Engadine Michigan Community News 2004

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By Julie Freeman
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December 30, 2004 Issue

I would like to start my column out by sending deep condolences to the family of Doris Morrison, who passed away Christmas morning. Mrs. Morrison was not just a dear friend, but someone who I deeply cared about, I am thankful of the many fond memories I have of her! She was extremely loved and will be deeply missed by family and friends!

The Michigan State Police would like to remind you that if your vehicle breaks down on the road, do not abandon it! Make arrangements to have it towed immediately and removed from the road, if not, the state police will have it towed at your expense. Abandoned vehicles pose a hindrance to snow removal efforts and hazard to traffic.

The Michigan Secretary of State Offices will be closed Thursday, December 30 through January 1, in observance of the holidays.

The Community Schools will sponsor a snowmobile safety class, Monday through Wednesday, December 27 through the 29, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Newberry School cafeteria. Students must be 12 years old by April 1, and classes are free. To pre-register please call 293-3282.

Happy Birthday to Joann Trier and Shane King December 30, Tracie Abram, Dani Rutledge and James Everhart December 31, Ashton Buss January 3, Leighton Miller January 4, Arianna Price, Tom Hoogterp, Todd Feneley and Rodney Bigelow January 5, Brent Vallier January 6, to my wonderful niece Dawn Matchinske January 7, Ilene Carlson, Addison Whitney and to Chad Germain January 8.

Happy Anniversary to Steve and Trinda Lane January 1, Rob and Melanie Chaffin January 2, and to Bill and Janice Wagner January 3.

Traditionally, it was thought that you could affect the luck you would have throughout the coming year by what you did or ate on the first day of the year. For that reason, it has become common for some folks to celebrate the first few minutes of a brand new year in the company of family and friends. Parties often last into the middle of the night after the ringing in of a new year. It was once believed that the first visitor on New Year’s Day would bring either good luck or bad luck the rest of the year. It was particularly lucky if that visitor happened to be a tall dark-haired man.

Traditional New Year foods are also thought to bring luck. Some cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolizes “coming full circle,” completing a year’s cycle. For that reason, the Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year’s Day will bring good fortune.

If you plan to celebrate please be careful and responsible, don’t drink and drive!

Happy New Year everyone! Until next time, take care!

December 22, 2004 Issue

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 Wednesday, December 22, the Tahquamenon Education Foundation will sponsor a Newberry Alumni Basketball Tournament at the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium at the Newberry Schoo. Registration is at 10:00 a.m., with alumni games at 11:00 a.m. In addition to the Alumni Games there will be kids’ activities, concessions, raffles and a memorabilia sale.

There will be an Alumni Hospitality Get-Together at Z’s Lounge at 7:00 p.m.

In celebration of the Christmas and New Years Holiday, the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Departments will be closed to routine testing on Friday, December 24 and 31. Their Emergency Department will remain open. The Gibson Family Health Center will be open as usual from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for all non-emergencies. All departments will be back to business as usual beginning after Christmas on Monday, December 27, then after New Year’s, January 3. Please call the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital if you have any questions.

 Friday, December 24, the Newberry United Methodist Church will hold two Christmas Eve Services, a Family Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. and a Candlelight Service at 11:00 p.m.

 The Portage Anglers Club will be having their third annual Winter Fishing Derby, January 22, 2005 on the South Manistique Lake in Curtis. This will be located next to the Whitefish Inn. Children’s contest begins at 10:00 a.m. to noon. The entry fee is just $5.00 and t he child that catches the heaviest fish wins a $500.00 savings bond from the State Savings Bank. Adult contest begins at 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The entry fee is $20.00 with a fifty percent payback for heaviest fish caught. Registration forms will be available at JR’s Bait Shop, Curtis Chamber, State Savings Bank and Lakeside Grocery, all in Curtis. For much more information please call 906-586-3454 or 906-586-3501 or visit the internet site of: www.curtischamber.com

The children of Ron & Betty Clark, of Gould City, would like to wish them a very wonderful 57th anniversary on December 23rd. They added, “We Love them very much!”

Happy Birthday to Matt Freed, Jane Oven, Joanie Lynn, Charlie Fosdick Sr. and my wonderful brother Russell Rushford December 24, Lori (Johnson) Skaggs and Andy Niskala December 26, Donald Ault and Jolene Mantei December 27, Angie McArthur and Alex Kenwabikise December 28, Katie Biang, Melissa Weber, Richard Ozanich, Alice Schroeder, Amy Jo Zdebski and Tim Mast Sr. December 29, Joann Trier and Shane King December 30, and to Tracie Abram, Dani Rutledge and James Everhart December 31.

 Happy Anniversary to Joe and Lori Brownson December 27, Dave and Linda Livermore December 28, and to Richard and Cheryl Ozanich December 29.

Condolences go out to the family and friends of Russ Horner of Engadine, who passed away recently, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

 Here’s a yummy Christmas Sugar Cookies recipe that Santa is sure to love!

1 cup oil,1 cup powdered sugar,1 cup butter (do not use margarine or Santa will leave you a lump of coal),1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 4 cup plus 4 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream oil, powdered sugar, butter and white sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla; cream this mixture very well. Sift flour, baking soda cream of tartar and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and cream well again until thoroughly mixed. Chill covered overnight. Roll into balls the size of walnuts. Roll balls in sugar, put on cookie sheet and flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for about 11 minutes. Do not over bake. This will make about six dozen, more likely five dozen since these cookies mysteriously disappear when kids are around.

Until Next Time, Take Care and Have a Very Merry Christmas!

CHRISTMAS TRIVIA
How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song
"The Twelve Days of Christmas?
Answer: 364 PRESENTS

The Twelve Days Of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree =                      1
2nd Two turtle doves =                            3
3rd Three French hens =                          6
4th Four calling birds =                           10
5th Five golden rings =                           15
6th Six geese a-laying =                         21
7th Seven swans a-swimming =              28
8th Eight maids a-milking =                    36
9th Nine ladies dancing =                       45
10th Ten lords a-leaping =                       55
11th Eleven pipers piping =                     66
12th Twelve drummers drumming =          78
                                                           364

December 15, 2004 Issue
E-mail news & Information to: jf@portup.com

Hello everyone, I hope this week finds everyone doing fine, I’m not feeling well again, this is my second cold this winter and I hope it’s the last!

The “Yellow Book” yellow pages book for the twin Soos, are not being delivered door to door this year, they are available free of charge at Rahilly’s IGA in Newberry.

Help the Good Fellows help those less fortunate this holiday season, the Newberry Good Fellows will be collecting donations to purchase toys and goodies for children and senior citizens of the Newberry area from December 17^th through the 24. To contribute or for more information please call 293-3503. They are also looking for volunteers to help deliver on Saturday and Sunday December 18 and 19, call 293-5550.

The Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers need your help in helping the Good Fellows help those less fortunate this holiday season! They are asking for donations of new or good used toys and non-perishables food. Donation boxes are located at various places in the area, including Mac’s Market, Rahilly’s IGA, Lynn’s Auto Parts, the Newberry State Police Post, Foster’s Ace Hardware and Auto Value Parts in Newberry.

The West Mackinac Pantry in Engadine is having a canned food drive now through Christmas. Drop off cans at the Community Building in Curtis on 
Tuesdays and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

The Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens Thrift Store, on West Helen in Newberry, is having a sale on Christmas items, now through Christmas. 
Free coffee is available for shoppers.

The Curtis Community Arts Council is offering classes on Monday and Wednesday nights. A weaving class will be held from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. and a spinning class will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Curtis Park Center. 
For more information please call 586-6384 or 586-9974.

Thursday, December 16, American Legion Veterans Service Officer, 
Rick Stewart, will hold office hours from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 pm, at the 
Newberry American Legion Post #74. For more information please phone: 293-8711.

The R.P Hicks Memorial Hospice will hold their annual Naubinway Tree of Lights Ceremony, Thursday, December 16, in front of the State Savings Bank in Naubinway, at 7:00 p.m. Illuminate a light in memory of a loved one by contacting the 
R.P Hicks Memorial Hospice in Newberry.

 Friday, December 17, Santa will visit all kids at the Curtis Elementary at 12:15 p.m. 
He will be at the Community Building in Curtis at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Santa will be in the basement of the Newberry Community Building from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 17. The Grinch and the Elves will be there too!

Christmas in Curtis will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. throughout the Curtis area, on Friday, December 17. 
Visit with Santa at the Portage Creek Antique Mall, Musical Performances at the Curtis Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. Curtis Ladies Aid Christmas Cookie Sale at the State Wide Office and Portage Creek Antique Mall, Children’s Crafts at the Strong 
Families Safe Children Office (Located above the Curtis Service),

Christmas Stories for Children at the Whitefish Inn from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Area merchants will be open late with specials on great Christmas gift ideas!
For more information call the Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce at 586-3700.

Sunday, December 19, the Manistique Lakes Area Lions Club will have their all you can eat pancake brunch and St. Timothy’s Catholic Church will have a bake sale. 
Both will be held from 8:30 until noon in the Community Building in Curtis.

The Wildwood Mennonite Church will host an open house, on Sunday, December 19, to honor John Troyer and his service to the church and the community. 
This will be held from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Church on Sandtown Road.

Happy Birthday to Dylan King and Henry Hammermeister December 16, Peggy Butkovich and Roberta Montgomery December 17, Andrew Legault December 18, Morgan MacArthur December 19, Chuck Butkovich and Gen Wachter December 20, Michele Labadie Brian Head and Kirk Miller December 21, Ethel Toms and Delphine Robinson December 22 and to Matt Freed, Jane Oven, Joanie Lynn, Charlie Fosdick Sr.  and my wonderful brother Russell Rushford December 24.

 Happy Anniversary to Larry and Lonnie Wyse December 16, also to 
Ron and Betty Clark December 23, their children would like to add “We wish them 
a wonderful 57 ^th Wedding Anniversary, we love them very much!”

 Until next time, take care!

December 7, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, I hope this week finds everyone feeling well.

The Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers are in need of your help in helping the Good fellows help those less fortunate this holiday season! They are asking for donations of new or good used toys and non-perishable food. Donation boxes are located at various places in the area, including Mac’s Market, Rahilly’s IGA, Lynn’s Auto Parts, the Newberry State Police Post, Foster’s Ace Hardware and Auto Value Parts in Newberry.

The West Mackinac Pantry in Engadine is having a canned food drive, now through Christmas. You may drop off cans at the Community Building in Curtis on Tuesdays and Thursday’s from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

The Tahquamenon Area Youth Hockey Association is having a sweatshirt and hat sale. For more information please call Denise at 293.8880. They are also having a quilt raffle, for information call Stephanie at 29.3292 or Jill at 293.5692.

Wednesday, December 8, the Curtis Community Ladies Aid will have their annual Christmas Party at noon in the Community Building in Curtis.

The Chippewa-Luce Relay for Life will have a Team Captains’ and Committee Planning meeting for the 50’s Sock Hop, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, in the Civic Room of the Huntington Bank in the Soo.

The Engadine VFW will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Post in Engadine, Wednesday, December 8.

The Interfaith adult and children’s choirs of the Engadine area will present “Candles and Carols”, an evening of prayer and song, will be held this Friday December 10 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Newberry United Methodist Church and again on Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine.

The new day and time for the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Diabetic Support Group will be from noon until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, in the Huron Conference Room of the Hospital in Newberry. For more information please contact Lynn Kihm at 906-293-9286.

On Thursday, December 9, the R.P. Hicks Memorial Hospice will hold their annual Curtis Hospice Tree of Lights Ceremony in front of the Curtis Elementary School, immediately following the Curtis Christmas Vocal Concert. Illuminate a light in memory of a loved one by contacting R.P. Hicks Memorial Hospice in Newberry.

Santa’s Gift World will be on Thursday, December 9 and Friday, December 10 for all Engadine elementary students.

Saturday, December 11, the Engadine VFW will have their Christmas Party for members and guest at the post in Engadine. Happy Hour is at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. There will be games and door prizes.

Monday, December 13, the R.P. Hicks Memorial Hospice will hold their annual Newberry Hospice Tree of Lights Ceremony in front of the library at the Newberry School immediately following the holiday band concert.

Happy Birthday to Lois Bryant, Chris Menominee and our wonderful daughter Meggan Freeman December 9, Jacob Frazier and Andy Livermore December 11, Beau Vallier December 12, Cheryl Hood December 13, Scotlin Rutherford and Makenna Bryant December 14, Marsha Barstow, Paulie Kleeman, Matthew Wickey, Victor Freed, Becky Freed and Sally Frazier December 15, Dylan King December 16 and Happy Birthday to Henry Hammermeister, who is greatly missed in Engadine, also on December 16.

Happy Anniversary to Fred and Lois Bryant December 9 and to Eric and Michelle Oberle December 15.

If you have news or information please e-mail me at jf@portup.com or send mail to: 
Julie Freeman, P.O. Box 45, Engadine, Michigan 49827.

 Until next time, take care!

December 2^nd, 2004 Issue

 It’s December, just three weeks before Christmas! One of the first things you may think of is the “Christmas Tree”, which is one of the most familiar images of the season!
Almost everywhere you go, you see a decorated Christmas tree, it’s a place to put your gifts and to sing around. Everyone seems to enjoy the sparking lights at night; it gives off a relaxing glow!

Speaking of a relaxing glow, you don’t want to miss “Candles and Carols” Friday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Newberry Methodist Church and also on Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine. Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of prayer and song by the Inter-faith Adult and Children’s Choirs of the Engadine area, under the direction of Stacey Legault-Davis, featuring accompanist Alison Rall. Scripture reading, community singing, choral music, reflections and solo performances are included in this uplifting celebration of the promise of Christmas!

The West Mackinac Pantry in Engadine is having a canned food drive, now through Christmas. Drop off site will be at the Community Building in Curtis on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

Thursday, December 2, the Upper Peninsula Economic Development Alliance will host an informational expo, for anyone interested in starting a business, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m., inside the Cisler Center at LSSU in the Soo. For more information please call 906-632-2923.

Saturday, December 4, the Naubinway-Engadine Merchants Association will be having their annual Christmas Bazaar from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Santa will be there from 11:00 to 1:00. Lunch will be available, also!

Saturday, December 4, The Newberry Elks Club will sponsor their 34^th annual Elks Hoop Shoot, a National Free Throw Shooting Contest for boys and girls age 8 to 13, at the J.L. DeCook Gymnasium at the Newberry High School. Registrations start at 9:30 a.m. with the competition at 10:00 a.m. For more information please call Chris Beaulieu at 293-8651 or Hondo DePew at 293-5851. This is a marvelous program that gives youngsters an opportunity for lively competition and good relationship with their peers!

Happy Birthday to Kristin Priskorn December 2, Joshua Korenich, Jason Heldt, Lynn Moore, Josh and Alissa Smith and Holly Stansbury-Smith December 3, Gen Cousineau December 4, Marilyn McNeil and my niece Rhonda Legault December 5, Leon Everhart December 6, Art Butkovich and Kristina Miller December 7, Bob Edwards, Paul Kleeman jr., Lynette Outwater and Michele Bigelow December 8 and to our wonderful daughter, who is not a teenager anymore, Meggan Freeman December 9.

Happy Anniversary to Ken and Evelyn Heldt December 3 and to Fred and Lois Bryant December 9.

Many people send out greeting cards to family and friends, this year make a point to send a card to someone who may not have family near, it could be a neighbor, someone in a nursing home or in the service! Receiving mail is fun, especially to those who don’t receive much, if any, mail at all. If you have children, have them draw a picture to include in the card, this is special for the receiver and teaches children good values!

Until next time, take care!

November 25 2004
Thanksgiving Issue

Hello everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!

The West Mackinac Pantry in Engadine is having a can food drive now until Christmas. For more information on the drop off sites please stop by the pantry located just east of the blinker in downtown Engadine.

Due to a devastating house fire that destroyed all the contents in the home of Sandy and Rick Scott of Hulbert over the past weekend, they are in desperate need of children’s clothing. They have a 5 year old son, Dakota, who wears size 5 clothes and size 8 shoes. Their 8 year old daughter, Sabrina, wears size 12 or 12 ½ size clothes and size 2 shoes, their son Rick jr. is 11 years old and wears medium shirts, size 14 pants and size 6-7 shoes. Mike is their 15 year old son; he wears 28-30 pants and size 11-12 shoes. Items may be dropped off at “Ft. Myers”, across from the Bethlehem Church on M-123, for more information please call 293-3312. Your help is greatly appreciated!

The Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens Thrift Store, on West Helen in Newberry, is having a sale on Christmas Items now through Christmas and coffee is available for shoppers!

The Curtis Community Arts Council is offering classes on Monday and Wednesday nights. A weaving class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. and a spinning class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Curtis Park Center. For more information please call 586-6384 or 586-9974.

Learn first hand about another culture and establish a lifetime friendship! Pacific Intercultural Exchange is seeking host families to host a foreign teenager. For more information please call 1-800-828-9001.

Saturday, November 27, the Christmas in Curtis Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Community Building in Curtis and the Curtis Elementary School. There will be crafts, gifts, decorations, candy, bake sale and much more! Pictures with Santa will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Community Building.

The 18^th annual Paradise Christmas Bazaar will be held from 10 to 5 p.m. at the Community Building in Paradise this Saturday, November 27. There will be food, crafts, ornaments, jewelry, candles and a bake sale, luncheon and more!

Happy Birthday to Charles S. DeMenter November 25, Suzanne Beaudoin November 29, Brenda Frazier and Mikayla Vallier November 30, Cathy Butkovich, Dawn Berry and Nathan Livermore December 1, Kristin Priskorn December 2, and to Jason Heldt and Lynn Moore December 3.

Happy Anniversary to Ron and Sharon Leveille November 30, Charles and Wanda DeMenter December 1 and to Ken and Evelyn Heldt December 3.

If you’re deciding to drive to Grandma's this year for Thanksgiving, here is an internet address for activities and tips you can use to make your journey smooth and entertaining. http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-3714,00.html

Until next time, Happy Thanksgiving!

November 18, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, it’s almost the great turkey day! It’s kind of like Charlie Brown’s great pumpkin, but around our house and I’m sure many others, Thanksgiving is a great day, it’s starts off early in the morning, the smell of the turkey baking has everyone in the house waking up with a big smile on their face. Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday because it’s about family gatherings, traditions, watching the parades on TV, a big meal and of coarse football! It’s time to relax and spend time with people who care about each other.

Thursday, November 18, Veteran’s Service Officer Rick Stewart will hold office hours at the Newberry American legion Post 74, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information call 906-630-2646.

American Legion Post 290 will be serving an all-u-can-eat hunters breakfast Sunday, November 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Township Hall in Engadine. Everyone is welcome! Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for children 5 to 12, & under 5 is free.

Just a little news in advance, for American Legion Post 290, you will be having your Christmas Get-together for all Legion and Auxiliary Members at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 13. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and a gift valued at ten dollars, to exchange. Men are to buy a gift for a man and women a gift for a woman. Please contact Marv at 477-6370 if you have any questions.

Winners at the last, American Legion Post 290, fund raiser held on July 12, 2004 were as follows: First place was a 18 ½ horse power lawn tractor won by Bill Connolly of Gould City, Second place was a Weber Grill won by Jody Dix of Negaunee, Third place was a  Havarna Chain Saw won by Steve Miller of Naubinway, Fourth place was a Patio Table and Chair Set won by Larry McEvers of Engadine, Fifth place was a Huffy Mountain Bike won by Mark Tavlolski of Rudyard and Sixth place was a 100 dollar food certificate at Vallier’s Store in Naubinway won by Don Reid of Seney.

Happy Birthday to Bret Oven and Marilyn Vallier November 18, Misty Martis November 19, Yvonne Wickey Gorton, Charles C. DeMenter and Andrea Keller November 20, Rachel Wickey and Bob Beaudoin November 22, Justin Wilcoxen November 23, Cathy Butkovich and John Vallier November 24 and on Thanksgiving Day November 25 to Charles S. DeMenter!

Happy Anniversary to Elmer and Ruth Brown November 20 and to Darrell and Terry Sadler November 24.

Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, this year is falls on 25^th. The tradition of celebrating thanks dates back nearly 400 years ago, the first American Thanksgiving was a three day harvest festival celebrated in 1621 by pilgrims and Native Americans at Plymouth, Mass. For the next 150 years, Thanksgiving celebrations were held sporadically. George Washington issued the first national Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789, the year of his inauguration. He issued another proclamation in 1795. In 1827, Boston Ladies' Magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale began a campaign to have Thanksgiving Day permanently proclaimed as a national holiday. On October 3, 1863, in the middle of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln appointed a national day of Thanksgiving to be observed on the last Thursday in November. Every president after Lincoln issued an annual proclamation to set the date of Thanksgiving, which continued until 1941 when a joint congressional resolution officially set the date as the fourth Thursday in November. This information was found on the Internet site: http://pressroom.hallmark.com/thanksgiving.html

Stuffing is always best when it’s homemade, here’s how I make ours: “3 to 4 loaves of white bread (5 if you like leftovers), small whole chicken, celery, onions, butter, sage, cream of chicken soup. The night before break the bread into small pieces and put in a large bowl(s), let the bread sit overnight to dry out. Boil the chicken until it starts to fall apart, remove from the broth, and get rid of all bones and skin, save the broth in the ‘fridge, cut chicken into small piece and put in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, get rid of the fat on top of the broth; warm the broth until its back to a pour able liquid. Melt 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter in a large sauce pan, sauté chopped onions and celery until lightly brown, we like a lot of onions, but I always make a small bowl of stuffing without onions for those who don’t. Pour the onions/celery mixture to the broth, add sage (to your taste), a can or two of cream of chicken soup (use a good name brand) and stir well. Pour mixture over bread slowly, if you run out of broth, add water, but be careful not to pour too much broth in, you don’t want this to be soupy, and the bread will shrink as you do this! Add cooked diced chicken, mix thoroughly and taste, add more sage if needed, mix, stir and taste again until you like the flavor. Once stuffing is of a consistency that it will stick together and does not look too dry, put it in your favorite oven dish cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. Remove the cover the last 15 minutes or more, you’ll want the stuffing to have a nice brown crust on top.” Happy Thanksgiving!

Until next time, take care!

November 11, 2004 Issue

Veteran’s Day

Hello everyone, news is short this week; it’s that time of year where folks are busy doing other things. The snowbirds are preparing to head south, hunters are getting ready for deer riffle season, plans are being thought of for the Thanksgiving Holiday and yes there’s Christmas! I think some folks are busy putting that gas grill, bike cycles and summer yard ornaments away, also, since the snow fell last Monday. I don’t care much for the cold weather; I think that happens when you reach a certain age!

Speaking of winter, the Luce-West Mackinac County Fair Board has indoor space available for winter storage, call 293-1982.

The Curtis Community Arts Council is offering classes on Monday and Wednesday nights. A weaving class will be held from 6 until 9 p.m. and a Spinning Class will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Curtis Park Center. For more information please call 586-6384 or 586-9974.

Thursday, November 11, the Engadine VFW will sponsor a Veteran’s Day Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at the Mill Pond Park in Engadine; everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend!

The Luce County Community Asset Committee would like to spotlight young people who have done positive things in our community or/and positive events and activities for youth or/and families. If you have any creative ideas you’re encouraged to please call 293-5197.

A new shipment of Newberry Indians, Clothing has arrived and is available at creative images, Mac’s Market, Moose on the Luce, Rahilly’s IGA and the U.P Trading Company, as well as Newberry Sporting Events!

The Tahquamenon Area Schools Host Program “Help One Student To Succeed” is seeking mentors! Help a child learn to read at Newberry or the Curtis Elementary School. It only takes a half an hour a week! For more information please phone Lora or Lisa at 293-5153, ext. 1235.

The “Tahquamenon Area Youth Football Association” will hold their Banquet at 5:30 p.m. in the Newberry School Cafeteria. Players who still have uniforms should bring them to the banquet. A brief board meeting will follow the banquet.

Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day, do you know the difference?
Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring those who died serving their country, on Veterans Day we thank and honor those who served in the military. Veterans Day is observed on November 11th of each year, this day used to be called Armistice Day. Veterans are people who served in the military (U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard) in times of war or peace. Maybe it’s your mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandfather, grandmother, cousin, neighbor, friend or teacher, you can be very proud of them! Many have given a great deal to keep us safe and free.

THANK YOU!
Please show your appreciation to a veteran today!

Happy Birthday to Jonathan Miller and Sandy Freed Friday, November 12, Bobby Jo Schroeder Saturday, November 13, my father-law Joe Freeman Monday November 15, Debbie Frazier and Jeff Winchester Tuesday, November 16 and to Ryan Edwards Wednesday November 17.

Happy Anniversary to Art and Peggy Butkovich and Walt and Joann Trier Friday November 12 and to Pete and Vides King and Clyde and Pat Plue Tuesday November 16.

Deer riffle season begins this Monday, November 15, did you know that the DNR provides several deer check stations around the state to help evaluate and monitor Michigan’s deer herd. Hunters are encouraged to bring in their deer or deer head, to share valuable information with the Department and earn a 2004 Deer Management Cooperator patch. Biologist will be collecting deer heads from hunter’s wishing to cooperate in the ongoing statewide surveillance for chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis. This information and more can be found by visiting the following web site: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deerforecast_104289_7.pdf

Remember if you have news that you would like to share, e-mail me! Be sure to put the word “Julie’s News” in the subject line! jf@portup.com

Until next time, take care!

November 2^nd  2004 Issue

Tuesday - November 2, Election Day!

I would like to begin this column by sending condolences to the family of Stephen Fisher of Gould City, who passed away at his residence on October 30^th. He was a member of our Presbyterian Church in Gould City and a wonderful member of the community. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten!

Halloween was fun this year, several children were out and about looking for treats, but special appreciation goes to Mrs. Anderson of Engadine, and helpers, who made it extra fun by having a haunted house set up in her garage. They put a lot of time into making this an enjoyable night for the children!

The National Great American Smoke Out is this month, I’ve seen many people who say they have to have a cigarette, here are come reasons not to have one, if not for you, then for someone else! There are several numbers of children in America today who will die of tobacco-related diseases, unless smoking rates decline! Many people die each year from smoking related diseases and the same goes for people who will die from second hand smoke! Lots of money is lost each year due to smoking, because tomorrow, several kids will smoke their first cigarette, chances are one of them will be someone you know and the chain goes on and on if you don’t make a difference and quit or help someone quit smoking! Did you know that cigarettes and the smoke contain thousands of chemicals, including many that are known to cause cancer? Visit this web site for much more information, http://www.cancer.org/docroot/SPC/SPC_0.1.asp

Election Day is over, what a campaign! I had many recorded phone calls this year, I did listen to a few messages, it was only about thirty seconds, but I was surprised by the number of ads everywhere this year. My son asked why the people (candidates) are fighting; it was a little disturbing when he said that, because some ads do sound like a verbal fighting match, when the candidates are talking very negative about each other.

The Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens Thrift Store will be giving away free coats and jackets, now through November 13. Stop by the store for more information on how to receive a free coat. The store is located right across the street of the entrance of the IGA in Newberry.

It’s Christmas Bazaar Time! Saturday, November 6, the First Presbyterian Church of Rudyard will have their first annual craft show and bazaar, “Snowflake Holiday”, from 10 to 3 p.m. There will be a silent auction for a handmade quilt.

The 25^th annual Brimley Christmas Craft Show will also be held this Saturday, November 6, from 10 to 4 p.m. at the Brimley School. Homemade soup and sandwich lunch will be served by the Rock Solid Teens Group from the Living Word Church. Proceeds will fund an upcoming youth conference.

Sunday, November 7, there will be a Christmas Bazaar at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine from noon until 2:30 p.m. Sloppy Joes, potato salad, sandwiches, soup, pie and coffee will be available. You’re sure to find that special gift from the several craft and bake sale tables; there will also be a silent auction. Sponsored by the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Women’s Missionary League, RADA knives and greeting cards will also be available.

Happy Birthday to Michael Beckman November 4, Megan Sullivan November 5, Vern Johnson and Bryan Bell November 6, Aaron Butkovich November 7, Zeke DeWyse, David Slack and Sandy Weber November 8, Killian Frisch and Bethany Zimmerman November 9, Marcy Butkovich, and to Jonathan Miller and Sandy Freed November 12.

Happy Anniversary to Mark and Julie Leveille November 5, Rudy and Violet Kleeman and Wendal and Debra Miller November 6, and to Art and Peggy Butkovich and Walt and Joann Trier November 12.

There will be no school on the first day of deer season, November 15, in Engadine and high school parent teacher conferences will be held November 16 and 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. If you haven’t received information, please call the school more information.

The Thanksgiving holiday begins with a noon dismissal on November 24 at the Engadine School. I thought I’d let you know early, so you can make plans for this special day!

Until next time, take care!

Julie’s News October 28, 2004

Hello everyone, can you believe October is almost over. Halloween is this week end, and then comes Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s hard to imagine the year 2005 is just around the corner! Times flies fast when you’re having fun, or raising children, before you know it their grown up, that is why you should spend time with them now and make memories.

Go “Trick ‘r Treating” with your child this week end, it’s fun, dress up with them while you go door to door.

“The Link” in Newberry is making memories by having their annual pumpkin decorating contest this Friday, October 29 from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. Fun and games is planed for all ages. Admission is free! The Link is located on West Helen in Newberry. A dance will follow for ages 10 through 18 until 10:00 p.m. For more information or if you need a pumpkin for the contest stop in at the Link or call 293-1530.

Saturday, October 30, the Rexton Mennonite Church will hold a benefit dinner for Bill and Lois Darknell, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the church.

The Curtis Community Ladies Aid will sponsor a “Kids Halloween Party” beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Community Building in Curtis this Sunday, October 31.

Happy Birthday to Matt Butkovich, Jenna Leveille and Erika Frazier October 29, Pastor Tim Miller and Cheryl Adams October 30, Wendall Miller and Robin Oven October 31, Pat Edwards November 1, Wayne Flatt jr. November 2, Isak Frazier and his grandma Shirley Brown November 3 and to Steve Fisher November 4.

Happy Anniversary to Eric and Ardis Kenawibikise October 28 and to Ron and Tillie Frazier October 31.

Fun Trick or Treat Cereals to start Halloween morning off to a good start. Place these combinations on your hot or cold cereal.

Peachy Pumpkins: place a peach half on your cereal, and give it raisin eyes, nose, and stem, then add an apple slice for a mouth. Goofy Ghost: use a pear half and place three raisins for the eyes and mouth. Black Cat: use a big prune for the body and a small prune for the head, raisins for the tail and ears, and bits of apple for the face. Witchy Witch: use a prune for the body, banana slice head, coconut hair, raisin eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet; top it off with a pineapple broom.

Have a safe and fun Halloween and don’t forget Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday.

 Until next time, take care!

Julie’s News October 21, 2004

Hello everyone, I hope this cool weather finds everyone doing well. I’ve spoke with a few people and they seem to be a little under the weather, I was last week, but it could have been allergy related!

Friday, October 22, the Newberry Eagles Club will hold their fish fry from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 at the club on M-28, two miles east of the Newberry junction. They’ll have all you can eat fish or you can choose from their Friday menu.

Saturday, October 23, Faith Works and the Community Action Agency will host the 2^nd annual Walk for Warmth in the Soo. For information please call Bob Ferguson at 906-635-0097.

There will be a benefit spaghetti dinner at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Building in Curtis, to benefit leukemia victim Jimmy Reynolds, this Saturday, October 23.

The Engadine Public Library will be having their annual book fair through this Friday October 22, starting at 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day and during parent teacher conferences.

Happy Birthday to Shalan Kovar and Ellen Wagner October 21, Doug Bundy, Norma Ringquist, Leroy Frazier and Bill Edwards October 22, Logan Vallier and Sally Schultz October 23, Sherri Butkovich and Mia Oberle October 24, Sarah Whitney, Michelle Oberle, Michael Freed and Courtney Frazier October 25, Margaret Buckholz October 27, Matt Butkovich, Jenna Leveille and Erika Frazier October 29.

Happy Anniversary to Jeff and Terrie Slack October 24, Steve and Claudine Fisher October 27 and to Eric and Ardis Kenwabikise October 28.

Until next time, take care!

Julie’s News October 14, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, the leaves seem to be at their peak of color, as long as we don’t get high winds to blow them off the trees, you should be able to enjoy the beautiful autumn color for a while.

On Tuesday, October 12, the Tahquamenon Area Retired School personnel will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Triangle Restaurant on corner of M-28 and H-33, all school retirees are invited! Call 293-3786 for more information.

Also on Tuesday, October 12, the Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens will meet at 2:00 p.m. at their building on West Helen in Newberry. A nurse from the L.M.A.S will be there to take blood pressures. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Tahquamenon Area Youth Football Association will hold a bottle and can drive, October 12^th, starting at 5:00 p.m. Football players and cheerleaders will go door to door collecting returnable beverage containers. You’re help is greatly appreciated!

The Curtis Community Ladies Aid will have their monthly Luncheon and meeting on Wednesday, October 13 at noon in the Community Building in Curtis.

The Seney National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center and Marshland Wildlife Drive will close for the season this Friday, October 15. Other parts of the refuge will remain open for fall and winter activities. For more information pleas call 586-9851.

The Engadine Public Library will have a book fair next week, October 18 through the 22nd, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day, and during the parent-teacher conferences.

If you have a cat and would like it spayed or neutered at a low cost, call 586+6037. Five cats will b e chosen this month, by the Curtis elementary fourth graders, for low-cost services. The fourth graders are raising money to offset the cost of the procedures. This program is being originated by pet picks of Cedarville.

Saturday, October 16 the Friends of the Engadine Library will sponsor a Fall Craft Day, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the library. The cost for the make-and-take crafts will be one dollar each.

Monday, October 18 State Representative Steven Adamini will have his monthly Manistique Town Hall meeting from 10:00 a.m. until noon in the Schoolcraft County Courthouse in Manistique.

October 18 and 19, the Engadine Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences will be held between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. If you haven’t received a notice from the school about your meeting time, or if you have any other questions, please call the school for information.

Picture retakes will be held October 21 at the Engadine School, please call the school for further information on this.

October 29 the Engadine Elementary School will be having their Halloween Parties; notes are usually sent home with the children with information. If you don’t have your child’s costume ready, now is a good time to do so.

Happy Birthday to Adriane Kovar, Elmer Brown, Amy Funke and Joshua Frazier October 14, Charlie Buckholz and Allison Priskorn October 15, Rich Barstow, Sherry Legault and Dave Frazier jr. October 16, Anne Salzeider, Darrell Sadler, Sarah Wyse and Drew Frazier October 17, Heather Wyse and the St. Ignace News Rexton columnist Linda Livermore October 18, Kayla Miller October 19, Andrew Ocko, Kathy Livermore and my two great nieces Katelyn Schultz and Tia Miller October 20.

Happy Anniversary to Tim and Laurie Wyse October 15, Jim and Alice Zdebski October 16, Greg and Cheryl Belleville October 19, Tom and Kathy Hoogterp October 20.

Daylight Saving Time will be the last Sunday of October at 2:00 a.m. This is a good time to change batteries in fire, smoke or any emergency alarms, this way you know when you did them in the Fall and then change them again in the Spring, when it’s time to change the clocks again, a fresh battery can save your life. Remember to test them regularly and practice a fire drill at home so everyone will know what to do in case of an emergency! 

 Until next time, take care!

Julie’s News October 5, 2004 Issue

 It went from really warm to really cold, really quick!
The trees are turning their autumn beauty, enjoy the color,
it only occurs for a brief period each fall.

 This Thursday, October 7, the Luce-Mackinac Genealogical Society
will have their monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Curtis library.

The Chippewa County Health Department, War Memorial Hospital , LSSU Health Center and Soo Tribe Health Center will sponsor the 2^nd annual community flu clinic, Wednesday, October 6, from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Superior State University ’s Norris Center . The vaccination cost will be $15.00 and Medicare will be accepted.
For more information please call 906-253-3141.

Friday, October 8, the Newberry Eagles Club will have their fish fry from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the club on M-28, two miles east of the Newberry junction.
Enjoy all you can eat fish or choose from their Friday menu.

 Saturday, October 9, the Seney National Wildlife Refuge will hold scout activity day beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

 The Germfask United Methodist Church will have a spaghetti dinner from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9 at the VFW building in Germfask. For more information call Howard at 499-3371.

 There will be a harvest dance from 7:00 p.m. until midnight at the Trenary Community Building this Saturday, October 9. Music, refreshments, door prizes and raffles and lots of fun will be had. Proceeds will benefit the Alger County Animal Shelter.

 The Engadine Consolidated Schools Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Gould City on Monday, October 11.

 Happy Birthday to William Haapala October 7, Craig Krause, Jodi Miller and Christine Ocko October 9, Quiana Pershinske and Louie Oberle October 10, Jennifer Bell and Kendra Dezlak October 11, David Archambeau October 12, Arlee Tobias and Ron Schroeder October 13, Adriane Kovar and Elmer Brown October 14 and to Charlie Buckholz October 15.

Happy Anniversary to Louie and Krystal Oberle October 7, Charlie and Sheila Fosdick October 8, Bill and Mary Edwards, and Rich and Kathy Ocko October 10, Theron and Helen King October 11,  Randy and Lesa Baker October 12 and to Tim and Laurie Wyse October 15.

Columbus Day is this Monday, October 11, 2004 . Columbus Day honors the explorer Christopher Columbus, who first landed in the New World , October 12, 1492 . Columbus ’s nationality was never positively identified, but many believe he was of Italian descent, throughout the nineteenth century, Italian-Americans held celebrations in cities across the United States to honor his memory. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed October 12 Columbus Day. President Richard Nixon later declared Columbus Day a national holiday to be observed the second Monday in October.

For those of you with Cable TV in Engadine or the surround area…

I called our cable company wondering where CNN news had went, it was on channel 16, but now Fox News is there. They told me a large number of people from the Engadine & Hiawatha Club Area wanted Fox News instead of CNN.
This surprised me because after viewing Fox News, it seemed that CNN had much better coverage. I ask them why notices and surveys weren’t mailed before the change, but the question couldn’t be answered by the person I was speaking with.
I was just wondering what your thoughts were of this change of news coverage from
CNN to Fox News, if you’re in our local area for this cable coverage.

E-mail: jf@portup.com

Julie’s News September 30, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, I received news from George and Donna Germain, formerly of Engadine, who shared news of their granddaughter, Kristen, daughter of David and Pamela Oliver of Mason. Kristen, a sophomore at Mason High School, is a member of the Mason High School Equestrian A Team. In District 4 of Mid Michigan, equestrian teams (A,B,C) from 16 school districts compete in a 3 day competition (Sept. 11, 18, 19 ) made up of 17 different riding events each day. Each A, B, C team with the most accumulated points earned those 3 days advances to the state finals.  Mason A Team accumulated 413 pts. to the nearest competitor's (St. John) 381 pts. to win the district championship. Mason's Equestrian A Team will advance to the State High School  Equestrian Finals to be held in Midland on Oct. 14-17 to compete with the 19 district champions ( about 700 A, B, C riders). Donna said “As grandparents, we have watched with pride, Kristen's successes! She started taking riding lessons at the age of 7, has competed in 4-H and open horse shows for 6 years, and has been on the Mason High School Equestrian Team for 2 years. She keeps her grandpa George busy making decorative boards on which to display her many ribbons she has won.” Pam, Kristen’s mom added “Kristen and the Mason Equestrian Team are going to the State Championship Finals in Midland.” Kristen’s, with her 5-year old Palomino Morgan horse named Charlie, has been concentrating on Dressage and English riding and also used him for the Mason Equestrian Team in Hunt Seat Showmanship and English Equitation classes.  Kristen has trained Charlie for the past two years, breaking him as a 3-year old. Kristen and Lacey, her 12-year old Appaloosa Mare, qualified for the State Championship. She placed third and fifth places out of over 40 riders with Lacey in Reining in the three MIHA District team meets, and also ran the four Gymkhana speed events of Cloverleaf (barrel race), Flag Race, Dash Race and Two-person relay.  The combination of all the events Kristen placed in helped qualify the team for the State Championship.
 

  The S.W.A (Superior Wrestling Alliance) will be having a live taping for television, Saturday, October 16, 2004, rocking the Little Bear West Arena in Manistique, Michigan. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 7:00. Tickets are only $8.00 at the door. Proceeds from every ticket sold, to benefit the Anishinabe Nimmki Tribal Youth Council. Scheduled to appear is SWA Heavy Weight Champion Supreme Brett Powers, Big John Holmes, Buckshot Gravelle, Brad Hexum and many more.

  The First Presbyterian Church, 257 Main Street, Rudyard, Michigan will be having their first annual Craft Show Bizarre “Snowflake Holiday” on Saturday, November 6, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hand knitted items, woodworking, paintings, bake sale, white elephant sales and many more hand crafted items by talented individuals. A beautiful handmade quilt will be silent auctioned, on the same day, as well. Many unique items will be available, start your Christmas shopping early! All items at the show are donated items and all proceeds from this event are being used towards “The Raise A Room Fundraiser”. Money will help defray the cost of a new roof for the First Presbyterian Church of Rudyard.

  The Seney National Wildlife Refuge will be holding their seventh annual Scout Activity Day, Saturday, October 9, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This fun filled day is best suited for scouts in elementary school grades kindergarten to fourth. Join them for fun opportunities to explore the Wildlife Refuge and complete requirements for Badges, Try-its, Arrow Points and Achievements! Pre-registration is required. Contact your scout council or the refuge for registration materials or more information. Older Scouts (grades 5 and up) are invited to attend, also! Phone 906-586-9851.

  Happy Birthday to Carl Gribbell September 30, Viola Kleeman and Carol Keller October 1, Dustin Feigel October 2, Charlie Vallier, Tracy Germain, Keith Schroeder jr, Laurie Wyse October 3, Katelyn Buckholz October 4, Vince Leveille, Whitney Frazier October 5, Lester Livermore III October 6 and to William Haapala October 7.

  Happy Anniversary to Archie and Yvonne Feneley September 30, Doug and Tonda Frazier October 1, Donald and Annette Clark October 3, Terry and Susie Davis October 5, Ervin and Wanda Kovar October 6, and to Louie and Krystal Oberle and Jim and Amy Jo Zdebski October 7.

  Here is a bit of information I located on the following Internet site and would like to pass on to you, www.soldiersangels.com The Soldiers' Angels was started by a self-described "ordinary mother" of an ordinary young man turned hero, Corporal Brandon Varn. Brandon was deployed in Iraq and has since honorably completed his mission and has returned back to his proud and loving family. In the summer of 2003, he wrote home expressing his concern that some soldiers did not receive any mail or support from home. Being a caring and loving mother, she decided not to allow a situation like that to continue. She contacted a few friends and extended family to ask if they would write to a soldier or two. Angels provide aide and comfort to ALL United States deployed & wounded military heroes. On this site you can adopt a soldier, submit a soldier and much more!

  Halloween is right around the corner, if you have any information on any Children’s Halloween Parties or activities; please let me know by e-mailing me at jf@portup.com or send information to Julie Freeman, P.O. Box 45, Engadine, Michigan 49827.

  Until next time, take care!

Julie’s News – September 23, 2004 Issue

  WOW….what wonderful weather!

  The Engadine Friends of the Library are back to having meetings at the library every third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

  The Portage Anglers Club of Curtis is having a year long raffle with over $21,000.00 worth of prizes, including weekend long pass to Nascar Nextel Races, canoe, bow packages, hunting and fishing gear, one week stay at a cabin in the U.P, kid’s 4-wheeler and much more. Match your ticket number to every Friday’s daily 3 midday number and win the prize for that week. Only 1,000 tickets to be sold. Tickets are $50.00 a piece and are good for a years worth of drawings. Order online at www.curtischamber.com or call 906-586-3454 or 586-3501 for more information. Raffle starts June 4, 2004 and ends May 2005. Proceeds go toward lake improvement.

  The Newberry Knights of Columbus will hold their annual pasties sale. To place orders please call 293-5511. Pasties will be available at the Newberry School Cafeteria on Saturday, September 25.

  The L.M.A.S is recruiting volunteers for the R.P. Hicks Memorial Hospice. Training will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Health Department, on Hamilton Lake Road in Newberry. To register call 293-1328. The registration deadline is Thursday September 23.

  Thursday, September 23, the Soo Tribe of Chippewa Indians Community Health Program will offer Basic of Diabetes and Living a Full Life class, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Soo Tribe Health Center auditorium, on Ashmun in the Soo. For registration or information call 906-632-5210.

  Saturday, September 25, the Tahquamenon Logging Museum will present a Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Old Fashioned Square Dance, from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. This event will be held at the American Legion Post in Newberry (located on the east side of Main Street just past the State Police Post). Presented by the Original Michigan Fiddler’s Association.

  The Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest Moon Ball will be held at the Hiawatha Club, staring at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25. Please call the Chamber for details: 906-586-3700

  Sunday, September 26, the Divine Infant Church, on U.S. 2 in Gulliver, will hold their annual Harvest Dinner from noon until 3:00 p.m.

  Happy Birthday to Devon Legault and Wanda DeMenter September 23, Debra Stachler, Marion Puffpaff and Betty Stansbury September 25, Katana Freed, John Legault, Anabel Grinnell and Fred Bryant Jr. September 26, Savannah Price, Chris Wickey September 29.

  Happy Anniversary to Charles and Amy DeMenter September 24 and to Archie and Yvonne Feneley September 30.

 Until next time, take care!

September 13, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, what nice weather over the past week! Hopefully it will last for a while, Especially for Saturday, September 18, where there will be many out door events happening, like the second annual walk for diabetes held in Newberry, starting at 9:00 a.m. For more information please call Tracy at 906-293-9223.

Also on September 18, the Marquette County Humane Society will sponsor “Sally’s Ride”, an annual horseback trail ride, to benefit “Sally’s Fund”, for equine protection in the U.P., in Skandia. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. For more information call 906-742-7316.

September 18, the Care Net Pregnancy Center will hold their annual walk for life, with registration at 9:30 a.m. and the walk at 10:00 a.m. The walk will begin at project playground, on Meridian Street in the Soo.

The Hulbert Township volunteer fire department will hold an auction at 10:00 a.m. at the fire hall in Hulbert, Saturday, September 18.

And last on my list for Saturday, September 18, the Germfask Area Service Club will sponsor a Quilt Show and Harvest Auction at 5:30 p.m. at the Germfask VFW Hall. For donation information call 586-3703 or 586-3731.

Sunday, September 19 the fun continues at the Luce County Historical Society where they will be holding an open house from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the small courtroom of the Luce County Courthouse. Tours and refreshments will be provided.

The Tahquamenon Area Schools Host Program “Help One Student to Succeed” is seeking mentors! Help a child learn to read at Newberry or Curtis Elementary. It only takes a half an hour a week! For more information please call Lora or Lisa at 293-5153, extension 1235.

Soo Tribe Community Health is sponsoring the American Lung Association Freedom from smoking classes. This is a 7 week class, held at the Soo Tribe Health Center Audiorium, as Ashmun in the Soo, starting Monday 9-13-04.

Wednesday, September 15, the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital will hold “The Hub” Uniform Sale, with uniforms, shoes and accessories, for area medical professionals, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Huron Conference Room of the hospital in Newberry.

Learn first hand about another culture and establish a lifetime of friendship! Pacific Intercultural Exchange is seeking host families, to host a foreign teenager! For more information please call 1-800-828-9001.

Happy Birthday to Arnie Puffpaff, Darwin Butkovich and Jill Priskorn September 16, Josh Freed September 18, Randy King September 19, Janis Butkovich September 21, Aaron Oberle September 22, and to my little great nephew Devon Legault September 23.

Happy Anniversary to Carlos and Dani Cruz September 16, Carl and Cathy Butkovich September 19 and to Chad and Tracy Germain September 21.

Just a reminder that school pictures will be taken at the Engadine School on Thursday, September 16, so don’t forget to dress your child appropriately and send the photo envelope, with your package choice, and money enclosed!

 Until next time, take care!

September 9, 2004

Hello everyone, what a beautiful Labor Day weekend we had! I can’t believe the first day of autumn is right around the corner already, my husband points out the changing of the colors on trees, he knows this is something I don’t care to know about, I love the beautiful fall colors, but that only means cold weather is near!

I heard from Ethel from the Beary Patch, she would like to remind everyone about the Fifth Annual Fall Festival on September 11, the K.C.’s are having a fish fry at noon and there are over twenty vendor tables already spoken for. Nice prizes for the “Tomato” contest have already been gathered for the winners, so people are encouraged to bring something for the contest!

Ethel Toms also mentioned, “I have been so busy this summer I forgot to let everyone know that my daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Andy DeVerna along with Maddie and Mason (4 and 2) were here to visit from Portland, Oregon. Also, my cousin Burdetta Moore from California, Burdetta is the oldest grandchild of Emmanual and Sarah Frazier, who was born here.” Her family along with Ethel’s moved to California in the late 1930’s.

Happy Birthday to Dan DeMenter, Reggie Taylor, Cherrie Wachter, Lois Wachter and Whitney Kerridge September 9, Debbie DeWyse September 10, Jessica Korenich, Jordan Wilcoxen, Jonathon Smolarz, Sierra Bieglow and Mathew Person Sept 11, Wendy Norris September 12, Connor Frisch September 14, Rodney Bigelow September 15, Arnie Puffpaff, Darwin Butkovich, Jill Priskorn and Tommy Smolarz Sept 16.

Happy Anniversary to Jamie and Missy King September 9, Carlos and to Dani Cruz September 16.

Don’t forget its Grandparents Day September 12!

Until next time, take care!

September 2, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, school is back in session in most of the local areas, when traveling to and from work or where ever it may be, please keep an eye out for those big yellow buses! I’ve already seen a car literally lock up the brakes to stop for the red flashing lights. I believe all school buses have warning yellow flashing lights now, to warn travelers ahead of time, they are preparing to stop. Please pay attention and be alert! School buses aren’t small, if one is going slow, just don’t go around it, slow way down and continue with caution, always assume there is a child near!

Wow, what a week end! The first ever U.P. Celebrity Run on U.S. 2 just West of Gould City was great. Mark Farner, formerly of Grand Funk Railroad put on a great show. He ended his show by saying “See you next year”! So if all goes well, there could be a second Celebrity Run and I’m looking very forward to this. I will be putting together photos and news on this past week end event, please check back here at actionstop.com for this!

The Engadine VFW will hold their final fish fry of the season from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the post in Engadine, Friday, September 3. The cost is just $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12 and free for children under the age of 5.

Saturday, September 4, “Art on the Lake”, a juried art show, will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Curtis Park, artists and craftsmen, live entertainment, children’s activities, a silent auction, U.P. Food specialties and more are planned, so don’t miss this annual event in Curtis Michigan.

Sunday, September 5, the Trout Lake Women’s Club will hold a pie social, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Trout Lake Township Hall.

The first annual Grand Marais Triathlon will take place on the Bay in Grand Marais, starting at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 5. Swimming, a bike race and a 5K run are planned for this first annual event. For more information please call 906-494-2700.

Monday, September 6, the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk will take place on the Mackinac Bridge. If you would like to join in, a bus will leave the Engadine VFW at 4:45 a.m., and will pick up walkers at Vallier’s Store in Naubinway.

Happy Birthday to Natasha King September 1, Lindsey Bell, Abigail Miller and Renee Sullivan September 2, Hugh Chaffin, Mary Frazier and Shannon Leveille September 3, Nathanael Miller and Sandy Livermore September 4, John (Casey) Ketcher III September 5, Mary Germain and Andrew Davis September 6, Nicholas Price and Shelby Flatt September 8 and happy birthday to Dan DeMenter, Cherrie Wachter and Lois Wachter September 9.

Happy Anniversary to John and Linda Buckholz September 1, Bruce and Jan Hamill September 2, Arnie and Julie Bell September 3, Neil and Angie McArthur September 4, Bob and Merle Edwards September 5, Chuck and Sue Butkovich and Greg and Betsy Whitney September 6, James and Esther Shaum September 8 and to Jamie and Missy King September 9.

After raising $1,000.00 for Project Backpack, Tahquamenon Country 1450's Casey Cook kept his promise to jump out of an airplane at 10,500 feet. The "Coffee Crew" morning show personality landed safely with assistance from Wild Wind Skydivers of Saginaw.

General Manager of WNBY, Travis Freeman, said “We greatly appreciate everyone for their support in this years fund raising event, who knows what Casey will come up with next year!” Tonya, of Endless Summer in Newberry, donated the largest amount and received a free sky drive, also.

Until next time, take care!

August 26, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, have you heard what Casey Cook of WNBY radio in Newberry is up to now? He has set a goal to raise $1,000.00 for Project Backpack, in Luce County. Casey is literally going out of his way to make it happen by jumping out of an airplane on Friday, August 27th at 3:00 p.m., landing next to the Luce-West Mackinac County Fairgrounds. Wild Wind Skydivers of Saginaw, Michigan will be accompanying him in the free-fall-parachuting venture. Last year Casey sat in the dunk tank at the fair and raised money for Project Backpack. WNBY’s general manager Travis Freeman stated, "Casey's one of those wild and crazy guys, and when it comes to kids, he will do anything to get everyone involved to make a fundraiser, such as this, a success." Project Backpack, designed to provide backpacks, clothing and school supplies for needy children, is seeking sponsors and donations. For more information please call 293-5511.

The Luce-West Mackinac County Fair is looking for vendors, artists, crafters, flea marketers and concessionaires. Camping will be available, for more information please phone 293-8792.

The St. Ignace Salmon Derby Fishing contest will be held Friday through Sunday, August 27-29. For more information call 1-800-338-6660.

The Tahquamenon Logging Museum will be having Lumberjack Days, Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29. There will be music, concessions, crafts, vendors, museum tours, a nature trail, children’s games and lumberjack contests on Sunday. There will also be a lumberjack breakfast on both days beginning at 7:00 a.m. until noon.

Thursday, August 26 the Bayliss Public Library in the Soo, along with the Upper Peninsula Library for the blind and the physically handicapped, will hold an open house from noon until 8:00 p.m. Individuals with disabilities can learn about voter registration and voting procedures and view a talking book display.

The U.P Regional Blood Center, a service of Marquette General Hospital, will hold a blood drive on Thursday, August 26, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. at the Whitefish Township Hall in Paradise. For an appointment or for more information please call Pat at 906-492-3353.

Friday, August 27 American Legion Service Officer Joe Leazier will be at his Hulbert office, beginning at 8:00 a.m. For more information call 906-630-2646.

St. Timothy’s Catholic Church will hold a fish fry, Friday August 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Community Building in Curtis.

Saturday, August 28 the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk will be held in the Soo, starting with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge 552. The walk starts at 9:00 a.m. For more information call 906-632-5243.

The Marian Martin Memorial Walk for the Alzheimer’s Association will be held in Grand Marais, on Saturday, August 28, starting at the Community Center. Registration will be held at noon, with the walk at 1:00 p.m. Please call 906-494-2451 for more information.

The 2004 Dick Frey Memorial Demolition Derby will be held at the Grandstand of the Luce-West Mackinac County Fairgrounds, Saturday August 28. Registration will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with the races starting at 6:00. For more information call Aaron at 906-293-5909 or 477-6232.

Sunday, August 29, the Polish American Society of Munising will have a Polka Fest at the Sacred Heart Church in Munising, beginning with a Polka Mass at 10:00 a.m., followed by dinner and dancing in the lower level of the church. There is no charge for admission and everyone is welcome to attend!

There will be a benefit dinner for the Richard Frey Family beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 on Sunday, August 29 at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine, sponsored by the E.U.P. Chapter 30806, Garfield Township Fire Auxiliary. Dinner will include swiss steak with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, polish sausage, cole slaw and dessert. To make a donation please call Charles Dementer at 477-1131 or Louie Oberle at 477-6229.

The first ever U.P Celebrity Run is this coming this week end, August 27, 28 and 29, at Michihistrigan, located on U.S. 2 just West of Gould City.  If you have a band, or you’re part of one, you don’t want to miss out on the battle of the bands during this event. If you haven’t signed up yet, you should call the numbers below today; you’ll be getting a lot of exposure from playing at this event! If you know someone that may not be reading this, call them so they don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Don’t wait any longer call Mark at 1-231-526-1109 or Bert at 1-989-471-5418 for more information! There is much more going on during this event, including a concert with Poker Face and Dan Lawson and Company, Mark Farner Concert, bike show, Miss Celebrity Concert, vendors, food and  a lot of good fun! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the U.S.O and a disadvantaged Upper Peninsula family. Visit www.actionstop.com and follow the link to all the information about this event, if you don’t have internet access call one of the numbers above for more information.

Happy Birthday to Greg Livermore August 26, Hillary Kleeman August 27, Mike Kerbersky August 28, Emmy Wickey August 29, Andrea Stachler, Shannon Slack, Ed Bryant and our wonderful son Travis Freeman August 30, April Gouza August 31, Natasha King September 1 and to Abigail Miller, Renee Sullivan and Lindsey Bell September 2.

Happy Anniversary to Keven and Linda Pershinske August 27, Gary and Lynn Moore August 28, Charles and Doris Haapala August 29, John and Linda Buckholz September 1 and to Bruce and Jan Hamill September 2.

It’s back to school for the Engadine Students August 31. It’s going to be quiet around the house. For some parents it’s back to school blues, I’m going to miss our little guy around all the time, but I have to admit some peace and quiet is going to be a little nice. When your child comes home from school, especially on the first day, have a special meal ready and take time to listen to how their day went. Spend time with your child, show interest in what they have to say and do, they need to know they have someone to talk to and someone who cares!

Until next time, take care!

August 19, 2004 Issue

Hello everyone, can you believe we’re nearing the end of August already? Engadine School will begin classes August 31 at 8:20 a.m. Then on Friday, September 3^rd through th