June 8, 2023 The Zeeland Record

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ZBPW Warns About Possible Load Shift The early heat wave that hit the Midwest last week had many residents and businesses cranking up the air conditioning to make it comfortable to work and sleep. With the increase in electrical demand the Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) states that it is prepared to implement emergency response plans if directed to do so by the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO), the organization that oversees the power grid for 15 states, including Michigan. “Concerns remain again this year that electric system supply may be insufficient to fulfill peak demand during extreme weather conditions” said Andrew Boatright, General Manager of Zeeland BPW. The Midwest region is at an elevated risk of “insufficient operating reserves in above-normal conditions” according to a report released by the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC). This projected deficiency is due to contributing factors such as predicted above-average temperatures and aging or recently retired thermal resources. “Quality service and reliability are vitally important to us. Therefore, we have made significant investments in our generation, transmission, and distribution systems and will continue to do so,” said Boatright. “Although the capacity shortfalls are part of a larger regional supply issue, we are prepared to follow MISO’s directives and implement our emergency response plans.” Those response plans involve suspending discretionary maintenance, operating on-site power generating units at maximum capacity, and appealing to the public for voluntary load reduction. “We hope to prevent or minimize potential disruptions to our customers to the extent that is within our control,” said Boatright. In times of extreme electric demand

with all other options exhausted, MISO may direct the Zeeland BPW and neighboring utilities to implement load-shedding, the deliberate shutdown of electric power in parts of a power-distribution system to prevent failure of the entire system. Zeeland BPW has prioritized critical services such as public safety and health care providers to remain uninterrupted during temporary or sustained power outages. “Critical care customers who depend on electricity for oxygen or other life-sustaining medical equipment should contact our Customer Relationship Specialists if they have not done so previously,” said Boatright. In addition to response plans, Zeeland BPW is asking its industrial and residential customers to identify ways they can proactively conserve energy. “As a Public Power utility owned and operated by the community it serves, anything that affects our neighbors impacts us all,” said Bob Mulder, Zeeland BPW’s Electric Power Supply & Market Operations Manager. “If appeals for conservation are implemented, you can help by turning off unneeded lights and electronics and limiting the use of air conditioning by increasing the thermostat a few degrees,” Mulder continued. “These simple steps may seem insignificant for one customer, but these efforts can be impactful when done by many.” “The electric utility industry is experiencing numerous transformative changes, including decarbonization and electrification,” explained Mulder. “These changes, paired with increased demand, above-average temperatures, and supply chain limitations, create challenges that require us to work together as new resources and technologies are employed.” Zeeland BPW will share loadshedding emergency updates to its website, zeelandbpw.com.

Council Approves Liquor License for New Restaurant A new family-oriented pub is hoping to open this fall in downtown Zeeland following the approval of a request for a liquor license. On Monday evening Scott Ingersoll appeared before the City Council with plans and a request for a liquor license to develop a restaurant, The Gritzmaker Social House, 120 E. Main which formerly was the Elbo Room Bistro. “We are community driven family focused business. Our goal is to provide first class service & top-quality food while also giving back to the community focusing on our mission statement of “community unity”,” said Ingersoll. The new restaurant will contain approximately 74 seats with 60 seats at tables and an additional 14 seats at the bar. At Monday’s meeting Gritzmaker sought a Class “C” DDA/Redevelopment liquor license and inclusion into the downtown social district to serve alcohol that could be consumed outside the restaurant in the downtown area. “We originally looked at purchasing the restaurant a year ago, but were not able to reach an agreement,” said Ingersoll. The former Elbo Room liquor license was subsequently purchased and transferred to Frank’s East.

Ingersoll brings years of restaurant experience to his new venture. He partnered with Kalamazoo’s Gilmore Group to open The Win Tavern 33 in Jenison. “We worked together for a while, but I wanted to focus on giving more to the employees and the community than my partners, so we parted ways,” he explained. He then opened Milk Creek Tavern in Comstock Park with a mission of – Amazing Food. Unrivaled Service. Relentless effort to give back and support community unity. “We do a lot of fund raisers for local organizations, are involved in the Chamber of Commerce and are really focused on giving back to the community,” he said. His decision to open a restaurant in Zeeland was partly based on where he wanted to raise his family. “While my business is in Comstock Park, it is not where I want to raise my family. We are attracted to the community and everything that it has going on,” he said. Ingersoll is planning a menu similar to what is served at Milk Creek which features sandwiches, wrap, and hamburgers along with entrees such as burritos, roasted pot roast and perch dinners. If all goes according to plans Ingersoll plans to be open sometime in the fall of this year.

In the spring of 2020 Barry Elzinga purchased Zeeland’s Community Restaurant from longtime owner Lyle Van Klompenberg. Two years later a fire would destroy the structure. Last week on Wednesday, May 31, family members, friends and former employees gathered for a ground breaking to construct a new restaurant.

Community Restaurant Breaks Ground for New Facility While several restaurants, Public and Gritzmaker Social House have announced plans to open in downtown Zeeland, a long-time local favorite took another step to reopening. Community Restaurant, 421 E. Main Ave., held a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 31, for family members and friends after a fire destroyed the facility over a year ago, April 12, 2022. “It has been a long time coming. The city has been great to work with. Part of the delay was working to buy out my former partner which took a little longer than anticipated,” said owner Barry Elzinga. The new facility will have the same footprint as the original building including the front room, but inside there will be a few changes with the location of the bathrooms, serving area, and the kitchen. “We were originally going to use the original footings, but decided a month or

two ago to place new footings as several were damaged and others had to be moved. It didn’t make a lot of sense to put a new building on old footings,” he said. When the restaurant reopens Elzinga is planning to return with the original menu and add a few new items. “It is a rather large menu, but for each item I know a customer that it is their favorite thing to order. I also plan to bring a few new items to the menu,” he said. Construction is anticipated to be completed in late November or early December. Elzinga expects that the restaurant will be open sometime in January or early February. “There is one thing that I have learned through this process, nothing runs on schedule. So, I plan to be flexible, it will take some time after the construction is completed to bring in all the food, cooking utensils, and staffing to get up and running,” he said.

Dekker Huis Museum Now Home To Zeeland Welcome Center The Zeeland Welcome Center will be launched on June 15 in the Dekker Huis Museum. This project is being undertaken by the Zeeland Historical Society and includes a renovation of the entryway and gallery space of the Dekker Huis Museum. “As a historical society, our mission is to be a place of connection for our community. By adding the Zeeland Welcome Center to the Dekker Huis Museum, we can better serve our community and fill an important need. This wouldn’t be possible without broader community support,” said Katelyn VerMerris, Director of the Zeeland Historical Society. The Zeeland Welcome Center will contain information such as local restaurants,

churches, parks and more. Visitors can also pick up walking tours or driving tours to engage deeper on their visit to the community. “As the City of Zeeland and local businesses invest in the infrastructure of Main St. and works to improve the walkability and vitality of downtown, the Welcome Center provides a timely partner to continue to make Zeeland a vibrant place to visit, to work, and to live,” VerMerris said. As part of the project, a website was also developed at www.zeelandmi.org. The website serves as an introduction to the Zeeland Community including a blog that will be updated with local news. (Continued on page 10)

OBITUARIES

Robert Long Sharon L. Dies at Age 61 Hulst Dies at Robert “Bob” Long, 61, of Age 80 Holland, died May 17, 2023. Bob was born in Allegan, Michigan, on March 7, 1962. He was the son of Wilbur & Nancy Long. Bob was raised in Watson, Michigan by his mom and his stepdad Carl. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Mike Long. He is survived by his daughter Kay & Jacob Loucks of Allegan, his son C.J. Morse of Allegan, brothers: Danny Long & Wayne Long, Aunt Judy & Uncle Les Witters, and many extended family members and friends. Bob was a member of Moran Park Church in Holland where he found great friendship and community with his brothers and sister in Christ.

Luz Esther Cosme Dies at Age 72 Luz Esther Cosme, 72, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and turned everyone’s world upside down. Luz was born in La Isla Del Encanto, Comerio, Puerto Rico, the oldest of 6 children born to her parents Francisca Aponte and Ramon Ortega. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandma, and friend. Luz loved to sing and dance. She was known for her laughter. Like her son, Mario, Luz’s laughter came from her soul. A laughter that would light up a room and brighten everyone’s day! Her cooking could be smelled from blocks away and she took great joy in feeding everyone, even if they weren’t hungry. Everyone knew to take a plate and not to say no. And she loved kids. Above all, Luz loved her family: her husband, her children, and grandchildren. Luz is survived by her husband of 52 years, Mario Cosme and her daughter, Luz Cosme; her grandchildren: Danzel De’Andre Vaughn, Daisey Monique Cosme, Destiney Uribe, Julian and Jerry Henderson; great-grandchildren: Genavicia, Nano, Elaina Cosme Gonzales, Alexios Paul Uribe. She is and always will be Grandma Lucy to them; brothers and sisters; Antonio Ortega, Maria E Cabarrubio, Jose Ramon Ortega, Edwin Ortega, and Iris Delia Ortega, whom she raised while just a baby herself. Luz was preceded in death by her son, Mario (Paul) Cosme Jr. in 1999. She was an angel who was heavenly sent to everyone she came into contact with. R.I.P. our Angel. Life will NEVER be the same without you in it. Always know you were and always will be loved by all who knew you! Now rest our Queen! Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 6, at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church, 171 West 13th Street, Holland. To leave condolences online, please visit www.langelandstereneberg. com.

Sharon L. Hulst, 80, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Sharon was born June 23, 1942, in Zeeland, to Gary and Jeanette (Diekema) Otte. Sharon graduated from Holland Christian High School and went on to college preparation for choir and church leadership training. She married Jim Hulst in 1961, and they raised their family in Holland. The Hulst family are members of Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church and active in their church and community. Sharon served as the church ministry director for 31 years at Holland Heights CRC. She had served as the church choir director, and director of the Kids Life Bible Club, in addition to several other church volunteering opportunities. She twice served on the Board of Holland Christian Schools. Sharon was preceded in death by her bother Warren and her sister Susie. She will be dearly missed, by so many. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jim Hulst, their children: Dr. Lynda Hulst of Grand Rapids, Laura & Dave Morren of Grand Rapids, Thomas & Kellie Hulst of Grand Rapids, Dr. Timothy & Susi Hulst of Grand Rapids, Lisa and Dr. Pierce McCarty of Minneapolis; 15 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren, brother Jim Otte, sister Sandra Edewaard, sisterin-law Marcia Otte, and many extended family and friends. A memorial service to honor the faith and life of Sharon Hulst was held on Saturday, June 3, at Holland Heights CRC, 836 E. 8th Street, Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to Kids Life Bible Club. Interment will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.

Judith A. Wentworth Dies at Age 75 Judith A. Wentworth age 75, of Zeeland, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at an area care center. Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard in 2020. She provided daycare in her house until 1998. She and Dick traveled extensively to all 50 states and wintered in Arizona. Judy was a member of Family Church. She is survived by her son, Peter Wentworth; siblings, Roger and Sally Langworthy, Mary Ewers, Donna Anderson; sister-inlaw, Patricia Wentworth. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 5, at Yntema Funeral Home 251 S. State St. Zeeland. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be given to the Family Church Memorial Fund.

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Louise Ortman Dies at Age 94 Louise Ortman, 94 of Holland, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at home. Louise was born July 16, 1928, to John and Jennie (Dykema) Banger in Holland and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Ortman March 11, 2020; daughter Gail Pierson; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Louise is survived by her children, Gary (Karen) Ortman, Paula (Rick) Terpsma, Carol (John) Robbins, and Brian Ortman; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; many extended family and friends. No services are planned at this time. Burial will be in North Holland Cemetery. Please visit www. lakeshorememorial.com to share a memory or sign the guestbook for the Ortman family.

Terry Allen Dykstra Dies at Age 86 Terry Allen Dykstra, passed on to his heavenly home on Thursday June 1st, 2023, after a brief illness. Terry was born on July 14th, 1936, in Holland, MI, the only child to Ted and Anges (Sneller) Dykstra. He graduated from Holland High School. He then served his country in the Army during peacetime in Korea. In 1958, Terry married the love of his life Evelyn Marie VanIwaarden and raised 3 children in Holland. They were members of Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church and shared 65 years of marriage. Terry worked at G.E for 35 years in the sample shop and was a “fix it man” for many. He enjoyed creating in his workshop and tending to his garden. A kind, gentle, and humble man. He will be greatly missed. Terry was preceded in death by his beloved son, Steven Dykstra. Terry is survived by his wife, Evelyn Dykstra; son, Jeff Dykstra of Holland; daughter, Kristy Debest of South Haven; daughterin-law, Kathy Dykstra of Holland; grandchildren, Leah (Mike), Lucas (Shannon), Heather, and Heidi; great grandchildren, Christopher, Cera, Cecily, and Brooklynn whom he was smitten with. A visitation and funeral service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Susan Mast ALS Foundation. 2500 Waldorf Ct. NW Walker, MI 49544. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. lakeshorememorial.com for the Dykstra family.

Michael Daining Dies at Age 53 Michael Lee Daining, 53, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Michael was born on December 14, 1969, in Holland to Calvin and Julie (Busscher) Daining. He was a lifelong resident of the area and worked as a painter and carpenter in the construction industry for many years. Michael’s father Calvin preceded him in death in 1969. He is survived by his mother

and step father, Julie (Terry) VanKampen; brothers Ken (Julie) Daining and Jim (Clara) Daining; 2 nieces, 1 nephew; special friend Charlene Moore; many extended family and friends. No service are planned at this time. Burial was in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. lakeshorememorial.com for the Daining family.

Sharon Langejans Dies at Age 81 Sharon Langejans, 81, passed away on May 28, 2023. Sharon was a lifelong member of Graafschap Christian Reformed Church. For most of her life she served as a volunteer at both the church and Holland Christian Schools. She was a bookkeeper for Heights Service (her husband’s business) for over 40 years. She was deeply loved by friends and family, and she especially loved her grandkids. She enjoyed boating, traveling to Gulf Shores, and Wednesday morning coffee with her dear friends. She will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Junior Langejans; brother, Donald A. Silliven; and brother-in-law, Herb Van Iddekinge. She is survived by her daughters, Paula and Steve Elenbaas, Conni and Paul Vande Bunte, Sarah VandenBerg; grandchildren, Haley and Alex

Thomas, Lindsay and Brandon Kottke, Ben and Emma Elenbaas, Grace and Kyle Reinink, Molly and Jack Vedders, Josh and Mariah Vande Bunte, Shannon Vande Bunte, Sam and Daisy Vande Bunte, and Morgan Smith; great-grandchildren, Max, Gabe, and Silas; in-laws, Marla Van Iddekinge, Glenn and Phyllis Langejans, Carl and Carla Langejans, Tom and Yolanda Langejans, Nancy and Scott Van Dyke, Sharon and Bob Reiley; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 1, at Graafschap Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Philip D. Kok officiating. Burial took place in Graafschap Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Sharon’s honor may be given to Holland Christian Schools or Graafschap CRC.

Barb Ter Haar Dies at Age 67 Barb Ter Haar, 67 of Zeeland, loving wife, mother, and nana passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was a member Messiah Christian Reformed Church and worked for Zeeland Public Schools in food service for 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Bob; her children and grandchildren: Brad and Heather Ter Haar (Cody and Samantha Ter Haar, Braden Ter Haar, and Hope Ter Haar), Brooke and Mike Van Ee (Jace Van Ee, Brynn Van Ee, Asher Van Ee,

and Haven Van Ee); her siblings: Shirley and Herb Klomparens, Sandy and John Driesenga, and Bruce and Sharon Dys; her sistersin-law: Connie Dys, Barb and Mel Haverdink, Kathy and John Hoogeveen, and Arlene Ter Haar. Barb was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Rose Dys, and her brother Roger Dys. A memorial service was held on Friday, June 2, at Messiah Christian Reformed Church, 2900 Springdale Ct, Hudsonville. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a Christian School of your choice. www.yntemafh.com

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Would Make Annie Oakley Smile By Tom Lounsbury - Freelance outdoors writer

Jack Payne and his buddies limited out on walleye as they fished Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac over the Memorial Day weekend.

Crawlers Catch Bass and Walleye By Jack Payne

We spent a few days on Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac over the Memorial Day weekend. Folks, these two connecting lakes are my go-to fun vacation lake. The fishing can be fantastic and a true angler’s smorgasbord. On Friday we caught bass, pike, perch, walleye, bluegill and crappie. As many anglers already know, crawlers land plenty of bass and walleye. You can drift a crawler, slow troll a crawler, run it behind a bottom bouncer or a sinker. I remember my early years of fishing. I remember fishing out of my uncle’s 12-foot Jon boat. My cousin Dave and I were casting nose hooked crawlers along a cabbage weed bed. We limited out on crappie! Four local guides that are members of West Michigan Walleye Club that I also am a member of shared some of their favorite ways to fish a crawler. Todd Venema from Third Coast Charters (231-7400304) shared his thoughts. Crawler harness I use a lot of slow death hooks with a Mack smile blade. And typically fish them at less than 1 mph. I also use a two-hook crawler harness typically with a Colorado blade in various sizes usually a 3, 4 or 5 depending on where I am fishing and what time of the year it is. Craig Tipton of MI Time Charters (269-312-0562) will often find summer time eyes right near the weed edges feeding on bait. Another great option is trolling small crawler harnesses over weed beds. Sometimes you can locate eyes suspended over deep water, although tough to detect on sonar, these fish will feed all day long as they are out there foraging on schools of minnows. One key to this is to look for a thermocline somewhere in the water column. Walleyes will always be where the food is. Derek Nykamp of Freedom Charters (616-723-5964) stated that when the bite gets tough in the summer months this is an absolute go to bait. From bottom to suspended fish it will increase your catch rate. The size of the blade depends on the body of water I’m in but one thing that holds true is 1.2 mph is my go-to speed with a lot of turns. I’m not a guy that likes to go in a straight line as the fish will continue to follow it and I’ve learned they love to hit on turns (speed change). You can determine over all if they want it faster or slower by the side they are hitting on during a turn. Recently I’ve been messing with Berkeley SR to keep the mess or worms out of my boat! When I do run worms, I was them before they get in the boat. When I say I wash my worms it’s exactly what it sounds like. Once they are clean, I put them in a little cooler filled with water and 2 frozen water bottles. They biggest this is you need fresh water! Not treated as it will kill them quick. Remember to not even put ice from a gas station in your water as it has been treated! When you are done you can take them out and put them right back in the dirt. “My go to crawler presentation is by far a slow death hook. I particularly like the Northland Fishing Tackle Super Death Riggs with a butterfly blade on them. I troll them at .8 to 1.2 mph, and I use a fullsize crawler”, said Bryan Buist of 2 B Caught Charters (626-293-0256) I bounce back and forth with my crawlers. At times I use fresh water with ice cubes that I make from my pond water and throw the crawlers into it. Other times I place three or four crawlers with some bedding, no dirt, into a sandwich bag. I add lots of frozen water bottles to keep them chilled. My favorite crawler rigs I make. My favorite blades are the Mack Smilely blades. When I use a Colorado blade, I only use a high-quality blade in Gold or Silver. Half of the time I use the hammered blades and half not. If I want some added colors, I scratch on some crazy lines using a Sharpie in whatever color I like. Remember, fish will see the back of the blade longer than the front, so mark it up a bit. Crawlers catch both walleye and bass. Remember to stop in at Grand Valley Sport Shop in Allendale.

Phoebe Ann Moses was known as the famed shooter “Annie Oakley” in the late 1800s and would be very pleased with the outdoor opportunities available to girls and women today. Annie was 6 years old when her father died, causing her family, living in a log cabin in western Ohio, to become impoverished. To help support her mother and siblings, Annie began trapping at age 7 and shooting at age 8 and possessed a natural skill with any firearm for always hitting her mark. Besides shooting for the family table, she also sold game to local shopkeepers and restaurants, and gained fame for her prowess. At age 15 and only 5 feet tall, she would outshoot traveling show marksman Frank Butler and would be able to pay off the family mortgage with the winnings. She and Butler would marry a year later and form their own traveling show, and they later joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, where she became well known as Annie Oakley. One of the show’s stars, Sitting Bull, was so impressed with Annie’s shooting skills that he called her “Little Sure Shot.” During the early 20th century, Annie Oakley began strongly supporting women’s rights and even taught shooting classes for women to be able to defend themselves. She remained an unbeatable shooting competitor until the end of her years. In 1991, the University of Wisconsin did a study that determined women preferred to learn in a noncompetitive atmosphere with other likeminded women, and Becoming an Outdoors-Woman got its start. Today, BOW is offered in 38 states and six Canadian provinces. Michigan began its first BOW program in 1997, and the workshops always quickly fill to capacity. Women are the fastestgrowing demographic in the outdoors, and there are outdoorsrelated garments and equipment available solely targeting girls and women. In 2017, Ron Sting of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Cass City field office developed a BOW turkey hunting workshop, which has since taken place (except during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021) each spring in the Lower Peninsula’s Thumb area. The Thumb, with 60,000 acres of public land, offers one of the highest hunter success rates in Michigan for spring gobblers and is certainly a great area to introduce women to a unique outdoor pastime. When asked at the start if I would be a BOW turkey hunting mentor, I didn’t hesitate a bit, and I look forward to it every spring. After all, a key mentor for me in trapping, hunting and fishing was my mother, who had learned to do such from her older brothers to help feed the family during the Depression. The turkey hunting workshop (available also to girls 10 and older) is available on a first-come, first-served basis online and fills

Two successful wild turkey hunters from the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop are shown walking with their birds.

up in a matter of hours. The number of attendees is always dependent upon the number of available hunting mentors, of which Sting strives to obtain as many as possible each spring. This year, I was among a dozen hunting mentors who were available for a dozen women eager to participate during the workshop May 12-13. The first day of the workshop entails classroom work all about turkey hunting, including biology and firearms safety. This is soon followed by a trip to a shooting range at the Cass City Gun Club, where the women get acclimated to their shotguns with the assistance of their assigned mentors. Michigan Conservation Officer Mike Eovaldi did an excellent job of being the “rangemaster” in ensuring proper safety during the shooting exercise after thoroughly discussing hunter safety during the class. I have always enjoyed observing the classroom work put on by DNR wildlife professionals, who create a relaxed and very informative atmosphere with a good dose of humor. What I have always observed are women and girls who are there to seriously listen and learn, unlike men who often have preconceived ideas and attitudes. What I have witnessed firsthand are women who are attentive and willing to interact and who ask great questions. They also form a bond with one another early on, which remains during the entire workshop. When it comes to shooting, I’ve seen women who have never touched a gun start comfortably blazing away at the targets and effectively hitting their mark while having a great time! The second day of the workshop is when the actual hunt takes place, and I always enjoy going to the Cass City DNR field office shortly after 4 a.m., where all the women meet up with their assigned mentors and get ready to head out with excited anticipation. I look upon the event as a genuine “turkey camp” entailing warm camaraderie, with everyone dressed in camouflage and enjoying coffee and donuts. Pretty soon, we were headed out in all directions to set locations, some on public land and some on private land. My destination was to private land where I had previously set up a tent blind on good ground with a notable number of turkeys in the vicinity. I was mentoring Kathleen

Housler of Royal Oak, who was new to hunting and eager to participate. She had brought her own Winchester 20-gauge pump shotgun and had confidently hit her mark on the shooting range. I was glad I had brought along a Thermacell because mosquitos were ready and waiting. Pretty soon, the sky began to show streaks of a beautiful sunrise, with the accompaniment of birds waking up and singing away. That is when I began calling by using far-reaching hen yelps on my box call. There was an immediate response from gobblers roosting in trees a couple hundred yards behind us. I was soon able to determine we had at least four gobblers headed in our direction. One gobbler especially seemed to be leading the way, and he had a deep gobble I’ve learned tends to come from mature “toms.” Because the back of our blind was pressed into a pine tree, I only had the front and side windows open and was anticipating a shot near the decoys placed 20 yards out in front, or through a side window. I estimated the lead gobbler was quite close behind us and getting ready to commit to our setup, with the other gobblers sounding off not far away, and Kathleen was excited, not to mention ready and waiting with her shotgun. Then, suddenly all went silent, and it became apparent something had caused the gobblers to break off from coming in. That is when at least 15 deer began running past our blind, and it was clear they were fleeing something. Then a head appeared out of the grass 50 yards away on top of the hill in front of us. It was a coyote gazing intently down at the turkey decoys, no doubt the reason the deer were on the run. The coyote decided there might be an easier meal to be had. I told Kathleen to be ready to shoot in the event the coyote came in to pounce on the decoys and informed her that coyotes could be shot anytime if they are causing or about to cause problems, something I firmly believe coyotes do 24/7. However, the coyote sensed something amiss, probably our scent, jumped up fully into view and immediately vacated, leaving Kathleen excited about having seen her first coyote. My conjecture was that two coyotes (Continued on page 5)

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The process of how to dress a wild turkey is being shown to participants in the recent Becoming an Outdoors-Woman turkey hunting workshop.

were involved, with one waiting behind us to possibly intercept what the one out front was pursuing. Coyotes are paired up this time of year and can quite skillfully hunt as a team. Deer, especially fawns, as well as turkeys and whatever else is available, are on the menu. Coyotes aren’t picky! Soon it was time to head back to the DNR field office, and Kathleen, who was great company to almost get a gobbler with, was excited to see what luck her “classmates” had had. It turns out three dandy gobblers had been shot, and everyone got a chance to see how to process a wild turkey for the table, and even try it themselves. All the women expressed

having had a great time, enjoyed meeting new friends and were fully prepared to go turkey hunting on their own. They also went home with a carryall bag full of turkey hunting necessities thanks to the National Wild Turkey Federation, Cabela’s and Ben’s Great Outdoors. I do believe Annie Oakley’s smiling spirit was present during it all. For more information on Michigan’s Becoming and Outdoors-Woman program. Visit Michigan.gov/BOW. Editor’s note: This week’s Showcasing the DNR feature story is written by freelance outdoors writer Tom Lounsbury. This is a special feature to our series.

DNR Asks Anglers to Share Details of Muskellunge Fishing Trips Ready for the statewide muskellunge possession season beginning June 3? Don’t forget to participate in the Muskellunge Angler Survey to help Michigan Department of Natural Resources biologists obtain valuable data on this important sport fish. “Muskellunge are difficult to survey, so biologists are dependent upon information provided by anglers to help us manage this species, says DNR fisheries biologist Neal Godby in Gaylord. “Angler survey reports give us insight into the relative abundance of muskellunge in a waterbody, size structure of the population, and whether the muskellunge in that waterbody are creating a fishery.” The DNR’s online muskellunge angler survey gathers information about muskellunge

angler demographics and catch data, such as length of fish caught, angler effort, water body fished and methods used. Since 2014, fisheries managers have used survey data to recommend fishing regulation changes to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, evaluate the muskellunge stocking program and understand more about self-sustaining populations. The survey is your opportunity to contribute to the proper management of this species. Whether your trip results in a muskellunge catch or not, you can offer valuable information about your fishing experience in Michigan waters. The survey is limited to one entry per person, per trip. However, we encourage you to complete a survey for every fishing trip you target or encounter muskellunge.

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OUTDOORS/SPORTS

Golfers Wrapup Season at Regionals

West Softball Loses to St. Joseph

The Zeeland East and West golf teams participated in the Division 2 Region 8 Tournament held at Diamond Springs Golf Course, on Thursday, June 1. The West varsity golf team placed 5th out of 18 teams participating in the event. Senior Malachi Le and Sophomore Logan Bomers had a pair of 79’s which was T-9th overall out of 89 players. Sophomore Tyler Baumann added a 93 while Senior Tyler Engelsman contributed a 97. Both Logan and Malachi made it to a playoff for the final individual spot to go the Division 2 State Tournament but unfortunately lost on a great shot by the third player in the playoff from Otsego. The team had a solid showing and should be proud of their play. The Chix shot a team score of 372 to finish 13th. The team was led by Jake Middleton who scored an 81 which placed him 14th overall. Jace Fenlon had an 86 for 26th place. Kole Meschke had a 97 and Grady Van Dyke had a 108. “It was a very long hot day, and the guys did a great job of staying hydrated and playing with everything they had. Great effort by the team and a good finish to a memorable season,” said East Coach Carla Stowie.

Zeeland West Varsity Dux fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-0 loss to St. Joseph Varsity Bears on Wednesday. St. Joseph took the lead on an error in the first inning. Zeeland West struggled to contain the high-powered offense of St. Joseph Varsity Bears, giving up 12 runs. A single by Maddie Wyckoff in the third inning was a positive for the Dux as they struggled at the plate. Alexa Brott took the loss for Zeeland West, the righthander allowed 12 hits and ten runs over four and a third innings, striking out six and walking zero. Emily Kragt came in for relief giving up two hits, two runs, and one walk. The Dux defense had a tough day with 7 unearned runs for the Bears.

Chix Win District Title Zeeland East won their first ever District Title in varsity baseball on Saturday, June 3. The Chix defeated rival Zeeland West in game 1 (semifinal) by a score of 10-0. Easton Remick pitched a complete game shutout, hurling 6 innings and allowing only 1 hit in the shutout. Remick struck out 6 batters in the contest. Offensively, Remick helped the cause with 3 RBI, while Brenston Brown added a big 2RBI double in the first inning to break the game open. Austin Keur was on base 3 times and scored 2 runs while Noah DeWitt, Max Salas and Trevor Raade all scored 2 runs as well. In the Championship game, Zeeland East defeated St. Joseph by a score of 14-1 in 5 innings. Max Salas pitched the complete game, allowing 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 2. Offensively the Chix tallied 15 hits in the game. Easton Remick and Chris Seay each had 3 hits with 3RBI while Austin Keur and Max Salas each had 2 hits in the game. The Chix moved to 37-3 on the season and play in the regional semi-final.

Track Teams Compete at State Finals The Division I State Track and Field finals were held on Saturday, June 3, at Rockford. The Zeeland East girls’ track team finished ninth with 20 points. The Zeeland East boys’ track team finished in a four-way tie for 44th place with Muskegon, Dexter and Royal Oak. Each team scored 4 points at the State Meet. In the 4 x 800 relay, the East girls’ relay team of Meredith Cook, Allison Kuzma, Emma Drnek, and CC Kuras placed second behind Ann Arbor Pioneer with a time of 9:11.49. East’s Allison Kuzma finished fourth in the 3200 meters with a time of 10:46.29. The Chix placed two discus throwers in scoring position with Mariah Sackett placing fifth with a throw of 128-feet-1inch and Anna Tilden sixth with a throw of 128-feet-1-inch. The Zeeland East points scored all of their points in the field events. Garrett Weeden finished sixth in the discus with a throw of 158-feet-3-inches. In the shot-put Parker Williams placed 8th with a throw of 50-feet-8.5inches and Weeden placed ninth with a heave of 50-feet-8.25inches. The West boys’ best performance was in the 4 x 200 relay where the team of Parker Holman, Trevor Wallar, Skyler Geurink, and Keaton Hendricks finished ninth with a time of 1:28.96. Wallar also finished 10th in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 39.83. The best finish for the West girls was a ninth-place finish in the discus as Isabel Assink had a throw of 114-feet-8-inches.

West Softball Loses to Schoolcraft The Zeeland West Varsity girls softball team fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 13-3 loss to Schoolcraft Varsity Golden Eagles on Thursday, June 1. The Dux tallied three runs in the fifth inning. Emily Kragt, Carly Sleeman, and Maddie Veersma each had RBIs in the big inning. Cora Mielke took the loss for West as the righthander allowed eight hits and five runs over two and a third innings. Alexa Brott came into pitch in the third and allowed five hits and two runs over one and two third innings while striking out three. Kragt came in for relief in the fifth inning allowing seven hits and six runs over one and two third innings. Veersma, Sleeman, Maddie Wyckoff, and Alexa Brott each collected one hit to lead the Dux.

Common Council SUMMARY OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS May 15, 2023 The regular meeting of the Zeeland City Council held on May 15, 2023, at the Zeeland City Hall Council Chambers, 21 S. Elm Street, Zeeland, MI was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Klynstra. All council members were present. Devotions were offered by City Attorney, James Donkersloot. u Removed Agenda Item #4, Salary Increase Plan Amendment. u Approved the Consent Agenda. u Adopted Snowmelt Special Assessment District Resolution #3. u Approved Addendum #1 to the Purchase and Development Agreement with Geerlings Development Company for the sale of 3 E. Main Avenue and assign the buyer’s interest from Geerlings Development Company, Inc.to SCOTTG, LLC. u Waived the City’s bid procedure and utilize Sourcewell as the means of fire apparatus and fire equipment procurement and to accept the recommendation of the ZFR Apparatus Committee to select Spartan Manufacturing as the sole source manufacturer and work directly with them on specs for the replacement pumper. u Approved the Employee Appreciation Policy Directive and rescind City Council Policy Directives 03.337, 03.338,15.108 and revise relevant sections of the Employee Handbook as needed in accordance with the new Employee Appreciation Policy Directive. u Amended the Employee Handbook Vacation Schedule as of July 1, 2023 as presented. u Amended the Employee Handbook to allow for the provision of two-hours of on-call pay for being oncall on Fridays. u Approved a job title change from Events Coordinator to Events Planner, approved the new wage scale and recommend that the employee’s wage be adjusted consistent with the plan as presented. u Awarded the Fiscal Year 2023 through Fiscal Year 2027 audit services contract to Brickley DeLong in the amount of $250,280.00. u Awarded the Maple Avenue Storm Sewer and Watermain project to GDK Construction in the amount of $57,128.00. Pamela Holmes City Clerk The above is a summary only of the formal actions taken. The full text is available for review in the Clerk’s office.

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New $1.95M USDA Grant to Support Training of Diverse Agriculture Professionals

Consumers Energy Starts A r e s e a r c h t e a m l e d our global community, and we management decisions. by Michigan State University need to promote practices that are To share information in Operating Covert Power Plant soil scientist Bruno Basso has sustainable long term.” an inclusive way, the team is Consumers Energy announced last week that it is now operating the Covert Generating Station in Southwest Michigan’s Van Buren County, an important part of its industry-leading Clean Energy Plan to meet Michigan’s energy needs this summer and for years to come. “Consumers Energy is doing its part to ensure a cost-effective, reliable energy generation supply to our customers and all of Michigan by welcoming the latest power plant into our generation fleet,” said Tim Sparks, Consumers Energy’s vice president of electric supply. “Covert will supply reliable electricity to meet Michigan’s needs 24/7 and support clean energy sources like wind and solar that we will continue to add.” Consumers Energy purchased the 1,200-megawatt, natural gasfired Covert plant, which can produce enough energy to power over 1 million Michigan homes. Covert began operating in 2004. Adding the plant to Consumers Energy’s portfolio adds affordable, reliable power generation without creating new greenhouse gas emissions.

received a $1.95 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to develop and disseminate educational information on soil organic carbon evaluation. The trainings will be geared toward underserved agriculture professionals in Maine, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont. The project is funded through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, which is supporting four regional projects around the country aimed at improving soil carbon stock monitoring. Basso is an expert in sustainable agriculture who serves as John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in the MSU departments of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, as well as the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Joining him are colleagues from Woods End Laboratories, a soil health analysis company headquartered in Maine, including founder and chief scientist William Brinton, and CEO and analytical chemist Rebecca Harvey. “The partnership among academic institutions, private companies, governmental organizations and nonprofits is critical to evaluating the potential steps farmers can take to help soils sequester carbon,” said Basso, whose work is also supported by MSU AgBioResearch. “We need stakeholders from all areas of agriculture to adequately address the multifaceted nature of the problem and its potential solutions. Administration to work with our Agriculture is at the foundation of Canadian neighbors to stop any plans to store nuclear waste so close to the Great Lakes,” said Senator Stabenow. Earlier this year, Stabenow reintroduced her bipartisan On Monday, June 5, the resolution with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Congressman Dan U.S. House of Representatives Kildee (MI-08), and Congressman unanimously passed Congressman John James (MI-10) opposing Huizenga’s Accredited Investor C a n a d a ’ s p l a n a n d c a l l i n g Definition Review Act. This on President Biden and his l e g i s l a t i o n i s d e s i g n e d t o administration to work with the s t r e n g t h e n s m a l l b u s i n e s s , Canadian government to ensure investment opportunities, and nuclear waste is not permanently access to our capital markets for Southwest Michigan residents and stored in the Great Lakes Basin. Over 40 million people in individuals across America. Currently, one of the the United States and Canada get their drinking water from qualifications the Securities and the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, Exchange Commission (SEC) uses the Nuclear Waste Management to determine an accredited investor Organization, a nonprofit created is an asset threshold of one million by the Canadian government, is dollars. This antiquated view limits proposing to build a permanent funding for small business startups nuclear waste repository at South and shuts everyday Americans Bruce to store high-level nuclear out of this portion of our capital waste in the Great Lakes Basin. markets. Prior to the voice vote, The highly toxic waste could take tens of thousands of years to Congressman Huizenga spoke in support of the Accredited Investor decompose to safe levels. Definition Review Act and detailed how it opens doors for both investors and small businesses in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, and communities throughout Michigan and across the nation. Video of Congressman Huizenga’s remarks as well as text highlights are available below. “While investors often turn to their local communities for support, they often lack the ability to reach those investors, those The Covert plant’s 29 workers are expected to become Consumers Energy employees as the transition proceeds. Consumers Energy recently released its energy forecast for this summer, helping to assure that Michigan has an ample energy supply for nearly 2 million homes and businesses. Covert joins two other natural gas plants in Zeeland and Jackson, along with coal, hydroelectric, pumped storage, wind and solar energy sources that will serve customers as temperatures rise and air conditioners turn on. That energy mix will continue to be cleaner and more affordable. Consumers Energy will close its final coal-burning power plants by mid-2025. Over 60 percent of the power the company will provide customers will be sourced from renewable energy and help customers save an estimated $600 million through 2040. “We appreciate that our customers count on us around the clock to power their lives. By adding the Covert plant, we can keep adding wind and solar energy while ensuring we meet the dayto-day needs of our neighbors,” Sparks said.

Committee Passes Stabenow Provision Addressing Canadian Nuclear Waste Storage U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), co-chair of the U.S. Senate Great Lakes Task Force, announced that the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passed her provision requiring the Biden Administration to work with Canada on an alternative location to permanently store nuclear waste. For years, Stabenow has opposed Canada’s plan to permanently store high-level nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin. Stabenow’s provision, which passed as part of the ADVANCE Act of 2023, requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to provide an update to Congress on engagement between the Commission and the Government of Canada regarding nuclear waste storage in the Great Lakes Basin. “Placing a nuclear waste facility next to one of the world’s largest supplies of fresh water makes absolutely no sense and is dangerous. Our Great Lakes are central to our Michigan way of life, and any nuclear waste spill would be devastating. This provision requires the Biden

Basso noted that soils have the ability to sequester more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined. Outside of the obvious environmental benefits, there are growing incentives focused on farmers’ wallets. Emerging soil carbon markets allow private companies and nonprofits to pay farmers for sequestering carbon and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions, but questions abound. Citing the cost of soil sampling, remote sensing image analysis, modeling and other carbon stock assessment techniques, many farmers are skeptical. Novel approaches — such as pairing remote sensing with crop modeling — are topics Basso covers in his research, aiming to cultivate solutions that overcome the complexity and cost barriers of sampling across an entire farm. Basso and Brinton recently published a paper outlining how soil carbon stocks are often inaccurately measured due to a calculation error. They demonstrated how measurements must factor in the changing bulk density of soil over time to gain a better understanding of the effectiveness of sustainable agriculture methods. For the new project, the team is looking to share these findings and more. The intended audience will be farmers, agronomists and agribusiness professionals in underserved groups such as indigenous peoples, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and those whose religious or cultural beliefs drive land

collaborating with several organizations in Maine, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont. Training opportunities will be available during in-person field days, via printed materials, and online through bulletins, videos, a podcast and a film documentary. Basso said that locations for field days will be selected to complement other regionally relevant activities such as fairs and farm shows. The content will feature soil carbon science and practical, hands-on learning for the implementation and management of a carbon monitoring program. Information will be presented on how to collect samples such as: • How many samples to collect. • What sampling equipment should be used and where to get it. • How to find a qualified laboratory and how to get samples to it. • How to interpret and share laboratory results. • When, where and how to re-sample. “There is a need for an increased number of field-based measurements to evaluate carbon stocks and gain an improved understanding of the sequestration potential of lands under different management and cropping systems through validated models,” Basso said. “To accomplish this, we need a wide variety of farmers, agribusiness professionals and agronomists to participate, especially those who have historically not had a strong voice in agriculture circles.”

Bill to Strengthen Investment, Opportunity, & Access to Capital Markets Passes House truly accredited investors, who can make a huge impact,” he said. The current definition the SEC uses to identify accredited investors is outdated and based solely and wrongly on wealth and net income. “You shouldn’t have to be a millionaire to be an accredited investor,” he said. According to Huizenga, the ability to participate in a private offering should not be limited to individuals that pass some type of federal government assets test. Instead, participation should be expanded to include all individuals that demonstrate they have a sufficient understanding of the offering. “My legislation is about leveling the playing field. Whether it’s in Kalamazoo or Portage, Benton Harbor or St Joe, or Battle Creek or Springfield, investors should be able to support small business startups in their local community across Southwest Michigan and around the nation,” he said. Huizenga led a bipartisan effort, that heard uplifting stories from Americans who inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs. Omi Bell founded Black Girl Ventures, an organization

focused on providing women of color with access to community networks, capital, and capacity building to develop and grow their businesses. Omi does that right here in Washington, DC. “Omi testified before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets that her mother invested 10,000 dollars of her own retirement to support Omi’s first business venture. Yet her mom was not considered an accredited investor, and despite her desire to support her daughter’s ambitions she could have been disallowed from investing,” he said. Huizenga’s committee also heard testimony from David Olivencia. the CEO and CoFounder of Angeles Investors, who, while earning his MBA from Notre Dame, learned about startups and how early-stage investments could lead to outsized returns. “Unfortunately for David, as he said he told his story, he said he did not qualify as an accredited investor, because his immigrant family did not have wealth that he could inherit. That is a horrible way to decide whether someone should or can invest in a dream. I can tell you this, the stories of Omi and David are all too common in the investment world,” he said.

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“Pray Without Ceasing” (1Thessalonians 5:17) By Linzy

Notwithstanding, even those of us who have been believers since we can remember are still on a journey; a spiritual one that is most often excruciatingly long and slow. Therefore, we all naturally go astray even in believing; going years without daily prayer even though we are a saved child of God. However, daily prayer that is not solely born of routine, but heartfelt and meaningful, changes everything. And that being the case, it is hardly presumptuous to assume that it’s at that moment when the revelation for the need of continual prayer hits, most of us experience a turning point. That glorious day we decide to commit ourselves to prayer is a pivotal and phenomenal one; the day spiritual growth blooms and a sweet-smelling aroma captures the attention of our LORD GOD. For the immature believer, prayers of petition are key and bedtime prayers are pretty much it on a routine basis. However, although routine does enter into the continuum, it is beside the point, for our goal ought to be the new and exciting blossoming of our relationship with God through Christ. Like an open flower emits a sweetness like the calling card of nature, we have become hungry for constant, open communication with our Father in Heaven; to know and comprehend everything He has to say about our decisions, our joys and our sorrows. Suddenly, we crave Him in good times and bad, in need

and in praise and thanksgiving, no matter what the occasion or circumstance; we find we are compelled to seek His Face. Moreover, the prayer life of the spiritually mature brings God into every aspect of life; there are no longer any hidden places of the heart. God does indeed call His children to Himself, but like any relationship there must be at least two and if we fail to do our part,

God is left talking to the back of our heads. It’s up to us to make certain that God is with us fully in everything we go through by bringing Him into it all: every problem, challenge, obstacle, worry, fear and decision, as well as every moment of rejoicing and thanksgiving. Prior to this revelation of daily heartfelt prayer and a constant open door, we may find ourselves still feeling lost, tired and even

Immanuel Reformed Church M-89 (500 East Main Street) & Wilson Avenue (57th Street) Post Office Box 434, Fennville, Michigan, 49408 Telephone: 1-616-283-1546 Outdoor Drive-In Worship Service ¼ mile North of Fennville on 58th Street. June 11, 2023 - Lords Day 24 6:00PM Special Music: John Taylor and Friends Guest speaker: Jason Parks A FREE WILL offering will be taken during the service. Gifts will be used to continue the Outdoor service. If there is thunder and lightning or a Tornado warning at 5:00pm or it’s been raining ALL day the outdoor service will be cancelled. Telephone: 616.283.1546 or 616.990.5976 All Welcome – Join us as we praise and thank God by worshipping with Him and His creation!

bored with daily life and feel the dreaded meaninglessness, much like that of the unsaved, regardless of our salvation status. God is calling all of His children to seek Him and, thereby, grow in Him and He doesn’t require

anything other than our love and commitment to HIM. To pray without ceasing means we are not ever really done talking to Him and we talk to Him about everything; (Continued on page 9)

Do Something By Jeff Munroe

Read: Matthew 25:14-30 Enter into the joy of your master. (v. 21) The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 is one of the most often-used stewardship texts. I’ve heard of pastors who have given members of their congregation amounts of money and a limited time period to see what they can do for the kingdom of God with that money. But there are problems with reading this parable exclusively as a financial lesson. To begin with, not everyone has that gift (or wants the burden) of making money. On top of that, making this parable solely about money opens it to misinterpretation. Is Jesus advising us to make risky investments? Buy stocks instead of bonds? Gamble? These readings distort how parables work. For example, when Jesus told the parable of the sower, he wasn’t really talking about farming. In this case, Jesus isn’t really talking about investing: he’s talking about like. He’s saying do something with what you’ve been given, do something with the gospel that has been entrusted to you, do something with your life! If we free this parable from only speaking about money, we see almost limitless possibilities for application. It can speak to topics as diverse as the care of our planet to the came of our most significant relationships. The message of Matthew 25 is much more than “invest wisely.” It’s live, love, work, and serve in such a way so that when you stand in front of your master one day, he says, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Jeff Munroe is the editor of the Reformed Journal. This devotional is reprinted by permission from Words of Hope. To receive Words of Hope’s daily meditation, and learn more about their international ministry, please visit woh.org.

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CLASSIFIED & LEGAL ADS LEGAL NOTICE 6/15/2023 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is given under section 3212 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212 that default has been made under the terms and conditions of that certain Mortgage made by Kelly Darby and Valaree Darby as mortgagor (jointly the “Mortgagor”), to Byline Bank, an Illinois banking corporation, as mortgagee (“Lender”), dated March 15, 2018 and recorded March 27, 2018 as instrument 2018-0010123, Ottawa County Records, Michigan (the “Mortgage”) and that the Mortgage referenced below will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged Property (as defined below) at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the time and place set forth below. The amount due on the Mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the Mortgaged Property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The amount due on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is $976,597.18 inclusive of certain costs and expenses paid by Lender to collect the debt and to protect its interest in the property, all of which is due under the terms of the Mortgage. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. Take notice that on June 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction to the highest bidder at 414 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan 49417, or such other place of holding the circuit court within the county where the property to be sold at foreclosure is located as may be designated by the sheriff or deputy sheriff conducting the sale. Lender will apply the sale proceeds to the amount due on the Mortgage as stated above plus interest on the amount due at the rate of 8.25% percent per annum, and any amount subsequently paid by Lender to protect its interest in the property. The property (the “Mortgaged Property”) to be sold at foreclosure sale is located in Ottawa County, Michigan, described as follows: Real estate in the City of Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, more particularly described as follows: All that part of Government Lot 6, Section 8, Town 7 North, Range 14 West, Polkton Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Government Lot 6, which point is also the West

1/8 corner of the Northeast ¼, Section 8, Town 7 North, Range 14 West; thence due South along the North-South ¼ line a distance of 936.0 feet to a point “A”; thence North 84 degrees 51 minutes East 300.00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence North 54 degrees 51 minutes East 60.0 feet; thence North 84 degrees 51 minutes East 50.35 feet; thence due South, parallel with the North-South ¼ line to the waters edge of the Grand River; thence Westerly along the waters edge of the Grand River to a point which lies due South from the place of beginning; thence due North to the place of beginning. 8388 River Ridge Drive, Coopersville, Michigan 49404 Tax Parcel No: 09-08-200-043 TOGETHER WITH all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements, and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all rights to make divisions of the land that are exempt from the platting requirements of the Michigan Land Division Act, as it shall be amended; all water, water rights, watercourses, and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal, and similar matters, and all licenses, contracts, permits and agreements required or used in connection with the ownership, maintenance or operation of the real property. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240(8) unless the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will expire 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale, or when the time to provide notice under MCL 600.3241(c) expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCL 600.3212(g), take notice that the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period, as further provided in MCL 600.3278. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 18. 2023 Lily Pond LLC C Series c/o Daniel F. Gosch Dickinson Wright PLLC 200 Ottawa NW, Suite 900 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 458-1300 (05-18)(06-15)

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6/22/2023 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Ottawa County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on June 29, 2023. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Mark Quintero and Cynthia M. Quintero, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Washington Mutual Bank Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Citibank, N.A., as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of WaMu AssetBacked Certificates WaMu Series 2007-HE3 Trust Date of Mortgage: March 8, 2007 Date of Mortgage Recording: March 29, 2007 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $137,857.76 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 15 of Van’s Subdivision as recorded in Liber 11 of Plats on Page 15. Common street address (if any): 310 Hoover Blvd, Holland, MI 49423-3767 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.

6/29/2023

6/29/2023 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Ottawa County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on July 6, 2023. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Erika Lynn Maatman, single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan Mutual, INC. Date of Mortgage: February 9, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: March 19, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $163,686.61 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, and described as:

Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Ottawa County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on July 6, 2023. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jorge Cabrera, married man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: December 19, 2018 Date of Mortgage Recording: January 3, 2019 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $196,719.23 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, and described as:

Lot 26, Rose Park Subdivision, Holland Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in liber 13 of plats, page 7, Ottawa County Records.

Lot(s) 57, Riley Ridge No. 4, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 34 of Plats, Page 6.

Common street address (if any): 487 Rose Park Dr, Holland, MI 49424-1635

This notice is from a debt collector.

The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.

Date of notice: June 1, 2023

This notice is from a debt collector.

Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 642-2515

Date of notice: June 8, 2023

1500018 (06-01)(06-22)

LEGAL NOTICE

Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 642-2515 1500586 (06-08)(06-29)

Common street address (if any): 3061 Roberts Way, Holland, MI 49424-8519 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: June 8, 2023 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 642-2515 1500585 (06-08)(06-29)

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Hope Earns Gold Rating 06/08/23 For Sustainability Achievements

06/08/23 Legal Notice to Creditors Corporate Dissolution Lone Oak Dairy Farms Inc., a Michigan corporation NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Lone Oak Dairy Farms Inc., a Michigan corporation, with its principal and registered office located at 22794 Squires Road, Conklin, Michigan 49403, was dissolved on May 31, 2023. Creditors of Lone Oak Dairy Farms Inc. are notified that all claims against Lone Oak Dairy Farms Inc. will be forever barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within one (1) year after the date of publication of this notice, in accordance with Michigan Compiled Laws Section 450.1842a.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Dorothy M. Grit (“Decedent”) Date of Decedent’s Birth: November 3, 1929 Name of Trust: Dorothy M. Grit Trust dated March 5, 2001

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, Dorothy M. Grit, died May 7, 2023. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued.

Lone Oak Dairy Farms Inc., a Michigan corporation 22794 Squires Road Conklin, Michigan 49403

Creditors of Decedent are notified that all claims against Decedent, Decedent’s estate and/or Decedent’s trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Trustee Cheryl L. De Jong, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice.

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Date: May 30, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE 06/08/23 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT OTTAWA COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate

Cheryl L. De Jong 700 Edgeworth Street Jenison, Michigan 49428 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) WESSELING & BRACKMANN P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185

CASE NO. – 2023-69599-DE JUDGE – Mark A. Feyen Court Address 12120 Fillmore Street West Olive, MI 49460 Court Telephone no. (616) 786-4110 Estate of Madeleine Anne Martin Date of Birth: 5-17-1996 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Madeleine Anne Martin, died 4-11-23. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Susan Anne Simonte Matthews, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 12120 Fillmore Street, West Olive, MI 49460 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6-2-23 Susan Anner Simonte Matthews Personal representative 1707 White Birch Ct. Troy, MI 48098 Phone: 248-467-0113 Ajay Gupta P45739 Attorney 1020 Springwells Detroit, MI 48209 Telephone no. 419-866-2098

Pray (Continued from page 7) deliberately keeping the doors of communication open. We have and enjoy an open-ended and ongoing conversation. For when we bring everything to the Throne of God for His Approval and Guidance, we are further developing our relationship with Him and that assurance that we are abiding in His Will and growing closer to Him is critical for spiritual growth, as well as priceless in all things. It means we are not ever really done talking to Him. Moreover, we will be further enabled to enjoy the sheer Awesomeness of His Presence, which can be rather elusive when merely looking to check prayer off our daily to- do list… Parallels to 1Thessalonians 5:17— Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18 & Luke 18:1 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7, NKJV) I have been writing for many years. I really got serious when my 3 kids were still quite young, as they inspired me to write children’s fiction. I now have 22 Amazon publications. Also, I’ve just completed a Bible study course. I am now a certified Bible Counsellor!

Hope College has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. Hope had previously held a Silver rating since 2017, after having held a Bronze rating since 2012. Michelle Seppala Gibbs, who is director of the Office of Sustainability at Hope, emphasized that the achievement — which is based on a comprehensive review of practices at the college — belongs to the college community as a whole, both past and present. “The STARS assessment is an all-campus report that examines every single aspect of the college,” she said. “Our Gold rating is built on the work of many people across many years and their continuing commitment to finding creative ways to integrate sustainability into our programs, operations and campus facilities.” With more than 900 participants in 40 countries, AASHE’s STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance. Participants report achievements in five overall areas: 1) academics 2) engagement, 3) operations, 4) planning and administration, and 5) innovation and leadership. The ratings are at four different levels: Bronze at 25%, Silver at 45%, Gold at 65% and Platinum at 85%. Hope’s overall score is 65.28%, an increase from the college’s 2020 score of 57.65%. The college’s STARS report is publicly available on the STARS website at stars.aashe.org S usta ina bility e ffor ts a t Hope are initiated and pursued by students, faculty and staff, and alumni, and take a variety of forms. They are supported and encouraged by an advisory committee known as the Green Team consisting of students, faculty and staff. Student-organized groups at the college include Green Hope, focused on sustainability. In addition, each year several students participate in the college’s Hope Advocates for Sustainability internship program coordinated by the Office of Sustainability. An Alumni Sustainability Affinity Group has supported projects including tree plantings and retrofitting a college-owned residential cottage as a green facility. In addition to familiar activities like recycling and upgrading

Hope College’s Campus Ministries Van Andel Huys der Hope was completed in 2019 and was awarded LEED v4 Certification.

windows and lightbulbs with energy-efficient replacements, projects and practices across campus range from the addition of beehives to provide pollinating insects; to reducing food waste and the use of water in the dining halls; to solar-powered charging stations for the electric golf carts used by the physical plant staff; to using environmentally friendly products in cleaning and groundskeeping. Hope makes a tradition of planting trees during national Campus Sustainability Month, each October, and Earth Week and Arbor Day, both in April. College buildings that have LEED certification are the van Andel Huys der Hope Campus Ministries house that opened in the fall of 2019 (LEED v4), the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center that opened in 2017 (LEED Gold) and the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts that opened in 2015 (LEED Silver). This past year, a Green Revolving Fund was created through seed funding from alumni and a matching commitment by the college. Each year, a team of students, faculty and staff identifies efficiency projects with both an environmentally positive impact and a positive fiscal impact. This past year, the fund received additional support through the sale of honey produced by the college’s bees as well as campus pop-up thrift stores hosted by the student club, Green Hope. Gibbs noted that the college also coordinates sustainability efforts with community organizations in a variety of ways. During the past several summers, for example, faculty and student researchers at the college have partnered with the City of Holland and Holland in Bloom on an Urban Tree Canopy Project to inventory trees on city property and campus. The work has led to development of TreeSap, a free app that enables users to learn more about individual trees in the city and around campus. In addition, Hope offers academic majors in environmental

science with concentrations in biology, chemistry and geology, and minors in both environmental science and environmental studies. Multiple faculty-student collaborative research teams pursue environmentally related projects, and programs at Hope include a Global Water Research Institute based on the college’s strong tradition of research on water quality in particular. Hope has received several awards through the years for its sustainability efforts. For the past five consecutive years, the college has received Tree Campus USA® recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. In October 2022, Hope was named a runner up for that year’s West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year Award by the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum. In October 2019, Hope received an Honor Award for exceptional grounds maintenance in the Green Star Awards competition of the Professional Grounds Management Society. In 2015, Hope College Dining received Gold-level recognition in the SEED sustainability program of Creative Dining Services. In 2014, the college was certified by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program for meeting the organization’s standards in overall grounds management practices. More information about sustainability efforts at Hope and in the area is available at hope. edu/sustainability AASHE is an association of colleges and universities that are working to create a sustainable future. AASHE’s mission is to empower higher education to lead the sustainability transformation. It provides resources, professional development and a network of support to enable institutions of higher education to model and advance sustainability in everything they do, from governance and operations to education and research. More information about AASHE is available at aashe.org

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GARDEN

Dekker Huis (Continued from page 1)

The public are invited for an Opening Celebration between 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15t, with a ribbon cutting at 4:00 p.m. At the open house, visitors can see the new space and enjoy samples and products from some local businesses including Zeeland Bakery, Drip, deVries Photography, Zeeland Ace Hardware, Holland Litho Printing Services, and VanHuis Real Estate. The Zeeland Welcome Center is funded by grants from the Zeeland Board of Public Works, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, and Zeeland Shopping Area Redevelopment Board. Furniture was donated by MillerKnoll.

Terra cotta microwave flower presses provide the opportunity to harvest, press, dry and create in the same day. Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company/gardeners.com

Powdery mildew disease on phlox. Photo credit: MelindaMyers.com

Managing Insects and Diseases in the Garden

Preserve the Beauty, Fragrance, and Flavor Of Your Garden By Melinda Myers

A bit of prevention goes a long way in minimizing insect and disease problems in the garden. Enlist a holistic approach known as Plant Health Care to manage your ornamental and edible gardens. It starts with proper plant selection and care and ends with using the most eco-friendly controls when problems do occur. Start by selecting plants suited to the growing conditions. Match your plants to the light, soil, and other growing conditions in your yard. You’ll have healthier plants that require less ongoing care and are less prone to pests, helping to increase your gardening success. Look for and purchase the most pest-resistant plants available. Garden phlox and bee balm are frequently attacked by powdery mildew. Purchase mildew-resistant varieties like Backlight with white flowers, Glamour Girl with hot coral pink blossoms, and the Ka-Pow series that comes in a variety of colors. Look for mildew-resistant bee balm varieties like the Sugar Buzz series in shades of lavender, pink and red, and the compact Balmy series to reduce the risk of this disease. Provide proper care throughout the growing season. Water thoroughly and only as needed to encourage a deep robust root system better able to absorb needed nutrients and water. Apply water directly to the soil and early in the morning to reduce the risk of disease and water loss to evaporation. Mulch the soil surface with shredded leaves and evergreen needles to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and improve the soil. This one task provides many benefits to you and your plants. Avoid over-fertilization. Excess nitrogen promotes lush succulent growth that is more susceptible to insects and disease and may interfere with flowering and fruiting. Check plants regularly and throughout the season for any signs of insects and disease. Look on the upper and lower surface of the leaves and along the stems. It is much easier to treat a small population of insects or pluck off a few diseased leaves than trying to control large pest populations. Properly identify the pest. Most insects, over 97%, are good guys that pollinate our plants, eat insect pests, and help compost plant waste. Knowing the good from the bad and the harmful from those that are just annoying can save you time, money, and frustration. Consult your University Extension’s website, local botanic gardens, and other horticulture professionals for help with diagnosing and treating problems. And if control is needed, look for eco-friendly options. A thorough cleanup is often enough to reduce insect and disease problems to a tolerable level. Spraying plants with a strong blast of water to dislodge aphids and mites, knocking problem insects into a can of soapy water, or removing spotted leaves may be all that’s needed. Use barriers like floating row covers to prevent damage from cabbage worms and bean beetles. University research has found that with proper timing these products can also help reduce the risk of squash vine borer, squash bugs, and cucumber bacterial wilt. If you opt for chemical control, look for an organic or the most eco-friendly product labeled for managing disease or insect pests. As always, read and follow label directions for the best and safest results. Enlisting a holistic approach allows you to work with nature to grow a beautiful and productive garden.

Enjoy your garden throughout the growing season and beyond. Preserve its beauty, fragrance, and flavor in artwork, crafts, and food. Cell phones with cameras make it easy to capture the seasonal changes in our gardens and environment. Use your favorite photo as the wallpaper on your computer or phone. Turn them into greeting cards to send or pictures to hang on walls, lifting your spirits on gray winter or rainy days. Break out the colored pencils, markers, or paints and capture the beauty of individual flowers or gardens. Creating art, like gardening, can help elevate your mood, reduce stress, and improve self-esteem. Start a garden journal, if you haven’t done so already. It’s a great way to capture successes and even failures to help plan next year’s garden or changes to the landscape. Create your own journal on the computer or in a spiral notebook. A waterproof and smudge-proof option like the Rite in the Rain Waterproof Garden Journal can go with you into the garden. Preserve some of your favorite flowers and memories with a flower press you make or buy, like an heirloom flower press (gardeners.com). Just place freshly picked leaves and flowers between pieces of paper in the flower press. Use flowers at their peak of beauty for the best results. Arrange the leaves and petals as desired before pressing, since they dry the way, you place them. Once your flowers are placed in between the paper, close the press and secure the layers. Your dried flowers will be ready in a few weeks. Speed up the process with the help of your microwave. The Terra Cotta Microwave Flower Press allows you to harvest, press, dry and create all in the same day. Place the flowers and leaves between the wool felt dividers and secure them inside the terra cotta top and bottom. The wool pads and terra cotta absorb the moisture as the microwave heats for quick drying. Capture the color, fragrance, and relaxing benefits of lavender by filling small sachet bags with flower buds to place in a desk, nightstand, or drawer. Take this one step further and create lavender wands from 10 to 30 flowering stems and a bit of ribbon. These attractive wands capture the lavender fragrance and make great gifts. Pickle cucumbers or other vegetables to enjoy throughout the garden season and beyond. You’ll find an assortment of pickling crocks on the market but consider elevating your pickles to gourmet status by fermenting them in The Amazing Pickle Barrel made of lightly toasted white oak. You and your guests will enjoy the subtle and unique flavor the oak barrel adds. Keep the flavor of your garden alive all year long. Pick and dry herbs for winter meals and holiday gifts. Gather the herbs into small bundles and secure them with a rubber band. As the stems shrink so does the rubber band. Use a spring-type clothespin to hang the bundles from a clothesline in a dry, airy place that is out of direct sunlight for drying. Save space and dress up the display with an herb drying rack that holds six bunches of flowers, hot peppers, or garlic. Keep carrots, beets, and turnips fresh and crisp for months after harvest with proper storage. Most gardeners don’t have a root cellar or sufficient room in the refrigerator. Consider packing them in layers of damp sand or sawdust placed in a root storage bin. Set the bin in a cool dark place and retrieve the vegetables as needed. Try these and other creative ways to extend your garden enjoyment beyond the end of the growing season.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition, and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and her website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

Melinda Myers is the author of more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Gardener’s Supply Company for her expertise to write this article. Her website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

By Melinda Myers

Ninth Zeeland Criterium Friday, June 9 Zeeland is proud to host its ninth Zeeland twilight Criterium. This event will take place on Friday, June 9, beginning at 5:30 pm. A Criterium is, by definition, a one-day bicycle race down a circuit road course. It is the most common form of American racing, complete with a multi-lap race to the finish. The course, generally spanning up to a mile in length, is repeated by the cyclists until anywhere from 25 to 60 miles is covered. “The cyclists are to successfully tear through consecutive corners of the course without a place-breaking wipe out. Quick acceleration, agility, and balance are essential to being a competitive contender in the race,” said Downtown Events Coordinator Kerri VanDorp. Zeeland’s Criterium racers will charge through the streets of Zeeland in a competitive half mile loop throughout historic downtown. “Come join one of the city’s most exciting and competitive events swirling with heart pounding entertainment for both participants and bystanders,” she said. The event commences with a 5:30 pm kick off of the free kids race where children 12 and under are welcome to come out and race on the same course used by the pros (each child must wear a helmet to be part of the race). Children’s race at 5:30 pm (1 Lap); Category 4/5 Race at 6pm (30 minutes); Category 3/4 Race at 6:45pm (45 minutes); Women’s Category 1/2/3 & Juniors 7:45 pm (30 minutes); and Category 1/2/3 Race at 8:30 pm (60 minutes). Both the start and finish of the race is held midblock on Main Street between Elm and Church. Participants will cycle west on Main Street to Elm; south on Elm to Lincoln; East on Lincoln to Church; south on Church to Cherry; East on Cherry to Centennial; North on Centennial Main; West on Main to finish. At the close of each race, awards will be presented in the park near the start / finish. Registration is available at: https://www.bikereg.com/zeelandcriterium. . The Zeeland Criterium is sponsored by Buhler, Velo City Cycles, Mainstreet Bicycle Company, Zeeland BPW, DISHER, Drip Coffee, Sharp Roofing and Construction, Holland Hospital and Ignite.

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Ludington Celebrates 150th Anniversary in 2023 with Events All Year Ludington is continuing its 150th anniversary celebration in 2023 with a full calendar of events to honor its rich past and bright future, highlighted by Love Ludington Weekend June 9-11. It’s also added a number of new anniversary activities to the annual lineup including a children’s birthday party, summer speaker series, bicycle scavenger hunts and art exhibits. Sesquicentennial information can be found at ludington150.com. “This is an exciting year of celebration as we commemorate Ludington’s sesquicentennial,” said Ludington Mayor Mark Barnett. “We have a full schedule of events designed for everyone to enjoy, whether you love Ludington as a resident or a visitor. We encourage you to learn more about our history and how it has created who we are today as a city.” While March 22 was the official anniversary that Ludington was incorporated 150 years ago in 1873 and was commemorated with a local event, Ludington’s primary sesquicentennial celebration is Love Ludington Weekend June 9-11. Ludington’s official anniversary celebration weekend features three days of festivities, including: Friday Night Street Party, June 9, 6-10:30 p.m., downtown. The weekend kicks off with a downtown street party featuring live music, children’s games, food vendors and fireworks. At 6 p.m., House of Flavors will give out scoops of free ice cream on Ludington Avenue near Robert Street to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Live music will run on the main stage 6-10 p.m., headlined by Southern California’s top dance band Pop Vinyl, 8-10 p.m., followed by fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Putt-Putt Celebration – June 9-11, noon-10 p.m. daily, Ludington Area Jaycees Mini Golf Course. $1.50 per-person all weekend, and each family receives a commemorative golf ball. “Love Ludington” and “Celebrating the S.S. Badger” Art Exhibits – June 9-11 (and through June 30), Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Original artwork depicts scenes of the city’s past and present in honor of Ludington’s 150th anniversary, and artistic images of the S.S. Badger celebrate the ship’s 70th anniversary.

Ludington Lakestride Races – June 10, 8 a.m. The 43rd annual race series features a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Historic Homes Walking Tours – June 10 & 11 at 1 and 2 p.m., from Mason County Research Center (arrive 10 minutes early). Take a one-hour guided walking tour of homes in Ludington’s newly designated historic district while meeting important historical characters from Ludington’s history—William Jennings Bryan; Antoine, Kate, and Charles Cartier; Marshall Butters; and other Ludington notables brought to life by first-person interpreters. Saturday tours will be of home exteriors; Sunday tours will go into historic Bed and Breakfasts for a limited tour of the homes (common areas only). $20 per person (up to 20 people per tour). “Ludington was built from the woods and continues to thrive today on the water,” said Rebecca Berringer, executive director of the Mason County Historical Society whose organization is planning a number of anniversary events. “Our lumber barons are the ‘angels of Ludington’ – what they created and left behind allows us to be who we are today, which you will see at many of our events.” Other anniversary activities and events throughout 2023 (also at ludington150.com/calendar) include: Cemetery Bicycle Ride – Sundays in May, Lakeview Cemetery. This self-directed onemile loop introduces riders to burial sites of Ludington veterans at Lakeview Cemetery, giving participants a look into the area’s history and showcasing those who fought for this country. Grave sites are near the road so participants can find them without having to enter the cemetery. (Cycling in Lakeview Cemetery is usually not allowed except for events like this ride.) Helmets and bright clothing are encouraged. House of Flavors Diamond Giveaway – May through July 3. In celebration of its diamond (75th) anniversary and in partnership with Victoria’s Jewelry and WMOM-FM, House of Flavors is giving away a one-carat diamond. Entry forms can be picked up and submitted at Ludington’s House of Flavors and Victoria’s Jewelry, and one winner will be drawn and announced July 4 during the Freedom Festival parade at

Downtown Ludington will be filled with activities this weekend as the community celebrates 150 years.

As part of the Love Ludington 150th Celebration the Ludington Area for the Arts will host “Celebrating the S.S. Badger” art exhibition through June 30th. The exhibition features photographs and original artwork of the S.S. Badger for its 70th anniversary.

WMOM. Weekly winners also will be drawn on Tuesdays with prizes like ice cream, sundaes and t-shirts. The diamond winner must be 18 years or older; no purchase necessary. Watch the Facebook page for weekly winners and other contest updates. Celebrate Ludington: Bicycle Goosechase Scavenger Hunt – May 13-31. Open to youth ages 5 through 19, this self-guided bicycle scavenger hunt introduces participants to Ludington’s history by completing various challenges of biking to historical locations. Participants can earn points toward prizes for completed challenges. Enter individually or as a family, though only one prize awarded per group. Riders must download and use the free Goosechase app to participate. Bicycle helmets and bright clothing are encouraged. “Love Ludington” and “Celebrating the S.S. Badger” Art Exhibits – Exhibit June 2-30, artist reception June 2, 5-8 p.m., Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Concurrent art exhibits celebrate two important Ludington anniversaries - the “Love Ludington” exhibit depicts scenes of Ludington’s past and present through original artwork across mediums for its 150th anniversary, and the “Celebrating the S.S. Badger” exhibit features photographs and original artwork of the S.S. Badger for its 70th anniversary. Sesquicentennial Concert featuring the Scottville Clown Band – June 14, 7 p.m., Waterfront Park. This free event is open to the public to enjoy one of Michigan’s most beloved bands (also dating to 1903), with the Scottville mayor presenting a proclamation to the City of Ludington. Ludington Sesquicentennial Summer Speaker Series – Second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., June - September, Mason County Research Center. Mason County Historical Society Board President James Jensen will give monthly historical presentations on topics including Ludington Street Names, Ludington Angels, Star Watch Case, and Ludington Pub Crawl. Maritime Heritage Day – Aug. 12, Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. This event will feature a historical presentation, walking tours of the Maritime Heritage Trail and discounted ticket prices. More details to come. Cemetery Walk – Aug. 26, Lakeview and Pere Marquette

Cemeteries. The Mason County Historical Society will lead walking tours where participants will come face-to-face with many of Ludington and Mason County’s most notable individuals, brought to life by first-person interpreters. Fee. “Trial of the Century: Mason County-Style” – Sept. 23, Historic White Pine Village. This mock trial at the original Mason County Courthouse will feature a judge and lawyers brought to life by first-person interpreters reenacting a case from Mason County history. Actors will engage with the crowd, some of whom may be selected as a juror. Other activities will include a Town Hall Ice Cream Social, pie contest, and demonstrations throughout the buildings. Fee. Sesquicentennial Ball – Oct. 7, Stearns Hotel. This fundraiser for Mason County Historical Society will feature a sit-down dinner, music and dancing, plus a chance to learn more about the historic hotel as well as two notable figures in Ludington’s history, Eber Ward and Justus Stearns, in “The Quarrel Heard ‘Round the County” reenacted by Rick Plummer and Mike Nagle. $150 per person, and attendees are encouraged to dress for any decade over the last 150 years. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and surrounded by

dense forest, Ludington became a city in 1873 due to its abundant natural resources. For centuries the home of Ottawa Indians, the area was later visited in the mid1600s by French missionary Father Jacques Marquette. By the mid1800s, settlers came to the area lured by the virgin pine forest and its prime location at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River where it empties into Lake Michigan. Lumber barons such as James Ludington were attracted to the region (initially named the village of Pere Marquette), with 14 mills operating on the banks of Pere Marquette Lake alone at the peak of the lumbering era. Pere Marquette was renamed Ludington in 1873 in honor of James Ludington who platted the land and helped develop the area with his logging operations, utilizing the channel deepened by Charles Mears for commercial shipping on Lake Michigan. The city’s history continued to be shaped by its proximity to the water even after the last sawmill was closed, building and dedicating its “million dollar harbor” in 1914 that later served the salt, sand and chemical industries in addition to fostering commercial fishing, shipping, the U. S. Coast Guard and tourism that established Ludington as a major Great Lakes port.

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COMMUNITY Residents Asked to “Answer the Call” for the Behavioral Risk Factor Survey The Ottawa County Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (BRFS), one of the primary sources of data for the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), is underway and residents 18 or older are asked to “answer the call” to help identify county health needs. “Public health challenges and individual health outcomes are too great for a person, organization or sector to solve alone. In Ottawa County, the Healthy Ottawa Advisory Council, a group of hospitals and nonprofit organizations, is working to improve the health of Ottawa County by identifying key health problems and engaging the community in developing and implementing strategic solutions. This will be done by conducting the CHNA and using information collected to develop the “Healthy Ottawa Plan,” a community health improvement plan which outlines top health needs in the community, as well as suggested solutions,” Alison Clark, Communications Specialist, Ottawa County Department of Public Health. The BRFS periodically monitors health among various geographic areas within Ottawa County. At least 1,200 residents will be randomly selected and contacted by Wilkins Research. Participation is voluntary and anonymous and should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. The survey contains health-related questions about exercise, tobacco use, doctor visits, health insurance, and more. “Your caller ID may show a 423-area code number coming from Tennessee. Please answer the call and help us identify local health-related needs and concerns,” she said. Survey feedback will help assess community members’ health risks, monitor health trends, respond to emerging public health issues, provide data for planning and development of community-based programs, determine where funds can best be allocated, enable community organizations to secure grant funding, and work to improve treatment for issues identified in the assessment. The BRFS results

are expected to be available by the end of the year. Along with the BRFS, other surveys and reports are also being conducted as part of the CHNA. The timeline below outlines the phases to complete the CHNA and subsequent Healthy Ottawa Plan. This timeline is flexible to accommodate for changes throughout the CHNA process. Phases may also overlap with one another. • Winter 2022: Began surveying vulnerable people and populations at risk of being medically underserved. • Spring 2023: Conduct interviews with policymakers and partner with local agencies • Spring-Summer 2023: Distribute the Behavioral Risk Factor Survey to community members; survey health care professionals, local leaders, and frontline health workers. • Fall 2023: Develop the Ottawa County CHNA Report • Winter 2023-Spring 2024: Publish and present the CHNA results to the public. • Late 2023-2024: Begin Healthy Ottawa Plan development Previous assessments identified three health priority areas which guided the strategies developed in past improvement plans: access to care, mental health, and healthy behaviors. Funding from numerous agencies, such as those from the Healthy Ottawa Advisory Council, and grants from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation and the Community Foundation for the Holland/Zeeland Area have enabled the continued progress of these strategies. “Good health and wellbeing are affected by so many things – access to care, socioeconomic status, mental health, and housing, to name a few,” said Liz DeLaLuz, Vice President of Community Impact at United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties. “The information gathered in the Community Health Needs Assessment provides a picture of health needs in the county and helps community organizations develop a roadmap for improving the health of every Ottawa County resident.”

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The Zeeland Record • June 8, 2023 • Page 12

Holland Area Historical Society To Host Muste Program The Holland Area Historical Society will host a program titled “Who Was Abraham Muste?” Monday, June 12, 2023, 7:30pm, at Pillar Church in Holland. Abraham (A.J.) Muste, a Netherlands-born Hope College graduate, attended, and was ordained, through New Brunswick Seminary. He served several churches, became a pacifist prior to WWI, and then worked with labor groups before returning to Christian pacifism. During his later years he participated in the Civil Rights Movement, antinuclear and peace movements, and Vietnam War protests. Kathleen Verdiun and David Schock, current and former Hope College faculty, have gathered interviews and stories about the

“skinny old Dutchman” and completed a series of films about his life and work. The presentation will be held in the Pillar Church at the corner of Ninth Street and College Avenue in downtown Holland, Michigan. The public is invited, and admission is free. The Holland Area Historical Society sponsors historically themed programs, primarily concerning Holland and West Michigan, in October, November, March, April, and June. The programs are funded through dues paid by the society’s members, and you are encouraged to join us. Additional Abraham (A.J.) Muste information concerning the Holland Area Historical Society hollandahs@gmail.com or going and its other upcoming programs to its Facebook page. may be obtained by emailing

Identifying Spores and Plants at HDL Morels aren’t the only tasty mushroom morsel hiding in Michigan’s woods. Herrick District Library will welcome state-certified wild mushroom expert Chris Swinson from Mycophile’s Garden (mycophile.org/) for a mushroom identification presentation next week. The event, aimed at adults, will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,

June 8, at the Herrick North Branch Community Room, 155 Riley St. Swinson will share an overview of the terminology, skills and resources needed to accurately identify many of the mushroom species in Michigan. No registration is required. The library will also host a plant identification walk 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, at the

Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56th St. Teen and adult participants will learn more about the native plants that grow this time of year. The group will assemble on the front porch of the Visitor’s Center before taking a leisurely walk on the ADA-accessible trails. For more information or to register, visit herrickdl.org/events. Spots are limited.

Careerline Tech Center Hosts Women Leaders to Inspire Students A panel of 10 women leaders spoke to students on May 16 in the first annual Women in Public Service Day at Careerline Tech Center. Women in leadership positions in the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan Department of Corrections, Holland Board of Public Works, Zeeland Public Schools, Holland Public Schools and more met with students of all genders in the Environmental Field Studies, Teacher Academy, Emergency Medical Services and Public Safety and Security Services programs. Panel members shared their reflections on issues and

opportunities as a “non-traditional” person in their field and position. After the panel discussion, break-out sessions allowed students to meet the panel and ask more detailed questions relating to EMS, firefighting, corrections work, court proceedings and law enforcement. “It was great to see a panel of influential women share their unique perspectives and diverse experiences in these traditionally male roles,” Anna Cullen, Conservation Officer for Michigan DNR Law Enforcement Muskegon County, said. “The students asked great questions, and I think some

students may have never realized the challenges women might deal with in leadership positions.” Cullen added she hopes students retain this experience and use it to broaden their perspective and understanding of diversity in the workforce.” “Hearing the experiences and insight from the women on this panel was inspiring and important,” CTC Director Kris Doenges, said. “We are so thankful for our community and business partners who gave their time to speak to our students and open their eyes to challenges and opportunities in the workforce for women.”

Summer Concert Series Kicks Off June 16 Kollen Park is the place to be on Friday nights in Holland this summer as the City of Holland Parks & Recreation presents the annual Summer Concert Series. These free community concerts are once again made possible through the support of presenting sponsors, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Haworth, and Barber Ford. Grab your picnic basket and blanket and enjoy dinner on Lake Macatawa each week, while enjoying the diverse musical lineup, with a different musical guest & food truck featured each week. The Summer Concert Series will take place every Friday evening from June 16 through August 11 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. The Summer Concert Series features a wide variety of familyfriendly performances, each taking place at the Kollen Park bandshell. Shows are free and begin at 6:30 PM and last approximately 2 hours. Indoor bathrooms, lots of parking,

Kollen Park’s band shell will host a series of Friday night concerts beginning June 16.

and a beautiful waterfront view make Kollen Park an ideal place to take in the sounds of summer. 2023 Summer Concert Series schedule: June 16 - Whiskey Bound June 23 - Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish June 30 - Cool Lemon Jazz July 7 - 6 Pak July 14 - Grupo Fierro July 21 - CORDERO July 28 - Toppermost Beatles Tribute August 4 - Karizma

Band August 11 - Post Fontaine. In the event of inclement weather, please visit www. hollandrecreation.com for cancellation reports. For additional information about upcoming family-friendly events, contact Holland Parks & Recreation at (616) 355-1130, or visit our website at www.hollandrecreation.com