News and Announcements

Update on tax treatment of the former Bamborough property

By Rae Lawson | April 5, 2024

(DO NOT AUTO REPLY)  The following email is from your Board President, Joy Fossel. Please direct any replies to Joy at efossel@grand-rapids.mi.us Hello Fellow Castle Parkers, Hope you are all doing well and anticipating spring as April blooms around us.  I am writing to you today to update you on the Laketown Twp Assessor’s decision…

Banner News!

By Martha Laughna | March 30, 2024

Happy Easter and Happy Tax Season!  As you work on your taxes, you know it is time to submit your news for the Banner.  I already have some great entries and am looking for more newsworthy items of interest to Castle Parkers.  What was the highlight on your winter?  Travel, gathering with other Castle Parkers,…

Castle Park Paddle Tennis Tournament

By CP Website Admin Team | March 6, 2024

Check out a few pictures of the paddle tennis tournament on Feb. 16, 17 and 18. Go to News and Info on the home page and scroll down to photo album. Or click HERE and look for the photos at the bottom of the page. It was cold and windy (high of 23) but beautiful.…

Last Call for Updated Contact Info

By Martha Laughna | March 1, 2024

As you may remember, the communication committee consolidates the member contact information that resides on the website to produce the annual hard copy directory.  Please look in last year’s directory and make sure you correct any errors by logging into your Castle Park account and updating your information before March 10th.  The previous deadline went…

Confirm/Update CP Directory Info Now

By Martha Laughna | February 15, 2024

If you or anyone in your household needs to update their information which appears in the CP directory, now is the time.  the CPA annual directory will be available at the May meeting and we need to start well in advance in order to provide the best product possible.  Please update/correct your information no later…

Incident

By CP Website Admin Team | January 27, 2024

Last Sunday morning 1/14/24 a burning truck was discovered in front of the Old Post Office. It was a pickup configured for snowplow and we initially thought it was working the snowy roads. The sheriff investigated and found that the truck was stolen farther north (Mason County, Ludington area) and deliberately burned here. The sheriff…

2023 Year End and 2024 Budget Financial Reports Now Available

By Rae Lawson | January 24, 2024

This is your opportunity to view how we did in 2023 and to see how the budget is planned for 2024. Just click on the green text. 2023 Year End and 2024 Budget 2023 Year End Balance Sheet (Please keep in mind that the Year End asset adjustments come from the Accountant and are not…

Bill Parkes | 1944-2023

By CP Website Admin Team | January 18, 2024

William A. Parkes (“Bill”), 79, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Hospice of Cincinnati after a short illness.  Bill was born on July 14, 1944, to the late Robert and Amelia (Mueller) Parkes of Holland, Michigan.  He is survived by his brother Robert W. (Sue) Parkes; his niece, Barbara Parkes of Westerville,…

Marietta Greeley Covell | 1930-2023

By CP Website Admin Team | January 18, 2024

Age 93, of Palm Springs, CA. Formerly of Grand Rapids, MI. Peacefully passed away on October 20, 2023. Preceded in death by; her parents, Simeon Brooks and Elsa Chapin Smith (Nee Bartholomay); two sisters, Claire C. Cook and Elsa C. Hackett; husband, Philip Covell. She lived an extraordinary life – born in New York City…

Gwen Williams Hibbard | 1935 – 2023

By Scott Hibbard | January 18, 2024

Gwen Williams Hibbard, a long-time resident of East Grand Rapids and Ada, passed away on September 18, 2023.  Gwen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.  She was also an avid art collector, teacher, social activist and humanitarian. Born in Osh Kosh Wisconsin, Gwen was raised in Fox Point, Wisconsin and Libertyville,…