EVART — “Just look at the markers in this cemetery. That tells the story of Memorial Day. That’s why we’re here today, to remember them and honor them.‘
With Memorial Day coming up on Monday, this weekend is the perfect time to visit a military memorial or cemetery to pay respects to those who ve answered the call to service.
Memorials exist throughout the area, including in Cadillac, Manton, Evart, Marion, Reed City and Lake City, to name a few communities.
Come Monday, while some Memorial Day events have been cancelled as a result of COVID-19, a number of marches and gatherings still are scheduled to be held.
Unlike Veterans Day, which is a holiday held in honor of all veterans past and present, Memorial Day focuses specifically on those veterans who died while in military service to their country.
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18 watershed organizations awarded EGLE conservation, education grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Robert Sweet, Nonpoint Source Grants Coordinator, SweetR@Michigan.gov, 517-612-9765
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced 18 grants totaling $600,000 for projects that will support watershed organizations with conservation and educational efforts.
The Watershed Council Support grants are funded under Michigan s Public Act 166 of 2020. Grants were limited to $40,000 per applicant and the projects must be put into action within a year of receiving the grants.
Among the projects funded: Environmental outreach to targeted audiences including underserved communities and non-English speaking households; monitoring to detect and control aquatic invasive species and support boat cleaning stations; support watershed management planning; support farm-based conservation planning; and coordinate water quality monitoring among local units of go
Every year people start the summer season with its unofficial start and Memorial Day weekend. Barbecues, outdoor activities and home projects typically are part of the Memorial Day weekend, but
Gearing Up For Spring Pan Fishing
Now that the weather has officially warmed up, its time to gear up for some spring pan fishing.
My son and I plus some of my buddies love to go fishing there is no doubt about it. I picked up a small fishing boat last summer so we could get to a lot more spots and a lot quicker.
So I go the boat batteries all charged up. Did a few repairs over the winter so now the front seat is firm, steady and stable.
I have been here a couple years now and have been primarily fishing in the Newaygo County area from lakes to rivers and have found a few decent spots to get a few fish.