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Julie’s News
By
Julie Freeman
E-mail: jf@portup.com with news, information
& more!
I also write for a local newspaper, so along with your news & information
posted here, on actionstop.com, it may be in my newspaper column,
as well.
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
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.
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.
Condolences
go out to the family and friends of Russ Horner of Engadine, who passed away
recently, our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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 17th
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.
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.
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!”
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.
December
2nd, 2004 Issue
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 34th 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
18th 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
Just a little news in advance,
for American Legion Post 290, you will be having your
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 25th. 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 2nd 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 30th.
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
25th 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.
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 2nd
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
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 12th, 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!
Julie’s
News October 5, 2004 Issue
The trees are turning their autumn beauty, enjoy the color,
it only occurs for a brief period each fall.
will have their monthly meeting at
The
Chippewa County Health Department,
For more information please call 906-253-3141.
Friday,
October 8, the Newberry Eagles Club will have their fish fry from
Enjoy all you can eat fish or choose from their Friday menu.
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
For
those of you with Cable TV in
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.
Julie’s News – September 23, 2004 Issue
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.
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!
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 3rd through the 6th, there will be no school in observance of Labor Day.
The LMAS District Health Department and CHAD will hold an alcohol-free community picnic from noon until 8:00 p.m. at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum pavilion area Wednesday, August 18. Mark your calendar; you don’t want to miss this wonderful picnic!
The Engadine VFW Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post home in Engadine Wednesday, August 18.
Friday, August 20 and 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. Then on Monday, August 30 Joe Leazier will be at the Newberry American Legion Post #74 starting at 9:30 a.m. For more information call 293-8711.
The Healthy Lifestyles Weight loss Group meet at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Mackinac Straits Clinic in Naubinway, for more information call Carol at 477-9008.
The Engadine VFW will have a fish fry, Friday, August 20, serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the post in Engadine.
The 5th annual fall fest is coming up Saturday September 11, 2004. The fest will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Naubinway Pavilion. Reserve a table by calling Jennifer at 477-6975. There are always lots of arts, crafts, food, things for the children to do and it’s a good time to visit with friends, so don’t miss Naubinway’s fall fest! This year’s favorite recipe contest features “tomatoes”. As more details come in, I will pass them on to you.
The first ever U.P Celebrity Run is right around the corner, August 27, 28 and 29th, if you haven’t heard about it yet, then you’re really going to miss out on something fantastic! Especially bands, 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 number below today; you don’t realize how much exposure you will be getting 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! 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 Alyssa Feneley August 19, Mike Klobucher and Barb Lesatz August 21, Roy Butkovich August 22, Linda Buckholz, Abigail Person, Drake DeWyse and my good friend Carol Lehtonen August 23, Clarence Brown jr. August 25 and to Greg Livermore August 26.
Happy Anniversary to Fred and Sarah Burton and Elmer and Diane Albright August 22 and to Dwight and Brenda Frazier August 24.
August 22 through the 28 is National Truck Driver’s Appreciation Week, if it wasn’t for truck drivers putting in long hours and many miles traveled we wouldn’t have some of the resources we have close to home. Truck drivers brings the many supplies to our local grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, gas stations, wood yards and so much more, so next time you see a truck driver let them know how much they are appreciated!
Until next time, take care!
August
11, 2004 Issue
Hello
everyone, have you heard about the “Healthy Lifestyles Weight Loss Group”,
who meets at the Mackinac Straits Clinic in Naubinway at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays?
If not and your interested in finding out more information call Carol at
477-9008.
News
is short this week; it’s probably due to being the last three weeks before
school starts up again. I know we’re trying to take in as much fun in the sun
as possible, probably a little too much because some of the chores aren’t
getting done and come fall we’ll be rushing to get things done. The work will
always be there, but kids grow up and move on to do their own thing, so we try
to take every advantage with them that we can.
Happy
Birthday to Peggy Benoit and Shane Baker August 12, Dave Wurster, Jane Beaudoin
and Larry Wyse August 14, Traci Leveille and Jonathon Miller August 15, Jacob
Hoogterp and Jeff Feneley August 16,Charlie Menominee and Lorraine Leveille
August 18.
Happy
Anniversary to Dave and Kathy Archambeau August 12, Victor and Sandy Freed
August 13, Matt and Jennifer Bell and Brian and Cheryl Adams August 14, Dan and
Jodi Miller August 15, Pat and LaShawn Edwards, Rick and Laura Frisch and my
sister Jane and husband LeRoy August 18.
We’re
getting a thunderstorm right now; I unplugged my phone line and move it far away
from the computer so if something happens it won’t ark across. I think it’s
time to shut the computer down and unplug that also. So, until next time, take
care!
August
3rd, 2004 Issue
Hello
everyone! Can you believe it’s August already? Back to school sales are
starting and the first day of school is just around the corner. Project back
pack is going on in some communities, this is a wonderful project, designed to
provide backpacks, clothing and school items for needy children. Sponsors and
donations are needed. For more information please call 293-5511. I only have
this one report of Project Backpack, if Project Backpack is happening in your
area please contact me with the information and I will be happy to add it to
this column. The first day of school, after summer vacation, is so important,
even though some children may not show it, having a new backpack, clothes and
supplies are awesome and important to them. With the cost of living, back to
school supplies are limited or not in everyone’s budget, but working together
we can make a difference in someone’s life.
Tuesday,
August 3rd, ELECTION DAY! Primary elections will be held throughout
the area!
A
new Eagles Club is forming in Gould City. They’re meeting every Tuesday night
at 7:00 p.m. at Laidlaw’s Corner, which is located on U.S.2 just west of the
Gould City caution light on the South side of the highway. Anyone interested
should attend!
The
Curtis Community Art Center is offering classes on weaving, August 10, 11, 17
and 18th. A pottery class will be offered August 12 and 19. For more
information call 586-9974.
The
Luce-Mackinac Genealogical Society will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Newberry School
Library, Thursday, August 5.
Happy
Birthday to Mercy Freed, Dan Plue and Nicholas Beaudion August 7. David Albrecht
and Samantha Martis August 8, Whittney Kerridge August 9, Terrie Slack, Emily
Reid and Danielle Chase August 10, Cassie Miller, Judy Hewitt and Dominick Clark
August 11 and Peggy Benoit and Shane Baker August 12.
Until
next time, take care!
July 29th, 2004 Issue
Hello
everyone, I would like to begin this column out by sending condolences to the
families of Larry Anderson and Henry Wagner, both from Engadine, who passed away
recently. They both were wonderful people, who will be greatly missed by family
and friends.
Have
you heard about the first ever U.P. Celebrity Run? If not check out the web page
at www.actionstop.com, click on the Mark Farner link! This is a
tribute to the American Troops. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the
USO and disadvantaged Upper Peninsula Family. This amazing big event will be
held August 27, 28 and 29, 2004 at Michihistrigan, located on U.S. 2, Gould
City! Friday, it’s the Battle of the Bands, Saturday Mark Farner, formerly of
Grand Funk Railroad, will be in concert, Sunday a bike show and winner of the
battle of the bands, along with much more during this remarkable weekend!
Don’t miss out on the 80 mile U.P. Celebrity Motorcycle Run with Mark Farner
and other band members, door prizes, tattoo contest, Miss U.P. Celebrity
Contest, bike show and awards, raffles, blood drive, along with surprise
entertainment! Also appearing, Porker Face and Dan “the Lawman” Lawson and
Company and Michigan’s Thunder Battle of the Bands, any band that wants to
play should contact Mark or Bert at the phone numbers listed below. I
was told that there will be big magazines coming like Rolling Stones magazine,
Full Throttle magazine, Porcupine Press, Thunder Press, they even have one of
the biggest record company's coming. They are getting word back from the East
Coast that the word is spreading out there fast. They even have a professional
video crew coming to film the whole thing. This is one
event you don’t want to miss! It is very special, and a great opportunity,
that our little town in the U.P. was picked to hold this big event. Time is
running out to be part of this first event of this kind. They are currently
looking for sponsors, vendors, bands and volunteers for this event, for
information on anything associated with this event please call Mark at
1-231-526-1109 or Bert at 1-989-471-5418.
The
Eastern Upper Peninsula Fine Arts Council will present “Annie Get Your Gun”
in the DeTour area school’s performing arts center in DeTour Village, this
Friday, July 30th and Saturday, July 31st. Each show will
begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 1st at 3:00 p.m. For tickets or
more information please call 906.297.6019.
Project
Backpack, designed to provide backpacks, clothing and school supplies for the
needy children, and is seeking sponsors and donations. For more information
please call this Newberry number at 293.5511.
If
Project Backpack is happening in your area please contact me, I will be happy to
put the information in this column. Project Backpack is a terrific thing and I
hope everyone will be encouraged to donate to the one in their area.
Tuesday,
July 27, the Tahquamenon Valley Cruisers will meet at 6:00 p.m. at 411 East
Avenue B in Newberry. Volunteers are still needed for the car show!
The
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine will have vacation bible school, this
coming Monday through Friday, August 2 through the 6. Bible school will start at
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. If you have a child in kindergarten through
sixth grade please call 477.1011 for more information.
The
Rexton Mennonite Church will also be having Vacation Bible School beginning this
coming Monday through Friday, August 2 through the 6. Beginning at noon each day
for children age 4 and up. To register or for more information, please call
Kathy Livermore at 477.6915 or Kathy Miller at 477.8090.
The
Healthy Lifestyles weight loss group meets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday’s at the
Mackinac Straits Clinic in Naubinway. For more information please call Carol at
477.9008.
Curtis
Ladies Aid is holding their summer 2004 Beautification Contest! Portage Township
residents can win a prize for having the best landscaping. Applications are
available at business in the Curtis area.
The Seney National Wildlife Refuge will have Wildlife Wednesdays, Wednesday nights in July and August, 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Join them in August for an evening guided auto tour of the Refuge backcountry. They’ll be on the lookout for loons, eagles, deer, beaver, and other wildlife. Tuesday’s and Saturday’s in August 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. visit the informal walk up station to interact with the rangers, participate in hands on activities and learn about Michigan's protected species. Junior Duck Stamp Art Display will be held August 28 thru September 2, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Refuge Visitor Center will once again display 52 pieces of original Duck Stamp Artwork by young artists across the country. Each state’s winning piece will be on display. This is a great chance to see some fine artwork, learn more about the Duck Stamp program, and gear up for Hunting and Fishing Month in September. For more information on what is going on at the Seney Wildlife Refuge, visit their web page calendar at: http://midwest.fws.gov/seney/Calendar.htmSaturday, July 31, the Portage Anglers Club will present a Curtis Centennial event, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Curtis Park on West Main Street in Curtis. There will be a chicken Barbeque, bake sale, pie eating contest, raffles, live music and more!Happy Birthday to Julie Bell July 29, Kirk Grinnell and Jaci Livermore July 30, Rod Priskorn and Russ Schultz July 31, Scott Butkovich and Arnold Bell August 1, Jenna Livermore August 2, Skip Fuller and Emma Butkovich August 3 and Jason Lesatz August 4.Happy Anniversary to Brent and Michelle Vallier July 29, Donald and Linnea Ault July 30, and to Bob and Theresa McKenna July 31.
Until next time, take care!
July
22nd, 2004 Issue
Hello everyone,
I hope your summer is going great! It’s going to be hard to top the marvelous
Engadine Heritage Day 2004 last Sunday, July 18, the weather was perfect! If you
missed Heritage Day you can visit www.actionstop.com
for photos. One of the very special highlights of the day was when Richard Spaid,
grandson of George Meeker who was the Engadine Cooperage Mill Superintendent,
told the story of what he recalls, from his parents, about the Mill. It was very
special having Mr. Spaid visit Engadine and sharing his memories with everyone,
his presents was greatly appreciated!
The Tahquamenon
Logging Museum will hold an Ole Time Music Jamboree on Saturday July 24 and
Sunday July 25. Lumberjack breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. until noon,
with music festival activities throughout the day. Located just north of
Newberry on M-123. You don’t want to miss the fiddle music, browse the flea
market and concessions all day long. Nature trail and museum will also be open.
So mark your calendar and get ready for some real family fun!
Friday, July
23, the Eric Hipple Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Tanglewood Golf
Course in the Soo. To register, sponsor or for more information call Lori at
293-3838 or Jody at 293-6077.
July
16th 2004 Issue
Hello
everyone,
Are
you ready for a great time? If so you’ll want to head on out to Engadine on
Sunday, July 18, for Engadine Heritage Day 2004! The fun begins at 10:00 a.m.
and will go until 9:00 p.m. Activities at the Mill Pond Park include a Flag
Raising Ceremony, Quilt Show, Arts and Crafts, Raffle, Refreshments, Strawberry
Social, Music, Dancing and so much more! During Engadine Heritage Day the
Engadine Friends of the Library will sell “Books are Fun” books at the
Engadine Town Hall. Bring your lawn chair for a day full of fun!
The
Engadine Library will be holding their summer reading program for area children
Wednesday afternoons starting at 3:00.
The
Seney National Wildlife Refuge will be holding their Wildlife Wednesday’s,
from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in July and August. Enjoy an evening guided tour of the
refuge’s backcountry.
The
American Cancer Society’s 2004 Chippewa-Luce area, Relay for Life, will be
held on Friday July 16 and Saturday July 17, in the Soo. You can run, jog or
walk around the track to help raise money to fight cancer! For more information
please call 1-800-469-0149.
The
Wildwood Mennonite Church, on Sandtown Road, will be having their vacation Bible
School Monday July 19 through Friday July 23, starting at 11:30 a.m. each day,
area children are invited, pre-school through 8th grade. For more
information call 586-6421 or 477-6872.
The
Tahquamenon area Friends of the Library are looking for yard sale leftovers,
used books, CD’s, tapes and videos. Drop off donations at the library at the
Newberry School, or call 293-5214.
Tuesday,
July 13 the Tahquamenon Area Senior Citizens will have a potluck lunch at noon
at their building, on West Helen Street in Newberry. Bring a dish to pass. The
regular monthly meeting will follow.
The
Newberry Eagles Club will hold their Pizza Night Tuesday, July 13, from 4:30 to
8 p.m. at the Club on M-28, 2 miles east of the Newberry Junction. Enjoy
homemade pizza or a pastie dinner!
Wednesday,
July 14, the Link will hold a community “Tie Dye and Picnic” from 11 a.m.
until 3 p.m. at the Link, located on West Helen Street in Newberry.
The
Engadine Library will host storyteller and author Hennifer Ivinskas Strauss,
Wednesday July 14, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the library. There is no charge for
admission!
The
Engadine VFW will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Post home in Engadine, Wednesday,
July 14.
The
Chippewa-Luce Area Relay for Life will hold “Bank Night” Wednesday, July 14,
at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Bank, located on Ashmun Street in the Soo.
Friday,
July 16 the Engadine VFW will hold their fish fry from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
at the post in Engadine.
Saturday,
July 17 a benefit auction for Lorraine Dyer of Epoufette, who is battling cancer
will be held at noon at the Hendrick’s Township Fire Hall, U.S.2 at the
Hiawatha Trail. Refreshments will be available, donations will be appreciated!
For more information please call Linda Livermore at 595-7283 or Al Dyer at
292-5641.
The
S.O.R.V.A will hold their first annual poker run in the Strongs area, Saturday,
July 17. Prizes will be awarded. Profits will benefit local concerns. For more
information please call Irene at 906-274-5548.
Monday,
July 19, state representative Steven Adamini will hold his monthly Manistique
Town Hall meeting from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Schoolcraft County
Courthouse in Manistique.
Happy
Birthday to Emily Ott, Don McArthur and Amy DeMenter July 15, Shannon Edwards
and Bill McCarney July 16, Cheryl Taylor July 17, Fred Bryant July 18, Greg
Whitney, Basil McGahan and Terry Davis July 19, Loren Hins, Hattie Matchinske,
Jeff Slack and Rich Ocko July 20, Andrea Fulton and Courtney Aldrich July 21,
Mike Leveille July 22, Charles Haapala and Jeff Keller July 23.
Happy
Anniversary to Dave and Debbie Frazier July 15, John and Jeanne Krenek July 21.
Until
next time, take care!
July
1, 2004 Issue
I would like to begin my column
with deep condolences to the family of Richard Frey Senior of Engadine; he was a
thoughtful man who enjoyed helping people, he will be greatly missed by family
and friends!
Happy 4th of July!
This is always a fun holiday, the parades, fun and fireworks are exciting for
the young and old alike!
Friday, July 2 the Engadine VFW
will have a fish fry, beginning at 4:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the post home in
Engadine. The cost is just $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12, and
frees for kids under 5.
There will be an Ice Cream Social
on the lawn of the Newberry United Methodist Church in Newberry, Friday, July 2
from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Enjoy your ice cream while listening to live
music. Proceeds will support a mission trip by members of the Newberry and
Engadine United Methodist Churches to Rockford, Illinois in August to help
renovate a house for a low income family. Bring your whole family for a nice
evening for a good cause!
On Friday, July 2nd
children can begin celebrating Independence Day in Naubinway with a Kiddie
Parade; line up begins at 6:30 p.m. by the Fire Department building. This
year’s theme is “Famous Movies/Cartoons”, the Kiddie Parade begins at 7:00
p.m. and you must follow the parade theme. This is sponsored by the First
National Bank of St. Ignace. Kiddie activities like face painting, pony rides,
moon walk, games, balloons, food booth and train rides for kids to follow kiddie
parade.
Then on Saturday, July 3rd,
everyone will enjoy the Independence Day festivities beginning at 11:00 a.m. at
the Naubinway Pavilion, with the moon walk and lions booths games. A Knight of
Columbus Fish Fry begins at 12 noon at the pavilion with the parade beginning at
1:00. After the parade there will be Jail and Bail, Kiddie Games, 50/50 Raffle
Drawing and much more, so bring your lawn chair and celebrate Independence Day
in Naubinway!
The Engadine Library’s annual
used book sale will be held at the Naubinway pavilion, on Saturday, July 3,
during Naubinway’s Independence Day festivities, with a large selection of
used books available for purchase by donation. Proceeds will be used by the
Engadine Friends of the library to benefit the library. They are still looking
for donations of good used books! If you have books to donate please bring them
to the Engadine library during regular hours.
The Engadine Athletic Boosters
will sponsor the 22nd annual Black Bear Run at the Engadine High
School, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday July 3. Entrants can choose the 12k
run or the 5k run or walk. For registration or information call Butch Formolo at
595-7247.
The Newberry Independences Day
Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 3 starting with the parade at 10:30
a.m., followed by the Kiwanis Chicken Barbeque at the American Legion Post in
Newberry. Then head on out to the fairgrounds where at noon Mud Drags will be
held, then you don’t want to miss the Bullmania Rodeo starting at 2:00 p.m.
also at the fairgrounds, Yee-haw!
Happy Anniversary to Greg and
Natasha King July 1, Greg and Mary Livermore July 2, Nathan and Jaci Livermore
July 4, Keith and Mandy Butkovich July 5, Don and Karen Frazier July 6, Tim and
Kitty Mast July 7 and Sean and Amber Feneley July 8.
Have a safe and enjoyable 4th
of July, during this years Independence Day celebration please keep an eye on
your children before, during and after the parade, remember children are small,
but quick and cars and trucks are big, drivers can’t see the little ones very
well, if at all. So it’s up to you as parents during this year festivities, or
any time, to make sure you keep a good eye on the little ones and always know
right where they are!
Happy Fourth of July!
Until next time, take care!
June
24, 2004 Issue
Can you believe
there is only one week left in June and the Fourth of July is right around the
corner?!
The 22nd
annual Black Bear Run, 5k (3.1
miles) and 12k (7.44 miles) sponsored by the Engadine High School Athletic
Booster’s Club, will be held the morning of Saturday, July 3. To register call
Frank Formolo at 906-595-7247. Registration will also be held at the Engadine
gymnasium between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on July 2. Packets may be picked up at
that time for those pre-registered. The morning of the race there will be a
short registration from 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. only! Races will begin at 8:30
a.m. The 12k will begin at the Engadine High School. A bus will leave school at
8:05 a.m. to transport runners and walkers to their start. The race ends in
Naubinway at the softball fields. The course is a combination of payment, gravel
and sand. It is run through the scenic trails of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s
Club. Age groups for men and women in both races are 7 and under, 8-9; 10-11;
12-14; 15-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+, and Clydesdale Division
(over 225 pounds). Awards will be presented at the finish line immediately
following the race. A bus will return participants to the Engadine High School
after the award presentation and showers will be available at the school.
Participants are to call Frank Formolo at 906-595-7247.
Mark your
calendars because you’ll want to join Curtis in their Centennial Fourth of
July Celebration! 100 years of Fin, Fowl & Fun! The excitement begins on
July 4th, 2004 with the parade beginning at 12:30 and fireworks at dusk, Lions
Club chicken BBQ, chamber food and so much more. It’s fun for the entire
family!
July 3rd, Newberry will hold
their Independence Day Celebration. Parade at 10:30 a.m. and Chicken Bar-B-Q in
downtown Newberry sponsored by the
Newberry Kiwanis. Also on July 3rd there will be a Rodeo from 2 to
4:00 p.m. Rain or Shine, at the Luce-West-Mackinac County Fairgrounds off East
M-28, Newberry. For more information on events, please
call the Newberry Chamber of Commerce at 906-293-5562 or 1-800-831-7292.
The Engadine
Library is seeking donations of books for their annual book sale, for more
information please call 477-6313 extension 140.
Wednesday, June
23rd, VFW Service Officer Dave Wilson will be at the Engadine VFW
from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The Engadine VFW will also be having a joint
meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home, this same evening, Wednesday, June 23rd.
The Curtis
Library will be having a summer reading program for children of all ages on
Thursday’s from 11:00 a.m. until noon starting June 24 through July 15. For
more information please call 586-9411.
The Newberry
area community schools will offer morning swimming lessons from Monday, June 21st
through Friday July 2nd at the Park-A-Way Motel in Newberry. For more
information and registration please call 293-2939.
Photographer,
author and film producer, Tony Cilento will teach a course on photography at the
Curtis Park Art Center on Friday June 25 and Saturday June 26 beginning at 9:00
a.m. For registration or more information please call 586-9832.
The Curtis
Ladies Aid is having a summer 2004 Beautification Contest! Portage Township
residents have a chance to win a $100.00 prize for having the best landscaping.
Applications are available at businesses in the Curtis area.
Friday, June 25
the Seney National Wildlife Refuge will be having a Sunset Safari beginning at
7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:15 p.m. Evening is a
wonderful time to be on the Refuge and this is a great chance to tour a portion
of the backcountry with our staff. The
refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center are located on Highway M-77 approximately
3 miles north of Germfask, Michigan and 15 miles northwest of Curtis, Michigan.
For more information phone 906-586-9851.
Head on over to the Music
Festival at the Tahquamenon Logging Museum in Newberry
on June 26th. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. until
noon at the Logging Museum. Spend an hour or the day, everyone will enjoy the
music festival, nature trail, logging museum, and craft booths, bring the entire
family! The Tahquamenon Logging Museum is located
about one mile north of downtown Newberry on M-123. Phone:
906-293-3700 for more information.
There will be a
4-person scramble golf tournament at the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club Golf Course
beginning at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, June 26. Proceeds will benefit the
Engadine Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence. For location directions
or more information call Jim Wilcoxen at 477-6313.
Veterans
Service Officer Joe Leazier will be at the Newberry American Legion Post, with
office hours beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 28. For more information
please call 293-8711.
The West
Mackinac Garden Club will be having their annual perennial plant sale at the
Mill Pond Park Pavilion in Engadine this Saturday, June 26 beginning at 9:00
a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Campbell Street
Gallery is proud to present Claudia Schmidt in concert on Sunday, June 27 at
5:00 p.m. in Grand Marais Michigan. An icon in the folk, blues and now jazz
worlds of music, this is Schmidt’s second performance in Grand Marais, with
this past year’s being a sell out show. Schmidt is known to many through her
frequent appearances on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” on
NPR beginning in the 1980’s. Originally from Detroit, now residing on the
Leelanau Peninsula, she has 13 albums to her name since 1979, with her latest
entitled “I thought about you”, featuring a collection of lively jazz
standards. This is a rare opportunity to see Schmidt in a small, intimate venue.
The Campbell Street Gallery resides in the oldest commercial building in Grand
Marais. Tickets are $12.50 and are available in advance at the gallery, located
on the corner of Campbell and Carlson Streets, on block west of the Lake
Superior Brewing Company. Seating is limited, advance tickets are encouraged.
Please call 906-494-2252 for more information.
Win lakefront
property! The Tahquamenon Area Civic Center Committee (TACCC) will be hosting a
raffle featuring lakefront property as the grand prize. The fully wooded,
lakefront property is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Big Manistique
Lake, three miles west of Curtis. The
property, complete with 50 feet of Lake Frontage, is the perfect place to camp,
build a cabin or a house. Big Manistique Lake is a great place for families to
enjoy activities like fishing, boating, swimming, snowmobiling and skiing.
All proceeds benefit the Tahquamenon Area Civic Center Building Project. Tickets
cost is just $5.00 each. To order tickets, or for more information, visit the
Internet site of: www.superiorsights.com/tacc.
Details: Tickets cost just $5 each. Ten cash prizes will also be awarded in
amounts of $500, $400, $300 and $100. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
The winner will be drawn on October 16, 2004, at the American Legion Post #74 in
Newberry, Michigan. If fewer than 20,000 tickets are sold, the grand prize
reverts to a $20,000 cash prize.
Happy Birthday
to Barbara Kleeman and Kathy Archambeau June 24, Trinda Lane June 25, Bubba
Price June 26, Kevin Reid and William Miller June 27, Betty Sadler and Andrea
Walsh June 28, Becky Perkins, Deb King, Lester Livermore Sr. and Eva Breen June
29, Jack Gribbell and Kyle Franklin June 30.
Happy
Anniversary to Keith and Bobby Jo Schroeder and Gunnar and Lana Olson June 24
and to a loved and dearly missed couple, formerly from Naubinway, Bill and June
Frazier June 24 and happy anniversary to Don and Marjory Cartwright June 27.
Until next
time, take care!
June 17, 2004 Issue
Hello everyone, besides all the mosquitoes, the weather
has been quite good; I hope it continues because we’re looking forward to
doing a lot of camping this summer!
The Smithsonian Institution’s “Barn Again”
program, a traveling exhibit of barns and farming scenes, will be at the
Chippewa County Fairgrounds in Kinross this June 16 Wednesday through Sunday
June 20, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. each day. Call (906) 495-5693 for more
information. Our very own Engadine Historical Museum will have an exhibit
displayed, so please find time to travel over to Kinross for the traveling
exhibit of the barns and farming scenes!
The Engadine VFW will have their fish fry this Friday,
June 18 beginning at 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the post in Engadine. The cost
is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children under 12 and free for children under the
age of 5.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Seney Natural
History Association will hold their 15th annual fishing frenzy children’s
fishing contest at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, located off highway 77,
five miles south of Seney, or two miles north of Germfask, this Saturday, June
19. Register at the visitor’s center between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Fishing,
games, activities and displays, along with a fish dinner for participants and
their families. Following the dinner will be an awards ceremony! For more
information call 906-586-9851.
The Manistique Lakes Area Lions Club will have their all
you can eat pancake brunch, Sunday, June 20 and St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
will hold their bake sale. Both will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon in the
Community Building in Curtis.
The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee Township
will be having their annual antique automobile exhibit this Sunday, June 20
beginning at noon until 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the vintage vehicles at the 15th Annual
Antique Auto Exhibit.
Mark your calendar, call all your friends and family and
schedule the day off at work to attend the Engadine Heritage Day 2004 on July
18. Many events are planned starting at 10:00 a.m. until after 9:00 p.m. Some of
the fun you’ll have includes a juried arts and craft show, museum tours, quilt
show, book sale, Engadine schools green house tours, fly tying and casting
demonstrations, luncheon and strawberry social, local musicians, dancing and
also featuring antique cars and farm machinery, local storytellers, face
painting and so much more! This is sponsored by the Engadine Historical Society,
with special appreciation to the Garfield Township and Engadine Schools.
Happy Birthday to Kari Frazier June 17, Bill Wagner and
my wonderful sister Jeanne Matchinske June 19, Olivia Vaughn, Skylar Ouellette
and Cindy Hartwig June 20, Ken Troyer, Joyce Butkovich and Chris King June 21,
Lois Miller and Lana Olson June 22, Darin Butkovich, Marjory Cartwright, Hannah
DeMenter and Ford Frazier June 23.
Happy Anniversary to Michele and Rodney Bigelow, Jack
and Delphine Robinson and Richard and Lois Miller June 19, Bob and Margie
Beaudoin and Gene and Jane Beaudoin June 20, Frank and Peggy Keller June 21, Ken
and Joan Troyer and Fred and Heather Bryant June 22, Darwin and Sherri Butkovich
and Chris and Anita Wickey June 23, Keith and Bobby Jo Schroeder and Bill and
June Frazier June 24.
Have a wonderful Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, make
sure you make dad’s day extra special this year! Home made cards are fun to
make and special to receive!
Until next time, take care!
June
10, 2003 Issue
Candles and flowers were
put around the Ronald Reagan star on the Hollywood walk of fame on Hollywood
Boulevard in Los Angeles to mourn the former U.S. President. Ronald Reagan who
passed away last Saturday afternoon at the age of 93, he lived longer then any
U.S. President and was the 40th president of the United States, taking office at
the age of 69, the oldest to do so. Before entering politics he appeared in more
than 50 Hollywood films. I never met him personally, but when he came into our
home, via television, it made us feel like we really knew him.
The First Presbyterian
Church of Newberry will hold their Spring Salad Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. until
1:00 p.m. this Thursday, June 10. A variety of salads and rolls will be served;
the cost is just $5.00.
Saturday, June 12, the
Engadine Pantry will have an inventory reduction sale from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00
p.m. Stop by and fill a bag for just one dollar! The Pantry is located just east
of the M-117 blinking caution light, near the school.
The Gould City Presbyterian
Church will have their annual rummage and bake sale this Saturday, June 12 from
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This rummage sale will be held at the Newton Township
Hall in downtown Gould City.
The Engadine Friends of the
Library and the 21st Century Learning Center will sponsor a
Father’s Day gift and card making workshop, this Saturday, June 12 from 10:00
a.m. until noon at the Engadine Library. Make cards and gifts for just $1.00
each!
The 1437th
Engineer Company will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner for staff Sergeant Chris
Daniels, injured in operation Iraqi Freedom. The dinner will be held from 4:30
until 7:30 p.m. at the Soo Armory, June 12. For more information please call
Mike Jago during the day at 293-8431.
Monday, June 14 State
Representative Steven Adamini will hold a monthly Newberry town meeting at 10:00
a.m. to noon at the Luce County Courthouse in Newberry.
Happy Birthday to Cheryl
Ozanich, Colleen Wickey Mason, Stephanie Cheshire, Jerry Eifler and Tiffany
Adams June 10, Kathy Hoogterp, David Haapala and Matt Bell June 11, Ken Germain,
Claudine Fisher, Jerry Oven and his sisters Susie Davis and Jill Oven June 12,
Issac Livermore, Genevieve Taylor, Theresa Moore and Alissa Kenwabikise June 13,
Rob Chaffin and Shauna Chaffin June 14, Greg King, Bethany Stansbury and our
wonderful little boy Tyler Freeman, who will be eight years old June 15, and
happy birthday to Michael Klobucher, Jeanne Krenek and Trudy Zimmerman June 16.
Happy Anniversary to Ed and
Betty Mantei June 10, Mike and Rae Klobucher June 11, Tim and Kathy Miller June
12, Roland and Norma Ringquist and
my niece Missy and husband Joel Schultz June 15 and happy anniversary to Jack
and Liz Gribbell June 16.
It's a fact of
life for most busy families these days that when school ends and the lazy days
of summer begin, parents have more scheduling and juggling to do with the kids
at home all day. It may seem a little overwhelming at time, but just sit down
with your family and make a schedule! This way everyone will know where they are
going, what they are suppose to do and whose coming and going with the kids at
daycare! Don’t forget to add lots of fun family days in the schedule, take
pictures and put together a scrap book, it’s a great memory maker!
6-3-04
Issue
Hello
everyone! Memorial Day was a cold and rainy one this year, but that didn’t
stop the many American’s from remembering what this day was intended for.
Vacation
Bible School will be held at the Engadine United Methodist Church, June 14
through the 18, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Children age 4 to 13 are welcome to
attend. For more information or a ride please call 477-6766.
“Camp
New Day U.P.” is gearing up for their third year of operation as an Ecumenical
Summer Camp Program for children of prisoners. Camps will be offered in August
for children age 9 to 14. For more information, please contact the Episcopal
Diocese at 906-228-7160 which is graciously serving as the "office"
for this project or visit the camp’s website at www.fortunelake.org/newdayup.htm.
Portage
Township Ambulance in Curtis is under New Management and is now accepting
applications for E.M.T.’s, M.F.R.’s and Drivers. For more information call
586-3574 or 586-6338.
The
Luce-West Mackinac Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting at 7:00
p.m. in the library at the Newberry School on Thursday, June 3.
The
Newberry Horseshoe League will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Newberry Elks Club, on
Thursday, June 3, for more information call Keith at 293-5346.
Friday,
June 4, the Engadine VFW will have their fish fry, serving from 4:30 until 7:00
p.m., at the post in Engadine. The cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children
under 12 and free for kids under 5. The public is welcome to attend.
Saturday,
June 5 the War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold their 22nd
Annual Flea Market from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Kaines Rink on
Easterday in the Soo.
The
Hiawatha National Forest will sponsor the 13th annual Kids Fishing
Day, Saturday, June 5, at Camp 7 Lake Campground, located near Rapid River.
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. For more information call Gary Olson at
474-6442.
June 26th,
A Music Festival Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. until noon at the
Newberry Logging Museum. Spend an hour or the day and enjoy a music festival,
nature trail, the logging museum, and craft booths. Bring the entire family and
enjoy a day of music and the nature trail. The Newberry Logging Museum is
located about 1 mile north of downtown Newberry on M-123. Phone:
906-293-3700 for more information.
Celebrate
Michigan's world class freshwater fishing on June 12 and 13, 2004, Michigan's
Summer Free Fishing Weekend is two special days when all fishing license fees
will be waived for residents and out state visitors alike on both inland and
Great Lakes waters. All fishing regulations will still apply. A day spent
fishing can offer the opportunity for one generation to pass on their experience
with a new generation of anglers. Taking "time out" by fishing can be
a great way to offset some of the many challenges and stresses that we all seem
to be faced with today. Sometimes just being some where away from the fast pace
of life - even if just for a few hours - can provide a new perspective and a
fresh outlook. This information and much more can be found on the Internet site
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr
Happy
Birthday to Pete King June 4, Paul Kleeman Sr. June 5, Gary Moore June 6, Cheryl
Wurster, John Bertucci and Randy Baker June 7, Evan Belleville and Brandy
Caverly June 9, Cheryl Ozanich, Colleen Wickey Mason, Stephanie Cheshire and
Tiffany Adams June 10 and to Kathy Hoogterp, David Haapala and Matt Bell June
11.
Happy
Anniversary to Kim and Cathy Houghton June 4, John and LaVonne Bertucci and Bob
and Candy Aldrich June 5, Hugh and Velma Chaffin June 9, Ed and Betty Mantei
June 10, and to Mike and Rae Klobucher June 11.
Until next time, take care!
5-27-04
Issue
A quote,
actually a poem, from Mother Goose seems to be an appropriate way to begin this
week’s column. “Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day, little
Johnny wants to play, rain, rain, go to Spain, never show your face again”.
Actually sunny weather with a warm rain, a couple times a month, wouldn’t be
so bad, but this cold on going wet weather is a bit too much!
Someone
wishing for sunshine and an occasional warm rain is the West Mackinac Garden
Club; they will be meeting this Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Engadine
United Methodist Church, the program will be on “Preparing Flower Beds”.
The
American Legion Post 393 in Hulbert will hold a benefit fish fry for Sonya
Skeans from 4 to 8 p.m., on Friday, May 28, at the Post in Hulbert. The cost
will be $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. There will be a raffle and
silent auction also.
St
Timothy’s Catholic Church of Curtis will have an all you can eat fish fry from
4:30 until 7 p.m. in the Community Building in Curtis, Friday May 28. The cost
is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children and under 5 are free. Carry outs will be
available.
The
McMillan United Methodist Church will hold a fish fry, Friday May 28, starting
at 4:30 p.m. at the Columbus Town Hall in McMillan. The donation is $7.00 for
all you can eat. There will also be a bake sale!
Saturday,
May 29 the Engadine VFW Post 8372 and the American Legion Post 290 invite all
veterans of World War II of West Mackinac County to attend their observance of
the dedication of the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. on Saturday, May 29. The
World War II memorial celebration and Memorial Day Service will be held at the
Garfield Township Hall and Mill Pond Park (located right behind the hall) in
Engadine. Breakfast will be served at the Garfield Township Hall in
The Three
Lakes Fireworks Council will hold an auction at 12 noon, Saturday, May 29, under
the big top tent at Curtis Park. The auction will be held rain or shine!
Refreshments will be available. A fish fry will also be held with proceeds to
benefit the Curtis 4th of July fireworks display.
The
Portage Anglers Club of Curtis will be holding their second annual spring
Walleye Jamboree, in Curtis, Friday May 28 through Sunday May 30. The entry fee
is $30.00; many daily prizes including a grand prize will be given away. An
awards banquet with a steak fry will be held on Sunday, May 30 at the Interlaken
Lodge in Curtis. For more information call 586-3501 or 586-3454.
There will
be a free computer class at the LINK, on West Helen Street in Newberry, Monday
May 24 through Friday May 28. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon each
day. To enroll or for more information please call 293-1530.
The Gould
City Presbyterian Church annual rummage and bake sale will be held on Saturday,
June 12 from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Gould City Community Building.
Raffle tickets will be sold at the door with the raffle being held at 2:00 p.m.
the same day. Everyone is welcome to attend.
I was
informed by Ethel Toms owner of the Beary Patch Restaurant, on U.S. 2 West of
Engadine, that they had a visitor recently, who thought the Beary Patch should
officially be visited by nothing other then a bear. As of last Saturday, their
visitor hasn’t actually been seen, but foot prints on and near the dumpster
and garbage scattered around, it was quite clear who or should I say what the
visitor was. With the great food Ethel cooks up, it doesn’t surprise me that
one and all wants to get a taste of her cookin’ any way they can.
Happy
Birthday to Wade Smith, Kathy Hewitt and Theron King May 27, June Frazier and
Phyllis Gouza May 28, Ruth Johnson, Joel VanHise, Kitty Mast, Neil McArthur,
Joey King and Stacey Davis May 29, Hal Funke May 31, Grant Miller, Justin
Germain, Tom Frazier and Amber Feneley June 1 and to Jeremiah Clark, Duane
Stachler and Bob Laraway June 2.
Happy
Anniversary to David and Chris King May 30, Jason and Trisha McEvers June 1, and
to Kim and Cathy Houghton June 4.
Memorial
Day and Labor Day are bookend holidays, marking the beginning and end of the
summer holidays in the United States. These three-day weekends traditionally are
times for celebrations
and family outings. Celebrated in most states on the last Monday in
May, Memorial Day is a time to remember the United States men and woman who lost
their lives serving their country. Originally known as Decoration Day, it was
established in 1868 to honor the deceased from the Civil War. Over the years, it
came to serve as a day to remember all U.S. men and women killed or missing in
action in all wars.
Have a
safe Memorial Day weekend and please don’t drink and drive. It’s not worth
the consequences should you be involved in an incident if you’re over the
limit. Designate a driver or if your going in a group, agree before any alcohol
has been drank who will be the driver. It’s easy to think you’re perfectly
able to drive safely, when you’re actually not, so just remove the temptation
before it’s there and give the keys to someone you can trust. And remember
don’t listen to peer pressure, often people will try to get you to have “one
for the road”, remember they’re not the ones driving, you are, so please be
responsible this holiday week end or any time and don’t drink and drive!
Until
next time, take care!
5-20-04
The Catholic Missions of St. Therese and St.
Timothy’s Church will hold a Day of Prayer and Healing at St. Therese Church
on M-77 in Germfask beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 21st.
The
Tahquamenon River Logging Museum's will be opening on May 22, their first
Lumberjack Breakfast, for the season, will be going on this Saturday. Breakfast
will be served from 7:00 a.m. until noon. Don’t miss this old fashioned
breakfast at the Logging Museum which is located approximately one mile north of
downtown Newberry on M-123. The museum will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7 days a week.
The
Senior Citizens and six Thrivent families are collecting funds for a new stove
to be presented to Garfield Township to replace the one that doesn’t work at
the hall. This is a community project and the Eastern Upper Peninsula Chapter of
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has approved supplementing funds of up to
$800.00 with community donations covering the balance. The total cost of the
stove is around $1800.00 and doesn’t include installation. Checks should be
made out to Bethlehem Ladies League and mailed to W14012 McKelvey Road,
Engadine, Michigan 49827-9568 or given to Doris Haapala, Jody Bode, Ruth Brown
or Shirley Feigel.
The 2nd
Annual Walleye Jamboree on the South and Big Manistique Lakes in Curtis, Mi.
will be held on May 28, 29 and 30 2004, this event is held by the Portage
Anglers Club of Curtis. Grand Prize for heaviest fish is a guaranteed $500.00!
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be 30% payback from entry fees. Also, there
will be daily prizes for
heaviest pike, walleyes and perch. Lots of prizes, food and fun, with a wards
dinner Sunday at Interlaken Lodge with a steak dinner free to contestants. Entry
fee is $30.00 per person. Registration sites will be available at local
businesses in the area. For more information call 906-586-3501 or 906-586-3454.
You can also visit their event web page at: http://www.manistiquelakesarea.com/events.html
Happy
Birthday to Koreen Troyer, Harold Frazier and Debbie Digranes King May 20,
Nicole Butkovich, Dolan Chaffin and Laura Frisch May 21, Ron Leveille, Jennifer
Ketcher, Travis Weger, Bill Frazier, Sandy Frazier and Steve Zimmerman May 22,
Tyler Butkovich and Shawn Hamill May 23, D.C. Beckman, Don Butkovich and Archie
Feneley May 24, Steve Lane May 25 and to Heather Bryant May 26.
Happy
Anniversary to Otto and Clara Flatt of
May is
almost over and the fast pace of June will begin with the end of school
activities and graduation gatherings. I’m not sure if the smelt or suckers are
running, but why not get out for a relaxing afternoon with friends and family to
see or go for a walk to look for mushrooms, you’ll also notice the beautiful
spring flowers popping up all over. You may just want to pack up your boat and
go walleye fishing. No matter what you choose to do be sure to apply tick
repellent! Ticks seem to be bad this year, already, please be sure to check
yourself and children and don’t forget your pets.
Until next time, take care!
What a
fantastic Mother’s Day it was! We spent the afternoon with my mom and ended
with a cookout with our children. But I have to mention the wonderful Mother’s
Day breakfast at the VFW in Engadine. I can’t say enough about the nice
gentlemen who are greatly appreciated for cooking and serving breakfast, as they
do every year for mom’s and their families. Strom’s Sugar Bush of Gould
City, is also greatly appreciated for the little jugs of maple syrup, which made
the breakfast even more special.
Sunday,
May 16 the Manistique Lakes Area Lions Club will have their all you can eat
pancake brunch and the Curtis Ladies Aid will have a bake sale. Both will be
held from 8:30 a.m. until noon in the Community Building in Curtis.
May 15 and
16 the Curtis Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their third annual
“Manistique Lakes Portage Challenge Canoe Race”. Saturday’s events begin
at 8:00 a.m. with registration at the township park, boat launch site. The
professional one man race will begin at 9:00 a.m. There is a two man amateur
race at 11:00 a.m. On Sunday, registration will be at 8:00 a.m. with the two man
professional race beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a fun run at noon. There will be
cash awards and trophies for all categories. There will be other activities in
town for spectators. For more information please call the Curtis Chamber at
1-800-652-8784.
May 22nd the
Tahquamenon Logging Museum opens, join them for a hearty Lumberjack
breakfast 7a.m. to noon. This is a hearty serving of real good morning food! See
the heritage and history of the beautiful woodland area! Museum opens daily
9a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Sunday! Located just one mile north of Newberry on
M-123, their located on the left just before the
Happy
Birthday to Jonel Hoogterp, Beth Hins, Don McNeil and Peggy Keller May 13, Amy
Stachler and Roland Ringquist May 14, Melanie Chaffin and Briana Edwards May 15,
Larry McEvers May 16, Howard Smith and Bob Hartwig May 17, Rudy Kleeman, Jason
Ott, Bob Hanson, Ed Birdsley and Donald Clark Sr. May 19, Koreen Troyer, Harold
Frazier and Debbie Digranes King May 20.
Happy
Anniversary to Jason and Emily Ott May 13, Darin and Rose Butkovich May 16, Mike
and Shannon Leveille, Jerry and Carolyn Reynolds and Jeff and Carol Keller May
17, David and Mary Frazier May 18 and a big wonderful 60th wedding
anniversary to Otto and Clara Flatt on May 20!
It’s tick season again,
I’ve already had two ticks on me and one on our son. Ticks prefer to live in
woods, tall grass, weeds and brush. They climb onto low vegetation and attach to
suitable hosts which pass by, including pets and people. Ticks are seldom a
problem in well-maintained lawns although edges of property supporting tall
weeds and brush can be a source of infestation. The best way to avoid acquiring
ticks is through prevention: Avoid walking through uncut fields, brush and other
areas likely to harbor ticks. When hiking or in picnic areas, wear long pants
tucked into socks and consider using tick repellents. Walk in the center of
mowed trails to avoid brushing up against vegetation. Inspect family and pets
after being in tick-infested areas, and promptly remove any ticks which are
found, by using a fine-point tweezers, grasp the tick just behind the point of
attachment and pull slowly and steadily until the tick is dislodged. Vaseline,
matches and other alternate methods of removal should be avoided. Wash the bite
area, apply antiseptic and cover with a band-aid. Keep grass and shrubs in your
yard trimmed, and clear overgrown vegetation from edges of your property. Ticks
avoid direct sunlight and will not infest areas which are well maintained.
Free-roaming pets are much more likely to become infested with ticks than are
those which are confined. Pets may be treated with insecticide dips or sprays,
although these products generally lose effectiveness in about a week. Treating
lawns is of little benefit since this is not a preferred habitat for ticks. If
insecticides are used, treatment should be concentrated in areas where pets,
rodents, and other potential wild hosts of ticks are likely to frequent, e.g.,
dog house, fenceline, and along margins between wooded or brushy areas and the
lawn. Carbaryl (Sevin), chlorpyrifos, and diazinon are effective materials, as
is permethrin. Make 1-2 applications the first during April or May when ticks
are detected, and another, if needed, in early July. A good way to determine if
ticks are present is to drag a 3x3-ft white flannel or cotton sheet through
suspected areas. Ticks will attach to the sheet and be visible against the white
background. This information and much more about “Ticks” can be found on the
Internet Site: http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/entfacts/struct/ef618.htm
Until next time, take care!
5-6-04
Issue
Hello everyone, did you
know that May 6, 7, and 8 are Buddy Poppy Days? Since 1922, the artificial Buddy
Poppy has been dispensed by the VFW as a means of raising funds to help needy
and disabled veterans, dependents of veterans, widows and orphans of deceased
veterans. So, if you see a VFW member, stop to say hello and pickup a Buddy
Poppy. By wearing it, you honor the American men and women who served to make
our country free, sometimes at the cost of their own life!
The Luce-Mackinac
Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, May 6 beginning
at 7:00 p.m. in the Engadine School Library.
The CLM
Community Action Agency will be holding a Mother’s Day luncheon in the
Newberry Community building basement on Friday, May 7. Luncheon at noon includes
Italian style crispy baked chicken with gravy, cheesy AuGratin potatoes, Mexican
corn, peas with pearl onions, tossed crab meat salad, dinner rolls, coffee, 2%
milk, and choice of one item from the dessert bar (Assorted cheesecakes, frosted
cake and blueberry pie ala-mole). Free prize bingo, 10:00 a.m. until noon, 50/50
raffle. A suggested donation is $4.00 for those 60 and older, $7.00 for those
under age 60. Takeouts will be available. Reservation deadline is Thursday May
6; phone 906-293-5621.
Saturday,
May 8, the friends of the animal shelter will hold a free rabies shot clinic for
dogs and cats from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Naubinway Pavilion. They are also
looking for doghouses. For more information please call 906-586-6037.
The
Mackinac Straits Medical Clinic at 11650 West U.S.2 in Naubinway will begin
doing foot care on Wednesday’s by appointment. Please call 906-477-9008 to
schedule an appointment or for more information.
Happy
Birthday to Kristopher Kerbersky and John Ketcher II May 6, Karen Hins, Pat Plue
and Dani Cruz May 7, Rose Butkovich May 8, Darrin Hart May 9, Nathan Butkovich
May 10, Jan Hamill, Doreen Kleeman and Brianna Zimmerman May 12, Jonel Hoogterp,
Beth Hins, Don McNeil, Lloyd Boucha and Peggy Keller May 13.
Happy
Anniversary to Jason and Emily Ott May 13.
The week
of May 10 through the 16 is National Police Week! In 1962, President John F.
Kennedy signed a proclamation
which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week
in which that date falls as "Police Week". Every year since,
tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on
Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those
that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Next time you seen an officer please let
them know they are greatly appreciated for the job they do!
Did you know in
the United States Mother's Day was first suggested in 1872 by Julia
Ward Howe (who wrote the words to the Battle hymn of the Republic)
as a day dedicated to peace. Ms. Howe would hold organized Mother's Day meetings
in Boston every year. In 1907 Ana
Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national
Mother's Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia
to celebrate Mother's Day on the second anniversary of her mother's death, the
2nd Sunday of May. By the next year Mother's Day was also celebrated in
Philadelphia. Ms.
Jarvis and her supporters began to write to ministers, businessman, and
politicians in their quest to establish a national Mother's Day. It was
successful; by 1911 Mother's Day was celebrated in almost every state. President
Woodrow Wilson, in 1914, made the official announcement proclaiming Mother's Day
as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May. While many countries of the world celebrate their own
Mother's Day at different times throughout the year, there are some countries
such as Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium which also
celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May. This information and more
can be found on the internet site www.holidays.net/mother/story.htm
Until
next time, take care!
4-29-04
Issue
Hello
everyone, can you believe we’re at the end of April already? Not much longer
and school will be out for the summer. Garage sales are beginning and the grass
is beginning to turn green, time to tune up those lawn mowers!
The
Tahquamenon Senior Citizen Store, on West Helen Street in Newberry, is having a
clothing and shoe sale for a dollar a bag. This will be held until the end of
April.
The
Tahquamenon Logging Museum's Lumberjack Breakfast will be held on May 24th
serving from 7:00 a.m. until noon at the Logging Museum which is located about
one mile north of downtown Newberry on M-123, everyone is welcome to attend.
Then on June 28th a
Music Festival Breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. until noon at the Logging
Museum. Spend an hour or the day and enjoy a music festival, nature trail,
logging museum, and craft booths.
Happy
Birthday to Katie Ketcher and Justin Frazier April 29, Ron Hins, Elmer Price and
my sister Jane April 30, Jermiah Maniei, Mary Fuller, Cheyenne Germain and
country music singer Tim
McGraw who was born in 1967 on May 1, Diane Miller,
Evelyn Heldt and Debra Bulloch May 3, Joel Everhart May 4, Terry Sadler, Tim
Lane and Tim Wyse May 5, Kristopher Kerbersky and John Ketcher II May 6.
Did
you know that May 1, 2004 is World Laughter Day? World Laughter Day is
celebrated on the first Sunday of every May in many countries like India, USA,
Australia, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, UK and Hungary. To learn more about
World Laughter Day go to www.humor.ch/kataria/worldlaughday.htm
Happy
Anniversary to Vern and Ruth Johnson May 1.
Until next time, take care!
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The
Engadine library will present “Going to the Dogs”, this Thursday, April 22
at 7:00 p.m. at the Engadine Library. Learn about dog training and much more!
Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend.
The
Tahquamenon Logging Museum will open their doors on May 22; join them for a
hearty Lumberjack Breakfast from 7:00 a.m. until noon. The museum is open from
9:00 to 5:00 seven days a week. For more information regarding events at the
logging museum please call 906-293-3700.
The
Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in Marquette will host their “Together
Times with Culture programs every Monday at 11:00 a.m. This program is designed
for younger children and their caregivers to explore a different culture through
stories and activities. On Tuesdays they will host their “Turtle Tuesdays”
program every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This fun, interactive program for
kids and adults teaches the participants about turtles and snakes, including how
to handle them. “Mary’s Story Time” program will be held every Wednesday
at 1:00 p.m. Miss Mary reads an adventurous story to all and after, she creates
a cool craft with the kids, come join the fun! “Together Times with Exhibits
will be held every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. This program is designed for younger
children and their caregivers to explore exhibits through games and activities.
“Juggling with Uncle Walt” will be held every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Come
watch the juggling master, Uncle Walt demonstrate how to juggle various objects,
then try your juggling skills out and juggle with him! Kids and adults can join
in the fun! The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in Marquette will have
“Pizza Night” every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. For $1.50 extra per person with
admission, your family can join them for dinner. Just place your order by 5:30
p.m. and you can dine on Domino’s pizza with them! The Museum kicks off every
Friday with a bang as it host their boisterous program, Percussion at 11:00 a.m.
Kids and adults can join the staff at making as much noise as possible, and
still make it sound good! Come join in the drumming fun! Every Friday the museum
will host “Robotics” at 3:00 p.m. come witness mere Lego Blocks being
transformed into moving Robots! Kids can help design the Robot for that day too!
These programs are free to members and free with admission to the Museum. Call
906-226-3911 for more details.
The
12th Annual Smelt Fest will be held April 24 at their new location,
“Johnny B’s Italian Garden” located on U.S. 2 five miles East of Naubinway.
Starting time is 11:00 a.m. with the raising of the Official Smelt Capital of
the U.P. Flag. Scavenger hunt for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Sign up your group to
win cash for first, second and third prize. There will also be a 50/50 raffle
and an auction of old and new items which begins at 11:30 a.m. Donations are
appreciated, please no clothes or mattresses. Items can be dropped off at
Beaudoin Marathon Station in Naubinway or at Johnny B’s any time between now
and 11:00 a.m. April 24. Items that need to be picked up please call 477-1001 to
arrange pickup. Nominations for the “2004 Smelt Fest King and Queen” will
also be a big part of this fun event! Smelters Poker Rally, where participants
can start anytime, can register at local merchants who include the Pine Bar and
the Beary Patch Restaurant in Engadine, the Rexton General Store, the Cut River
Inn in Epoufette and in Naubinway at Kings Fish Market, Beaudoin’s Marathon,
the Cove Bar, Hog Island Store and Johnny B’s. Best poker hand wins, details
will be on the registrations form. Food, pop and coffee will be available on the
day of the Smelt Fest so be sure to mark your calendar, because there’s
nothing fishy about this Smelt Fest, just great fun! Sponsored by the
Naubinway-Engadine Merchants Association.
Happy
Birthday to Dewey Wilder, Dwight Frazier, Tim Frazier and Vicki Funke April 22,
Eric Kenwabikise, Dave King and Gloria Bell Berger April 23, David Winchester,
Linda Kerbersky, Norma Maudrie and my wonderful niece Missy Schultz April 24,
Bryana Biang and Walt Trier April 25, Krystal Oberle and Dave Walsh April 26,
Steven King and Mildred Linck April 27, Megan Bell April 28 and Katie Ketcher
and Sheila Fosdick April 29, David Livermore, Ron Hins on April 30 and to a good
friend Elmer Price and my wonderful sister Jane also on April 30.
If
you have or know of any news and special events happening in or around our area,
please send e-mail to: jf@portup.com,
I will be happy to receive your information to put in any upcoming Engadine News
columns.
Until next time, take care!
4-15-04
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Hello everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Easter! We
had something different for Easter dinner this year, instead of the traditional
ham; I made a large pan of lasagna, we’ll be eating it for a few days, I just
can’t make a small pan of lasagna!
The
Joy Fellowship Apostolic Church holds their services every Saturday night at
7:00 in the Best Western meeting room on M-28 in Newberry. This Saturday they
will be having a special guest speaker at the service. Everyone is welcome to
attend.
Thursday,
April 15 there will be a meeting at 7:00 p.m. to continue plans for the gardens
and grounds at the Curtis Park. The meeting will be held at the park center in
Curtis, for more information call Jeff at 906-586-9957.
There
will be a dance for ages 10 through 18, Friday April 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. at the Link, on West Helen Street in Newberry. The cost is just $3.00 and
all proceeds will go to the Beacon House in Marquette.
The
Newberry Eagles Club will hold their fish fry, Friday, April 16, from 4:30 p.m.
to
There
will be a Health Fair in the Engadine High School Gym this Saturday April 17.
Many educational materials and information will be had along with give aways and
prizes. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and will go until 2:00 p.m. I’ll even be
there representing the West Mackinac Dental Clinic, make sure you stop by our
table and say hi!
The
Engadine High School Class of 2004, all night grad party committee is preparing
for the alcohol-free all night grad party on June 4. They are accepting
donations from the communities, the party is made possible only through
donations and your support is greatly appreciated! Donations of gifts or
monetary can be brought to the school or sent by mail to the Engadine
Consolidate School, 13920 Melville Street, Engadine Michigan 49827. Check can be
payable to the E.H.S Grad Party. If you have any questions please contact Kitty
Mast at 906-477-1184.
Happy
Birthday to Duncan MacArthur, Brent and Brian Wachter April 15, Gretchen
“Gretta” Zibart April 16, Carolee Selby Frazier, Ed Mantei, Jan Dotson and
Dorothy Martindale April 17, Janice Wagner, Merle Edwards, Kendra Hundt, Jack
Robinson, Robbie Robinson, Art Krause, Cheryl Hart and Marissa Stansbury April
18, Mike Bigger, Richard Buckholz, Bea Tobias and Kevin Frazier April 19, Hannah
McArthur April 20, Doug Frazier and Brad Bell April 21, Nicholas Frazier, Dewey
Wilder, Dwight Frazier, Tim Frazier and Vicki Funke April 22.
Until next time, take care!
4-8-04
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Hasn’t
the month of April been wonderful so far? Even though the wind is a little
chilly, all the sunshine and blue skies really can be uplifting!
The
Engadine Public Library will be presenting pre-school story time every Saturday
morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
The
Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association is raffling a 2004 Polaris Four Wheeler
to raise money for new equipment. Order online at www.tasatrails.com or from TASA Board
members.
The
Engadine Historical Society will meet at the
Friday,
April 9, the Newberry Eagles Club will hold their fish fry from 4:30 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. at the Club on M-28, 2 miles east of the Newberry Intersection. Enjoy
all you can eat fish or choose from their regular menu.
Why
did Jesus Die? Free dinner and discussion will be held on Saturday, April 10 at
4:00 p.m. at the McMillan Township Building, in the basement dinning hall. Sub
Sandwiches, Soup and Conversation about the movie: “The Passion of the
Christ”. Please contact John Baker at 906-293-8868 or 293-1519. Make this
Easter season especially significant. Come and talk about the film and what it
meant to you.
Easter
is right around the corner; I came across some fun Easter facts and would like
to share them with you. Check out this web site, http://www.happy-easter.com/, for more
information and fun crafts to make and do!
Did
you know that in medieval times a festival of egg throwing was held in church,
during which the priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choirboys.
It was then tossed from one choirboy to the next, whoever held the egg when the
clock struck 12 was the winner and retained the egg. The first Easter Basket was
made to look like a birds nest and the custom of giving eggs at Easter time has
been traced back to Egyptians, Persians, Gauls, Greeks and Romans, to whom the
egg was a symbol of life.
Every
year at Easter Pope John Paul sends his "Urbi et Orbi" to the world.
Easter is now celebrated (in the words of the Book of Common Prayer) on the
first Sunday after the full moon which happens on or after March 21, the Spring
Equinox. Some Churches still keep up the old tradition of using evergreens,
symbolic of eternal life, embroidered in red on white, or woven in straw, but
most now prefer displays of flowers in the spring colors of green, yellow and
white. By tradition, it was essential (or at least lucky) for churchgoers to
wear some bright new piece of clothing, at least an Easter bonnet, if not a
complete new outfit and did you know that in the United States Easter is
celebrated with a large Easter Egg Hunt by children on the White House Lawn.
Happy Easter!
Until next time, take care!
4-1-04
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Hello everyone, can you believe it’s April already! Soon
many wonderful little surprises will be peeking up at you as you go out for a
walk. Little shoots of grass, crocus and daffodil plants and other springtime
flowers are getting ready to appear from their winter sleep. What an exciting
fresh season change this is!
Thursday,
April 1, the Luce-Mackinac Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting
at 7:00 p.m. at the Curtis Library. Remember 2004 dues must be paid by April.
The
CLM Community Action Agency will hold their Spring Fever luncheon on Friday,
April 2, in the basement of the Newberry Community Building. Free prize bingo
will be from 10:30 a.m. until noon, with the luncheon at noon. The suggested
donation will be $4.00 for those who are age 60 and older and $7.00 for those
under age 60. Reservations must be made by Thursday, April 1, call 906.293.5621.
Friday,
April 2, the Newberry Eagles Club will hold their fish fry from 4:30 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. at the Club on M-28, 2 miles east of the Newberry intersection. All
you can eat fish or choose from their regular menu.
The
McMillan United Methodist Church will hold a fish fry, starting at 4:30 p.m. at
the Columbus Town Hall in McMillan, Friday, April 2. Donation is $7.00; there
will be a bake sale also.
There
will be a dance for ages 10 through 18 at the Link, on West Helen Street in
Newberry, this Friday, April 2. The dance will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00
p.m., the cost is just $3.00. Dance, play games, play videos or just hang out
with friends! If you would like to chaperone please call Mary at the Link, phone
906.293.1530.
The
Engadine High School will present the play “The Crazy Quilt Club” at 7:00
p.m. this Friday, April 2, in the Engadine High School. The cost is $5.00 for
adults and $4.00 for senior citizens.
Saturday,
April 3, the Engadine Consolidated School will hold their second annual
appraisal fair and silent auction, sponsored by the Engadine Consolidated
Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Engadine Sports Boosters.
The appraisal fair and silent auction will be held in the school’s gymnasium
beginning at 9:00 a.m. They would greatly appreciate any donation to support the
student-athletes-coaches. Please bring donated items to the Engadine Schools
main office or call 477.6449 or 477.6351.
There
will be a benefit for burn victim Christopher Burger, Saturday April 3 from 4:00
p.m. until midnight, at the Pentland Township Hall. There will be food, a live
auction and live entertainment. For information on donations of auction items
please call 293.8148.
Saturday,
April 3, the 2004 Newberry Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. at
the Newberry American Legion. Tickets are available from any Ducks Unlimited
member or at the door.
The
Luce-West-Mackinac Conservation District will hold their annual meeting at 6:00
p.m. at the Garfield Township Hall in Engadine, Saturday, April 3. Admission is
free, for more information please phone 293.3419.
The
Wildwood Mennonite Church will present an Easter Cantata, “The Triumphs of His
Grace” at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 4. The Easter Cantata will be held at the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church on M-117, Engadine.
At
one time or more, we have or we’ve known someone who was in need of utilizing
the Schoolcraft County Humane Society. Their services are wonderful and they go
beyond the call of duty to help shelter, save, and place animals in good homes.
Sunday, April 25 is a great time to show your appreciation by attending their
annual benefit dinner at the Senior Citizens Center in Manistique. Time and menu
to be announced, in the mean time mark your calendar or else stop by the Humane
Society for more information!
Happy
Birthday to Scott Bruce, Danny Price, Carl Butkovich, Gregg Belleville, Ronnie
Weger, Jason Stefanich and Deren Pershinske April 1, Duncan MacArthur II, Marv
Hauser and Eric Kenwabikise April 2, Amanda Ault April 4, Crystal Nygard and
famous singer Jimmy Osmond April 5, Brandi Butkovich, Karen Frazier and Krista
Haapala April 6.
Happy
Anniversary to Marv and Helen Hauser April 4 and to John and Sherry Legault
April 6.
Could it be time
to spring ahead already? Sunday, April 4, will be time to change your clocks
ahead an hour. Daylight
Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday
of April. Many fire departments encourage people to change the battery in the
smoke/fire detector when they change their clocks, because it can be so easy to
forget otherwise. A working smoke detector more than doubles a person's chances
of surviving a home fire, I prefer the smoke & fire combination detector.
Did you know smoke detectors make great gifts, don’t forget to include fresh
batteries when wrapping this gift!
Until next time, take care!
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Registration
for the Tahquamenon Area Little League ends on Wednesday, March 31. For more
information please call Becky at 906-293-1539.
The
Engadine Public Library will present pre-school story time, every Saturday
morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Any questions please contact the
library.
On
Saturday, March 27, there will be a meeting of the U.P. Heart Club at 12:30 p.m.
in the conference room of the Marquette General Hosptial in Marquette. Please
R.S.V.P by calling 906-225-4749.
Have
you often wondered what R.S.V.P stood for? It
stands for a French phrase, "répondez, s'il vous plaît," which means
"please reply." The person sending the invitation would like you to
tell him or her whether you accept or decline the invitation. That is, will you
be coming to the event or not? Most Western cultures require that if you receive
a formal, written invitation, you should reply promptly, perhaps that same day.
For hosts who are planning a dinner party, a wedding or a reception, this is
important from a practical point of view, because they need to know how many
people to count on and how much food and drink to buy.
Happy
Anniversary to Dave and Cheryl Wurster and Brent and Cathy Nygard March 31.
Until next time, take care!
3-18-04
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The results of the Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and
Sportscasters Association nominations for the 2004 Boy’s Basketball Season are
in and Duncan MacArthur, a six foot three Junior at Engadine High School has
been selected as a member of the All U.P. Boys Basketball Second Team in Class
D. During his career this year, Duncan scored an average of 16.5 points per game
of a total of 247 points in regular season play. He also shot 43 percent from
the floor, 74 percent from the line, and made 27 percent of his three-pointers.
Congratulations to Duncan MacArthur of the Engadine Eagles!
The
Engadine Sports Boosters have created a new award to honor individuals who have
contributed significantly to the success of Engadine Consolidated Schools
Athletic Program. If you are interested in an application to nominate someone or
have questions, contact the Athletic Department at 906-477-6449 or contact any
Sports Booster member.
The
Second Annual Appraisal Fair and Silent Auction will be held April 3, 2004 in
the Engadine High School gymnasium beginning at 9:00 a.m. This will be sponsored
by the Engadine Consolidated Schools Foundation of Educational Excellence and
the Engadine Sports Boosters. The boosters would greatly appreciate any
donations for the silent auction. Please bring donations to the school or phone
906-477-6449.
Tuesday,
March 30, the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the NACC Annual Dinner
meeting at the Newberry American Legion, featuring entertainment by Mike Ridley,
musician and comedian. Award categories are: business of the year, new business
of the year, employer of the year, friend of the chamber, outstanding citizen,
student citizen, plus a very special award by Michigan Works! Cocktails at 5:30
p.m., dinner at 6:00, awards at 7:00, raffles and entertainment at 8:00 p.m.
Please contact the Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce for tickets or further
information.
The
Luce-Mackinac Genealogical Society meeting will be held the first Thursday of
each month at 7:00 p.m. at various locations. Their next meeting will be held on
April 1, 2004 at the Curtis Library. Dues are to be paid by April for the year
2004. For further information please contact Georgianna Kuebler at 477-6790.
The
next regular monthly meeting, of the Portage Township Board, will be held April
13, 2004 in Curtis. For more information please call 586-9522.
The
Tahquamenon Logging Museum will be holding their 22nd annual Wood
Choppers Ball on March 20 at the Newberry American Legion Hall. An evening of
great food, music to make your feet move, auction, raffle, door prizes and much
more is planned! Many other upcoming events are also planned; please call the
Tahquamenon Logging Museum at 906-293-3700 starting in May to September. Many
upcoming fun events are planned like the music festival in June, Old Time Music
Jamboree in July, Antique Car and Snowmobile Show and Lumberjack Days in August
and the Fiddlers Jamboree and Old Fashioned Square Dance in September.
There
will be a Community Health Screening on Friday, March 26, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
until 11:00 a.m. at the West Mackinac Health Clinic in Engadine. Blood
Sugar/Cholesterol is $5.00, Blood Pressure is free. For accurate blood sugar and
cholesterol results, a 12 hour fast is necessary prior to testing. To properly
fast, eat nothing and drink only water. Do continue to take your medications!
For more information contact Aimee at 906-293-9274.
The
next meeting of the Newberry Correctional Facility Community Liaison Committee
will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. in the Warden’s
Conference Room in the Newberry Correctional Facility Administration Building.
Refreshments will be served.
Even
with the Doppler weather radar and advanced weather satellites, there is a need
for storm spotters. The radar and satellites help meteorologists detect storm
features often associated with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, but radar and
satellites do not, by themselves, provide ground-based reports of cloud
features, hail size, thunderstorm wind speeds, and tornado touchdowns. Storm
spotters provide emergency managers and weather forecasters with these vital,
real-time observations of tornadoes, hail, damaging wind, flooding, and winter
storms.
Storm
spotter training provides initial instruction for new spotters and refresher
training for experienced spotters. The training focuses on safety, the
observational aspects of storm structures and evolution, and reporting criteria
and procedures. To become a storm spotter and to stay current with the latest
science, techniques and procedures, new spotters as well as veteran spotters
should attend a spotter training session. Advance reservation is not required,
and there is no charge for the training. Training in Schoolcraft County will be
held on April 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Schoolcraft County Courthouse, second floor
meeting room in Manistique, Michigan. Training in Luce County will be held on
April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Luce County Courthouse, the small courtroom in
Newberry, Michigan. Storm Spotter Training will be held in many other
Counties’ please visit the National Weather Service web page at: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mqt/skywarn.html for
more information.
Happy
Birthday to Tanner Flatt March 18, Cathy Houghton, Dave Kovar, Mark Leveille,
Gene Beaudoin, Howard Hood, Gracie Oven and my birthday niece Kelly on March 19,
Wanda Kovar and David Head March 20, Margie Beaudoin, Brandy VanHise and my
brother-in-law LeRoy March 21, Jonah Miller March 23, Theresa McKenna, Brett
Graham, Jim Oven and Terry Gouza March 24, Erica Germain, Hannah Fettig March
25.
Bob Freeman of
Until next time, take care!
3-11-04
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Hello
everyone, I would like to begin with sending condolences to the family of
Richard Sellers of Engadine, who passed away recently. I was very fond of Mr.
Sellers, he will be greatly missed!
I
received a nice e-mail from Donna Germain, former Engadine resident and retired
school teacher. She said, “The Germain brothers and sisters and their spouses
have recently vacationed a month or more at Orange Beach, Alabama. From
the Lansing area were George and Donna Germain of Holt; Thomas and Elaine
Mattson of Grand Ledge; and Ken and Marlene Johnson of Dimondale. The
Engadine area was represented by Rod and Eileen Carlson; Marvin and Mary Germain. Another
brother, Ken and his wife, Mary Germain of Engadine joined the others for a
week's vacation.” Donna added, “They enjoyed sight-seeing along the Gulf of
Mexico coastal area, eating out at many of the area's restaurants including Gulf
Shore's "Original Oyster House" and Pensacola, Florida's famous
"McGuire's Irish Pub". There were some of the 220 "yoopers"
who attended the 22nd annual Upper Peninsula of Michigan Luncheon at "Live
Bait" Restaurant in Orange Beach. Additional trips were made to Biloxi's
casinos, Pensacola's Greyhound Races and New Orleans. Shopping at the 120
store Riveria Center in Foley, Alabama was a must.”
The
Tahquamenon Falls Little League 2004 registration for T-ball, baseball and
softball for ages 5 through 16 (league age determined by players actual ages as
of August 1, 2004), will be held at the Engadine High School Home Economics Room
on Thursday, March 11, 2004 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $30.00 per player or
$80.00 family. Items needed at time of sign up will be a signed registration
form, birth certificate for verification only and the player fee. Coaches are
also needed for upcoming season, please volunteer. If you have any questions
please contact Becky Davis at 906-293-1539.
Thursday,
March 11 there will be a Staff In-Service Day, school will be dismissed at noon.
Due to the Staff In-Service there will not be any 21st Century after
school activities on March 11. This includes Michigan Critters, Tumbling and
Drama. An extra week will be added at the end of the class to make up the time.
If you have any questions please contact Rae Marie Klobucher at 477-6313
extension 102.
The
middle of March is almost here, that means St. Patrick’s Day is right around
the corner. St. Patrick's Day is a very special day around the world. I’m not
Irish, but I try to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, its fun, plus its better
then being “pinched”. I came across a fun web site with fun things for kids
and adults to do, there’s clip art, coloring pages you can print, show and
tell, grown ups and information and so much more check it out at: http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/stpatty/fun.htm
Happy
Birthday to Cale Grinnell, Cherie Wilder and Craig Funke March 11, Scott
Stefanich and Jim Rourke March 12, Dylan Duflo, Sue Butkovich, Lil Grabowsky,
Elizabeth King, David Fowell and Elena Edwards March 13, Mary Edwards, Richard
Sadler, Daniel Hartwig and Sarah Bell March 14, Lauren MacArthur and Melissa
Rutherford March 15, Jim Brownson March 16 and to Emily Outwater, Austin Buss
and Carl Frazier March 17.
Happy
24th Anniversary to my wonderful husband Bob Freeman on March 15.
Until next time, take care!
3-4-04
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Hello
everyone, March Madness has arrived and the Engadine School Elementary Students
have some really wild fun planned for this month. On Tuesday, March 2 they
celebrated Dr. Seuss’s 100th birthday, by wearing a hat all day to
celebrate the author of The Cat in the Hat! Friday, March 5, there will
be a special program about wild animals in the little gym for all elementary
students at 9:00 a.m. It’s Wacky Wednesday, March 10, students can dress a
little wacky when they go to school by wearing mismatched clothes or what ever
wacky outfit they can put together to have a Dr. Seuss day! Thursday, March 11
its noon dismissal, but there is still some fun planned, because students will
listen to a Dr. Seuss story together and participate in some “Fishy”
activities! Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day on Thursday, March 18 between 2:30 and 3:00,
where family and friends can enjoy reading time with a student in their
classroom. There are several other activities planned, because it’s “Getting
Wild with Dr. Seuss” month at the Engadine Elementary School.
The
Link, on West Helen Street in Newberry, will hold a Teen Talk beginning at 5:30
p.m. on Thursday, March 4. The topic will be Handling Emotions. Pop and
pizza will be provided. The Link will also be having a dance for ages 10 through
18 on Friday, March 5, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., the cost is just $3.00.
There
will be a monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Newberry School Library for the
Luce Mackinac Genealogical Society on Thursday, March 4. Also, a reminder, dues
for 2004 must be paid by April.
Hungry
for some fish, well head out to the Newberry Eagles Club on Friday, March 5 from
4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for an all-you-can-eat fish fry or choose from their
regular menu! The Eagles Club is located on M-28 just 2 miles east of the
Newberry Junction.
Engadine
Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball plays Newberry beginning at 6:00 p.m. on
Thursday, March 4 in Engadine, this is also parents night, so be sure to attend!
Saturday,
March 6, Engadine Varsity Volleyball districts plays at Rapid River beginning at
3:00 p.m. There will also be a band festival in Rapid River at 10:25 a.m. on
this same day.
On
Saturday, March 6, 13 and 20 it’s Preschool Story Time in the Engadine Library
from
Happy
Birthday to Nancy Fulton, Laura Flatt and Don Cartwright March 6, Kaylee
Standring and Harland McGahan March 7, Eric Oberle, Greggory Everhart, Brent
Nygard, Sherry Wicker and Brittany Flatt March 8, Scott Miller, Ervin Kovar,
Carrie Tobias and Wayne Schroeder March 9 and to Danielle (Bubbles) Breen March
10.
Happy
Anniversary to John and Rita Vallier March 3 and to Randy and Debbie King March
8.
If
you have news, special stories, births, or special events you would like to have
in the Engadine News column, please get in touch with me by sending regular mail
to Julie Freeman, P.O. Box 45, Engadine, Michigan 49827 or e-mail me at jf@portup.com, please put Engadine News in the
subject line of your e-mail.
Until next time, take care!
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Ok, whose
been singing the tune “Let it Snow”? I didn’t think there could be too
much snow for snow machines, but last week-end I seen a couple stuck! I think
it’s time to start “Thinking Spring”!
A
daughter, Madison Rae, was born to Nicole and Ryan McAllister of Highland,
Michigan, on February 3, 2004. The baby weighted 6 pounds 6 ounces. Maternal
Grandparents are Steven and Sue Schroeder of Highland and Paternal Grandparents
are Skip and Charlotte McAllister also of Highland, Michigan and Great
Grandmother is Violet Schroeder of Engadine.
The
Newberry High School Key Club is collecting pop tabs, to be donated to a
Michigan Children’s Hospital. Drop off your pop tabs to Paul Bush’s office
on East Truman in Newberry, before March 31.
The
American International Youth Student Exchange Program is seeking families to
host high school students for the upcoming school year. They are also accepting
applications for American students wishing to study out of the country. For more
information please call 1-800-347-7575.
Interested
in becoming a foster parent? If so, please contact “Teaching Family Homes of
Upper Michigan” at 1-800-292-5260.
Veteran’s
Service Officer, Joe Leazier, will be at the Newberry American Legion Post 74
from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. this Thursday, February 26. For information
please call 906-293-8711.
Friday,
February 27, the Newberry Eagles will hold their fantastic all you can eat fish
fry from 4:30 until 8:00 p.m. at the club on M-28, 2 miles east of the Newberry
junction.
Congratulations
to our local radio station WNBY for winning the Michigan Association of
Broadcasters award for best broadcast personality team with Mike Stanley and
Casey Cook, who can be heard on Tahquamenon Country 1450. Of coarse I’m
especially proud of the stations general manager, our son, Travis Freeman.
It’s great having such a wonderful award winning radio station, with a
friendly staff, right here close to home. Keep up the great work!
Happy
Birthday to Kelly Gribbell on February 26, Joan Troyer, Ryne Ozanich, Anita
Wickey and Teresa Oven February 27, Smokey Rutledge and Michele Everhart
February 28, Benjamin Schultz, Marilyn McArthur, John Matchinske and Doris
Haapala March 1, in memory of my dad William Rushford whose birthday was March
2, Yvonne Feneley, Diane Albright, Missy King and my terrific nephew Mark
Rushford, who will be 40 (wow) on March 3.
Happy
Anniversary to John and Rita Vallier March 3.
For
more on Shirley Temple and much more wonderful information, go to a computer and
log on to the internet at http://www.historychannel.com
Did you know that on February 27, 1936 Shirley Temple received $50,000 from 20th
Century Fox, per film! By 1938 the seven year old star was the number one box
office draw and is still considered one of the most successful child stars in
the history of the movies. She retired from movie acting in 1949. But did you
know, some 20 years after retiring from Hollywood, she launched a political
career, running as the Republican candidate for a congressional seat in San
Mateo, California, in 1967 and coming in second of 14 candidates. The following
year, President Richard Nixon appointed her ambassador to the United Nations,
and she worked for the State Department in the United States and overseas for
more than two decades. She was the first woman to ever serve as chief of
protocol, a post she held for 11 years under President Gerald R. Ford, and
President George Bush named her ambassador to Czechoslovakia in 1989; by the end
of her term in 1993, it had become the Czech Republic.
For
more on Shirley Temple and much more wonderful information, go to a computer and
log on to the internet at http://www.historychannel.com
Until next time, take
Care!
2-19-04
Issue
Can
it be the middle of February already? Time flies fast when you’re having fun
and the fun continues in Naubinway, this coming weekend, where it’s the 12th
Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride! The fun begins, Friday, February 20,
with a breakfast ride, then an afternoon bonfire and ride. Saturday, February 21
you’ll be amazed by the wonderful display of sleds during the day, with a
banquet and awards ceremony that evening. For more information call Charlie or
Marilyn at 906-477-6192.
The
Engadine Sports Boosters will hold a Men’s Basketball Tournament at the
Engadine High School on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22. If you would
like to enter your team or for more information, contact Elmer Albright at
906-477-6145. They are also seeking referees!
Wednesday,
February 18, St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, in Newberry, will hold a Mardi
Gras Carnival beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be games, food and activities
for all ages. Tickets available at the door!
The
Engadine Soccer Association is announcing Soccer Registration, which is open to
all area boys and girls from age 5 to 16 (must be 5 years old by December 1,
2004). Registration will be held at the Engadine Consolidated School, March 15
and 16 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Registration will be held at the Curtis
Elementary School and the Tahquamenon Area School, March 17, between 3:00 p.m.
and 5:00 p.m. The soccer season will be June 1 through July 29. All practices
and games will be in Engadine.
March
20th through the 22nd, the Annual Woodchopper's Ball will be held in
Newberry. Everyone will enjoy an evening of great food and music to make your
feet move! Event includes raffles and door prizes. This event will be held at
the American Legion and is sponsored by the Tahquamenon River Logging Museum.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-831-7292 or 906-293-5562 for more
information.
Happy
Birthday to Helen King, Chris Nygard, Doc Belleville and Nikki Garcia February
19, Craig Outwater February 20, Anyssa Belonga, Carter Frisch and Daniel
Menominee February 21, Tom King, Michael Scott Butkovich and Cleo Smith February
22, Gary St.Andre and Tim Fletcher February 23, Walt Butkovich and Henry
Buckholz February 24 and to Tonda Frazier and Todd Flatt February 25.
Happy
Anniversary to Larry and Flora McEvers February 19, Don and Cathy Butkovich
February 20 and to Charlie and Marilyn Vallier and Russ and Sally Schultz
February 24.
Only
a few materials are needed for sprouting seeds successfully. Some lightweight
potting soil, small containers, seed, water, and a light source is all you need.
One of my favorite containers for sprouting seeds is an empty egg carton. You
get twelve perfect size little cups, the plants easily pop right out of the
individual cups and into larger pots for further growth or directly into garden
soil once it warms up. There are other household things like yogurt cups and
cottage cheese or sour cream containers that can be great containers for growing
plants as well; using this type of containers is a great way to show your kids
about recycling. A piece of masking tape and a permanent marker can serve as a
label so you know what you're growing. Watering is the most critical part of
seed sprouting, providing water to your sprouts should be done when the soil
feels dry to the back of your hand or finger. Poke some drainage holes in the
bottom of any container you use so you don't over water, don’t forget to put a
tray under your container, so the water doesn't get all over the place.
You can add a bit more fun by taking pictures, each week take a picture, don’t
forget to date it, then at the end of the planting season look at the different
stages, from that first little seed, up to the time your vegetable or flowers
are placed on the table to enjoy!
Until next time, take care!
2-12-04 Issue
Hello everyone, Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! February 14 is a day
for loving hearts of all ages. A day to ask “Will you be my Valentine?”
Everyone loves a gift on Valentine’s Day, parents, children, friends and
relatives. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just show you care! Make your kids
valentine shaped cinnamon toast for breakfast or heart shaped cookies for a
special treat. Hide a valentine in a lunch box, briefcase or purse. Imagine the
smile on their face when they find it during the day. Carry a pocket of
chocolate kisses; pass them out to show your appreciation to your co-workers.
Why not give the gift of blood, make a donation at your local blood bank in
honor of those you love or sign the back of your driver’s license to become an
organ donor. One of the most rewarding things you could do is to visit someone
in a retirement home, nursing home or hospital.
Engadine
Elementary is holding a can and coin drive during the month of February.
Students are to bring in donations on Fridays. All donations will be given to
the Engadine West Mackinac Pantry.
Court
Warming, for Engadine School students, is planned for Friday February 13 at the
Engadine Consolidated School the junior varsity and varsity basketball team will
play Pickford at 6:00.
Thursday,
February 12 and again on February 26, Veterans Service Officer Joe Leazier will
be at the Newberry American Legion Post 74 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For
information please call 906-293-8711.
Mark
your calendars for this Saturday, February 14th 2004 for the annual Curtis
Winter Carnival on the lake. Many fun events such as the Chili
Cook off on the ice, turkey bowling, mini snowmobile races, lawnmower races,
kiddie games, snow sculptures contest and concession stands. Fireworks shoot
over the lake at dark approximately at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night on the ice.
Happy
Birthday to Sharon Leveille, Roger Berry II, Carter Frisch and Ray Derusha
February 12, Sandy Frazier and Jennifer Price February 13, Hanna Hamill and
Garry Smith February 14, Julie Leveille, Brooke Livermore, Ken Heldt, Barb
Hobbs, Jessica Davis, Robert Walsh, Fred Burton jr. and Susan Fosdick February
15, Lydia Miller, Dave Pavey, Casey Harvey and Cody Flatt February 16, Sandy
Ketcher, Adam Benoit and my wonderful husband Bob Freeman February 17, Joe Weber
February 18, Chris Nygard, Helen King, Doc Belleville and Nikki Garcia February
19.
Happy
Anniversary to Ed and Becky Freed February 11, David and Krista Haapala, Jay and
Darcy King and Mike and Karene Kerbersky February 13, Leroy and Leanne Frazier
February 14, Larry and Flora McEvers February 19 and Don and Cathy Butkovich
February 20.
Knock,
Knock! Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you! Happy
Valentine’s Day everyone!
Until next time, take care!
2-5-04
Issue
I would like to start my column out by sending deep condolences to the family of
Lori Bundy, who passed away January 16. Lori was a beautiful person and will be
sadly missed by family and friends.
“Gifts
From the Heart”, the Engadine Elementary is holding a can and coin drive
during the month of February. Students are to bring in donations on Friday’s.
All donations will be given to the Engadine West Mackinac Pantry.
Friday,
February 6, there will be a sweethearts dance for ages 10 through 18 at the
Link, on West Helen Street in Newberry. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and will go
until 9:00. The cost is just $3.00 and proceeds will go to the Good fellows. If
you can chaperone please call Mary at 293-1530.
The
Engadine Friends of the Library are holding a special “Valentine Craft Day”
Saturday, February 7, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Engadine Library. There
will be many “Make and Take” projects to do!
The Seney
National Wildlife Refuge will hold “Snowfest 2004” Saturday, February 7 from
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The day will include snowshoe races, horse drawn
buggy rides, dogsled rides, outdoor games, refreshments and much more!
Community
agencies will hold an Early Childhood Fair at the Garfield Township Hall in
Engadine Saturday, February 7; from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Lunch and door
prizes will be provided. This is for families with infants to five-years-old.
Expectant moms, infants, and early childhood families are encouraged to attend.
This event is free! For more information, contact Tracie Abram at the MSU
Extension satellite office at (906) 586-6001.
Friday,
February 13, at Engadine School, the Junior Varsity and Varsity Boy’s
basketball team will play Pickford at 6:00 this is also Court Warming, so be
sure to attend!
The
Newberry Ice Rink will hold open skating on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday nights from 7:00 to 9:00.
Mark your
calendar on February 14th 2004, because you don’t want to miss the Curtis
Winter Carnival on the ice in downtown Curtis! Many fun events such as
the Chili Cook off, poker walk, turkey bowling, mini snowmobile races, lawnmower
races, kiddie games, snow sculptures contest and concession stands. The fabulous
fireworks will shoot over the ice covered lake at dusk!
The 3 Lakes Area
Fireworks Council 8th Annual “Great Northern Chili Bowl Chili Cook Off
Competition” will be held in Curtis,
Don’t put away
those snow shovels, on February 2, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the world’s
most famous groundhog, seen his shadow, so I guess this means six more weeks of
winter! The whole thing’s nothing more than a tourist attraction, Phil
actually comes from a zoo. It seems that his agent worked out this simple
Groundhog Day show, one annual appearance in exchange for year-round maintenance
and a signing bonus. I wonder what year around maintenance means, he is
hibernating after all.
Even though groundhogs may
not have any special powers, they still have an interesting talent, called
hibernation. When groundhogs come out of their den they're not doing it for us,
they're checking to see if it's time to stop hibernating.
Did you know that during hibernation the groundhog breathes approximately once
every four minutes, its heart beats four times a minute, and its body
temperature drops from a normal of about 99 degrees Fahrenheit (roughly the same
as ours) to nearly 36 degrees, just above freezing. Nearly frozen and nearly
lifeless is a groundhog's normal state!
Happy Birthday to Sherry
MacArthur and Heidi Kerridge February 5, Kyle Edwards, Lena Frazier and Kimberly
Abram February 6, Dylan Frazier and Cissy McGahan February 7, Amy Newingham,
Andrew Smolarz, Todd Hart, Sung Young Hart and Heather Troyer February 8, Stacy
Vallier and Bill Middleton February 10, Sharon Leveille, Roger Berry II, Carter
Frisch and Ray Derusha February 12.
Happy
Anniversary to Smokey and Dani Rutledge February 6, Robert and Julia Wheaton
February 10, Ed and Becky Freed February 11.
Until next time, take care!
1-29-04
Issue
Hello
everyone, can you believe February is here already and Valentine’s Day is
right around the corner? And we can’t forget about a popular tradition on
February 2, Groundhog Day! It’s a tradition that goes back many years; it’s
a day that the groundhog comes out of his hole after a long winter’s nap to
look for his shadow. If he sees it, he’ll go back to bed and we’ll have six
more weeks of winter. But if the day is cloudy and he doesn’t see his shadow,
it’s a sign of spring and he stays up. I never really understood that, because
if it’s cloudy, I’d rather go back to bed! The groundhog tradition goes back
from similar ideas related with Candlemas Day, for centuries, in Europe, the
custom was to have the clergy bless candles to hand out to the people. Even then
the weather that day was important. I’m sure some of you have heard your
parents or grandparents sing an old English song: If Candlemas be fair and
bright, come winter, have another flight; If Candlemas brings clouds and rain,
go winter, and come not again. According to an old Scotch rhyme: If Candlemas
Day is bright and clear, there’ll be twa (two) winters in the year. A Germans
rhyme went: For as the sun shines on Candlemas Day, so far will the snow swirl
until the May. Another saying went: Groundhog Day - Half your hay. Farmers knew
that we were not close to the end of winter, no matter how cloudy February 2nd
was, because that day is often the heart of winter. If the farmer didn't have
half his hay remaining, there may be tough times for the cows before spring.
Either way, on February 2, don’t forget to get up at sunrise and turn your
television on to see the famous Punxsutawney Paul, hopefully he’ll stay up,
I’m ready for spring!
The Newberry area
ministerial association is holding their annual emergency fuel fund pasties
sale, to purchase pasties or to volunteer to help, please call Pastor Bob Norris
during business hours at 906-293-5641.
The Newberry ice rink will
have open skating on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 7:00 to
9:00.
The monthly Commodity
Supplemental Food Distribution sponsored by the C.L.M Community Action will be
held on Thursday, January 29 in Engadine from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Many other
areas also have this same distribution, please see your local papers for details
or call 906-293-5621 for more information, if you haven’t signed up for this
distribution please call for details.
The McMillan United
Methodist Church will be having a fish fry, Friday, January 30, beginning at
4:30 p.m. at the Columbus Town Hall in McMillan. All you can eat fish, potatoes,
coleslaw, baked beans, rolls, dessert and beverage.
The Newberry Eagles Club
will have their Friday fish fry from 4:30 until 8:00 p.m., January 30, at the
Eagles Club on M-28, two miles east of the Newberry Junction. Enjoy all you can
eat or choose from their regular menu.
Ron Wiegand
would like to let the community and merchants, who helped in any way, know how
much they are appreciated for their support during the annual snowmobile ride to
support the Special Olympics and other mentally impaired programs in the Eastern
Upper Peninsula. Your support earned $7,000.00, so far. The ride was held
January 16, 17 and 18, 2004 and an auction was held on Sunday night. If you
would like to donate auction items for next years ride or to find out more
information on how you can help, please call Ron Wiegand at 586-9507.
Community
agencies will host an early childhood shower for families of 0 to 5 year olds.
The Early Childhood Fair will take place at the Garfield Township Hall in
Engadine, Saturday, February 7, 2004 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch and
door prizes will be provided. Expectant moms, infants and early childhood
families are encouraged to attend! There is no cost and no registration fee. For
more information contact Tracie Abram at MSU Extension Satellite office at
906-586-6001.
Joe Leazier,
Veterans Service Officer for the American Legion, Department of Michigan has
announced his schedule dates of visits in Newberry, for the month of February.
He will be at the Newberry American Legion Post 74 on Thursday February 5, 12
and 26, from 9:30 a.m until noon. For more information call 906-293-8711.
Veterans and widows that need assistance with the Veterans Administration,
claims with the Veterans Administration, Agent Orange, Grave markers,
headstones, or whatever question you may have, should see Joe Leazier when he
visits in your area. You do not need to belong to the American Legion to attend.
There is no charge for his service. You may also contact Mr. Leazier by writing:
Joe L. Leasier, c/o DVA Medical Center, 325 East N Street, Iron Mountain,
Michigan 49801.
Happy Birthday
to Father Tim Hruska, Andrea Miller, Roger Berry I and Michael Bennett January
29, Tom Smith and Lawrence Frazier January 31, Flora McEvers, Mandy Butkovich,
Don Frederick and Maggie Leveille February 1, James Shaum and Kevin Weber
February 2, Shantel Kovar, Frank Dailey, Don Smith and Nanette Biang February 3,
Bruce Hamill, Don Hewitt Jr., Ginger Price and Brandon Zibart February 4.
Happy
Anniversary to Tammy and Rick Matelski January 31,
Until next time, take care!
1-22-04
Issue
Saturday,
January 24, the second annual fishing contest will be held on South Manistique
Lake, across from the Fish and Hunt Shop, in Curtis. Children will be able to
fish between 10:00 a.m. and noon; adults will fish between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00
p.m. heaviest fish caught wins a $500.00 savings bond, many prizes to be had
including a stealth cam, pop-up blind, rods and tackle. Chili and hot drinks
provided free to contestants. Entry fee for children is $5.00, adults $15.00
($20.00 day of event) Registration forms available in Curtis or call 586-3501 or
586-3454.
Are
you interested in becoming a Foster Parent? If you are please contact Teaching
Family Homes of Upper Michigan at 1-800-292-5260.
The
famous I-500 snowmobile race will be held February 7, 2004 in Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan! Parade lap begins at 9:00 a.m. and the green flag drops at 10:00 a.m.
Happy
Anniversary to Clarence and Shirley Brown January 23 and to Greg and Diane Kruse
January 27.
Thoughts,
prayers and a quick recovery go out to Louie Oberle and Don Butkovich of
Engadine, who are in the Marquette hospital.
I’d
like to send a special Happy Birthday to my wonderful mom, Edna Rushford, on
Wednesday January 21, I love you mom!
Until next time, take care!
1-15-04
Issue
I
would like to begin my column by sending deep condolences to the family of Anne
Digranes of Naubinway, who passed away unexpectedly January 7. She was a
wonderful lovely lady, our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Tristan
David McGuire, newborn son of Lance Corporal Nicholas and Rebecca McGuire of
Henderson, Nevada, was born at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on November 12.
The baby weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long. A member of the
Marine Corps, Tristan’s father, is deployed aboard the USS Ogden and is
currently training in Djibouti, Africa. The grandparents are Gary and Danielle
Burke of Henderson, and David and Gloria McGuire of Manistique.
Great-Grandparents are Violet Schroeder of Engadine, Ed and Gloria McGuire of
Gould City, Daniel and Joan Mudge of Cincinnatus, New York, Nedra Burke of
Hagerstown, Md., and Ed Yerdon of Fort Myers, Florida.
The
Big Valley Ski Hill in Newberry is now open on the week end from noon until 5:00
p.m. There are three small and somewhat small downhill ski hills with a rope tow
at Big Valley Ski Hill just west of Newberry, stop by for some great winter fun!
Are
you interested in becoming a foster parent? Contact Teaching Family Homes of
The
Engadine High School Class of 2004 will sponsor the Cops and Robbers Basketball
Game at 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 16. This fun event will be played in the
Engadine High School gymnasium and the cost is $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for
students and senior citizens and no charge for children 6 and under. This has
become an annual event for the graduating class and is so much fun to watch as
it is for them to play! So bring your camera and held to Engadine for the Cops
and Robbers Basketball game!
The
Manistique Lakes Area Lions Club will hold their pancake Brunch and St.
Timothy’s Catholic Church will hold a bake sale, Sunday, January 18. Both will
be from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Community Building in Curtis.
January
24th 2004, the Portage Anglers Club’s, Second Annual, Ice Fishing Derby will
be held in Curtis Michigan. Children’s contest will begin at 10:00 a.m until
noon, adult’s contest will be held from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m, there will be an
entry fee for participants. Both children’s and adult contest location will be
across from the blinker light in Curtis. Chili, coffee, and hot chocolate will
be served. The State Savings Bank has donated a $500.00 Savings Bond for first
place in the children's fishing contest. For more information contact Brenda 906
586-3454 or John 906 586-3501.
Happy
Birthday to Richard Miller and Sally Frederick January 15, Zachary Thomas
Frazier January 16, Jill Sadler January 17, Helen Hauser, Kathy Ocko, Matthew
Ocko and Father Tim Huskra, Arlene Floria, Betsy Whitney, Sarah Burton and Kaleb
Kerbersky January 19, Joe Brownson and Dorothy Perkins January 20 and to my
wonderful mom, who I love so very much, Edna Rushford on January 21.
Happy
Anniversary to Wayne and Donita Flatt January 20.
Until next time, take care!
1-8-04
Issue
Statewide
American Legion Leaders are touring the Upper Peninsula, as part of the tour
they will be at the Newberry American Post 74, Saturday, January 10, for a noon
lunch.
January
24th 2004, The Portage Anglers Club will hold their 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby
for children and adults, starting at 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be an entry
fee for participants, largest fish wins along with many other prizes! Chili,
coffee, and hot chocolate will be available. The State Savings Bank has donated
a $500.00 Savings Bond for first place in the children's fishing contest. For
more information please contact Brenda 906-586-3454 or John 906-586-3501.
The
Tahquamenon Area Youth Hockey Association will hold their annual dinner dance at
6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, at the Newberry American Legion Post. This
year’s theme will be “Survivor”. Tickets are $50.00 per couple, there will
be a cash prize drawing. For tickets or information please call 293-5935.
Tickets are also available at Rahilly’s IGA in Newberry.
Engadine
School students returned to school on Monday, after their Holiday Vacation, it
was nice having the children home! Getting back in the swing of things, at
school, may be a little exciting the first couple days, while they share stories
of their vacation.
There
will be a board of education meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Engadine, if you have any
questions about this meeting please contact the school.
Engadine
School will be dismissed at noon on January 23, first semester ends on this day
also.
Happy
Anniversary to John and Sandy Ketcher January 12.
Can you
believe on January 28 it will be 18 years since the Challenger exploded in 1986?
Christa McCauliffe had won many hearts as the first ordinary citizen to be
launched into space. The school teacher joined six astronauts for what quickly
became a national nightmare. Millions stared in disbelief, at the awful
explosion.
Until next time, take care!
1-1-2004
Issue
I
would like begin this column by sending our deepest sympathies to family and friends
of the Bill Abram family, who lost their daughter, Sarah, in a snowmobile
accident on Christmas day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tuesday, January 6, the monthly meeting of the Upper
Peninsula Heart Club will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the main conference room of
the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, with live videoconferencing from
Marquette General Hospital. For more information please call Sue Holbrook at
293-9128.
The Luce-Mackinac Genealogical Society will hold their
monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Newberry School Library on Thursday, January
8, also just a reminder, dues is to be paid by April for 2004 year.
Saturday, January 10, the Tahquamenon Area Youth Hockey
Association will hold their annual Dinner Dance at 6:00 p.m. at the Newberry
American Legion Post. This year’s theme will be “Survivor”, tickets are
$50.00 per couple and there will be cash prize drawings! For tickets or
information please call 293-5935.
Mark your
calendars for January 16, 17 and 18, 2004, because once again, the Curtis
Cruisers, the Curtis Community in co-operation with the Knights of Columbus
Council #2950, of Utica, Michigan, is holding their annual snowmobile ride to
support the Special Olympics and other Mentally Impaired Programs in our local
communities. Various events are planned in the Curtis area during the three
days. As I receive more information I will pass it onto you. One thing that will
be happening on Sunday, January 18 is the auction; your help is greatly needed
and appreciated during this time! If you would like to make a cash donation or
donate any new items for the auction on Sunday, please drop them off at the
Whitefish Inn in Curtis or call Ron Wiegand at (906) 586-9507 or Karen Riley at
(906) 586-6113. Please make checks payable to Mentally Impaired Programs, mail
to Ron Wiegand,
This is
not only a very enjoyable event, but truly a wonderful program, which helps many
people. Did you know that William Campbell, Grand Knight of Naubinway Council
#7472 and Ron Wiegand, St. Lawrence Council of Utica #2950 presented checks in
the amount of $491.00 and $1,000.00 to the Engadine Schools Board President at
the Engadine Schools July board meeting? The money was raised from the tootsie
roll drive and snowmobile ride. All money raised in the Upper Peninsula stays in
the Upper Peninsula, with the money going to help Special Education Programs.
Happy
Birthday to Kassandra Kerbersky on New Years Day, Ashton Buss January 3,
Leighton Miller January 4, Tom Hoogterp, Melissa Carrier, Todd Feneley and
Arianna Price January 5, Brent Vallier and Elicia Derusha January 6, Taylor
Bryant and my wonderful niece Dawn Matchinske January 7, Addison Whitney and
Chad Germain January 8.
Happy
Anniversary to Steve and
New Year's
Eve doesn't have to be just for grown ups! Involve your children, make fun and
festive recipes, crafts and play games to celebrate the coming of the New Year.
No matter
what your plans are, please be safe and don’t drink and drive!
Until
next time, take care!
12-25-03
Issue
Merry
Christmas everyone! Engadine School is on Christmas
break, but after the New Year whenever there is bad weather and you’re
wondering if school is delayed or canceled, be sure to listen to Newberry’s
radio station WNBY (93.7 FM), WIDG (940 AM) in St. Ignace, television stations
WWTV channel 9 and 10 and WTOM channel 7 and 4. If there is a two hour delay,
school will begin at 10:20 a.m. Breakfast will not be served when there is a
delayed opening. Please do not call the school or radio station to inquire about
school delays or cancellations, this ties the phone lines up and they need to
stay open for the appropriate person to call regarding school closing, phone a
friend instead.
The
Engadine United Methodist Church, on Park Street in Engadine, Will be having a
Christmas Eve Service beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The
American Legion Post #393 in Hulbert will host their Annual Christmas Dinner
from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. They’ll be serving ham, turkey, mashed
potatoes, dressing and gravy, the public is invited! If you can, please bring a
side dish or dessert to pass.
January
2, is the regular registration deadline for the February 7, ACT.
Any senior who would like to take or retake the ACT on that date, they
should contact Mr. Olmsted, Counselor at the Engadine High School, for
registration materials. Juniors may take the ACT on April 3, with the
registration deadline of February 27, or June 12 with a registration of May 7.
Mr. Olmsted will assist students with registration. There is a $25.00 fee to
take the test and late registration is an additional $15.00.
Preschool
registration packets for the 2004 – 2005 school years will be available
January 12, 2004. To enroll your child or for more information contact Diane
Miller at 477-6505 (home) or 477-6313 extension 154 (work). It is not too late
to enroll your child for the current year.
Second
Annual Boys Basketball “Alumni Day” will be held Saturday, January 17, 2004.
This year they will be inviting the players from the first basketball team at
Engadine High School, year 1952 through 1956. They will be hosting the Brimley
Bays. The returning alumni will be introduced between the Junior Varsity and
Varsity contests. Last year was a success and they are looking forward to this
year. For more information please contact Don Butkovich at 477-6832.
There
will be a financial aid meeting at the Engadine High School, Wednesday, January
21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. It is important that parents of seniors taking
post-secondary education attend this meeting. Deb Rynberg from Lake Superior
State University (L.S.S.U), will be giving an overview of the financial aid
process, she’ll explain how to fill out financial aid forms. Federal and State
financial aid programs will be discussed as well as local scholarships. If you
have any questions, please contact Mr. Al Olmsted, Counselor at the Engadine
High School.
Mark
your calendar for February 20 and 21, 2004 for the Snowmobile Show in Naubinway,
Michigan! Be sure to be up early Friday morning for the breakfast ride at 9:00
a.m for Vintage sleds, then at 1:00 p.m everyone will want to get together for
the bonfire ride for Antique and Vintage sleds. Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m
to 4:00 p.m, it’s the display of sleds in downtown Naubinway! Free hat for
people displaying sleds, 226 sleds were on display last year, this year’s hat
and plaques will feature the Mercury. For more information, contact Charlie or
Marilyn at 906-477-6192 or E-mail vallierc@pngusa.net
for more information.
William
Campbell, Grand Knight of Naubinway Council #7472 and Ron Wiegand, St. Lawrence
Council of Utica #2950 presented checks in the amount of $491.00 and $1,000.00
respectively to Richard Pershinske, Engadine School’s Board President, at the
July board meeting. The money was raised from the Tootsie Roll drive and
downstate snowmobile ride. All money raised in the Upper Peninsula stays in the
U.P. with the money going to help Special Education Programs.
The
Engadine Elementary Holiday Concert was wonderful! Mr. Clark, staff and
especially the children, did a fantastic job; we look forward to the spring
concert!
Happy
Anniversary to David and Linda Livermore December 28, Richard and Cheryl Ozanich
December 29.
Until next time, take care!
12-18-03 Issue
News is a
little short this week; everyone must be doing last minute Christmas shopping.
One outcome in the news, which many is talking about, is the capture of Saddam
Hussein, everyone is happy that he has been taken into custody. Hopefully this
will bring peace to those whom he ruled for years!
The R.P.
Hicks Memorial Hospice will have their annual hospice tree of lights in front of
the Newberry School, Curtis Elementary and at the first National Bank in
Naubinway. For more information on having a light illuminated in memory of a
loved one please call 906-293-1328. (The R.P. Hicks Memorial Hospice will hold
the lighting ceremony for their annual hospice tree of light at the First
National Bank in Naubinway, Thursday December 18 at 7:00 p.m.)
The
Engadine Elementary Holiday Concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the high school
gymnasium, on Thursday, December 18.
Christmas
vacation will begin on Friday, December 19 at 3:10 pm., school will resume on
Monday, January 5, 2004 at 8:20 a.m. Please have a safe and enjoyable vacation
with your child during this time.
The
Manistique Lakes Area Lions Club will hold their all-you-can-eat pancake brunch,
and St. Timothy’s Catholic Church will hold a bake sale Sunday, December 21,
from 8:30 a.m until noon in the Community Building in Curtis.
The Curtis
Community Arts Council will hold an open house from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the
Curtis Park Center, Sunday December 21.
January 10th,
2004 the Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race will be going on. Race Location will
be at the Rainbow Lodge on County Road 423 at the mouth of the Two Hearted River
in northern Luce County. Entry date entries of all classes must be post marked
by December 27, 2003. Officials meetings are planned
for the following dates, any questions about meetings or information
about late entries call Lisa DenBoer at (906) 293-4156 or Bob Shaw at (906)
658-3380. January 8, 2004 7:00pm Zellar's
Village Inn M-123 (Newberry Ave, Just North
of the Holiday Gas Station), Newberry, Michigan Volunteer
Meeting January 9, 2004 at 6:00pm
Community Building (McMillan Township Hall) located in the heart of
downtown Newberry, 405 M-123 (Newberry Ave.). Big brick building at
the corner of Newberry Avenue and East Truman Blvd. Volunteers are invited
to remain for the Drivers Meeting. Drivers
Meeting January 9, 2004 at 7:00pm Community Building, M-123, Newberry,
Michigan Race Start January 10, 2004
9:00am Rainbow Lodge, Co. Rd. 423, Luce County, Michigan
Volunteer Appreciation Party January 10, 2004 at 8:00pm Comfort
Inn, Corner of South M-123 and M-28 Awards
Brunch Chapel Services are January 11, 2004 at 8:00am January 11,
2004 at 10:00am Community Building, M-123, Newberry, Michigan.
As updates are received, they’ll be passed on to you.
The Big
Valley Cardboard Classic is planned for January 24th, 2004. Race
starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Big Valley Ski Hill in Newberry. This event is
sponsored by the Luce County Parks and Recreation Department. As the date nears,
more information will be available. In the meantime, start collecting your
necessary supplies and plan to be involved in this fun event!
Happy
Birthday to Gen Wachter and Chuck Butkovich December 20, Kirk Miller December
21, Ethel Toms and Delphine Robinson December 22, Matt Freed, Charlie Fosdick
Sr., Jane Oven and Joanie Lynn December 24 and Happy Birthday Jesus December 25.
If you
have news, special events or family home for the holiday and would like to share
this information please e-mail me at jf@portup.com
or send a letter to me at P.O. Box 45, Engadine, Michigan 49827.
Christmas
is a time for families, fun, sleigh rides, hot cocoa and cookies, a time for
gatherings, holiday meals, Santa, stars, ornaments, Christmas carolers and
gifts! But please don’t forget about the real meaning of Christmas, make Jesus
part of your family tradition!
Until
next time, take care and have a very Merry Christmas!
12-11-2003
Issue
Christmas
is nearing, do you have your shopping done, or haven’t you begun yet? Sales
are better when you wait until the last minute, but the selections are very
slim. After Christmas sales are nice, but then money is slim, you know every
body loves homemade treats like cookies and candy, plus its fun to get together
and bake! Either way, you better not wait any longer; Christmas is right around
the corner!
Can
you sing, dance or play an instrument? If so, Christian Celebrations would like
your participation in their first annual New Year’s Eve family party, at the
Newberry Community Building. They also need volunteers to help out in other
areas and they are seeking sponsors! For more information please call
906-293-5459.
Wednesday,
December 10 the Curtis Community Ladies Aid will hold their Christmas Party
beginning at noon in the Community Building in Curtis.
The
Engadine VFW will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Post Home in Engadine, Wednesday,
December 10.
Veterans
Service Officer Joe Leazier will be at the Newberry American Legion Post number
74, Thursday, December 11, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information
please call 293-8711.
The
Friendship Sewing Circle will hold their annual Christmas potluck dinner at noon
in the Fellowship Hall of the Naubinway Mennonite Church this Thursday, December
11. The public is invited; please bring a dish to pass. Meat, dessert and
tableware will be provided.
Parents
and care providers please remember the Engadine School will dismiss at noon,
Wednesday December 10, for staff in-service day.
Saturday
December, 14 there will be a 21st Century Digital Camera-Scanner
workshop beginning at noon until 3:00 p.m. at the Engadine School Library. For
more information and to sign up please contact the school.
Engadine
School students from Mrs. Smith’s first grade class did an amazing job
decorating the post office in Engadine and Mrs. Flatt’s second grade class did
a wonderful job at the post office in Gould City. When you get a chance stop by
and check out the decorations! Don’t forget to wish a Merry Christmas to the
Post Master; they are extra busy this time of year, showing your appreciation
means a lot to them.
Condolences go out to the family of Jim Fandrick who
recently lost his struggle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
family during this difficult time.
Happy
Birthday to Andy Livermore, December 11, Beau Vallier December 12, Scotlin
Rutherford December 14, Marsha Barstow, Paulie Kleeman, Matthew Wickey, Victor
Freed, Becky Freed, Sally Frazier and Robert Miller December 15, Henry
Hammermeister and Dylan King December 16, Peggy Butkovich December 17.
Until next time, take care!
