Fishing, family, and fun
IOSCO COUNTY – The 2023 Londo Lake Ice Fishing Tournament will be Sat. Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will take place at the Londo Lake public access, 2607 Plainfield Rd. You can fish east and west of the lake but the sign in tent will be at the public access.
There will be three age categories. Prizes for each species of fish ages 12 and under, 13-18, and 19 and older.
The species include the largest Pike, Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish, Crappie and other Pan fish. There will not be prizes for bass.
Everyone is welcome to join the heated tent with hot dogs and hot ▪ See ICE FISHING on page 4
Caring as a career
By Nicole Mygrants
2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Crawford County Commission on Aging (COA).
The Director of COA, Alice Snyder, sits at a desk covered with tasks to be done overlooking the front door of the Lawndale Campus. When she talks about those who contributed to the agency before her, noticeable emotion and passion is present. You can tell this job is personal as much as it is professional for Alice. She keeps her head down working hard to secure grants, communicate needs, and do all the paperwork necessary. She looks ahead to a new building renovation, and the ability to do more for citizens who are often vulnerable and whose quality of life would benefit from a little help.
Just down the hall, a volunteer in a small office stacked with files makes reassurance calls to homebound senior citizens. Other volunteers are busy completing various tasks for area seniors including coordinating meals or rides, arranging for free legal consultations, and helping with insurance.
The staff also schedules a nurse that offers foot care once a month, activities for engagement, loanable medical equipment, and homemakers that assist in small daily tasks and repairs. “Anything to serve the elders in our community and to help them
live independently or with slight assistance is our goal”, Alice says.
Running on a skeleton crew of employees, it is a quiet miracle what is accomplished.
Few fully know the impact that the COA has, but Alice and her team do, they live and breathe it every day.
In 2022, the Commission on Aging served 32% of those 60 and older living in its service area, approximately 1,270 people served. An average of 42 meals per day or 524 meals per month were served in the onsite cafeteria or delivered via the Meals on Wheels program. All in total, 40,937 meals were provided in 2022. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
4,153 seniors took advantage of fitness programs, and 1,963 seniors participated in other offered programs fostering community and socialization. Crawford County citizens 60 plus can receive personal care services, light housekeeping and minor home repairs, and their caregivers can request respite. All services are offered to seniors by donation and are largely funded by millages, grants, and private donations, with only 6% of operating costs met by participant donations.
The Commission on Aging was started in 1973 in Grayling, in a building that used to house an auto shop. Originally the space was converted to create a dial-a-ride
system home office. Over time it was expanded to include space for a kitchen and meals, activities, and planning how to assist area senior citizens. Eventually Dial-a-ride and the COA were split, and the building now offers housing services.
Alice, originally from Indiana, joined the COA in June 2004. It was one week after moving to Grayling from Oregon on Memorial Day weekend.
Alice learned from her Mom Judy’s example, always “looking after” older adults in the community. As a child, she would go with her mom to visit people in nursing homes, and she spent a lot of time with her grandparents listening to old stories that she loved.
Now, after 19 years of service, Alice’s main work beyond daily
Vol. 14, Issue 2 February 2023 Read us online at UpNorthVoice.com! Voice.com Up North Locally Owned & Operated Free IN THIS ISSUE: Winterfest Info 7A Human Trafficking 11A Sperry Awards 13A MSP new Hale location 14A Victim Services 2B Tip Up Town 6B Officers Retirement 9B
Cash Noragon is all smiles on the ponies at TUT 2023!
▪ See pages 8 and 9 for more photos!
▪ See CARING AS A CAREER on page 6 WinterFest Feb. 17th & 18th See pages 7-10 for schedule of events! 50 years of helping seniors
Alice Snyder, Director of the Crawford County Commission on Aging (COA)
Out & About - February 2023
CRAWFORD COUNTY: Grayling, Frederic, Lovells
2- Medicine Shoppe BingoCrawford County Commission on Aging
7- Bluegrass and Fiddle FunArtisan Village Gallery- 2-4pm
9- Valentine's Day LuncheonCurbside Delivery Only- Must pre register by calling Crawford County Commission on Aging, 11:30-1pm
10-12- You Know I Can't Hear You When The Water's RunningArtisan Village Community Theater
16- New Menu Taste Testing11:30am Crawford County Commission on Aging, Try Balsamic Chicken with Tomato Feta Pasta, and Beef and Broccoli
17- Cooking for One- 6 week course, 2 hour classes, Fridays Feb. 17- March 24th Crawford County Commission on Aging
23- RDS Blues Trio- Artisan Village Gallery- 7pm
24- Cooking for One- 6 week course, 2 hour classes, Fridays Feb 17- March 24th Crawford County Commission on Aging
Crawford County Extras
Tues- Bible Study – 10am
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Tues- Euchre – 1-4pm Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Tues- Diamond Dancers – 6pm Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Wed- Mahjong – 1-3pm
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Wed - Bike Night, at 7 pm, Gallagher's Sports Bar & Grill, 3997 E. M-72
Thurs- Craft & Chat – 10am
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Thurs- Penny Bingo – 1-3pm.
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Fri- Pantry Bingo – 1-3pm
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Fri. - Trivia, at 7:30pm, MI Brew
Tues- Diamond Dancers – 6pm Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Mon & Wed- Pickleball 9-11am;
Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Mon & Wed- SilverSneakers – 10-11am, Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Tues & Thurs – Pickleball, 10am-12pm Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Tues & Thurs- Zumba Gold – 10-11am, Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Fri. - Trivia, at 7:30pm, MI Brew
1st Sun. - American Legion Breakfast Buffet, at 9 a.m., American Legion Post 106
1st Tue.- Friends of a Feather9am Crawford County Commission on Aging
2nd Mon. - Post meeting, at 7pm, American Legion Post 106
2nd Tues - Grayling American Legion Aux Post meeting, at 5:30pm, Grayling
2nd Thurs- Veterans Coffee hour, at 10am , Grayling American Legion
2nd Thurs - Families against Narcotics, at 6:30pm, St. Francis Episcopal Church
2nd Sat. - Euchre Tournament, at 6pm, American Legion ROSCOMMON COUNTY: Roscommon, Higgins Lake, Prudenville, Houghton Lake, St. Helen
8-12 St. Helen Chamber Medalion Hunt Look for clues on the chamber website, Facebook, and the window at the St. Helen Chamber
Office on the south end of 2nd Generation Barbershop
10- Friday Night Mystery
Ride- St. Helen SnowPackers Clubhouse- 5-8pm.
11- 20th Annual SnowPackers
Fun Run- $25, St Helen SnowPackers Clubhouse, They are also Collecting Soles4Vets shoe donations. Please bring delicately used or new shoes to help vets in need.
11- Saturday Morning Yoga9-10am - $20- Gahagan Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
11- Free Estate Planning
Seminar- 10:30-12pm Roscommon Area District Library
12- Indoor Farmer's Market-
10-3pm- Inside Ausable River Center
12- Business 2 Business
Breakfast- 8am- Roscommon Village Hall
13- Little Gnats- Program for Little “Gnaturalists”- 10:30-11:30am
Gahagan Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 3
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14- Nature-Play Saturday, 10:30-12pm, Gahagan Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
16- School Day off at Gahagan9-3pm Grades 1-5 $55 Gahagan
Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
17-18- WinterFest- Higgins
Lake- Badges $5 for more info call 989-275-8760 or info@hlrcc.com
18- Snowshoe Hike- Where
Do Wildlife Go in Winter- 10:3011:30am Gahagan Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
19- Bluegill Festival Daytona 500 Fundraiser- Silent Auction, 50/50 and Pizza, The Firehouse, Saint Helen
19- 5th Annual “Northern Slipper” Wedding EXPO-
12-3:30pm, The Northern Center & Fox Den Restaurant, Houghton Lake
19- Winter Owl Prowl- 6-7pm, Gahagan Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
24- Donate Blood- 1-5:30pm
Roscommon VFW, 219 Terrace Dr, Roscommon
26- Community Dinner, 5-6:30pm, Good Shepard UMC, 149
W. Robinson Lake Rd. Roscommon
28-Gahagan Girls- Women in the Woods- 7-8:30pm $15- Gahagan
Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
28- Snowshoe Hike and Winter Tree ID- 10:30-11:30am ,Gahagan
Nature Preserve, 209 W. Maplehurst, Roscommon
Roscommon County Extras:
Mon - Reserve tech HelpHoughton Lake Public Library
Mon- Zumba Class- 4:455:45pm
Tues – Ski Club 4H, Starting Jan 7, 3:30-5:30pm Cross Country
Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd, Roscommon. 5-19 30 student limit, must be registered, more info 989275-5043 $15
Weds- Make Shop at Made Up North- Craft workshops during the day- call for more information 989281-1250
Thurs - Sit & Get Fit, at 2:30pm, Roscommon Area District Library
Fri - Story-time Fridays, at 10:30am, Houghton Lake Public Library
Sat- Zumba Class- 10-11am
CRAF Center $20
1st Thurs- Veteran's Coffee
Hour- 9am, Blogett Airport
Houghton Lake
2nd Sun. – VFW Country
Breakfast, at 8am, VFW Post 4159
2nd Thurs. – B2B Breakfast, at 8am, Village of Roscommon
3rd Wed. – Michigan Fireman’s Memorial Festival Meet, at 6:30pm
Check the MSU Extention
Webpage for their list of upcoming classes at http://bit.ly/MSUEevents or call 989-275-5043
IOSCO COUNTY:
Hale, Whittemore, Tawas
Iosco County Extras:
Mon - BINGO, at 6:30pm, Whittemore Chamber of Commerce
3rd Tues. - Whittemore Chamber Meeting, at 7pm, 405 E. Sherman Street
3rd Thurs- Veteran's Coffee Hour- 9am American Legion Post 211 900 E. Lincoln, East Tawas
2nd Sat. - Vintage Market, from 9 a.m.-2pm, Brugger Plaza, 324 W. Lake Street, Tawas City
OGEMAW COUNTY:
West Branch, Rose City, Lupton
Ogemaw County Extras:
Tues. – Kiwanis Club of West Branch, at Noon, Buccilli’s of West Branch
Weds. – BINGO, Early Birds at 6:30pm, Regular at 7:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus off M-30
Weds. – AL-ANON meeting, at 8pm, 12 Step-Up Club, 236 First Street
Weds. – Culvers Cruise In, at 68pm, Culvers West Branch
Thurs. – Optimist Club, at 7 a.m., Loggers Depot, 314 Houghton Avenue
1st Sun. – Adult Children of Alcoholics, at 6pm, First United Methodist Church, 2490 State Road
1st & 2nd Mon. – City Council meeting, at 6pm, West Branch City Hall, 121 N. Fourth Street
1st & 3rd Tues. – Rose City Council meeting, at 6pm, Council Chambers, 310 N. Williams Street
1st Tues. – West Branch Retail Merchants meeting, at 6pm, City Police Station, 130 Page Street
1st Wed.- Ogemaw County
Veterans Coffee Hour- 9-10 a.m.,
1st Wed.– Let’s Discuss Juniors Book Club, at 4pm, West Branch District Library, 119 N. Fourth Street
1st & 3rd Thurs. - Newborn Parent Support Group, at 6pm, MyMichigan Health West Branch in the Executive Dining Room
1st Thurs. – Ogemaw County Fair Board meeting, at 7pm, meets in main building
▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 5
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Support our local businesses
Ice fishing
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chocolate to warm up.
Prizes will be given away outside the tent after the tournament is finished. There will also be a raffle for a tent shanty. Good luck fishing!
Don’t miss the Ice Jam event. Sat. Feb 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind the Londo Lake Bar. Fun events for the entire family include a fishing derby, a parade, music, drop in hockey, and games for kids.
Feeling adventurous? Enter the Polar Plunge event for a great cause. Your donation of only twenty dollars will go to the Iosco County Humane Society. Remember, if you pay, you PLUNGE!
Letter to the Editor
The demise of education
ROSCOMMON- A local news station held a survey asking viewers if college admissions should be based on "merit or diversity.” Merit won out overwhelmingly. I agree that merit should be the basis for college admission, it should not be based solely on ethnicity, but we should also have diversity in our colleges and universities.
Tests can be and have been created to allow a diverse population to show their abilities to enable people of all backgrounds to admittance into higher education institutions.
Considering these current issues facing education and educators: making an A easier to get, easier classes, banning books, Christian nationalism, creationism, hiring people to teach that could not pass basic subjects or the state certification tests, placing teachers in subjects they did not study or earn a degree and certification in, and I see a big contradiction.
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How can our young students earn admittance into colleges and universities based on merit if they do not have a good education? If a teacher does not possess the ability in basic subjects or in a particular subject, they cannot teach students well.
I was a general education teacher, then earned a second master’s degree and K-12 certification to teach Special Ed. English. I learned firsthand the big difference in teaching various subjects and students at all levels before retiring.
People should be aware of their child's school districts, teachers, and lessons. Be involved and speak up at school boards (or directly to teachers) but should not be dictating what is to be taught. People need to use critical thinking to realize that they are destroying education along with students and our society's future.
The dumbing down of America is forging ahead full steam!
Donna Russell
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2nd Mon. - Kiwanis Young Professional Club, at 6pm, Highway Brewing Company
2nd Tues – Parkinson's Disease Support Group, 3:30pm, MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch Executive Dining Room
2nd Wed. – Aktion Club, at 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church
2nd Wed. - Business Professional
Women’s group, at 5pm
2nd Wed. - Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Support Group, at 2- 3:30pm MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch
Executive Dining Room
2nd & 4th Thurs. - Healing
Together – Compasus Hospice, at 10 a.m., Ogemaw Commission on Aging, 1508 M-33
3rd Mon. - Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary meeting, at 5pm, VFW Post 3775
3rd Tues.- OCGHS General Membership Board meeting, at 2:30pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 E. Houghton Avenue
3rd Thurs. – Vet2Vet Peer Support Group at 6pm, First United Methodist Church corner of Fairview and State Road, For more info call 989-873-6088
3rd Thurs. - Ogemaw Area Swim
Boosters at 6pm, Ogemaw Heights
High School Room 210
2nd Sat. - Ogemaw Hills
Snowmobile club meeting, at 9 a.m., Club House
OTHER REGIONS:
1st and 3rd Thurs- Alcona
County Veteran's Coffee Hour9am Westminster Presbyterian Church 201 M 2nd St. Harrisville
4th Weds- Cheboygan Co
Veteran's Coffee Hour- 9am Cheboygan VFW
4th Thurs- Alpena Veteran's Coffee Hour- 9am Art in the Loft
Every Thursday-Bingo- 6pm, Luzerne American Legion
1st Friday- Fish Fry Dinner, Luzerne American Legion, 4:30-7pm
2nd & 4th Sundays – Live Music
Open Mic Productions, 2-4pm, Seymore Avenue at First Street, Comins. For more info call 989-3906977
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operations is to see the renovation of their new building acquired for expansion of the COA. “If anything is to be my legacy, it will be to see that building renovated to serve our seniors. I’ve made it my mission.” And indeed, she has.
Alice is always actively seeking grants on the local, state, and federal level, working to secure doable bids for construction. In a post covid, supply-chain-rising-cost world, she must nurture relationships with essential volunteers. Alice is embedded in most of the actions to sustain and grow what is offered, with fund raising actions and new plans, it seems as though COA runs in her blood.
Alice, her husband Mark, and two children were instrumental in making sure things happen. Mark is a longtime volunteer who has served in almost every role needed at the COA since they moved to town.
The community spoke a vote of confidence in 2018 when they chose the Commission on Aging for the Chamber Organization of the Year, a new award that they were the first to be honored with. Later, again a vote of confidence when a millage was approved to secure a new, larger building.
of this year. It wouldn’t be surprising to see her out there with a shovel herself. If there is a way to make it happen, Alice will find it.
Alice said, “the move into the new building will allow us to meet needs for better parking, the ability to offer an expanded kitchen with walk in coolers, larger updated restrooms, a fitness room, and a meeting space that can be rented with optional catering that can be offered.”
Listening to Alice share what is ahead and how it will impact our community, service minded vision is clearly a talent that has been fostered in her time at the agency.
Looking ahead at this year’s celebrations, Alice makes a call for community contribution. “There were great leaders and volunteers before me, and we want to hear stories, see pictures, and know about their impact.”
COA mission statement: To Advocate and promote the well-being and independence of all older adults in Crawford County, and it is a mission that viably lives on with great assistance from the community.
Former Director Laura Gould was instrumental in the establishment of the COA and not enough is known about her.
Alice explains, “we would love for our communities to read this and share information and experiences with us so that we can include the memories and significance of her, and others, contributions.”
After acquiring the new M-72 campus, despite the effects of covid on gathering, the COA has managed to add new fitness programs to its lineup. In 2022 pickle ball was added, Zumba classes were expanded, and a Silver Sneakers walking program was implemented. Evidence based programs like A Matter of Balance, Personal Action Toward Health (PATH), Tai Chi for Arthritis, AARP Drivers Safety, Stress Less with Mindfulness, GeriFit and Walk with Ease have been added.
Bids are currently out for construction to renovate this space to meet needs, and Alice is hopeful and determined to break ground in April
Undoubtedly, something larger than one person is at work at the Crawford County Commission on Aging, and Alice is humble about her part in it. “I just want to see our work continue and for that new building to be put into use and our services expand” she shares. Time has shown that thousands of people will benefit from just that happening.
The groundbreaking will be the pinnacle in Alice’s dedication to the Commission on Aging. You can help her and the COA celebrate all that has been done over the last 50 years by sharing your contributions in story, picture, or experience.
Alice can be reached at 989348-7123 or via email at director@ crawfordCOA.org.
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WinterFest 2023
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEB. 17TH & 18TH
WinterFest Badge $5 INCLUDES ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS!
At beautiful Higgins Lake and Park 27 in Lyon Township
New location for some events!
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Page 8 February 2023 UpNorthVoice.com More info and updates: HLRCC.com 989-275-8760 facebook.com/HLRCCWinterfest Friday February 17th Snow Much Fun Welcome Reception Cross Country Skiing 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pizza served from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cross Country Ski Headquarters Medallion Hunt Starts Specials and Entertainment at Silver Dollar Pub & Grill and Cut River Grill HIGGINS LAKE – ROSCOMMON Schedule
ROSCOMMON
WINTERFEST 2023 of Events
Saturday February 18th
Pancake Breakfast 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Lyon Township Fire Hall
Crazy Cardboard Sled Race
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pioneer Hill
Fishing Derby 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
North Higgins Lake State Park
Broom Ball 11:00 a.m.
North Higgins Lake State Park
Kids Karnival and Activities 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lyon Township Park 27
Chili Cook Off 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. NEW TIME!
Lyon Township Fire Hall
AfterGlow Party 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Silver Dollar Pub & Grill
HLRCC.com info@hlrcc.com
facebook.com/HLRCCWinterfest
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Events at New locations!!
Subject to Change
Some
Events
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ROSCOMMON- Bruce and Janette Lorion met when they both attended Roscommon High School. They were married October 26, 1957, at the Congregational Church of Roscommon. The couple was elated to celebrate 65 years of marriage with family and friends. Bruce and Janette Lorion at their 65th wedding anniversary party For info on advertising in Up North Voice call 989-275-1170
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Human Trafficking Awareness
ROSCOMMON- January was Human Trafficking Awareness month. To support Human Trafficking Awareness, a window was set up at Art-Y-Facts in downtown Roscommon.
Human Trafficking happens everywhere, even in our community. There are many myths about human trafficking but here are some human trafficking facts.
-Human trafficking is a modernday form of slavery. It is widespread throughout the United States.
-Human Trafficking is not a choice. A person does not choose to be enslaved. Victims want to escape but cannot.
-Human trafficking is a $150 billion global industry.
-Human Trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, second only to the drug industry. You can only sell a package of cocaine once. You can sell a girl or boy repeatedly.
-Force, fraud, and coercion are methods used by traffickers to press victims into lives of slavery and abuse.
-Every minute two children become victims of sexual exploitation. Two out of every three
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Anna Sylvester (owner of Art-Y Facts) with her Human Trafficking Awareness display window.
Below: Deb Williams showing support for Human Trafficking Awareness month.
Community Foundation 101
By Suzanne Luck
Philanthropy (noun): Active effort to promote human welfare; an act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes.
The word “philanthropy” means “love of humanity.” At the Roscommon County Community Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, we love our community. Our goal is to encourage positive change for generations to come –for good, for everyone, forever.
RCCF is a vehicle for contributors to promote healthy and vibrant communities through donations of resources, money, and time. Not only does RCCF seek donations, but we also provide grants to other non-profit organizations and scholarships to students. We support ranges from the arts and education, health and human services, to the environment, animal welfare, and disaster relief.
Last year, RCCF distributed over $350,000 in grants and scholarships for Roscommon County. How can we do that? It’s called the power of endowment. Endowment is a fancy word meaning your gift will last forever. The original gift is invested, while a portion of the fund is distributed annually via grants or scholarships to support a variety of causes.
As defined above, philanthropy is not only about seeking monetary donations to provide grants and scholarships. RCCF greatly values donating time. This is evidenced in part by our Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC is a group of high
school-aged students from schools in Roscommon County who make grant recommendations and give their time to serve and support our community. The youth of today are tomorrow’s leaders, and through YAC, RCCF works to empower them to effect local change and grow as young philanthropists.
Roscommon County Community Foundation exists to serve you and the community you love. Anchoring, investing, and collaborating to improve the quality of life for all in Roscommon County. We are ready to help you choose the most effective and efficient way to make a difference right here in your community. Feel free to contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment to discuss your options. We can be reached by phone at 989-275-3112 or by email at info@ myrccf.org. With your support, we can truly make Roscommon County a better place to live, learn, work, and play, for everyone!
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victims are female.
-Michigan has one of the highest rates of child trafficking as well as one of the highest overall rates for all human trafficking in the nation.
If you see something, say something! Call 911 or the Human Trafficking hotline-1-888-373-7888. For more information contact The Polaris Project at http://www. polarisproject.org
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Sperry award recipients honored
By Donna Thoma
Puzzle can be found on page 11
awards for 2021 and 2022 to JoJean Thompson and Andrew Thompson.
The Sperry award is presented to an individual or group in recognition of their contributions to assist individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers and more fully participate in their communities.
JoJean, the 2021 recipient, serves as President of the Artesia Youth Park, and when applying for grants, also advocated for ROOC to obtain a new vehicle.
JoJean is employed as a substance abuse specialist with Catholic Human Services and serves as UP North Prevention Coordinator for Roscommon and Ogemaw counties. She is Executive Director of the OASIS homeless shelter. JoJean,
and husband Rev. Bryan Thompson, serve as pastors of the Weslyan Church of Houghton Lake.
The 2022 Sperry Memorial Award recipient, Andrew Thompson, was named Program Director of Artesia Youth Park in 2018. His goal at AYP is to provide a welcoming, safe place for the community to play and grow. Community minded, Andrew goes into schools and does lunch programs, runs the website for Artesia Youth Park, and takes care of the physical needs of the building.
Andrew works for Catholic Human Services and is the Youth Pastor of the Weslyan Church. His wife Charity serves as the Children’s Pastor. Together, they have four children.
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REGION- Lyn Sperry, member of the COOR ISD board and daughter of the late Ralph Sperry, presented the Ralph R. Sperry Memorial
Somer Quinlan, Executive Director for COOR ISD, Andrew Thompson, 2022 award recipient, and Lyn Sperry COOR ISD board member.
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Somer Quinlan, Executive Director for COOR ISD, JoJean Thompson, 2021 award recipient, and Lyn Sperry COOR ISD board member.
Sudoku Answer
Priscilla J. Overbaugh, 77, Houghton Lake, passed Dec 20
John Charles Marotzke, 80, Houghton Lake, passed Dec 19
Charles 'Bob' Robert Vincek, 88 Atlanta, passed Dec 19
Jacqualine J. 'Jackie' Smith, 85, Mio, passed Dec 20
Nicholas Thomas Harmer, 42, Frederic, passed Dec 6
Kishor Kumar C. Patel, 59, Grayling, passed Dec 20
Alma Alice Mitchell, 98, Frederic, passed Dec 23
Steven Arnold Millard Sr., 71, Prescott, passed Dec 22
Larry Jay Bovee, 77, South Branch, passed Dec 24
Jerry W. McCauley, 83, Hale, passed Dec 25
Maurita Ruth (Turner) Seeburger, 78, Hale, passed Dec 27
Doris Elizabeth Shumaker, 92, Hillman, passed Dec 25
Orley David Sewell, 78, Atlanta, passed Dec 27
Betty Jean Dick, 88, Roscommon, passed Dec 27
Iris Elizabeth Tapley, 87, Port Huron, formerly Roscommon, passed Dec 27
Opal E. Bruner, 84, Prudenville, passed Dec 26
Fredrick Brian Gatien, 68,Tawas City, formerly Spalding, passed Dec 25
Katherine Mary Parks, 93, East Tawas, formerly Linden, passed Dec 29
Jack Fischer, 83, Au Gres, passed Dec 27
William 'Bill' Barr, 68, Beaverton, passed Dec 29
Donald Harlan Lepper, 73, Grayling, passed Dec 27
Thomas Harold Beaulieu, 57, Grayling, passed Dec 30
Obituaries & Death Notices
Michael James Bruce, 64, Roscommon, passed Dec 25
David Ian Willis, 43, Oscoda, formerly Farmington Hills, passed Dec 27
James Steven Tkachuk, 72, Gladwin, passed Jan 1
Shane Lee Hadrich, 29, Roscommon, passed Dec 19
Joan Kay Waterman, 81, Roscommon, passed Dec 25
Gregory Bruce Lacey, 65, St. Helen, passed Jan 3
Fred Clifford Bush Jr., 67, Rose City, passed Jan 3
Richard 'Bud' Leroy Pratt, 79, Roscommon, passed Jan 3
Virginia 'Ginger' May Penman, 82, East Tawas, passed Jan 2
Loyd Kendall Danner Sr., 99, Rose City, passed Jan 3
Wayne B. Ellison, 82, Sterling, passed Jan 4
Linda Faye Burge, 75, Standish, passed Jan 5
Janice Marie 'Jan' (McCool) Salsbury, 83, Fairview, MI, passed Jan 5
Joan Karen Swayne, 79, Atlanta, passed Jan 4
Elizabeth Ann Schmitt, 93, West Branch formerly Charles City Iowa, passed Jan 8
Richard 'Rich' S. Rummel, 80, Lupton, passed Jan 8
Linda Pfannkuchen, 75, Au Gres, passed Jan 5
Constance Orstrander, 79, AuGres, passed Jan 6
Lois Ruth Peltier Grier, 91, Standish, passed away January 6
Rose Marie Cibor, 94, Waterford, formerly of Tawas City, passed away peacefully on Jan 5
Theodore John 'Ted' St. James, 83, Tawas City, passed Jan 10
Norman Earl Cook, 94, Fairview, passed Jan 9
Sadie 'Sally' Eileen McPherson, 92, Grayling, passed Jan 12
Gerald Edward Walther, 81, Tawas City, passed Jan 8
Margie June Degenhardt, 90, East Tawas, passed Jan 9
Ronald Leon Trezona, 93, Tawas City, Michigan formerly of Bay City, passed Jan 10
Calistro 'Sonny' Adame, 73, Hale, passed Jan 10
Ethal Ruth Sharp-Emrick, 101, Gladwin, passed Jan 11
Diana L. Ross-Bolinger, 77, Mio, Michigan, passed Jan 7
Dolores Suszko, 93, Standish, passed Jan 2
Kenneth 'Kenny' Herbert McKenzie, 64, Atlanta, passed Jan 2
Jerry Smallwood, 64, Grayling, passed Jan 2
William Edward Wolfe, 74, Grayling, passed Jan 3
Albert 'Mike' Raymond Ingalls, 86, Grayling, passed Jan 2
Phyllis Ann Dale, 69, Roscommon, passed Dec 21
Junior Edsel Palmer, 98, Grayling, passed Jan 4
Archie C. Hall, 99, Houghton Lake, passed Dec 30
Melbourne Eugene Legg, 84, Roscommon, passed Jan 5
Joseph P. Maxwell, 80, Higgins Lake, passed Dec 30
Sandra Lee Ludwig, 82, St. Helen, passed Jan 5
Michael David Nowak, 80, Roscommon, passed Jan 7
Jerome Adam Tomlian, 83, West Branch, passed Jan 8
MSP new Hale location
HALE- The West Branch Michigan State Police Post (MSP) relocated its detachment from East Tawas to Hale. The East Tawas facility was constructed in the 1930’s and was in a poor state of repair. Despite continual maintenance, it was no longer conducive to modern police practices or technology.
The MSP worked closely with Plainfield Township over a period of many months to secure a 1,700 square foot office suite in the Eagle Pointe Plaza.
“With the east side of Iosco County now being home to four other law enforcement agencies (Iosco Co Sheriff, Oscoda Twp PD, East Tawas PD, and Tawas City PD, it made sense in terms of efficiency to make the move so we can better
Ricky C. Wolf, 62, Lewiston, passed Jan 8
Donald Wilfred Morell, 89, Roscommon, passed Jan 10
Mary Ann Gibbons, 77, Grayling, passed Jan 10
Gary Archie Hurst, 67, Hillman, passed Jan 10
Harriet Alvina Scheller, 99, Hillman passed Jan 15
serve the residents and visitors within our post area.” Said Lt. Mike Brown, Assistant Post Commander for MSP.
The new location was remodeled to suit MSP’s security and technology requirements and became operational on December 20th.
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MSP post in Hale at the Eagle Point Plaza.
Tagged walleye caught on Houghton Lake
HOUGHTON LAKE- It’s been a slow start to the Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau’s (HLATB) “Catch Us If You Can” fishing contest. But Mark Lambie of Eagle “broke the ice” and caught the first tagged fish for the 2022-23 year.
Lake New Year’s Eve day, Dec. 31, 2022, with a buddy. After catching one keeper, they moved spots looking for the bottom weeds.
“We moved to the middle grounds,” Mark said. “When it hit, I thought it was a perch. When it got up to the hole, I saw the tag.”
Lambie, who has a cottage on Houghton Lake, ice fishes there almost every weekend during the winter and often during the summer.
He registered the walleye at Lyman’s on the Lake in Houghton Lake, where he received a $50 gas card and was entered into the contest. The tagged fish could be worth $100,000 and a new Lund boat from Spicer’s Boat City in Houghton Lake – the grand prize in HLATB’s yearround fishing contest. The contest ends March 15 each year and begins again March 16.
For more information on the contest, please contact the HLATB office at 1-989-422-2002, 1-800-676-5330 or email info@ visithoughtonlake.com. Contest rules are found on www.visithoughtonlake.
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Mark Lambie, of Eagle, holds the 15 ½” tagged walleye he caught in Houghton Lake. The tagged fish enters Lambie into the Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau’s fishing contest where he has a chance to win $100,000 and a new Lund boat.
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Appetizers
Bread Stix
8-10 Freshly Baked Bread Stix. $4.50 75 cal/piece
Stuffed with Pepperoni add $1.75 18 cal/piece
Stuffed with Ham add $1.75 5 cal/piece
Mozzarella on Top or Inside add $2.50 34 cal/piece
Classic Red Pizza Sauce on Side add $1.00 40 cal/serving
Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce add $1.50 35 cal/serving
Cheesy Bread
Pizza Crust Smothered in Garlic, Special Herbs & Mozzarella Cheese.
Small 10” $6.49 109 cal/piece
Large 14” $11.49 113 cal/piece
With Bacon: add $1.00 /Small 13 cal/piece $2.00 /Large 9 cal/piece
Spi-Rolls (Chicken or Pepperoni)
Chicken: Tender all white Chicken, smoky Bacon, melted Cheddar & Mozzarella, spi-rolled up into our own homemade pizza crust. Served with creamy Ranch for dipping. $7.99
89 cal/piece
Pepperoni: Spicy Pepperoni & melted Mozzarella spi-rolled up into our own homemade pizza crust. Served with our homemade, award winning Classic Red Pizza Sauce for dipping. $7.99
84 cal/piece
Chicken Wings & Boneless Wings
Oven-Roasted Hot BBQ
Sweet Heat Sweet Chili Zesty Orange
Salads
Garden Salad
Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese & Dressing.
Reg 391 cal / Sm 209 cal
Chef’s Super Salad
Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Pepperoni, Ham, Mushroom, Hard-Boiled Egg, Green Pepper, Onions, Mozzarella Cheese & Dressing.
Reg 431 cal / Sm 235 cal
Taco Salad
Corn Chips, Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olives & Taco Sauce.
Reg 840 cal / Sm 427 cal (includes Taco Sauce)
Greek Salad
Fresh Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Salami, Green Peppers, Onions, Kalamata Olives, Feta & Dressing.
Reg 635 cal / Sm 381 cal
Tossed Salad
Fresh Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato & your choice of Dressing.
Reg 139 cal / Sm 87 cal
NEW!
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Our new “Blue Ribbon” creation! Creamy White Sauce smothered with a blend of five Cheeses, topped with crispy breaded Chicken Breast and succulent Ham.
The Classics
Bourbon Spicy Garlic
Patrolman’s Deluxe
Southwest Steak & Portabella
Sliced Top Round complimented with sliced Portabella Mushrooms, accented with Sweet Red and Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion and Cheddar atop 100% pure Wisconsin Mozzarella & our special Southwest Sauce. 10.99
Patrolman’s Special Pepperoni, Ham, Mushrooms, Green Pepper & Onions.
Carnivore’s Feast
All Meat: Pepperoni, Ham, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage & Bacon.
10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99
/ 248 / 287 / 296 cal
Taco Pizza
Seasoned Ground Beef, Taco Sauce, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato & Black Olives. 10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99
Build Your Own
Portabella Salad
Spinach, Portabellas, Sun Dried Cherries, Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Basil & Grape Tomatoes topped with Feta, Asiago, Romano, Parmesan Cheeses & Dressing.
Reg 356 cal / Sm 185 cal
Italian Salad
Lettuce, Spinach, Tomato, Pepperoni, Black Olives, Banana Peppers, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese & Italian Dressing.
Reg 414 cal / Sm 231 cal
Chicken Salad
Lettuce, Spinach, Your Choice of Tasty
Chunks of Chicken Breast or Crispy Chicken, Tomato, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Onions, Mozzarella Cheese & Dressing.
Reg 466 cal / Sm 248 cal
TOSSED OTHER SALADS
Regular: $5.49
Small:
Greek-'Za Mediterranean
Fresh Spinach leaves, premium Hard Salami, fresh sliced vine-ripened Tomatoes, tasty Greek Kalamata Olives, zesty sliced Pepperoncini on an Olive Oil base with Wisconsin's best Mozzarella, fresh shredded Parmesan, Romano, Asiago and chunks of fresh Feta.
10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99
227 / 249 / 282 / 292 cal
Pizza Margherita
Chicken
PICK THE SIZE
The "SARGE" 20” 8 Huge
Bacon Double Cheeseburger Ground
Chicken Bacon Ranch
BBQ Chicken Pizza Tasty
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
CHOOSE THE TOPPINGS
Pineapple 4-15
Tomatoes 0-5
Broccoli 0-5
Jalapenos 0-5
Banana Peppers 0-5
BUILD THE CRUST
Classic Crust 71-355 cal
Gluten-Free Crust 67 cal 10” Only, Additional charge
Caulif lower Crust 98 cal 12” Only, Additional charge
Filled Crust:
Cheese 43-57 cal or Pepperoni 23-31 cal
Flavored Crust:
Garlic 3-4 cal or Parmesan 9-12 cal
GF all are GF all are
Keystone Pizza: Crust on Top & Bottom 71-355 cal
SELECT THE SAUCE
Ground Beef 15-50
Italian Sausage 30-85
Black Olives 5-30
Green Olives 10-35
*Bacon 15-45
*Anchovies 5-15
*Chicken 5-25
*Fresh Basil 0-5
GF all are
*Portabellas 0-5
*Feta 20-50
*Red Bell Peppers 0-5
*Spinach 0-5
*Turkey 5-20
*Artichoke Hearts 0-10
*Kalamata Olives 5-30
*Sliced Top Round 10-45
*Swiss Cheese 19-56
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutrition information available on request.
Gluten
Our greatest e ort is made to provide these products to be free of wheat/gluten ingredients. However, we are not a gluten-free facility and the possibility of cross-contamination does exist. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee these items to be free of all allergens. Certain products may vary from our suppliers from time to time, and therefore ingredients may vary.
If you are highly sensitive, we recommend discussing your situation with an owner / manager prior to placing your order.
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Chunks of Chicken, Tender Broccoli,
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Tasty
Tomato
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10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 188 / 206 / 234
242 cal
Fresh sliced red ripe Roma Tomatoes and fresh leaf Basil atop a bed of melted Mozzarella- on our famous Classic pizza crust and Red
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of Spicy Chicken,
& Feta. Made with our Southwest Sauce. 10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 226 / 247 / 278 / 286 cal
Chunks
Mozzarella
Chunks of Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese. 10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 244 / 265 / 293 / 307 cal
Chunks of BBQ Chicken & Mozzarella Cheese. Made
Zesty
Sauce. 8.99 11.49 15.75 18.75 206 / 221 / 249 / 259 cal
with our
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Beef, Bacon, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses. 9.99 12.49 16.95 20.49 233 / 241 / 268 / 278 cal
10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 240 / 260 / 282 / 296 cal
247
cal
13.99 18.75 21.99
/ 271 / 302 / 314
Pepperoni,
Beef,
Olives. 10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 237 / 253 / 290 / 300 cal
Ham, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Onions, Ground
Italian Sausage, Bacon & Black
234
243 / 252 / 286 / 299 cal
9.99
200
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260 cal Large $13.49 Small $8.49 Dipping Sauces $1.00: Bleu Cheese 200 cal/1.5oz Ranch 547 cal/4oz Ranch 223 cal French 210 cal Bleu Cheese 200 cal Italian 111 cal Greek 220 cal Caesar 230cal Southwest 141 cal Thousand Island 210 cal Low Fat Ranch 70 cal Raspberry Vinaigrette 90 cal Extra Dressings $1.00 OUR DRESSINGS Reg: 2 pkts Sm: 1 pkt Calories listed are for each packet.
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GF GF GF GF GF GF GF
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Oven-Baked Grinder
Enjoy your Sub on a White or Wheat* Italian Roll, or as a Wrap, Oven-Baked Grinder, or Gluten-Free Grinder** (Additional Charge). *Wheat roll availability varies per location. **Excludes Crispy Chicken, Taco Meat & Meatballs Subs and Grinders are served hot; Wraps are served cold- unless requested otherwise.
Calories listed are for a Sub. Subtract 178 cal for a Wrap. Add 253 cal for a Grinder.
Super Italian Sub
Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Mozzarella, topped with Lettuce, Tomato & Italian Dressing
$7.99 1141 cal
The Club
Sliced Top Round, Turkey, Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo $7.99 1038 cal
Barbeque Sub
Your choice of Italian Meatballs, Sliced Top Round or Chicken with BBQ Sauce & Mozzarella $7.99 1056-1553 cal
Crispy Chicken Club
Crispy White Meat Chicken, Ham, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheddar Cheese-served with Ranch $7.99 1174 cal
Veggie Sub
Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Black Olives, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato & Italian Dressing $7.99 989 cal
Chicken Sub
Tasty chunks of Chicken & Broccoli covered with Mozzarella, Oven-baked, then topped with Lettuce & Tomato- served with Ranch $7.99 1112 cal
Steak
& Portabella
Sliced Top Round & Portabellas with Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato & Southwest Sauce $7.99 1220 cal
Pizza Sub
Up to 5 items, Pizza Sauce & Mozzarella $7.99 950-1200 cal
Meatball Sub
Italian Meatballs, Pizza Sauce & Mozzarella
$7.99 1402 cal
The B.L.T. Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Cheddar Cheese
$7.99 1236 cal
Taco Sub
Seasoned Ground Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Taco Sauce $7.99 1118 cal
Cheese Steak Hoagie
Sliced Top Round, Cheddar Cheese, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo $7.99 1134 cal
Turkey Sub
98% Fat-Free Sliced Turkey Breast, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo $7.99 1011 cal
Build-Your-Own Oven-Baked Pasta or Lasagna
Pasta Noodles or Lasagna Red Sauce or Alfredo Choose Any Combination of Pizza Toppings Served with Garlic Bread $ 8.99 plus 75¢ per topping. 687 cal+
Chicken Parmazeti
Alfredo Pasta
Delicious Pasta Noodles, Seasoned Chicken, Fresh Tomatoes, Broccoli and Cheddar- with our Creamy Alfredo Sauce. $8.99 829 cal
NEW!
Pizza Bowls
Mac & Cheese
Cheesy Cheddar Mac ‘n Cheese $8.99 750 cal
Classic Lasagna $8.99 725 cal
Garlic Roll $2.49 493 cal
With Cheese add $1.00 172 cal
Tasty Specialties
Pizza Pocket (Calzone)
Keto Bowl: Pepperoni, Ham, Mushrooms, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Bacon, Classic Red Sauce & Mozzarella. $7.99 744 cal
Chicken Bowl: Chicken, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, White Sauce and Mozzarella. $7.99 719 cal
Build-Your-Own Bowl: Your choice of Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, & up to 5 items. $7.99 297 cal+
NEW!
Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese and your choice of up to 5 Items. $8.49 803-1363 cal
Wet Burrito $7.99
Beef: 1078 cal or Chicken: 993 cal
Nachos Supreme $7.99
Beef: 1247 cal or Chicken: 1162 cal
Quesadilla $7.49
Steak: 675 cal or Chicken: 687 cal
Desserts
Cinnamon Crisp Pizza
Choose Apple, Cherry, S’More, or Plain Cinnamon. Large: $10.35 / Small: $7.49 115-142 cal/slice
Cinnamon Spi-Rolls with Pecans $5.99 110 cal/piece
LUNCH SPECIAL:
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By Donna Thoma
“What do I do now?” The amount of pain, shock, anguish, and distress in that question is immeasurable. It is a question asked of first responders, Victim Advocates, or perhaps expressed to no one by a victim or survivor when a traumatic event takes place.
When law enforcement, firefighters, or EMS are called out, they need to focus on the event in progress. What about those experiencing the trauma? Who may be able to console or guide them through whatever traumatic event is taking place?
A structure fire in progress, individual who has gone missing, accidents, drownings, sudden deaths, are a few of the incidents where first responders realize they need to have someone to be there with the family, friends, victims and/or survivors. Roscommon County and others are fortunate to have a group of volunteer advocates as a Victims Service Unit (VSU).
Former Roscommon County Sheriff Randy Stevenson, realizing there was a niche to be filled, along with Ed Pearen, Greg Haskell, and others, formed the Roscommon County Victims Services Unit (VSU)
in 2010. Victim Service Units have been established in communities nationwide under the auspices of local or state law enforcement.
The unit is designed to comfort and help victims immediately after an incident, by providing shortterm crisis intervention. Having no personal references for the traumatic events, most victims feel lost in need of guidance.”
The primary goal of VSU is to allow first responders to do their jobs, while the advocate teams take care of those in distress or suffering loss. The unit is basically a liaison between victim or survivor and law enforcement officers. Law enforcement or firefighters notify 911 dispatch to call out VSU when they see a need.
Victims Service Unit volunteers come from all walks of life. Retired folks, a pastor, former firefighters, teachers, bankers, moms, dads, and grandparents. Many, in their own lives, have experienced grief or emotional shock, lost a family member, friend, or acquaintance, to a traumatic experience. Members of the VSU can offer empathy as well as guidance to available services. Chairperson, Jann Lehman stated
▪ See VICTIM SERVICES on page 11 B
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Volunteers of the Victims Services Unit along with Undersheriff Ben Lowe.
'What do I do now?'
Hale's Students of the Month
By Dalaney Kimmerer
HALE – Another month of excellent work is celebrated by our staff and students for the month of
January. Hale School is honored to present these students with the award this month. They were awarded their certificates at the board meeting on January 16, 2023.
The mystery of Jenkins's cabin
morning. We wouldn't see him again for months.
Home Country By Slim Randles
We all know someone will find Jenkins's cabin. Someday. Oh, it's up there in those hills somewhere. We all know that.
It's become a friendly object of conjecture and speculation. No one living has seen it, as far as we know. Jenkins himself died quietly when he was on one of his infrequent trips to town for supplies. Funny guy, that Jenkins.
He worked in the city for years, mostly as a night watchman in a factory that made diapers. Didn't really enjoy people much and told us many times about how nice it was to just be in the huge factory when it was quiet. Then one day he decided to move to the mountains and make pretty things out of leather. Once in a while he'd have his coffee at the counter at the Mule Barn, but often as not, he'd camp out on the edge of town for the two or three days it took him to sell his crafts and buy supplies. He'd smile and wave from his campsite, then he'd be gone one
Now and then, someone would ask him where his cabin was, and he'd just point toward the mountains and say, "Up there." How far up there? "A ways." What was his cabin like? "Not too big."
We came to regard the little cabin as an intriguing mystery, an object of local legend. After he died, several of the fellows tried to backtrack him to find the place, but Jenkins evidently didn't take the same trail each time, as though he wanted his quiet times protected from even a friendly visit from one of us. During his lifetime, we respected his wishes. In this country, a man has a perfect right to be a little strange. And, truth be known, we hold a certain admiration for those of us who hear different instructions. But there is something in the human spirit, also, that begs to have its mysteries solved. So now, several times each year, one or two of us will use the mystery of the lost cabin as an excuse to poke our noses into the nuances and seclusions of these hills. We play off our curiosity against our wishes to respect a man's privacy, even when he's gone.
We have yet to discover Jenkins's lost cabin. Maybe we never will. Maybe that wouldn't be such a bad thing, either.
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Back Row (l to r) Russell Koepke, Isabella Barkholz, Kaitlyn Hollis, Kiley Katterman, Elaina McCadie, Lakelynne Dodridge Front Row (l-r) Brady Sheldon, Ruby Hainley, Brayden Farrand, Kolton Blake, Faith Koslakiewicz, Lillian Hurd
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Nature preserve offering early release programming
ROSCOMMON- The Gahagan Nature Preserve and Roscommon Area Recreation Authority (RARA) will partner to offer programming on Roscommon Area Public Schools early release dates in February and March. Programs are held at the CRAF Center in Roscommon and will include nature-themed games, crafts and other sports and recreation activities.
Programs are held on Feb. 22 and Mar. 15 from 1-3:00 p.m. at
the CRAF Center: 606 Lake St. Roscommon, MI 48653.
These programs are free of charge, but registration is required as space is limited. Sign up online at https://bit.ly/EarlyReleaseFeb22 for the February program, and https:// bit.ly/EarlyReleaseMarch15 for the March program.
For more information or questions, please contact info@ gahagannature.org.
Crawford County Library News: February 2023
CRAWFORD COUNTY- The annual LOVE YOUR LIBRARY event will be held Thurs. Feb.16 from 4-6pm. The library is looking for items for the silent auction that will be going on during the event.
Our New Website! http://www. crawfordcolibrary.org/ It’s still a work in progress, things will be updated regularly!
February’s Book Club read will be “Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt” This book is available on our e-readers. Ask clerks at circulation desk for more details. The meeting will take place Feb. 22, at 1pm. If you have any questions, call (989)348-9214.
Pick up a calendar at one of the Crawford County Library’s branches, online to our website, or Facebook account to see the most recent calendar of events with programs and guest authors!
Need to utilize our conference
rooms? Stop at the desk and check-in using our Sign-in Notebooks! You can also find a link to our Conference Room Request Form on our library website under Services; if you are in need of a meeting space or study area.
Do you shop on Amazon? The library has its very own Wish-list! Items will be labeled with the name of the purchaser/donator. Inquire within for more details.
We are now FINE FREE! If you return one of our books/DVDs late, no worries! There are exceptions. Hotspots, e-readers, board games, and interlibrary loans will still have late fees. If items are returned damaged, there will be a fee as well.
Stop in the Devereaux Memorial Library and see the current Patron Review by Heidi Brill. Please put your name in the basket by the circulation desk to be drawn for the next Patron Review!
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Tip Up Town 2023
HOUGHTON LAKE- This Tip Up Town was a little different than past years. No snow and warm January temps left us all wondering if the show would go on.
Even though the snowmobile and ATV races were not able to take place, Tip Up Town did not disappoint! Kids games, pony rides, the Family Fun Tent, and amazing
food vendors still made this event well worth the visit.
The highlight of this year’s Tip Up Town was the Rodeo put on by Triple D Ranch and the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce. From children to adults, everyone was cheering and getting into the cowboy scene!
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Oliver, Orion, and Allison enjoying TUT carnival
The Myers family having photo booth.
Clyde, Steve, and Jay from the Knights of Columbus serving hot cocoa at TUT to raise donations for their group.
Queens Court Rep. Natalee Witt, Queen Lara Watson, and Queens Court Rep. Heather Emerick stop for the crowd during the parade. Previous TUT Queen Sandra Colman and TUT Princess Ciara Robinson joined the float festivities as well.
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Above: TUT Queen Lara Watson warming up in the Family tent working on hair pieces for the kids. Right: The Willett sisters enjoying the snowy day on the pony ride.
Kailin Crummey getting a butterfly by face painter, Lindsey.
Allison Sauve carnival games.
Get out of the way! This
having fun in the TUT hot out of the gate with
Live music for all to hear at the Family Tent.
rider comes
one bucking bull!
TUT Queen Lara Watson and Marshal TJ "Bro Tinkleman" Calabrese presented the winning belt buck to Perry Shlock, champion of the rodeo event with 81 points.
No snow to blow
By Joel Vernier, View From the Comfy Chair
I was enjoying a well-deserved nap and felt a tug on my left shoulder; my wife said, "Joel, you promised to shovel the snow today!" I replied, "I'm on it!" Something about getting up from a nice nap, cocooned in my "Comfy Chair," and heading out into the vast tundra of my driveway to shovel snow is truly not appealing. Suppose it's windy when the snow blower shoots out the stream of glistening cold snow. In that case, it inevitably blows back onto your face, glasses, and hat, basically coating you like a powdered sugar donut.
I gradually woke up; the widescreen was playing a movie that must have started when I nodded off. No sense in watching it without the opening scenes to set the tone and plot of the movie.
I decided to get up and prep myself for my wild adventure, shoveling and blowing snow for the next 2 hours. I revved up the
ambrosia of one cup of coffee. For those who don't like the waste of leftover pods, we use the traditional coffee pot with filters in the morning, which is the only coffee of the day. Still, with the wintery task ahead of me, I needed a cup to warm and wake me up.
I began the arduous process of getting dressed for the arctic conditions I would be living in. The recommendation is to dress in layers, which takes time and coordination of many clothing items. After 15 minutes of layering, I was ready to enter the hostile winter environment.
I opened the garage door, and to my surprise, there was no snow on the driveway, lawn, or street. No snow anywhere. I glanced at the calendar on the refrigerator; the month was January. This is Michigan, and we always have snow in January. We survived 2020, 2021, and 2022; in 2023, we have almost no snow in January.
Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted that I do not have to shovel snow, and
New breakfast choice for Grayling
GRAYLING- Breeze Bakery and Breakfast Food truck will be permanently located at Charlie’s Country Corner truck stop in Grayling as of mid-January.
They serve breakfast and brunch
with all fresh, all from scratch, (never frozen) ingredients! The Breeze will be offering croissants, muffins, breakfast burritos, and more. Look for the aqua blue truck every morning at 7 am, 7 days a week.
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Breeze Bakery and Breakfast Food truck Owner Aleksa Fortuna with her Fiancée Josh.
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I have not shoveled snow for weeks as my mind continued to clear up with the coffee in my system. Is it me, or does the world seem like it's spinning backwards or upside down. Another issue that we have to accept in this crazy world.
I have not heard a cool descriptive word from the meteorologists to describe what is happening. They usually have some new terms for us to learn. What about "Desert No-Snow-Storm!" or "Winter Dry Gulch!"
"Artic No-Snow Phenomena!"
Three retire from Sheriff’s Department
By
Donna Thoma ROSCOMMON-
(24 years),
Dean
Jeff
years), and Lt. Eric Tiepel (26 years) were honored for their dedication and decades of service to the Roscommon County Sheriff's Department. Approximately 60
co-workers, family, and friends attended the event at the CRAF Center, on January 13.
Sheriff Ed Stern presented each with a certificate of retirement from the department. They also were presented with a sign stating their name, Roscommon County Sheriff
Department and the years served.
While they are “retiring” from the department, they are pursuing new careers and new chapters in their lives. Sheriff Stern reiterated his appreciation for their dedication, service, and friendship over the years. Stating, “we are a family.”
It will be interesting this year, as we usually average about the same amount of precipitation each year. Watch out for February or for a very wet spring!
The following day, I was napping and felt a tugging on my shoulder? "Joel, you need to shovel the snow." I looked out on the deck, and there were several inches of snow. Oh well, it is January!
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Deputy
Greiser
Sgt.
Maeder (24
Sgt. Dean Marder, Lt. Eric Tiepel, Sheriff Ed Stern, and Deputy Jeff Greiser.
What did one piece of toast say to the other?
"You're my butter half!"
One morning Emma woke up with a start. Her husband Jim asked what the matter was, she told him, "I just had a dream that you gave me a pearl necklace for Valentine's day. What do you think it means?"
"You'll know tonight," Jim said.
That evening, Jim came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, Emma opened it - only to find a book entitled "The meaning of dreams”.
Barista: How do you take your coffee?
Me: Very, very seriously.
What's the difference between a $20 steak and a $55 steak?
February 14th.
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln who?
Seriously? You must have done terrible in history class.
The couple’s therapist said, “So, tell me what brings you here today?” My wife said, “It’s difficult to live with him. He’s so literal.” I said, “My truck.”
How can you save money on Valentine's gifts?
Become single.
Man: "Honey, on this Valentine's Day, I want to tell you something... I'm not rich like Jack. I don't have a mansion like Russell. I don't have a Porsche like Martin. But I do love you and I want to marry you."
Woman: "Oh, dear, I love you too! What was that you said about Martin?"
Which rock group has four men who don’t sing?
A: Mount Rushmore.
4-H Kids-nCakes
Club
IOSCO COUNTY- The 4-H Kidsn-Cakes Club is led by 4-H Volunteer Susan Weishuhn. The club members met for 8 weeks to learn how to decorate cakes and practice their skills.
The club wrapped up the season with a cake decorating contest held January 12. Winning Best of Show ribbons were Fletcher Sabin, Aurora Bonk, Aven King, and Aslin Senske. Linda and Jason Palmer judged the competition.
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Send your photos, announcements and club
Above: A proud Fletcher Sabin with his decorated cake and best of show ribbon.
Left: Aslin Senske showing off her cake decorating skills with her best of show ribbon.
Senior News: February 2023
By Suzanne Barker, Oscoda Senior News
Hello February! It seems that winter can’t decide if it wants to stay or not. The back and forth, up, and down, temperatures have been different.
So many days without sunshine have not been great for wintertime blues. If there is any sunshine or even just daylight, try to get outside at least once a day even for just a few minutes. Take the dog out, check the mail, or just sit on the porch. If it is too cold or snowy for that then at least open the blinds or curtains and sit in front of the windows for a while.
Try to keep yourself busy with puzzles, small projects, or crafts, or play solitaire. Stay active, even indoors. If you can, connect with a family member or friend daily. Just a few minutes of conversation can make a difference in your mood.
It is also helpful to keep yourself warm enough in the house. Some of us like to dial down the heat because it saves money, but if we are cold, it can also add to our depression. So, if you’re dialing down, add a sweater and warm socks.
February is a short month but has a lot of happenings. Ground
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“we may just need to be a shoulder to cry on or offer hugs.”
Not all in need are adults. Victims Service advocates offer consolation and help to children and infants, have help aids for autistic individuals, and may be able to assist in getting caretakers for family pets.
Caring volunteers, as with any organization, are always needed. VSU advocates are required to
Hog Day, Lincoln’s birthday, Washington’s birthday, President’s Day, and the day February is most known for, Valentine’s Day.
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is associated with couple love. I believe we should just treat it as a day of love for all! We can each try to do a loving act of kindness for someone else. A family member, friend, or even a stranger. A simple act of a homemade card, helping with a chore, holding a door open, or greeting a passerby with a big smile and a have a wonderful day comment. We can all make a difference just by making a small effort, and hopefully causing a ripple effect with our actions. Give it a try, spreading joy feels great!
The CSFP (senior cheese box) will be on Tues. Feb 14 from 10-11 a.m., and the Together We Can food drop will be on Thurs. Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Both food pick-ups happen at the Fairgrounds.
The council’s monthly board meeting is on Mon. Feb. 13 at 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. The Board will be discussing filling the two vacancies on the board at this month’s meeting.
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complete twelve hours of training prior to going out on call. Training is free and covers a host of situations, and guidance. When called out, the advocates always respond as teams.
If interested in sharing your expertise, understanding and care with others, contact Ben Lowe, Under Sheriff for Roscommon County at the Sheriff's Department non-emergency line 989-275-5101.
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