZarn of reservation. 10 a.m. The meeting will feature Frankenmuth will present “I Love
Stage Door Players Free youth drama program to start
Stage Door Players recently building, improvisation and more. Advisory Council. announced that their fourth year of The program is open to anyone Many area theater actors, youth drama will be available in from public, private, home school directors, and parents facilitate September. and recent graduates. the sessions giving young people Hands-on drama activities will The program will meet from 10 experience and training from a be available on the first and third a.m. to noon at the Stage Door wide variety of resources. This Saturdays of the month from Theater in downtown White year’s program is coordinated September through May. Young Cloud. Each session will end by Bev Guikema. For more people of middle school age and with lunch. The first session is information, call program older are invited to experience scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5. coordinator Bev Guikema at 231- stage makeup application, costume The program is supported by 414-8088 or contact Stage Door design, lighting, sound effects, a grant from the Fremont Area Players Theater through their developing a character, set Community Foundation Youth Facebook page.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Page 4 Times-Indicator Obituaries From Michigan State University Extension
12 from 9:30 a.m. to daughter, Sue Johnivan. in Fremont and later and Trena Whitmire, Registrations open for 11 a.m. at the Crandell According to her years around the map, many sisters-in law, Funeral Home – Fremont wishes, cremation has he settled down in White brothers-in law and many Chapel, 7193 W. 48th taken place. Family and Cloud, where he lived on nieces and nephews. free chronic pain series Street in Fremont with friends are invited to a the White River for the He loved fishing, wood- the Memorial Service to celebration of her life on last 32 years. He passed working, reading, play- Michigan State as communicating with the course series starts. follow at 11 a.m. with Saturday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. away on August 27, 2020 ing cards, bowling and University Extension is healthcare professionals, MSUE Health Educators interment in Maple Grove at the Bridgeton Township at home, surrounded by game shows. He was a offering a free online managing medications will provide an overview Cemetery. Hall, 11830 Warner Ave., family. long time member of workshop series about and stress reduction, will of the program along Family members and in Grant. He is preceded in death Alcoholics Anonymous chronic pain management. be explored. The free with opportunities to ask friends not able to attend You may sign her by his father, Jack Earl in his later years. The Chronic Pain PATH seven-session workshop questions and learn more the services may watch online guestbook at www. Smith, mother, Virginia He made the decision (Personal Action Toward is intended for adults about Zoom meeting EVELYN “EVIE” the funeral services via sytsemafh.com. Arlene Frodey, stepfather, to donate his body to sci- Health) workshops are who are living with features. MATER Zoom meeting and will Arrangements by The Ray Frodey, and sister, ence to teach the next scheduled to start on chronic pain. It is also Registration for the Sparta need to contact the family Lee Chapel of Sytsema Merrilee Reisling. He is generation of medical Thursday, Sept. 10 and intended for their family series is required and continue for the next six caregivers. is available online at formerly of Fremont for the Zoom link prior to Funeral and Cremation survived by his daughter students and help with the services. Friends may Thursdays. The program is taught https://events.anr.msu. Evelyn Mae “Evie” Services. Jennifer (John) Borucki, further research on how also listen to the memorial Developed by Stanford by two certified leaders edu/ChronicPain20/. Mater, 85, of Sparta, granddaughter, Olivia he managed to live as services via radio University, Chronic who are said to understand Download instructions formerly of Fremont, Borucki; brother, Jack long as he did with all broadcasting on their car Pain PATH provides chronic illness and have and other information passed away on Friday, (Kim) Smith; brother- his conditions, which sur- radios in the funeral home information and personal connections to will be shared with August 28, 2020 in-law, Chuck Reisling; prised us all. parking lot on the day techniques intended to chronic pain. To achieve participants after they following a short illness nieces, Kelsey (Stephen) A memorial Mass will of the memorial services help people cope with the full benefit of the register. at the Spectrum Health Kellems and Kaely (John be held on Saturday, with the information the challenges associated workshop, participants For more information or Blodgett Hospital in Bullard) Smith; nephews, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. being provided on the day with chronic pain are advised to plan to to register by telephone, Grand Rapids. Bob (Jill) Woolley, and Bartholomew Church in of the memorial service. management. attend all sessions. call Naomi Hyso at Evie was born on Jan. Joe Woolley. Newaygo. Due to Covid- Memorial contributions A variety of self- An introductory session 231-845-3362, or email 3, 1935 in Fremont to Michael is a Vietnam 19, there will be no lun- may be made to Spectrum management tools, such will be offered before [email protected]. George William and Veteran who served as an cheon afterward. We will Health Foundation for Leona Marie (Martin) Air Crew Chief for the gather outside 15 minutes Spectrum Health Hospice. Carrier and later married United States Air Force, before to visit. Masks are Friends may send a Dalton “Delty” Mater on and was known for his optional. condolence or share a Jan. 3, 1953 in Fremont. KELLY MERRYMAN love and knowledge for In lieu of flowers, you To find out if you can safely memory with the Mater Delty preceded her in Fremont all things aviation. His can plant a tree, donate family online at www. burn debris today...Go to death on Jan. 1, 2019. Kelly David Merryman, many other passions to the American Cancer crandellfh.com. Evie has been a lifelong 65, of Fremont, passed included woodworking, Society, or any charity https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ Arrangements by resident of the Fremont away Saturday, August hunting, golfing, fishing, of your choosing. Always Crandell Funeral Home area where she had been 22, 2020 at his home fol- gardening, and cooking. pay it forward. – Fremont Chapel, 231- a telephone operator for lowing a short decline in As a talented guitarist and 924-0800. Michigan Bell Telephone his health. music enthusiast, he once and later worked at Kelly was born on Feb. owned a music store, and every church that peacemaking is an important task MISCO in Whitehall until 18, 1955 in Grand Rapids spent years putting his God calls us to do. Peace brings the promise of her retirement in 1984. to Raymond and Ethel woodworking skills to use lowered anxiety, secures our livelihood, and makes Evie was a member of the (Udell) Merryman and to build guitars. Just Peace it possible to raise our families and to create our art All Saints Catholic Church graduated from Sparta Michael had countless without the fear of their sudden destruction by war in Fremont and enjoyed High School in 1973. friends and even more Sunday and collateral damage. Peace, in order for it to be flower gardening, baking Kelly then attended auc- stories about their lasting, requires justice. Justice here does not mean tioneer school where he adventures together. He the redistribution of all opportunity so that each and cooking, visiting By Jonathan Riedel with friends, crocheting became an auctioneer. was a proud father and party has the same amount. It is instead the leveling and knitting and always Kelly met and married grandfather, and spent a Newaygo United of opportunity. It is offering each party the right enjoyed a party with Tamera VanDeraa on great deal of time taking Church of Christ to security, economic possibility, and freedom of family and friends. March 28, 1980 in Three care of his relatives. expression and movement. It is protecting the civil Evie truly treasured the Oakes, and moved to the He will be remembered rights of minorities and underrepresented peoples BETTY J. BISARD so that they have a chance to be heard and to be time she spent with her Fremont area in 2010. for his resourcefulness, Fremont considered. Peace should never been an expression family, grandchildren and Kelly was currently a con- sarcastic wit, and as a Betty Jane Bisard, 89, “So those who are last will be first. And those who of revenge, but rather the ferreting of the causes great-grandchildren and tract auctioneer since his friend who was always passed away Thursday, are first will be last.” Matthew 20: 14 CEB of conflict so that future battles do not become was always caring for graduation and worked up for having a beer and August 27, 2020 in Jesus had a way of saying things that set people inevitable. Peace without justice is merely a pause others in her family and all over the United States catching up. Many people Fremont. off. The line I mentioned above is one he repeated between the firing of the guns just as justice without community with meals or during his career. Kelly from all around will miss She was born in several times and it achieved its desired effects every peace leads to punishment so severe that conflict care packages. enjoyed fishing, golfing, him dearly. Muskegon on June 19, time. It provided hope for those who dwelled on the becomes necessary. Peace and justice require each Evie is survived by her auctioneering and coin Friends may send a 1931 to Louis and Hazel bottom, societally, economically, and spiritually, and other just as they beg for forgiveness, imagination, children, Karla Charles of collecting. condolence or share a (Bromley) LaVasseur. it posed a warning to those on the top in all those humility, self-sacrifice, and open-mindedness. Yet Rockford; Kathy (Steve) Kelly is survived by memory with the Smith Betty worked for Gerber areas. The story that this line served as a punch-line none of those other characteristics come to fruition VanHouten of Sparta; his wife of 40 years, family online at www. Products for 13 years is among Jesus’ most vexing. A landlord is looking without the quiet that peace brings or the open Arnie (Pam) Mater of Tamera; his children, crandellfh.com. prior to her retirement in for workers for his vineyard. He hires a quota of playing field that comes with justice. Fremont; Lea (Terry) Cody Merryman of Arrangements by 1988. She was a lifetime workers early in for a negotiated rate of pay early These are difficult concepts for us to grasp. We Jones of Rockford; Lisa Fremont and Ashley Crandell Funeral Home – member of the VFW Post in the morning. He does the same mid-morning, at are so used to war, so used to unfairness that we Kelly of Ferrysburg; Merryman of Fremont; Fremont Chapel. www. #3195. noon, and mid-afternoon. In the evening, he settled worry more about carving out our security and 13 grandchildren; 22 his brothers and sisters, crandellfh.com. On Nov. 22, 1947, accounts with the workers. Each worker receives grasping for seconds of quiet that we do not trust great-grandchildren; her Paul (Fran) Merryman; Betty married Elmer M. the same pay. This causes much grumbling among that there could be a just peace anywhere in God’s sister, Doris Johnson of Bob Merryman; Chuck Bisard and he preceded the earliest hired. This violated their (and perhaps creation. But let us look at Jesus’ parable once Fremont; several nieces Merryman; Scott her in death on July 22, our) sense of fairness. After all, why work hard all more. What would happen if we realized that we and nephews. Evie was Merryman; Marlen 1997. She is survived day when all you have to do to get a salary is show had a week’s salary, more than enough to provide preceded in death by (Dave) Reynolds; Janice by her children, Louis up for a few hours? Surely, they deserved more for our and our family’s lives, handed to us for a her husband, Delty; her Woolverton; Joni (Jerry) (Janet) Bisard, Rick because they had earned it. The landlord then cut day’s work. We have been rewarded for work we sisters, Vivian Bixeman, Nelson; and Tracy Smith; (Alice) Bisard, Terri and several nieces and them off, reminding them that they had agreed to did not have yesterday, did not have when the noon Virginia DeWitt and a set pay. He, in turn, had decided to spread his sun hit us hard. We have a chance to have enough (Shane) Cole, and Pat nephews. Marie Deuling; her generosity by widening the opportunity to work. to eat, to buy shelter, and to care for our sick. We Bisard; 10 grandchildren; A private memorial brothers, William Carrier, If we get stuck on the concept of fair is fair, we can rest easily for the night with a few days to spare. 16 great-grandchildren; gathering and interment George Carrier and Alvin will miss the point of this story. Each worker was We may not have been treated fairly in the sheer and 12 great-great- will be held at the Algoma Carrier. receiving a week’s salary no matter how hard or mathematics of our world, but we have each been grandchildren. In addition Cemetery at a later date Visitation will be how early they worked. The landlord gave each an given the same opportunity to rest, to protect, and to to her husband, Betty was following cremation. JOHN GIBSON held on Saturday, Sept. equal opportunity to eat that day, to do something provide. In front of us is a challenge, do we allow preceded in death by her Friends may send a con- Newaygo productive. Each leapt at that opportunity. Each ourselves to squander this opportunity to argue about dolence or share a mem- John Arthur Gibson, 75, chose to do something, rather than to lament the a few hours’ difference or do we realize what grace ory with the Merryman of Newaygo, passed away lost day or waste the day waiting for the perfect we have been given enough to take care of what we family online at www. after a long battle on Aug job. In Jesus’ eyes, that is how God works. Each need to care for? Better yet, do we broaden that crandellfh.com. 23, 2020. person is given gifts and opportunities-some in the grace by sharing and pooling our resources so that Arrangements by He was born August 1, best circumstances and some in trying times. Those more people can feel secure and capable? 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As summer winds down and kids across North America get ready to start the new Did You Know? school year, here are some fun facts and numbers to test your knowledge! Back-to-School Facts&Figures
$883 $688 more than average back-to-school average back-to-school spending per family spending per family in the U.S. $30.9 in Canada NRF research show teenagers That’s more than parents will contribute $37.64 toward billion spend on holiday shopping! this amount. combined back-to- school spending in the U.S. and Canada
50.7 million 4.75 million students students APPLES attended U.S. public attended Canadian public The tradition elementary and secondary elementary and secondary of giving schools in 2017 schools in 2016 apples to teachers originated in Newaygo County law enforcement Dan Evans, Hesperia Police Chief Louis 16th century 480,000 Denmark, yellow school buses transport leaders held some of the Knox Box Herremans, Sgt. Lloyd Walerczyk of where children to and from school in the U.S. parents Rapid Access Tools that are being the Newaygo Police Department, Grant would often These buses carry give teachers 26 million students University of installed on Newaygo County schools. Police Chief Brad Wade and Undersheriff baskets of apples to pay each day. Al-Karaouine for their The picture includes (left to right) Sheriff Chad Palmiter. Fremont Police Chief Tim children’s schooling. Founded in 859 AD Bob Mendham, White Cloud Police Chief Rodwell is not in the picture. in Morocco, it is the oldest existing City Montessori School and continually Located in India, the world’s operating school largest school teaches in the world. 52,000 students in 1858 1,050 classrooms. the year Hymen L. Lipman New tools provide quick patented the first pencil with an attached eraser
The use of this invention in classrooms was at first Sources: United States Census Bureau, National Retail controversial, as teachers thought the built-in erasers Federation (NRF), Global News, Statistics Canada, Statista, would cause students to be careless and make more Guinness World Records, American School Bus Council mistakes. Before the invention of the rubber eraser, emergency access to schools moist balls of bread were used to erase mistakes!
Newaygo County area schools school safety,” said Hesperia allows officers from multiple are getting new tools that will Police Chief Louis Herremans, police agencies to gain entry allow first responders to have “it has been a pleasure to watch to local schools in emergency BACK TO SCHOOL quick access in emergency people come together and help situations. While some police situations. provide the best safety measures agencies already have keys to the a garage, watch out for children walking or Over the past two years, available.” schools in their own communities, bicycling to school. Newaygo County’s School Safety With several police agencies the Knox system allows multiple When driving in neighborhoods with school Team, the School Site Safety working in Newaygo County, agencies to have that quick access. zones, watch out for young people who may be Analysis Team, local police chiefs, one major component of the Newaygo County’s various thinking about getting to school, but may not local school superintendents, and school safety plans was to have a police agencies work together and be thinking of getting there safely. staff members from NC RESA multi-jurisdictional response tool provide backup for each other Students across Michigan are heading back to Slow down. Watch for children walking in and Newaygo County Emergency available in case of an emergency. as they serve one of Michigan’s school and for many of them, their school days the street, especially if there are no sidewalks Services have implemented plans “With a smaller police largest counties. intended to make local schools department and limited resources,” “I am extremely grateful for the will begin and end on a bus. It’s a good time to in neighborhood. safer. said Grant Police Chief Brad team of people that came together review the state law on passing school buses Deputy Justin Visser of the Wade, “there are times that we to help first responders provide the that are stopped to load and unload children. Children Newaygo County Sheriff need help from other police highest degree of safety to students Under the law, motorists must come to a Get to the bus stop at least five minutes be- Department reports that he agencies.” throughout Newaygo County,” said complete stop at least 20 feet from a school fore the bus is scheduled to arrive. has seen some extraordinary “There have been a lot of hours White Cloud Police Chief Dan bus whenever a bus is stopped and employing When the bus approaches, stand at least advancements in school safety in research to provide the best Evans. the use of its two red flashing signals. The stop three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, since he started as a county school multi-jurisdictional tool that will The Knox Box Rapid Access arm is usually extended during these times. and line up away from the street. resource officer in 2018. With provide the best response in case Tools were funded in part by The driver may proceed once the bus resumes Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the advancement of technology, of an emergency,” added Sheriff a grant from the Fremont Area motion. the driver says that it’s okay before stepping school districts have implemented Bob Mendham. Community Foundation and its Those who pass stopped school buses may be onto the bus. computerized tracking systems, Deputy Visser said that, with Youth Advisory Committee. The charged with civil infractions carrying a civil If you have to cross the street in front of the lockdown procedures, and safety input from the various partners, Knox Boxes were expected to be fine of between $100 and $500 an up to $100 in bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of plans in the event of emergencies. they were able to select the Knox installed in time for the beginning costs. Violators may also be required to per- the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 “With the advancements of Box Rapid Access Tool, which of the new school year. form up to 100 hours of community service at feet) ahead of the bus before you cross. Be sure a school. that the bus driver can see you, and you can see When yellow hazard warning lights are flash- the bus driver. Greg Bodker and his dog ing on a moving or stopped bus: Drive with Never walk behind the bus. are avid birding partners. caution and be prepared to stop. The bus driver Walk at least three giant steps away from the Bodker is scheduled to activates the yellow lights when the bus is slow- side of the bus. ing down and preparing to stop. If you drop something near the bus, tell the present an online program bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the about birding on Thursday, Drivers driver may not be able to see you. Sept. 17. When backing out of a driveway or leaving
On Labor Day, we salute the Newaygo Honoring Our Workforce men and women whose hard work keeps our nation mov- ing in the right direction. Their library expertise, dedication, innovation and industry are the lifeblood of America’s economy, and it’s to present the combined effort of so many hands, hearts and minds working together as a team that keeps serious birder our country strong and vibrant. As we celebrate Labor Day, we Photographer and “serious and birdwatching. presentations to audiences recognize with gratitude all of the birder” Greg Bodker will share • A discussion of the excitement throughout Michigan. He also workers who uphold and embody his knowledge, photography and enjoyment of birdwatching. has presented at San Antonio the robust work ethic that makes and informational resources in a • How to attract more birds to Audubon. Thursday, Sept. 17 program about your backyard. Bodker says that he has birded us so proud to be Americans. birding in Michigan. • Backyard birds, types of seed, in all of Michigan’s 83 counties The free event, provided by the feeders and their care. and in most of North America. Happy Labor Day, Newaygo Area District Library, • How birding beyond the He was excited to report that he America! will be available online at the backyard leads to many enriching saw his 625th North American library’s Facebook page and on experiences. bird species, a tufted duck, while Monday, the library’s website at www. • Birds you can find in Michigan birding in southwest Michigan newaygolibrary.org. The program and places to go birding. in 2019. He was also named a September 7 is scheduledd to run from 7 to 8 • The excitement of a bird chase. winner in the Michigan Nature Brought to you by these businesses: p.m. • Birding stories from the field. Association’s 2018 and 2019 Greer Law Offices, PC Freedom Chevrolet Bills Shop N Save Library officials said that the • Birding tools; What to take on photo contests. program, just in time for people to a bird trip. The Sept. 17 program is Crandell Funeral Homes Joan & Co. West Michigan Insurance learn about fall migratory birds, • Birding ethics. supported by the Michigan will use Bodker’s photography to Bodker has been a serious Council for Arts and Cultural Eds Orchard Market TimesIndicator Ensing’s WaterCare teach about birds and demonstrate birder since 2006, combining Affairs Minigrant Program, the joys of birding that can be his interest in birds, nature and administered by LowellArts, Kroeze Funeral Home, Inc. The White Agency Deur Speet Motors found in the backyard and in the photography as often as possible. and by the Rich and Kerriann field. Library officials said that He has led birding trips for Meeuwenberg Advised Fund of Fremont Insurance Co. Classic TYPE Murray Lumber the program will especially benefit Michigan Audubon and was on its the Fremont Area Community novice and aspiring birders. board of directors for three years. Foundation. Nieboer Electric, Inc. Tanis Service Nelson Farm Market Topics will include: Currently, he enjoys delivering Hi-Lites Graphics H&S Companies Fremont Ford • Differences between birding birding and nature education
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Page 6 Times-Indicator From a local Heroes on the job trail camera This Just In: Local heroes continue Local people of diverse vocations to do their heroic daily work in are on the job today, providing the After seeing the Newaygo County. goods and services we need while Our police officers, firefighters also navigating the new rules. Some report “6 Cougar and medical people continue of these people are working from Sightings Confirmed” taking care of us. Retail stores and home, while others are just home, in the Aug. 26 the supply chains that serve them bravely trying to find ways to serve TimesIndicator, reader are doing their best to keep us and encourage others. Russ Austin contrib- supplied. The Lord’s servants are leading uted this image taken Educators and students are worship services outdoors, on from his automatic back at it this week. This includes electronic screens and in person. trail camera north of parents who are taking more active These Newaygo County heroes Fremont on June 6 roles in the daily schooling of their are still on the job, and we should children. be thankful. at 1:18 p.m. He said that he has not shared it with state wildlife Upper Peninsula. Since 2008, the DNR Letters experts. has reported 55 confirmed reports of The six sightings confirmed so far this cougars in Michigan and all but one have year by the Michigan Department of been in the UP. Natural Resources all occurred in the
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8/24 15:20:00 Trespassing NESH BigPrairie Police Log 8/24 16:15:24 Assist NESH Wilcox 8/24 16:38:24 Threat Complaint NPD Newaygo From Newaygo County Central Dispatch 8/24 17:31:51 Juvenile Complaint HESP Hesperia Thanks to the 8/24 19:34:34 Animal Complaint FPD Fremont 8/24 19:41:11 Assault Not in Prog. NESH Garfield Date / Time Type of Call Agency City / Twp 8/24 20:05:56 Domestic MSP Lincoln FHS football crew 8/21 02:08:53 Alarm NPD Newaygo 8/24 20:23:21 Alarm FPD Fremont 8/21 03:21:30 911 Hangup MSP Brooks 8/24 20:51:27 PPO Violation MSP BigPrairie 8/21 06:10:34 Civil Complaint NESH Goodwell 8/24 22:05:15 Suspicious Situation FPD Fremont The First Congregational Church 8/21 08:06:50 Car/Deer NESH Dayton 8/24 22:58:05 Assault Not in Prog. MSP Lilley of Fremont, specially the wood 8/21 08:52:01 Trespassing NESH Brooks 8/24 23:14:01 Juvenile Complaint FPD Fremont shop, had a need and the Fremont 8/21 09:33:02 VIN/Vehicle Inspect NESH Brooks 8/24 23:14:14 Disturbance NESH Denver 8/21 10:53:53 Reckless Driver GPD Grant 8/24 23:25:42 Larceny MSP Brooks High School football team agreed 8/21 12:08:42 Assist MSP Brooks 8/24 23:49:18 Suspicious Situation NESH Everett to “tackle it.” 8/21 12:44:15 Prop. Damage Acc. FPD Fremont 8/25 03:28:38 911 Hangup MSP Ashland 8/21 13:50:55 Reckless Driver NESH Everett 8/25 04:05:56 Animal Complaint NESH Bridgeton A large amount of wood needed 8/21 13:57:15 Assault Not in Prog. NESH Brooks 8/25 07:18:48 Break & Enter NESH BigPrairie to be transferred on a flatbed 8/21 14:31:52 Animal Complaint NESH Wilcox 8/25 07:34:15 Traffic/Road Hazard MSP Bridgeton 8/21 14:43:19 Animal Complaint NESH Wilcox 8/25 09:47:47 Assist NPD Newaygo trailer from a local barn to our 8/21 15:20:58 DNR Complaint NESH Lilley 8/25 10:16:08 Animal Complaint NESH Grant church Congo Wood Shop at 714 8/21 15:21:34 Fraud MSP Croton 8/25 10:22:01 Fraud MSP Croton 8/21 16:31:40 DNR Complaint MSP Croton 8/25 10:36:59 Criminal Sex Conduct NESH WC Hillcrest in Fremont. 8/21 17:17:37 Prop. Damage Acc. MSP Sheridan 8/25 11:24:46 Suspicious Situation WCPD WC The players arrived at 11 a.m. at the wood shop. life lessons learned by players 8/21 17:23:55 Well-Being Check WCPD WC 8/25 11:26:32 Disturbance NESH Merrill Saturday, August 22 at the church. It was great to observe the involved in projects like these 8/21 17:34:24 Prop. Damage Acc. FPD Fremont 8/25 12:31:01 Assist NESH Brooks 8/21 18:22:48 Reckless Driver NPD Brooks 8/25 12:33:46 Criminal Sex Conduct NESH Everett After doing some heavy lifting at teamwork and work ethic. The are lasting memories that build 8/21 18:36:58 Well-Being Check NPD Newaygo 8/25 12:40:41 Prop. Damage Acc. MSP Ashland the church, the Congo wood shop wood shop is very grateful for the character by serving others. 8/21 18:38:09 Prop. Damage Acc. MSP Croton 8/25 13:54:12 Alarm NESH Merrill 8/21 19:06:56 Abandoned Vehicle MSP Garfield 8/25 14:23:08 Reckless Driver FPD Dayton crew, led by Wood Shop Manager team’s help. Thank you FHS Football Team 8/21 19:15:06 Prop. Damage Acc. NESH Denver 8/25 14:35:53 Larceny NESH Merrill Bernie Denny, served the team and Other FHS football players were Thank you also to Colin Zeerip 8/21 19:58:37 Disturbance MSP Newaygo 8/25 15:42:19 Prop. Damage Acc. MSP Croton 8/21 20:07:45 Car/Deer MSP Brooks 8/25 15:43:26 Disturbance MSP Denver helpers lunch. in Hesperia putting together a play of Heritage Farms Market for 8/21 20:19:02 Alarm FPD Fremont 8/25 16:25:13 Criminal Sex Conduct NESH WC Then it was off to the local set for a family. donating delicious donuts for 8/21 20:26:52 Domestic MSP BigPrairie 8/25 16:32:22 Harassment NESH Merrill 8/21 20:45:44 Trespassing NPD Newaygo 8/25 16:40:08 Runaway GPD Grant barn to load the long rough sawn Head Coach Jason Carpenter is dessert. 8/21 20:51:17 Trespassing NESH Bridgeton 8/25 16:55:47 Disturbance WCPD WC timbers onto a flatbed trailer. The to be commended for organizing Dean Morehouse 8/21 20:57:46 Complaint FPD Sheridan 8/25 18:13:59 Assault Not in Prog. MSP GrantTwp team worked the assembly line his team to do these community First Congregational Church of 8/21 21:22:01 Domestic NESH Lincoln 8/25 18:30:07 Threat Complaint WCPD WC 8/21 21:38:13 Car/Deer MSP Brooks 8/25 18:30:59 Malicious Destr. Prop. NESH Everett with other wood shop volunteers service projects. Fremont 8/21 23:02:27 Disturbance MSP Newaygo 8/25 19:53:06 Disturbance FPD Fremont for an hour and a half, loading the There is more to sports than 8/21 23:20:30 Car/Deer NESH Norwich 8/25 20:32:12 Alarm FPD Fremont 8/22 00:06:19 Shots Fired MSP Brooks 8/25 20:37:47 Prop. Damage Acc. NESH Croton wood and then unloading it back practicing and playing games. The 8/22 01:40:50 Disturbance NESH BigPrairie 8/25 20:43:55 Car/Deer NESH Beaver 8/22 05:19:54 Noise Complaint NESH Denver 8/25 21:49:53 Assist GPD Bridgeton 8/22 07:48:12 Harassment WCPD WC 8/25 21:51:07 Suspicious Vehicle NPD Newaygo 8/22 08:33:25 Alarm MSP Grant 8/26 01:48:43 Suspicious Situation NESH Lilley Light the Way 8/22 09:20:12 Well-Being Check NESH Lincoln 8/26 04:57:42 Assist NESH WC Dear Editor, walk-through by a Consumers congregations in Michigan have 8/22 09:22:00 Civil Complaint NESH Denver 8/26 05:28:38 Alarm FPD Fremont 8/22 10:08:58 Fraud NESH Denver 8/26 10:12:46 Assist NPD Newaygo Announcement! Our local Energy consultant will provide signed up for this program, and we 8/22 11:19:26 Animal Complaint WCPD WC 8/26 10:14:05 Threat Complaint NESH Merrill churches can save money on their free energy saving devices on want to make sure that churches 8/22 11:22:28 Break & Enter NESH Lilley 8/26 10:55:25 Reckless Driver FPD Fremont 8/22 12:15:38 Gas Drive-Off MSP Sheridan 8/26 11:30:15 Assist MSP Dayton utility bills with Light the Way the spot such as LED lights, in the Newaygo County area have 8/22 12:55:23 Traffic/Road Hazard NPD Newaygo 8/26 12:43:21 Fraud NESH BigPrairie program! smart thermostats and faucet easy access as well. So far only 8/22 13:02:31 Threat Complaint MSP Everett 8/26 12:50:09 Larceny GPD Grant 8/22 14:19:19 Suspicious Situation NPD Newaygo 8/26 13:36:35 Criminal Sex Conduct FPD Fremont I hope all Pastors, trustees and aerators that save on water use. 16 of our 70+ listed churches have 8/22 14:51:26 Complaint NPD Newaygo 8/26 13:43:03 Reckless Driver MSP Garfield board members who read this Congregations who have signed on signed up. As this program is on 8/22 14:56:13 Stolen Vehicle NESH BigPrairie 8/26 13:48:45 Prop. Damage Acc. NESH Croton 8/22 15:10:55 Larceny NESH Everett 8/26 15:01:24 911 Hangup FPD Fremont letter will take advantage of this to the program have received up a first come first served basis, we 8/22 15:36:20 Malicious Destr. Prop. NESH Merrill 8/26 16:15:04 Suspicious Situation NPD Newaygo program that is not only free, but to $1000 in these energy upgrades, urge you to act now. 8/22 15:39:28 Larceny FPD Fremont 8/26 16:17:47 Assault Not in Prog. NESH Merrill will help them save money on which results in immediate lower If you are a house of worship 8/22 19:13:05 Larceny MSP Croton 8/26 17:04:21 Domestic MSP Garfield 8/22 19:14:17 Animal Complaint NPD Newaygo 8/26 17:27:49 Illegal Dumping FPD Fremont their church utility bills. energy use and lower utility bills, pastor, board member, trustee or 8/22 19:39:14 Car/Deer NESH Lincoln 8/26 17:30:48 Prop. Damage Acc. FPD Fremont Light the Way is a partnership and annual savings of hundreds of congregant, please contact us for 8/22 20:06:26 Domestic NESH Everett 8/26 20:23:34 Domestic MSP Goodwell 8/22 20:13:01 Abandoned Vehicle NPD Newaygo 8/26 20:54:08 Animal Complaint FPD Dayton between Consumers Energy and dollars. information. 3R Environmental 8/22 20:25:54 Alarm FPD Fremont 8/26 21:19:02 Well-Being Check FPD Sheridan Michigan Interfaith Power and Has your church been hit hard Education is the Outreach 8/22 21:08:30 Suspicious Situation NPD Newaygo 8/26 21:44:40 Well-Being Check MSP Garfield 8/22 23:18:34 Well-Being Check MSP GrantTwp 8/26 22:14:39 Well-Being Check MSP Sheridan Light, a faith based non-profit financially from the pandemic? Specialist for this program in West 8/23 01:18:33 Well-Being Check GPD Ashland 8/26 23:34:56 Well-Being Check WCPD WC whose mission is “to inspire and Many have. Fewer people in Michigan. We are eager and happy 8/23 02:11:06 Abandoned Vehicle NESH Ashland 8/26 23:59:27 Assist WCPD WC 8/23 03:36:34 Malicious Destr. Prop. NESH GrantTwp 8/27 00:18:26 Suspicious Situation MSP GrantTwp equip people of faith to exercise the pews can mean less in the to sign you up! 8/23 07:52:55 Alarm NESH Brooks 8/27 01:39:44 Disorderly NPD Newaygo stewardship of and love for all collection baskets. And as worship Save energy, save money and be 8/23 09:00:55 Stolen Vehicle FPD Fremont 8/27 07:43:18 Trespassing NPD Newaygo Creation.” Through this program, communities work hard to help the Stewards of God’s Creation 8/23 10:12:11 Domestic NESH Hesperia 8/27 08:23:09 Fraud NESH WC 8/23 10:56:08 Gas Drive-Off MSP Sheridan 8/27 08:46:21 Stray/Barking Dog MSP Denver houses of worship can have a their congregants and local that Light the Way helps to 8/23 11:55:27 911 Hangup NESH Beaver 8/27 09:15:11 Assist HESP Hesperia free “Energy Assessment” which communities in need, their bank provide. 8/23 12:38:08 Domestic MSP Troy 8/27 09:33:17 Reckless Driver GPD Ashland 8/23 13:15:10 Hit and Run NESH BigPrairie 8/27 10:15:15 Complaint WCPD WC creates a blueprint for saving accounts can stretch thin. Sally Wagoner 8/23 13:37:04 Abandoned Vehicle NESH Lincoln 8/27 10:23:17 Car/Deer NESH Barton energy, and saving money on their Light the Way can help houses of [email protected] 8/23 13:42:32 Unwanted Subject FPD Fremont 8/27 10:31:43 Alarm NESH Merrill 8/23 13:49:47 Car/Deer NESH Brooks 8/27 11:08:52 Assist NESH Beaver utility bills. worship spend less on energy, and 231-924-5822 8/23 14:56:21 Shots Fired MSP Bridgeton 8/27 11:23:08 Unwanted Subject NESH Croton In addition, the church building more on their mission. Over 900 8/23 14:57:00 Malicious Destr. Prop. MSP Croton 8/27 11:53:44 Assist GPD GrantTwp 8/23 14:59:24 Assualt in Progress NESH Denver 8/27 11:56:47 Complaint NESH Ashland 8/23 15:11:43 Prop. Damage Acc. MSP Brooks 8/27 12:13:42 Larceny NESH Lilley 8/23 15:29:46 Reckless Driver NESH Brooks 8/27 13:44:14 Animal Complaint NESH Fremont 8/23 15:44:52 Prop. Damage Acc. NPD Newaygo 8/27 13:53:43 Animal Complaint NPD Newaygo by Donna Genson 8/23 17:58:41 Suspicious Vehicle GPD Grant 8/27 14:05:58 Car/Deer NESH Sheridan Little Pest 8/23 18:25:04 Assist FPD Fremont 8/27 14:48:06 Prop. Damage Acc. NESH Ensley Well, here it is 3:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m., 3 p.m. ‘til 11 8/23 18:58:24 Structure Fire DNR Garfield 8/27 14:55:11 Larceny NESH Dayton 8/23 19:04:35 Well-Being Check FPD Fremont 8/27 14:58:14 Hit and Run NESH Croton I am awake, but not by my own p.m., and the 11 p.m. ‘til 7 a.m. 8/23 19:05:30 Prop. Damage Acc. MSP Ashland 8/27 15:21:28 Prop. Damage Acc. FPD Fremont choosing! shift. 8/23 19:10:26 Reckless Driver NESH WC 8/27 16:15:14 Reckless Driver GPD Grant 8/23 19:15:00 Domestic MSP Garfield 8/27 17:46:32 Runaway MSP Bridgeton Seems a little bug came to visit The late, late one is the one who 8/23 20:13:40 Alarm FPD Fremont 8/27 18:23:31 Reckless Driver NESH Lincoln me, of which he or she wasn’t got me. 8/23 20:45:02 Minor in Possession MSP Brooks 8/27 18:35:16 Operate Under Infl. NESH Garfield 8/23 21:03:15 Car/Deer NESH Lincoln 8/27 18:39:41 Reckless Driver GPD Ashland invited. I can just hear the others say, 8/23 21:10:05 Well-Being Check NESH Barton 8/27 18:56:54 Assault Not in Prog. MSP Croton Now the little creature wishes it when he or she didn’t come back 8/23 21:19:56 PPO Violation NESH Lilley 8/27 21:12:21 Well-Being Check FPD Fremont 8/24 01:07:12 Alarm FPD Fremont hadn’t paid me an unwanted visit. from doing its job: “Another one 8/24 01:38:10 Well-Being Check MSP Croton It now is where bugs or other pests of ours didn’t make it.” 8/24 03:23:58 Domestic NESH Lilley 8/24 07:51:32 Alarm NESH Merrill go, and won’t bother others or me Well, it’s now 4 a.m. and I will 8/24 08:56:47 Domestic NESH BigPrairie Abbreviations used in the Police Log: again. try to get back to sleep. 8/24 09:18:51 Fraud MSP Ashland DNR Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources 8/24 09:57:04 Larceny NESH Sheridan FPD Fremont Police Department A thought came to me, that they All is quiet, so maybe I can get 8/24 10:23:15 Civil Complaint FPD Fremont GPD Grant Police Department are also taught how to run fast a couple hours of sleep before my 8/24 12:07:43 Trespassing MSP Everett HPD Hesperia Police Department and fly fast (“Do your job and get morning starts again. 8/24 12:54:34 Assault Not in Prog. NESH Ashland MSP Michigan State Police 8/24 13:31:13 Larceny NPD Newaygo NECD Newaygo County Central Dispatch away!”). Perhaps, as when humans Written by Ben Stung. 8/24 14:01:55 Abandoned Vehicle MSP Garfield NESH Newaygo County Sheriff are working, there are three shifts: 8/24 14:13:20 Traffic/Road Hazard MSP GrantTwp NPD Newaygo Police Department 8/24 14:23:28 Prop. Damage Acc. FPD Dayton WCPD WC Police Department 8/24 14:58:04 Civil Complaint FPD Fremont
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Legals Briefly... RN/LPN NEEDED STATE OF MICHIGAN Phone: (231) 722 1621 bidder for cash or cashier’s be greater on the day of the sible to the person who buys Classifieds PROBATE COURT Michael H. Krum, Trustee, check at the place of holding sale. Placing the highest bid the property at the mortgage White Cloud home care We’re so sure our classifieds work . . . COUNTY OF NEWAYGO Timothy C. Krum, Trustee, the circuit court in Newaygo at the sale does not automat- foreclosure sale or to the If you don’t sell it . . . The ad is free! NOTICE TO CREDITOR’S 513 Emerald Drive, Neway- County, starting promptly at ically entitle the purchaser mortgage holder for dam- Please call: West Shore Decedent’s Estate go, MI 49337 10:00 AM, on September 29, to free and clear ownership aging the property during Mason Lesley Estate of Irene Caroline 09/02/2020 2020. The amount due on the of the property. A potential the redemption period. The Mason Lesley Medical 1-800-232-1273 Starting at $36.00* Ekkel * * * mortgage may be greater on purchaser is encouraged to redemption period shall be (for first 10 words) Date of Birth: April 9, 1920 the day of the sale. Placing contact the county register six months from the date of of Grant has been TO ALL CREDITORS: STATE OF MICHIGAN the highest bid at the sale of deeds office or a title in- such sale, unless determined NOTICE TO CREDITORS: 27TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - does not automatically enti- surance company, either of abandoned in accordance named to the spring The decedent, Irene Car- FAMILY DIVISION tle the purchaser to free and which may charge a fee for with MCL 600.3241a, in Dean’s List at PUBLIC NOTICE Call 924-4400 oline Ekkel, died March 28, NEWAYGO COUNTY clear ownership of the prop- this information. Default hav- which case the redemption *Based on 10 word non-commercial ad 2020 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE erty. A potential purchaser ing been made in the terms period shall be 30 days from Ripon College in ASHLAND - GRANT (Some restrictions apply. Six month limit on ads) Creditors of the decedent OF HEARING FOR NAME is encouraged to contact and conditions of a certain the date of such sale. Dated: Wisconsin. Lesley, are notified that all claims CHANGE the county register of deeds mortgage made by Timothy August 12, 2020 By: Ben- FIRE DISTRICT against the estate will be for- CASE NO. and JUDGE: office or a title insurance A. Beecham of Newaygo jamin N. Hoen Attorney for who is majoring Deadline for pre-paid classified ads The regular fire board meetings of the ever barred unless presented 20-900261-NC company, either of which County, Michigan, Mortgag- Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg Ashland - Grant Fire District will meet at is Friday at 12 p.m. to Barbara Gearhart, Person- HON. MELISSA K. DYK- may charge a fee for this or to Chemical Bank, a Di- & Reis Co., L.P.A. 965 Key- in Finance, is the al Representative; or, to the MAN information. MORTGAGE: vision of TCF National Bank note Circle Cleveland, OH son of Kris and 9:00 a.m. at the fire Barn on the follow- probate court at 1092 Newell Court address: 1092 Mortgagor(s): William Buck successor by merger to 44131 216-685-1170 WWR# Christine Lesley of ing dates: Street, White Cloud, MI and Newell, PO Box 885, White an unmarried man Original Chemical Bank West dated 10151290 October 26, 2020 June 28, 2021 the Personal Representative Cloud, MI 49349 Mortgagee: Mortgage Elec- the 17th day of March, 2005, 09/02/2020 Grant. within 4 months after the date Court telephone no. (231) tronic Registration Systems, and recorded in the office of * * * December 28, 2020 August 30, 2021 of publication of this notice. 689-7252 Inc. (“MERS”), solely as the Register of Deeds, for February 22, 2021 October 25, 2021 HELP WANTED MISC Harold Leo Emelander In the matter of ZOEY MA- nominee for lender and lend- the County of Newaygo and P70719, Attorney, 31 Wood RIE RAYMO er`s successors and assigns State of Michigan, on the April 26, 2021 Dec. 27, 2021 Street, PO Box 849, Neway- TO ALL PERSONS in- Date of mortgage: August 4th day of April, 2005, Liber GRANT PUBLIC HELP WANTED: The FREON WANTED: We go, MI 49337 (231) 303-5005 cluding anyone whose ad- 13, 2013 Recorded on Sep- 413 Page 1841 of Newaygo SCHOOLS Brook of Newaygo offers pay $$$ for cylinders Barbara Gearhart, Per- dress is unknown and whose tember 4, 2013, Liber 451, Records, on which mortgage sonal Representative, 10807 interest in the matter may be on Page 9019, Foreclosing there is claimed to be due, POSTING NOTICE quality living for seniors and cans. R12 R500 R11 Maple Island, Fremont, Mich- barred or affected by the fol- Assignee (if any): NewRez at the date of this notice, for and a quality work R113 R114. Convenient. igan 49412 lowing: LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mort- principal of $46,718.58 (for- High School Aide Early Deadline environment for care- Certi-fied Professionals. 09/02/2020 TAKE NOTICE: A hearing gage Servicing Amount ty-six thousand seven hun- (Special Education) givers. We are looking Call 312-586-1265 or * * * will be held on 09/28/2020 claimed to be due at the dred eighteen and 58/100) 5 Hours Per Day for personal care aides visitRefrigerantFinders. at 10:15 a.m. at 1092 New- date hereof: One Hundred plus accrued interest at 5.5% for Wednesday, to provide assistance to com. 12x1msc STATE OF MICHIGAN ell St., PO Box 885, White Twenty-Six Thousand Four (five point five zero) per- Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant for our residents. All Shifts EARTHLINK HIGH PROBATE COURT Cloud, MI 49349 before Hundred Ninety-Eight and cent per annum. Which said students with Special Needs Sept. 9, 2020 Available. Paid time off, COUNTY OF NEWAYGO Judge Melissa K. Dykman 20/100 Dollars ($126,498.20) premises are described as SPEED Internet. As NOTICE TO CREDITOR’S to change the name of Zoey Mortgaged premises: Situat- follows: All that certain piece •Workswithspecialneedsstudents $13 hourly, shift dif- Low As $14.95/month Decedent’s Estate Marie Raymo to Jackson Jo- ed in Newaygo County, and or parcel of land situate in •Approximately5hoursperday ferential for midnights. (for the first 3 months.) Estate of John Willie seph-Ross Raymo described as: Part of the the Township of Dayton, in issue. You may apply online at •Dailyliftingrequirements Reliable High Speed Sanders Sr. 09/02/2020 Northeast 1/4 of the North- the County of Newaygo and •ClassroomAideforstudentswith BrookRetirement.com/ Fiber Optic Technology. Date of Birth: December * * * east 1/4 of Section 9, Town State of Michigan and de- Due to the Labor Day careers. 12x2 Stream Videos, Music 12, 1929 11 North, Range 12 West, scribed as follows to wit: A disabilities EMPLOYMENT and More! Call Earthlink TO ALL CREDITORS: STATE OF MICHIGAN described as: commencing at parcel located in the North- •Usetimeeffectivelytomeetstudents’ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: PROBATE COURT the Northeast corner of the west 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 holiday, the deadline for OPPORTUNITY: A Today 1-855-897-2418. The decedent, John Willie COUNTY OF NEWAYGO section; thence South 00 de- of Section 20, Town 13 North, educationalandbehavioralneeds local Christian Ministry 12x1msc Sanders, Sr, died January NOTICE TO CREDITOR’S grees 58 minutes 35 seconds Range 14 West, commencing news and advertising for is seeking the right DIRECTV - Switch and 14, 2011 Decedent’s Estate West along the East section 420 feet North of the South- Anyone interested in this position, person for the Patient Save! $49.99/month. Creditors of the decedent File No. 20-8043-DE line 160.00 feet to the point west corner; thence East 330 please send letter of interest by 4:00 the Sept. 9 issue of the Services Director Select All-Included are notified that all claims Estate of Wanda F. Kozic- of beginning; thence continu- feet; thence North 264 feet; PMonSeptember4,2020to: position. Must be a against the estate will be for- ki, Deceased ing along said East section thence West 330 feet; thence Package. 155 Channels. ever barred unless presented Date of birth: 2/2/1927. line South 00 degrees 58 South 264 feet to the point of TimesIndicator will be Registered Nurse or 1000s of Shows/Movies Grant Public Schools higher. Information and to Yvonne Sanders, Person- TO ALL CREDITORS: minutes 35 seconds West, beginning. Commonly known AdministrationOffice On Demand. Free Genie al Representative; or, to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS: a distance of 465.12 feet as: 2620 Fitzgerald, Fremont, Thursday, Sept. 3 application can be found HD DVR Upgrade. probate court at 1092 Newell The decedent, Wanda F. to the Northeast corner of MI 49412 Tax ID: 62-13-20- Attn:KimAnderson at: insightpregnancy. Premium movie chan- Street, White Cloud, MI and Kozicki, died May 19, 2020. the South 700.00 feet of the 200-007 If the property is 148S.ElderAvenue com. Questions; please at noon. nels, FREE for 3 mos! the Personal Representative Creditors of the decedent Northeast 1/4 of the North- sold at a foreclosure sale the Grant,MI49327 call 231-335-2413. 12x2 Call 1-844-975-3287. within 4 months after the date are notified that all claims east 1/4 of the said section borrower, pursuant to MCLA EMPLOYMENT 12x1msc of publication of this notice. against the estate will be for- 9; thence North 87 degrees 600.3278 will be held respon- OPPORTUNITY: Harold Leo Emelander ever barred unless presented 43 minutes 10 seconds West A DISH NETWORK. P70719, Attorney, 31 Wood to Michael J. Kozicki, person- parallel with the North 1/8th local Christian Ministry $59.99 for 190 Channels! Street, PO Box 849, Neway- al representative, or to the line of this section, 200.05 is seeking the right per- Blazing Fast Internet, go, MI 49337 (231) 303-5005 probate court at 1092 Newell feet to the Northwest corner GRANT PUBLIC FREMONT COMMUNITY son for their Community $19.99/mo. (where Yvonne Sanders, Per- Street, PO Box 885, White of the East 200.00 feet of SCHOOLS JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION Relations Coordinator available.) Switch & sonal Representative, 654 Cloud and the personal rep- the South 700.00 feet of the position; with a focus Get a Free $100 Visa Franklin Road, Pontiac, Mich- resentative within 4 months Northeast 1/4 of said section; FOOD SERVICE POSITION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE on marketing and fund- Gift Card. Free Voice igan 48341 after the date of publication thence South 00 degrees 58 5.5 HOURS PER DAY On September 22, 2020, the Fremont Community Joint Planning raising. Information and 09/02/2020 of this notice. minutes 35 seconds West to Remote. Free HD * * * Date: 8/27/2020 the North 1/8th line of the Responsibilities Include: Commission (FCJPC) will conduct a public hearing to consider application can be found DVR. Free Streaming Anna Urick Duggins said section and parallel with at: insightpregnancy. • Applicant should be a highly the below text amendment to the Joint Zoning Ordinance. The on ALL Devices. Call STATE OF MICHIGAN P57402, Attorney, 601 Ter- the East Section line 700.18 meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held com. Questions; please today! 1-833-550-1015. PROBATE COURT race Street, PO Box 786, feet to the Southwest cor- motivated individual who possesses call 231-335-2413. 12x2 12x1msc COUNTY OF NEWAYGO Muskegon, Michigan 49443- ner of the East 200.00 feet the necessary skills to perform the electronically, with directions for the public to access the meeting TRILLIUM SPRINGS NOTICE TO CREDITORS 0786, (231) 722-1621 of the South 700.00 feet assignedduties. posted on the City of Fremont’s website at www.cityoffremont. Decedent’s Estate Michael J. Kozicki, Per- of the Northeast 1/4 of the INDEPENDENT •Abletoworkharmoniouslywithothers. net. Final action regarding any recommendations will be taken Senior Living Facility REQUEST FOR File No. 20-8042-DE sonal representative, 5814 Northeast 1/4 of said section; Estate of Harold Lynn Ma- Leisure South Drive, SE, thence North 87 degrees 43 •Possessself-motivation. at subsequent jurisdictional meetings of the Sheridan Charter has an opening for a PROPSAL goon Kentwood, Michigan 49548, minutes 10 seconds West and Dayton Township Boards and the Fremont City Council. “live in” landlord posi- Date of birth: 9-5-1935 (616) 723-0710 along the North 1/8th line •Ispunctualandregularinattendance. tion. This person is on AND The Harold Lynn and 09/02/2020 of the section 498.46 feet; •Possessleadershipskills. Public attendance is invited, but not mandatory. Draft language call for emergencies REQUEST FOR Barbara Ann Magoon Trust * * * thence North 28 degrees 04 •Showsconfidenceinjobduties. can be reviewed, and questions and comments can be directed from 9pm-8am daily. No PROPOSAL - Agreement u/a/d August 22, minutes 55 seconds East to the FCJPC, through Andy Harrington, City of Fremont Weatherization Services: 2001, as amended STATE OF MICHIGAN a distance of 1291.23 feet; •Mustbeorganizedandabletomulti- medical experience nec- Zoning Administrator, at (231) 924-2101, at any time prior to essary. Compensation FiveCAP, Inc. is seek- TO ALL CREDITORS: PROBATE COURT thence South 89 degrees taskunderseveretimeconstraints. is free rent and utilities. ing General Contractors NOTICE TO CREDI- COUNTY OF NEWAYGO 01 minutes 25 seconds East •Mustbeavailableat7a.m. the meeting date. to provide weatheriza- TORS: The decedent, Harold NOTICE TO CREDITOR’S perpendicular to the East line Those being considered Lynn Magoon, died 2-9-2020. Decedent’s Estate of this section 110.00 feet to Anyone interested in this position, •ProposedlanguagetoamendtheSpecificSpecialLandUse for this position will be tion services in Mason, Creditors of the decedent File No. 20-8044-DE the East line of said Section Manistee, Lake and please send letter of interest by 4:00 Standards for “Golf Courses and Country Clubs” to allow the subject to a Criminal are notified that all claims Estate of Ruth E. Acker- 9 and the point of beginning. p.m.onSeptember 4, 2020. background check and Newaygo counties. This against the estate will be for- man Commonly known as 10475 use of a “Banquet Hall” as a permitted accessory use, as well drug screen. Resumes program is funded by ever barred unless presented Date of Birth: March 27, Spruce Ave, Grant, MI 49327 GrantAdministrationOffice as allow the use of a restaurant to be housed in a separate and inquiries can be sent State and Federal funds. to Diana Meyer, personal 1943 The redemption period will C/OKimAnderson, building from that of the clubhouse. (Ch. 9, Section 9.06V) to: jkorenstra@neway- Interested licensed representative, or to both the TO ALL CREDITORS: be 6 months from the date of probate court at 1092 Newell NOTICE TO CREDITORS: such sale, unless abandoned AdministrativeAssistant This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open gomcf.org. or Trillium contractors may con- MeetingsAct),MCL42.8,MCL41.72a(2)(3)andtheAmericanswithDisabilities tact the FiveCAP Inc. St., PO Box 885, White Cloud The decedent, Ruth E. under MCL 600.3241a, in 148S.ElderAvenue Springs, 4715 Trillium and the personal representa- Ackerman, died May 25, which case the redemp- Act (ADA). Springs Blvd., Fremont, Weatherization Program tive within 4 months after the 2020. tion period will be 30 days Grant,MI49327 Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should MI 49412. 12x1 for a “Request for date of publication of this Creditors of the decedent from the date of such sale, contact Andy Harrington, City of Fremont Zoning Administrator, 101 E. Main, NURSE Proposal” packet at notice. are notified that all claims or 15 days from the MCL Fremont, MI 49412, or 231-924-2101. PRACTITIONER - 302 N. Main Street, Date: 8/20/2020 against the estate will be for- 600.3241a(b) notice, which- Scottville or call (231) Eric R. Fox P51877, At- ever barred unless presented ever is later; or unless ex- CLINICIAN - District torney, 111 S. State Street, to Pam Bouwsma, personal tinguished pursuant to MCL STATE OF MICHIGAN Health Department #10- 757-3785. A bidders conference will be held PO Box 710, Hart, MI 49420, representative, or to the pro- 600.3238. If the above refer- COUNTY OF NEWAYGO Hess Lake Improvement Board E.O.E. See posting at: (231) 873-3369 bate court at 1092 Newell, enced property is sold at a http://www.dhd10.org/ September 10, 2020 at SHERIDAN CHARTER Newaygo County, Michigan 9:00 a.m. to review RFP Diana Meyers, Person- White Cloud, MI 49349 and foreclosure sale under Chap- contact-us/join-our- al representative, 3779 the personal representative ter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, TOWNSHIP HEARING OF PRACTICABILITY AND team/. 12x1 specifics. More informa- W. Baseline Rd., Hart, MI within 4 months after the date under MCL 600.3278, the tion at www.fivecap.org. 49420, (231) 923-0252 of publication of this notice. borrower will be held respon- PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING OF ASSESSMENT Sealed bids (RFP) dead- 09/02/2020 Date: August 27, 2020 sible to the person who buys At their next regularly scheduled TAKE NOTICE that the Hess Lake Improvement Board will MISC line: September 24, * * * Byrne Law Office, PC, Da- the property at the mortgage meeting, the Sheridan Charter 2020 by 5pm. Selected vid M. Byrne P48733, Attor- foreclosure sale or to the hold a public hearing at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 17, NOTICE TO CREDITORS ney, 28 W. Main Street, Suite mortgage holder for damag- Township Board will be considering bidders will be notified. 2020 to determine the practicability of a five-year improvement WESLEY FINAN- TO ALL CREDITORS: E, Fremont, MI 49412, (231) ing the property during the for adoption Ordinance 20-02 and as FiveCAP Inc. is an Equal Judy L. Pykonen (date of 924-9290 redemption period. If the sale project for Hess Lake. The lake improvement project would CIAL GROUP, LLC summarized below. The meeting will Timeshare Cancellation Opportunity Employer birth, March 11, 1952) died Pam Bouwsma, Personal is set aside for any reason, include aquatic plant control, watershed management, and Experts. Over and Provider. 12x1 July 29, 2020. There is no representative, 8380 100th the Purchaser at the sale will take place on September 15, 2020 administration and contingency. The project would begin in personal representative of Street, Fremont, MI 49412, be entitled only to a return $50,000,000 in time- the decedent’s estate to (231) 578-2424 of the deposit paid. The pur- at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter 2021 and continue through 2025, with an annual budget of share debt and fees can- YARD SALE which Letters of Administra- 09/02/2020 chaser shall have no further as appropriate at the Township Hall, $80,500. celled in 2019. Get free tion have been issued. * * * recourse against the Mort- 6360 S. Township Parkway, Fremont, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a special assessment roll informational package Creditors of the decedent gagor, the Mortgagee, or the and learn how to get rid YARD SALE Sat Sept are notified that all claims TRUST Mortgagee’s attorney. Atten- Michigan. has been prepared and is available for public examination against Judy L. Pykonen indi- NOTICE TO CREDITORS tion homeowner: If you are This notice is posted in compliance with PA during normal business hours at the office of the Newaygo of your timeshare! Free 5 9am-5pm. Women’s 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), consultations. Over 450 Small – 4X. 1000 pieces vidually or as a Settlor of The Decedent’s Trust a military service member County Drain Commissioner, 306 S. North Street, White Cloud, Judy L. Pykonen Trust under Matter of Judith (NMI) on active duty, if your period MCL 42.8, MCL 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans positive reviews. Call of jewelry. Purses start- with Disabilities Act (ADA). Upon 5 days notice, MI 49349. Please call the Drain Commissioner’s number ing at $5. Mary’s Moo agreement dated Decem- Leonard of active duty has concluded 866-353-4896. 12x1msc ber 9, 2019, will be forever Date of birth: 1/28/44 less than 90 days ago, or if the Sheridan Charter Township Board will below to coordinate reviewing the roll due to the coronavirus Moos Collection cheap. banned unless presented at TO ALL CREDITORS: you have been ordered to provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids pandemic. Said special assessment roll has been prepared for 8832 4 Mile, Hespe- the address below to Pamela NOTICE TO CREDITORS: active duty, please contact and services, such as signers for the hearing ria.12x1 J. Grapis, Successor Trustee The trust’s deceased set- the attorney for the party impaired and audiotapes of printed materials the purpose of assessing the cost of the improvement project of The Judy L. Pykonen Trust tlor, decedent settler, Judith foreclosing the mortgage at being considered, to those individuals with to benefiting properties. under agreement dated De- (NMI) Leonard, who lived at the telephone number stated disabilities who wish to attend this meeting. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, if the project is found cember 9, 2019, within four 8117 W. 12 Mile Road, Bite- in this notice. NewRez LLC Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring months after the date of this ly, MI 49309 died 8/9/20. The d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage auxiliary aids or services should contact the practicable, the Hess Lake Improvement Board will hold publication. following further information Servicing Mortgagee/Assign- Sheridan Charter Township Board by writing or a public hearing of assessment immediately following the Notice is further given that is provided: ee Schneiderman & Sher- calling the following: Maggie Kolk, Clerk, PO Box 53, Fremont, MI 49412 or 231/924-2566. aforementioned hearing of practicability for the purpose of Briefly... the Trust will thereafter be as- 1. The trust’s deceased man P.C. 23938 Research Dr, reviewing said special assessment roll and for hearing any signed and distributed to the settlor is Judith (NMI) Leon- Suite 300 Farmington Hills, SHERIDAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP persons entitled to it. ard. MI 48335 248.539.7400 NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN objections thereto. An owner of or party with interest in real Date: August 11, 2020 2. The name and dates of 1420267 ORDINANCE NO. 20-02 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHERIDAN property to be assessed or his/her agent may appear in person David M. Byrne P48733, the trust and amendments 09/16/2020 to object to the special assessment or may protest such special Attorney at Law, 28 W. Main thereto are: The Judith (NMI) * * * ORDAINS THE FOLLOWING CHANGE Street, Suite E, Fremont, MI Leonard Trust, dated 4/20/10; TO THE FREMONT COMMUNITY JOINT assessment by letter filed with the Lake Board at or prior to Fremont library is open 49412, (231) 924-9290 Amended: N/A. FORECLOSURE NOTICE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE INCLUDED the time of the hearing, in which case personal appearance is ZONING MAP, AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY Pamela J. Grapis, 1650 3. The name and address (ALL COUNTIES) AS A not required. Written objections may be filed with or mailed to The Fremont Area District Library has Teakwood Dr., Stevensville, of Trustee(s) are: Doris Dre- DEBT COLLECTOR, WE OF FREMONT, DAYTON TOWNSHIP, AND MI 49127 wicz, 811 N. 120th Avenue, ARE ATTEMPTING TO SHERIDAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP EFFECTIVE the Hess Lake Improvement Board c/o Newaygo County Drain been open since late June. Guidelines are 09/02/2020 Hart, MI 49420. COLLECT A DEBT AND JANUARY 7, 2013, AS AMENDED. Commissioner, 306 S. North Street, PO Box 885, White Cloud, in place to allow for social distancing. * * * 4. The name and ad- ANY “Zoning Map” of the City of Fremont, Michigan; MI 49349. dress of trustee’s attorney INFORMATION OBTAINED Dayton Township, Fremont, Michigan; and More information is available online at NOTICE TO CREDITORS is: Schuiteman & Salacina, WILL BE USED FOR THAT Sheridan Charter Township, Fremont, Michigan” NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant Executive Order is hereby amended as follows, as recommended www.fremontlibrary.net. Roger H. Krum Living Trust PLC, Mikhail P. Salacina, PURPOSE. 2020-154 the public hearings will be held on the video and dated February 18, 1997, 4845 Snyder Avenue, Fre- ATTENTION HOMEOWN- by the Fremont Community Joint Planning telephone conferencing platform Zoom due to the coronavirus as amended mont, MI 49412. ER: IF YOU ARE A MILI- Commission at their July 28, 2020 regular In Re: Roger H. Krum Creditors of the decedent TARY SERVICE MEMBER meeting: pandemic and applicable executive orders governing indoor Annual harvest supper canceled Date of birth: November are notified that all claims ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR The zoning district designation for the following gatherings. The Zoom information to join the hearing is: 26, 1926 against the Trust will be for- PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY property is hereby amended from the current designation of R-4 Neighborhood Residential Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81037061557 ; Meeting Due to the coronavirus, St. Joseph Cath- NOTICE TO ALL CREDI- ever barred unless presented HAS CONCLUDED LESS ID: 810 3706 1557; and US Toll-Free Call-in Number: 877- TORS: The decedent, Roger to Doris Drewicz, within 4 THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR District to the new designation of O-MU Mixed olic Church will not hold its annual harvest H. Krum, of 744 West Riv- months after the date of pub- IF YOU HAVE BEEN OR- Use District – A, which is a conditional rezoning 853-5257. Members of the public will be able to offer public erhills Court, Newaygo, MI lication of this notice. DERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, to allow a Commercial Day Care Center as a comment and input on Zoom. supper this year. Church people hope to see permitted use: 49337, died July 28, 2020. Date: 8-27-2020 PLEASE CONTACT THE NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the owner of or any party everyone at the 2021 supper. Creditors of the decedent Mikhail P. Salacina ATTORNEY FOR THE PAR- Property Legal Description are notified that all claims P78209, Attorney, 4845 Sny- TY FORECLOSING THE CITY OF FREMONT with interest in real property within the Hess Lake Special against Roger H. Krum or der Avenue, Fremont, MI MORTGAGE AT THE TELE- EMPIRE COMPANY PLAT Assessment District who, having protested said special LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 47 his Trust dated February 49412, (231) 924-5900 PHONE NUMBER STATED assessment either in person or in writing, may, within thirty (30) Living On grief support group 18, 1997, as amended, will Doris Drewicz, 8811 N. IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of & 1/2 VACATED ALLEY ADJ TH’TO be forever barred unless 120th Avenue, Hart, MI Foreclosure by Advertise- Parcel number: 62-17-02-213-012 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll has presented in writing to Mi- 49420, 231-742-6030 ment – Notice is given under Common address: been published in a newspaper of general circulation, appeal The Living On grief support group meets 7 W Pine Street, Fremont, MI 49412 chael H. Krum and Timothy 09/02/2020 section 3212 of the revised such special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or other on the second Tuesday of each month, C. Krum, as Trustees of the * * * judicature act of 1961, 1961 A copy of the map delineating the affected Roger H. Krum Living Trust PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that property will be on file with the Township Zoning court of competent jurisdiction. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at TrueNorth Commu- dated February 18, 1997, as the following mortgage will Administrator. The Official Zoning Map of the The above-referenced hearings are being held pursuant to Part amended, of 513 Emerald Notice of Foreclosure by be foreclosed by a sale of City of Fremont, Dayton Township and Sheridan nity Services, 6308 S. Warner Ave. south Charter Township shall be amended to reflect 309 of Public Act No. 451 of 1994, as amended. Should any Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337, Advertisement the mortgaged premises, or individual with disabilities require accommodations to join the of Fremont. The focus of the group is to within 4 months after the date Notice is given under some part of them, at a pub- the above change. The Conditional Rezoning of publication of this notice. section 3212 of the revised lic auction sale to the highest Agreement in relation to the subject property will hearing, please call the Newaygo County Drain Commissioner’s express feelings and experiences related to No probate proceedings will judicature act of 1961, 1961 bidder for cash or cashier’s be on file with the City of Fremont. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the adoption Office at 231-689-7213 or use the Michigan Relay Service at loss in a supportive, caring and non-judg- be initiated. PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that check at the place of holding 7-1-1 (TDD). Individuals with general questions related to the August 25, 2020 the following mortgage will the circuit court in Newaygo by the City of Fremont Council and the Dayton mental environment. For more information Anna Urick Duggins be foreclosed by a sale of County, starting promptly Township Board of the same map amendment to meeting may also call 231-689-7213. the Fremont Community Joint Zoning Ordinance (P57402), Parmenter Law, the mortgaged premises, or at 10:00 a.m. on Septem- Hess Lake Improvement Board or to register, call Katie Gedraitis at 231- Attorney at Law, P.O. Box some part of them, at a pub- ber 15, 2020. The amount as referenced above ten (10) days after the date 527-0913. 786, Muskegon, MI 49443, lic auction sale to the highest due on the mortgage may of publication. Newaygo County, Michigan
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Lillie Makins won the Newaygo County Fair’s 2020 Beef Calf Award sponsored by Greenstone Farm Credit Services.
Makins wins Beef Calf Award For the fifth time, competed for the calf. Greenstone Farm Credit Three of the contestants Services awarded a received awards. registered beef heifer Lillie Makins won the to the winner of the top prize, a shorthorn Newaygo County Fair’s heifer, the breed that she annual Beef Calf Award. wanted. 4-H leaders nominate Kate Johnson and youth members in Whittney Tellkamp March. The nominees each received silver belt submit essays about their buckles with their names involvement with beef engraved on them. animal projects and why they want the calf. In early April, Kim Sadler of Greenstone joined a panel of beef This year’s Beef professionals to interview Calf Award winners the nominees via include, left to conference call. Judges right, Lillie Makins, said that they were very impressed with all Whittney Tellkamp the young people who and Kate Johnson.
Photo by Russ Tindall, Pro Photo Image Packers of the past and present ran together in the Fremont High School cross country program’s annual alumni race on Saturday morning, Aug. 22 at Branstrom Park. Cross Country Packers compete in alumni race Fremont High School cross “This was a pretty solid race for Lanciaux, Dean Wheater, Cy country runners ran with Packers us showing some decent depth,” Frankhouser, Bryce Cosens, of the past in the program’s annual Coach Cliff Somers said of his Hannah Hamilton, Melissa alumni race held on Saturday, boys team. Maddox, Andy Snyder, Ty Miller, Aug. 22 at the tough Fremont Junior Taylor Mater led the girls Megan Dickenson and Kendra course in Branstrom Park. at 22:00, followed by junior Taava Fowler. Senior Nathan Walker promptly Johnson and seniors Erin Norton, High school runners and alumni set a new course record at 16:41, Leah Converse and Emily Curtis. competed in mixed teams, with cutting a second off the record set Freshman Elise Pfeiffer also scoring based on average overall by Matthew Zerfas in 2015. earned her uniform. placements. Junior Conor Somers and seniors “We have a pretty small girls The Slim Reapers claimed top Ben Paige and Josh Zerfas all squad this year,” Somer said, “but team honors with a team that finished under 19 minutes, while they are forming some tight bonds included Conor Somers, Ben Adam Ward and Brennan Schular and are working hard to improve.” Paige, John Christensen, Ben finished in the low 19’s. Freshman A dozen alumni runners DeVries, Jim Lanciaux, Erin Johnny Christensen finished in competed in the race, with Ben Norton, Leah Converse, Dean 20:57 to earn his uniform on his DeVries in the lead. The alumni Wheater and Melissa Maddox. first race at Branstrom. contingent also included Jim Girls Golf Fremont places 5th in CSAA match The Fremont High School girls “With so much inexperience,” 54-player field. golf team placed fifth in the first said Coach John Krim, “today was CSAA match of the 2020 season. a great learning experience for our The Packers beat the Holton Big Rapids led the way in the young team.” High School team on Wednesday, team event. Haley Zerlaut led the team with a Aug. 26. Fremont shot a combined The young Packers consist of 98, good for eighth-place and just 228 while Holton finished with four freshmen and three juniors. 4 shots out of fourth place in the 245 strokes.