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August 2022

Ogemaw County Fair scheduled

WEST BRANCH – The Ogemaw County Fair will be held Aug. 16 – 20. The fairgrounds are located at 2300 Rifle River Trail, eight miles east of West Branch.

The fair features carnival rides, exhibit buildings, grandstand events, and free parking (exception concert night).

Pre-opening days Sunday and Monday, Aug. 14-15, exhibits are accepted and judging occurs. Sunday is the Tractor and Pickup Pull at the grandstands. Monday night are the Super Cross and 4 Wheeler Races.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 is Veterans Day with a gate fee of $1 for veterans. The Antique Village opens, exhibits are on display, and there is entertainment ▪ See FAIR SCHEDULE on page 6

IN THIS ISSUE: Out and About A2 Museum art show A4 First book A8 Pet bed challenge B2 Sudoku B4 Scott and Tony representing Lost Dog Motorcycle were overall winners of the aluminum canoe race held in Roscommon.

▪ See page 19 for story and more photos!

Laughing Buck B9 Higgins Lake monster B10

Roscommon Area Historical Society awarded grant

By Donna Thoma

ROSCOMMOM - Members of the Roscommon Area Historical Society (RAHS), work diligently to preserve history of the region and keep the Gallimore House, Richardson School, and Silsby Museum buildings upgraded and maintained. These artifacts of yesteryear are preserved, conserved and supported by local volunteers, through private donations and grant help of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

Three museum structures, located in downtown Roscommon, have had exterior painting completed and

the Silsby structure has been fully renovated. As with any structure, upkeep is perpetual, and the expense of painting, roofing and other general maintenance continues to rise.

Contributions of donors and a yearly June “porch sale,” assists with many of the smaller projects however, exterior facade work has greatly benefited from contributions of the Roscommon DDA through their Facade Grants. The generosity of the community is greatly appreciated.

RAHS President, Ethan Brand and Vice President Dan Fishel were on hand recently to receive a Facade Grant donation of $4,180 from

Roscommon DDA President Tom O’Brien (left) and RAHS President Ethan Brand stand outside the Silsby structure, one of the recently painted Historical Society buildings.

DDA President Thomas O'Brian, for painting of the Richardson School building. A similar DDA Facade Grant of $1,016 in 2019, helped cover expenses for painting of the

Gallimore House.

Brand stated “The work that has been done to the exteriors and ▪ See HISTORICAL SOCIETY on page 3

Out & About - August 2022 If you have any events that need to be added to the calendar please contact us at editor@ausablemedia. com. For a complete list of events, visit UpNorthVoice.com.

Iosco County Events:

August 1 – 7:00 p.m., Tawas Community Concert Band Summer Series, East Tawas City Park, 407 W. Bay Street, East Tawas 2 – 7 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday Night Live, Newman St., East Tawas, Blue Abusers 5 –7 p.m., Orphan Train – WE Players, Inc. Tawas Bay Players Playhouse, 401 Newman St., East Tawas, MI

6 –8 a.m.-1 p.m., Farm Market, Gateway Park, 815 W. Lake St. (US23), Tawas City, MI 6 –12 - 6 p.m., Tawas Uncork’d, Harbor Park East Tawas 6 –7:00 p.m., Orphan Train – WE Players, Inc., Tawas Bay Players Playhouse, 401 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 7 – 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., National Lighthouse Day at Tawas Point Lighthouse, Tawas Point State Park East Tawas 7 –7 p.m., Orphan Train – WE Players, Inc., Tawas Bay Players Playhouse 401 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 8 –7 p.m., Tawas Community

Concert Band Summer Series, East Tawas City Park, 407 W. Bay Street, East Tawas 9 –7 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday Night Live, Newman St. East Tawas, Way Out Wayne 11-13 –Sidewalk Sales, Newman St. East Tawas 13 – 9 am - 2:00 p.m., Vintage Market, Brugger Plaza , 324 W. Lake St. (US-23), Tawas City 15 –7 p.m., Tawas Community Concert Band Summer Series, East Tawas City Park, 407 W. Bay Street, East Tawas 26-28 –Tawas Blues By the Bay, Harbor Park East Tawas 27 –Painting the Blues, Tawas Bay Art Gallery, 302 Newman St., East Tawas

Crawford County Events:

August 6-14 – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Northern Strike Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Camp Grayling 13 – 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Room Redux Northern MI Clubs Fore Kids Golf Outing 13 – 5:30 - 9 p.m., Euchre Tournament, American Legion Lounge & Lanes Post 106, 106 N James St, Grayling, MI 16 – 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Birding Hike at Min Hunt Preserve, Huron Pines, Shubert Hwy Alpena, MI 25 –5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Business after hours with TCA Insurance, Michigan Brew 27-28 – 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Black Iron Days at Hartwick Pines State Park, 4216 Ranger Road, Grayling, MI

Ogemaw County Events:

August 2 – 7 a.m.– 8 p.m., Primary Election, Your Township Hall 2 – 12 p.m., Kiwanis Club of West Branch, Bucks Country Cookin’, West Branch 3 – 6-9 p.m., Walleye and guests music at Irons Park 4 – Summer Reading 2022 Ends 4 – 6 - 7:30 p.m., Newborn Parent Support Group, MyMichigan Health-West Branch in the Executive Dining Room, 800-999-3199 4 – 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Northern Blend Chorus, Logan Township Hall, 966 Schlagel Rd; Prescott, MI

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48756 4 – 7 - 9 p.m., Music in the Park, Joel Sheltrown and The Motor City Memories, Irons Park 5 – 6:30 p.m., Super Kicker Rodeo, At the Light in West Branch 6 – 6:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Sasquatch Gravel Chase (Preregistration required.) Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club, www. mymichigan.org/gravelrace 8 – 6 - 7 p.m., Kiwanis Young Professional Club, Highway Brewing Company 9 – 6:30 p.m., Survivors of Suicide Support Group, AuSable Valley Community Mental Health, St. Vincent Annex, 511 Griffin St., West Branch 9 – 6 - 8 a.m., Christian Motorcycle Association, G’s Pizzeria 200 W. Houghton Ave. in West Branch, Gary 989-343-9876 9 – 12 p.m., Kiwanis Club of West Branch, Bucks Country Cookin’, West Branch ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 3

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9 – 5 - 6:30 p.m., Ogemaw Browns Football Registration, Ogemaw Heights High School Library 10 – 9:30 a.m., Aktion Club, United Methodist Church corner of Fairview & State Street 10 – 5 - 6:30 p.m., Ogemaw Browns Cheer Registration, Ogemaw Heights High School Library 10 – 5:30 p.m., BPW - Business Professional Women’s Group, For more information call 989-345-2821 11 – 10 - 11 a.m., Healing Together- Compasus Hospice, Ogemaw Commission on Aging, 1508 M-33, 989-343-2470 11 – 6:30 – 9 p.m., Northern Blend Chorus, Logan Township Hall, 966 Schlagel Rd; Prescott, MI 48756 12 – 7 - 8 a.m., Chamber Connections, The Brook Retirement, 646 Court Street in West Branch, 989-345-2821 13-14 – Victorian Art Fair, Downtown West Branch 13 – 9 a.m., Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club Meeting, Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Clubhouse 15 – 12 p.m., Ogemaw Genealogical & Historical Society, Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 E. Houghton Ave., West Branch 16-20 – Ogemaw County Fair 16 – 12 p.m., Kiwanis Club of West Branch, Bucks Country Cookin’, West Branch 16 – 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., OCGHS General Membership/Board Meeting, Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 E. Houghton Ave., West Branch 17 – 10 - 11 a.m., Healing Together - Hospice Advantage Grief Support, Ogemaw County Commission on Aging/Senior Center, 1528 S. M-33 18 – 6 p.m., Ogemaw Area Swim Boosters, Ogemaw Heights High School, room 210, For more information contact Pat at 989-3120864 18 – 6 - 7 p.m., Vet2Vet Peer Support Group, First United Methodist Church (Corner of Fairview and State Road), For more details please contact 989-873-6088

18 – 6 – 7:30 p.m., Newborn Parent Support Group, MyMichigan Health-West Branch in the Executive Dining Room, 800999-3199 18 – 6:30– 9 p.m., Northern Blend Chorus, Logan Township Hall, 966 Schlagel Rd; Prescott, MI 48756 19 – Ogemaw County Fair, Sawyer Brown Concert Ogemaw County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m. Gates Open, 7 p.m. Show Starts 23 – 9:30 a.m., Rifle River Quilt Guild, K of C Hall, 601 Columbus Dr. in West Branch , Diane 989-3457206 23 – 12 p.m., Kiwanis Club of West Branch, Bucks Country Cookin’, West Branch 23 – 5 - 6 p.m., Ogemaw County Democratic Party,, Buccilli’s Downtown West Branch 23 – 5:30 p.m., Ogemaw County Republican Committee, G’s Pizzeria Downtown West Branch 25 - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Northern Blend Chorus, Logan Township Hall, 966 Schlagel Rd; Prescott, MI 48756 30 - 12 p.m., Kiwanis Club of West Branch, Bucks Country Cookin’, West Branch 31 - Kids Craft Class at the West Branch District Library Ogemaw County Extras Mon - 5 – 8 p.m., Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary, VFW Post 3775 on South M-30 in West Branch, 989-345-0500 Tues - 1 - 2 p.m., T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), First United Methodist Church, 2490 W. State Road, West Branch, Contact Robin989-343-0592 Wed – 6 - 8 p.m., Culver’s Cruise In, Culver’s on Hamburger Hill Wed - 6 - 8 p.m., Ogemaw County Charity Bike Night, Ogemaw Lanes, West Branch, 989-484-7407 Wed – 6:30 p.m., BINGO at Knights of Columbus off M-30, Early Bird Starts 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo 7:45 Wed – 7 - 8 p.m., AL-ANON Meeting, Trinity Church, 100 E. Houghton Ave, Dawn 989-329-8782 Thurs – 7 - 8 a.m., Optimist Club, Loggers Depot 1st Sun. – Adult Children of Alcoholics, at 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2490 State Road ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 5

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Letter to the Editor

Speaking up against perceived entitlement and privilege Dear Editor: The term "Karen" has been thrown around a lot lately but I believe some people are misusing it.

I will speak up when others use their perceived entitlement and privilege so selfishly that it hampers or shuts down the rights of the rest of us. I'll keep speaking up in the face of being called a "Karen."

When people feel they are entitled and privileged to ride their ORVs anywhere they want (past or over signs banning them), with no regard for anyone else, they've taken our rights away to walk safely through the trails (of our residence) and relinquished pedestrians to the roads, with traffic. Then these trolls choose a scapegoat to lie about on social media to get support and their way.

People who park in handicapped areas, when they are not handicapped in the least, feel they are entitled

and privileged. They are taking accessibility away from those who are disabled.

Those who park in no-parking zones at road end lake accesses, which had been hard-fought in court by residents to keep it open to the public, and refusing to move the car after being told why we need to follow the rules, are behaving as if they are entitled and privileged.

In all of these instances, I was called a "Karen" by those who behaved as entitled and privileged.

These despicable people are using a term to try and turn the offensive around-gaslighting (a form of abuse).

This low-brow manipulation will not work on all of us. This type of person will not bully me. I will continue to call the despicable people out!

Donna Russell Roscommon

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FAIRVIEW - The Steiner Museum 2022 Fine Art Show will be held Aug. 19 – 21 at 1980 Reber Road, Fairview.

The Friday Meet the Artist preview event is catered by Smokehouse Café. There will be a raffle of donated pieces by the artists. Tickets are available at Mr. Bill’s Market in Fairview, Fairview Hardware Do-It-Center, State Wide Realty, Mio office, or the Oscoda County Library, Mio branch. They will also be available at the door.

Saturday and Sunday admission is free, with donations to the Steiner Museum appreciated.

Steiner Museum is a Pioneer and Logging Museum dedicated to preserving the history of Oscoda County and the pioneers who settled this area. The museum also publishes the Wilderness Chronicle, a 64-page magazine that comes out four times a year.

Contact faelandart@yahoo.com for more information.

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Oscoda hosting fly-in

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Museum hosts fine art show

OSCODA - Wurtsmith Air Museum's annual Two-day Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast will be held Aug. 20 and 21 at 4071 East Van Ettan Street.

Breakfast will be served both Saturday and Sunday from 8-11 a.m. by the Oscoda Rotary Club. All pilots and their guests receive free admission to the museum, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

For information call 989-7397555.

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Historical society

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The Gallimore House is open Saturdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Continued from page 1

interiors of the structures, including cedar shake roofing several years ago, of the Gallimore House, should last for the next twenty years or more.”

The Silsby building, reportedly the former dining room of a home that had been located where the County Building is now, is destined to house historical and ancestorial records of the region. Those records as well as genealogical records are currently located at the Roscommon Area District Library. Silsby is a climate-controlled environment, and will be available to researchers by appointment, once the records and photos are relocated there.

The village of Roscommon and the surrounding area is rich in history. Lush white pine and hemlock forests of the 1800s afforded early settlers employment in the logging industry, as well as abundant land to settle and build communities. Rivers flowing to the Great Lakes provided an avenue not only for transportation of humans and cattle, but for the logs to be conveyed to mills. Railroads also proved beneficial in the transport of people and goods to the area.

Roscommon and the surrounding area proved to be a hub of it. Many current residents can prove their

ancestry back to the early settlers.

The three buildings of the Museum are located at 404 Lake Street, Roscommon and are open to the public Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Visitors and those researching the early settling of the area are invited and welcome to stop by.

Vice President, Dan Fishel, local historian and author, is Docent on duty. The buildings are also open during Christmas in the Village, with cookies and wassail available in the Gallimore House. Special birthday celebrations may also be accommodated for individuals 89 years young or older.

RAHS is grateful to all donors, especially the Roscommon DDA for their contributions. The Roscommon DDA Facade Grants have been beneficial to many other local downtown businesses and organizations.

RAHS meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., May through September. The public is welcome. As with any organization, volunteers are always needed. For more information or to make an appointment outside visitor times, contact Ethan Brand at 269-3657744. If no answer, please leave a message.

1st & 3rd Mon. – City Council meeting, at 6 p.m., West Branch City Hall, 121 N. Fourth Street 1st Thurs. – Ogemaw County Fair Board meeting, at 7 p.m., meets in main building 2nd & 4th Thurs - 1 p.m., Sit & Knit, Ogemaw Commission on Aging, 1508 M-33, Call Alicia 989-3453010, ext. 201 3rd Mon. - Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary meeting, at 5 p.m., VFW Post 3775

Roscommon County Events:

August 3 - 7:00 p.m., Gazebo Concert: Nathan Walton, Craf Center, 606 Lake St, Roscommon, 4 - 7:00 p.m., Moonshot Band Bonus Trestle Park Concert, Trestle Park, Prudenville 5 & 6 - Pizza Fest, Trails End Motel, 10100 E Airport Rd, St Helen 6 - Peace, Love, & Hippies Fest, Houghton Lake Playhouse, Prudenville 6 - 7:00 p.m., Park 27 Amphitheater Mike Freer, Lyon Township Park 27 Amphitheater, 10 - 5,00 p.m., Nester Jeep Night @ Frog Tiki, 565 W West Branch Rd, Prudenville 13 & 14 - 222 Down & Dirty Event, Richfield Township Park, E Airport Rd, St Helen, MI 13 - 10:00 a.m., Clubs Fore Kids, The Quest Golf Course, 119 Questview Dr, Houghton Lake

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13 - 7:00 p.m., Park 27 Amphitheater RDS Blues Trio, Lyon Township Park 27 Amphitheater 18 - 7:00 p.m., Great Scott! Trestle Park Concert, Trestle Park, 2738 S Gladwin Rd, Prudenville 19 - 5:00 p.m., 25th Rotary Pumpkin Run Car Cruise, Don Nester Auto Group, 7566 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake 20 - 7:00 a.m., 25th Rotary Pumpkin Run Car Show, 2129 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake 27 - 12:00 p.m., Cause for PawsCornhole Tournament, J D’s Old Town Tavern, 1741 Heightsview Dr, Houghton Lake 27 - 12:00 p.m., Vet Fest Roscommon County 2022, Richfield Township Park, 10405 E Airport Rd, St Helen, Registration is required, For more information and to register visit: bit.ly/vetfest-sthelen 27 - 7:00 p.m., Park 27 Amphitheater Troy Graham, Lyon Township Park 27

Otsego County Events:

August 4 - 6 p.m., Stronger Together Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 987 6636 9176 Passcode: Family 5 - 7 p.m., Downtown Gaylord Friday Night Music Series 2022, Claude Shannon Park, 126 W Main St, Gaylord, 6 - Ride & Run For Life, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m., www.gaylordrighttolife.com 9 - 11:30 p.m., Women Can Women Do, Sojourn Lake Resort, ▪ See OUT & ABOUT on page 6

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2332 E. Dixon Lake Road, Gaylord 10 - 5 – 7 p.m., Business After Hours, Nicolet National Bank, 1955 S. Otsego Ave. Gaylord 12 & 13 - 11 a.m., Michaywe Arts & Crafts Fair, Michaywe, Gaylord 12 - 7 p.m., Downtown Gaylord Friday Night Music Series 2022, Claude Shannon Park 126 W Main St, Gaylord, MI 49735 17 - 8 a.m. -6 p.m., Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing 2022, Michaywe Pines Golf Course 18 - 6 p.m., Stronger Together Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 987 6636 9176 Passcode: Family 19 - 7 p.m., Downtown Gaylord Friday Night Music Series 2022, Claude Shannon Park 20 - 1 – 5 p.m., Cornhole Tournament for the Leukemia / Lymphoma Society and Yard Sale,

Builders First Source, 1054 Old 27 N, Gaylord 21 - 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Gaylord Caffeine and Octane, Downtown Gaylord Pavilion 26 - 7 p.m., Downtown Gaylord Friday Night Music Series 2022, Claude Shannon Park 31 - 6 p.m., Summer Concert Series: Luke Winslow-King, 2332 E. Dixon Lake Road, Gaylord

Montmorency County:

August 4 - 6 p.m., Summer Concert Series - Delilah DeWylde, Albert Township Park Gazebo, 5 & 6 - Timberfest, Art on Kneeland, and various activities, Summer Music Series - Jedi Mind Trip 12 & 13 - Friends of the Library Book Club Sale 18 - 6 - 8 p.m., Summer Concert Series - Kickin Fenders, Albert Township Park Gazebo

Fair schedule

Continued from page 1 through the day. The Carnival opens at 1 p.m. Evening entertainment is aTomiC SoundD at the grandstands with a beverage tent.

Wednesday is Kid’s Day. The bike drawing for youth up to 15 years is at 5 p.m. The evening will be the Bump N Run Derby. Thursday is Senior Citizens Day and $2 ride Thursday.

Monster Trucks and the beverage tent will be at the grandstands.

Friday, Aug. 19, Yesterday’s

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Country Band and Veteran Tribute will be held at the Chief Ogemaw Pavilion from 5:30 – 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. music in the Grandstands features Motor City Memories and Sawyer Brown. Saturday the Amateur Talent Search Finals (from 11 fairs) will be held. Later that evening the is the Mud Bog. For a full schedule of events, information and pricing, visit their website at ogemawcountyfair.org

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Country Corners Bulk Food - Cheese, bulk food, baking supplies, candy, home remedies, discount items, burn and wound supplies, Now Foods supplements and essential oils. ▪ 1284 W Kittle Rd. ~ 989-826-6063 2.

Natures Beauty Rustic Furniture - Handcrafted custom-made home furnishings, large and small. "True beauty in wood!" ▪ 860 E. Kneeland Rd. ~ 989-848-2806 3.

Country Feed Supply - Full line of feeds, popular brands of pet food and supplies, assorted potting mixes, large selection of bird seed and feeders, food plot seeds and supplies. ▪ 389 W. Kittle Rd. ~ 989-826-2305 4.

Highland Building Center - Full-service lumber yard with your favorite tools in stock.

▪ 639 E. Kittle Rd. ~ 989-848-8000 5.

The Farm Kitchen - Fresh baked goods, homemade deli sandwiches, home decor gift shop, grass-fed meats and ice cream! ▪ 50 W. Kittle Rd. 989-826-8666 6.

North Star Storage Barns - Custom buildings, many to choose from. ▪ 398 N. Mount Tom Rd. ~ 989-826-1000

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Sweet Success Sugarbush - Maple syrup goods.

▪ 1442 N. Galbraith Rd. ~ 989-826-3160 10.

Pioneer General Store - Not just your average hardware and home store.

▪ 432 N. Mt Tom Rd. ~ 989-826-3580 11.

Blue Jay Valley Greenhouse - Full-service greenhouse and nursery with lawn and garden box store closeouts, food plot mixes, Basic Ag fertilizers, conventional and no-till drill rentals, fresh produce in season.

▪ 1300 N. Perry Creek Rd. ~ 989-848-7337 12.

JB Enterprise - Custom leather belts, purses, wallets, and other specialty leather items, harness supplies, saddle and saddle repairs, animal shelters, pet and farrier goods. ▪ 331 N. Mt. Tom Rd. ~ 989-826-8024 13.

Shady Lane Footwear & Oak Hill Furniture - Footwear for the entire family, handcrafted solid wood furniture, with full line of weather resistant wood, and poly resin outdoor furniture. ▪ 68 E. Kneeland Rd. ~ 989-848-8265

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Echo Ridge Fabrics - Fabrics, notions, Amish clothing (infant to adult), toys and games, arts and crafts supplies, home decor.

▪ 1734 N. Galbraith Rd. ~ 989-826-1913

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The Farmer's Creamery - Full line of quality dairy products including 100% grass-fed ice cream. Watch our production process through our observation window! Deli and sandwiches, baked goods, grass-fed meats and gift shop. ▪ 50 W. Kittle Rd. ~ 989-826-8368

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Sensenig’s Repair - Lawn and garden equipment sales and service. ▪ 432 E. Kittle Rd. ~ 989-848-8346

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Maple Ridge Metal Supply - Metal roofing and siding.

▪ 748 N. Gerber Rd. ~ 989-826-5752

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Local author releases first book ROSCOMMON - With his first book, local author and animal lover Phil Bendily delivers intrigue and laughs galore. ‘MurphyTails, Amusing Tales of Adventure From America’s Most Lovable Dog’ is a collection of humorous stories involving his dog, Murphy.

His dog’s adventurous and amusing stories have gained an expanding fan base since the stories first appeared on Bendily’s Facebook page almost six years ago. Readers of the tales wanted more stories, and they wanted them in a book.

“Murphy has been a very special dog,” Bendily admits. “During our walks in the forest around the south end of Higgins Lake, and around our neighborhood, I would watch him and imagine all kinds of adventures for him.”

Those stories were shared on his Facebook page with the tag #MurphyTails. Fan reaction was quick and decisive.

“My Facebook ‘friends’ really took a liking to Murphy and his stories,” Bendily said.

“They wanted more.”

“So, we would take more walks and end up writing more stories.”

There are more than sixty stories written and shared, so far. ‘MurphyTails,’ the book, is a collection of 17 of those short stories.

Through these stories, Murphy has had adventures with Bigfoot, has led the neighborhood protection corps, solved crimes as a Private Eye and even took a turn as a chef.

“It really means a lot to me when folks would say how much they enjoyed reading the stories,” Bendily said. “It means even more when we could make them laugh.”

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Phil Bendily and Murphy

Bendily’s life since he joined the Navy in 1978. He served as a journalist in the Navy for 14 years. He wrote stories for military newspapers, magazines and broadcast news events. He also served as reporter, then editor, for the Roscommon County Herald-News in the early ‘90s.

He recently retired from Roscommon County as IT Director.

Writing, once again, occupies his time.

“I really do enjoy writing,” he said. “In fact, I have at least two more major book works underway.”

“Right now, I’m just anxious to introduce everyone to Murphy.

I also hope they get a great laugh as they read each story,” he added.

“Of course, there are a couple of stories that will pull at the heart strings in there – I don’t think there’ll be any laughing there.”

The 81-page book is available on Amazon but Bendily plans several ‘Meet the Author’ and book signing events to introduce his new book locally.

Those events are planned at the CRAF Center in Roscommon on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., at Tip’n The Mitten in Grayling on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m., and at the Houghton Lake Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.

For more info, you can message Bendily through Facebook or send an email to murphytails1@gmail.com.

You can buy the book in paperback or eBook at Amazon at https://www. amazon.com/author/philbendily.

Time travel – Lobster time!

By Joel Vernier, View from the Comfy Chair

I was deep into REM sleep, discovering new levels, and I slipped into one of my favorite levels: "Time Travel!" I wish this would happen more often during my naps. On this trip, I returned to when I was 17 years old. My family planned to visit relatives of my brother Larry's wife, the "Johnsons," who lived on Bailey Island, Maine. This is the most easterly point of the United States.

The island is in the Atlantic Ocean, and the family earns their living catching Lobsters!

As a 17-year-old, the opportunity to work for a couple of weeks as a lobster fisherman was a memory pinnacle at that age. My family was lodged in a cabin on the main property owned by the Johnsons. It was small but comfortable, plain, with no nick-nacks, but clean.

The first evening we went up to the house for a lobster boil. The main house was modest; the ambiance included a slight fishy odor. We all gathered in a substantial farmhousestyle kitchen that could have held 20 people. I looked in the coolers, and there were many greenish-looking lobsters. There were two huge pots of boiling water. The third pot was full of different kinds of fish, crab, potatoes, and spices.

Mrs. Johnson held up the lobsters and then dropped them into the boiling pots. As the Lobsters hit the water, I heard a high-pitched noise that sounded like screaming!

Instantly I felt concerned and sorry for the lobsters.

I asked the cooks, "Did I just hear the lobsters scream?" they replied that no, I did not. That the noise I heard was just air escaping from their lungs!

I remember turning my head much like the infamous RCA dog that twists his head at the victrola speaker. (google it, youngsters). The sound did not last long, and as we sat down and began cracking into the lobster claws, dipping the sweet meat into the melted butter, and placing it into our mouths, the memory of the "air escaping from their lungs" sound quickly was replaced by the

succulent flavor of the lobster meat in my mouth.

Then came pipe smoking and story time. I did not smoke or like being in a room full of smoke, but I loved the stories. My favorite was when Mr. Johnson told the tale of an October morning, he was out on his lobster boat 20 miles offshore, and he heard a bubbling noise, when suddenly, a submarine surfaced a few feet from his ship. When he recognized the markings, it was a Russian Sub. He went into his pilot house, retrieved his shotgun, pulled the trigger of both barrels aimed at the sub, and with colorful language, told them to shove off! Fortunately, there was no reprisal from the sub.

The following morning my brother and I boarded his boat, and we headed out to check the traps. The Ocean is an olfactory explosion of smells! On the way, the Captain, Mr. Johnson, grabbed a hook on a line, baited it, and threw it into the Ocean; he caught and pulled in a mackerel.

He proceeded to cut a hunk of flesh off the mackerel and ate it raw!

I had not eaten Sushi at that time of my life, so I took a pass on eating the piece he offered me. I didn't think that would sit well on my stomach as we rolled up and down on the ocean waves. At that moment, he reminded me of "Quint" Robert Shaw's depiction of the crusty shark killer!

I learned that lobstering was a tricky business. We left the dock early at 5 a.m. and worked all day manually pulling up traps, carefully taking the lobsters out, and putting wood pegs in the claws so you would not get bit. We returned to the dock at 7. Captain said he did a short day for us, city kids.

We made it back to his home. He walked into his house and sat down in his rocker chair without changing his boots or clothes. That is where the fishy odor in his house came from, I guessed.

After a wonderful time filled with days of working and eating 2-3 lobster & crab dinners, it was time to leave. The memories of that time have stayed with me over the years and were brought to the surface by my time-traveling nap!

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Rosco 4th of July

Flesh is Stronger Fighting Systems walked in Roscommon’s parade.

There was a new event during Roscommon’s 4th of July parade this year – spectators were able to vote for their favorite participants. Winners were Most Festive Business: Skye High Gymnastics Center; Most Festive Float: Roscommon Youth Wrestling;

Most Festive Vehicle: L.A. Masonry; and Most Festive Walking Group: Skye High Gymnastics Center.

Fireworks were set off later that evening at the Roscommon Fire Training Grounds.

~ Photos by Theresa Ekdom and Tracy Constance Cheri Hutek of Load N Go Higgins stands in front of her parade float.

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Calvin Witherspoon at the line-up for the parade.

Three young lads rode the Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival trolly.

Left: Kids were encouraged to decorate and ride their bikes in the parade this year.

Right: One of the four legged walkers in Roscommon’s 4th of July parade

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COOR ISD Board Secretary Lyn Sperry, Darrell Partenio, COOR ISD Board Vice President Nancy Persing. Photo courtesy Kim Chinery, HLCS.

Houghton Lake teacher receives leadership award The COOR ISD Lyle Spalding Award for Leadership in Educational Technology was presented at the Houghton Lake Community Schools (HLCS) Board of Education meeting Monday, June 27th. Lyle Spalding is a former Superintendent of COOR ISD who understood the importance of technology to facilitate education.

Nominations for this award are sought throughout all educational entities within the COOR ISD service area.

The 23rd annual award was presented to Darrell Partenio of HLCS. After the Board of Education reviewed all nominations gathered from across the four counties, Mr. Partenio was chosen for his

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innovative use of technology to enhance learning for all students.

He was nominated by Jeff Goodwin, principal at the Houghton Lake Junior/Senior High School.

Mr. Partenio started the robotics club and developed curriculum and pacing guides for coding when STEM class had to be adjusted for remote learning.

Send your photos, announcements and club events to: info@UpNorthVoice.com

34th annual duck race held ROSCOMMON – The 34th Annual Great AuSable Duck Race was run, or rather, swum, July 10 at Wallace Park in Roscommon.

Pails full of rubber ducks are dumped off the bridge across the AuSable River, in three heats. The first 20 ducks reaching the finish line for each heat are gathered together for the fourth heat. The first two heat winning ducks, and the top 20 final heat ducks win cash prizes.

Heat winners included Ken Hellebuyck, Heather Hollister, Tammy Hubbard, Veronica Blodgett, Troy Fairbanks, and North Country Property Services, LLC. Finalists were Diane Heath, Veronica Blodgett, Matthew Kavanagh, Dave Luck, Rick Bertsch, Rick Bills, Michael Underwood, Diane Heath, Callie Adams, Tina Doyle, Melissa Billings, Joel Thatcher, Rick Bertsch, Chrisi Maxwell, Ellen Katalenich, Julia McGee, Wesley Lynch, Joshua Williams, Lea Brucher, and Marie Anderson.

Proceeds from the Duck Race are used to fund local scholarships and promote community projects in Roscommon and Higgins Lake area.

Above: A garbage pail full of ducks is dumped from the bridge over the AuSable River to begin their race down the river.

Below: Rotarians Barbara Costello (left) and Michelle Walsh prepare the ducks and tickets prior to the race.

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Students work on crafts based on the book, 'Dog Breathe'

Those attending Hale’s first Summer Reading Camp made ice cream

Hale holds summer reading camps

HALE - Hale Elementary School hosted two summer reading camps this year. On June 27, thirty students from grades K-6 attended along with six elementary staff members. The themes for the day were National Symbols and Ice Cream. Students had fun completing activities based on making ice cream and learning about our nation’s symbols. The students were also able to read books of their choice with flashlights in tents.

On July 11, the camp day was based around Dav Pilkey and his book Dog Breathe. Students watched

videos, had a book read-aloud, and completed activities based on the book. The students again were able to read in tents using their flashlights.

Lunch was provided both days to the students. In addition to the camp days, K-5 students are completing a reading program called Kids Read Now. They will receive nine books of their choice to read over the summer.

These books are theirs to keep at no cost to the families. The students who call in and report the books they have read over the summer will receive a certificate in the fall.

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HeadWaters Land Conservancy adds new preserve HeadWaters Land Conservancy is excited to share they have accepted a 20-acre land donation from the Peng Family which will soon be open to the public as their newest nature preserve. With the addition of this property, HeadWaters Land Conservancy now owns seven nature preserves and protects 12,367 acres of land!

"This is an exciting acquisition for me on many levels,” Julie Rubsam, Executive Director said.

“This will be a first for me in experiencing land acquisition in my new Michigan home, and the first of what I hope will be many new preserves for Headwaters.

I look forward to trails, restoration and outreach events at our newest addition.”

The property is located on Lake Nettie Road in Presque Isle County, just south of County Road 638. The land is hilly and forested; its valleys drain towards Lake Nettie. There

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is a small wetland complex in the southern portion of the property with tag alder and swamp conifers.

This area acts as a filter for spring snowmelt and rain and is home to turtles, frogs, and salamanders.

Preserving this land keeps wildlife habitat intact and helps maintain the water quality of Lake Nettie and the Ocqueoc River watershed.

Lake Nettie is the largest of the “chain of lakes” that make up the headwaters of the Ocqueoc River. The Ocqueoc River begins south of the village of Millersburg, winding its way north through Presque Isle County before reaching Lake Huron’s Hammond Bay. Preserving natural lands like the Peng property not only protects water resources in the immediate vicinity but maintains a positive impact downstream as well.

Land and Stewardship Committee

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members and HeadWaters’ staff were excited to visit the property this spring. At the time of their visit, the aspen buds were starting to swell but hadn’t yet popped and the forest floor was littered with last fall’s acorns.

Wintergreen and pine needles added some green to their late April visit.

“I loved visiting the Peng parcel.

It was such a treat. A gorgeous composition of a classic northern Michigan forest type. I think any person that enjoys a walk there will not leave disappointed,” said Brittany VanderWall, District Forester of Presque Isle and Cheboygan Counties and new HeadWaters Board Member.

Land and Stewardship Committee chairman Tom Schupbach added, “This preserve will be a small local jewel for the Lake Nettie area. The property is twenty acres of mostly

rolling glacial hills dominated by middle-age oak, pine and aspen.

Headwaters Land Conservancy looks forward to establishing a short nature trail within the preserve. It will be a convenient hike to hear the cacophony of morning birds or chorus of spring frogs.”

The mission of HeadWaters Land Conservancy is to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northeast Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment. HeadWaters Land Conservancy serves 11 counties: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon.

Find out more about HeadWaters Land Conservancy and upcoming public educational events at www.

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Mule packn’ in Death Valley

By Slim Randles, Home Country

“You know it used to was even hotter than it is right now, don’t you?” Windy looked up from his lunch. Oh boy, professorial mood.

We’re gonna get it. “I used ta pack mules, a-course. Well, I packed ‘em ‘til the accident, anyway.”

“Accident, Windy?” Dang it, Dud, you’ve done it now.

“Nobody can say I don’t love them little mules, but that accident took all the packin’ enthusiasticals right outa me.

“Over in Death Valley it was.

Summer. Hotter’n … well, you know.

I was takin’ the pack mules out each day with the lunches all packed on ‘em fer these dudes. Kinda fun.

“Jest why these here folks want to go a pick-a-nickin’ on a hot day I couldn’t say. To each his own said the old maid as she kissed the cow, I guess. Mules is the best manmade varmint in history, ya know? But even mules got theirselves a limit on hotness.

“Them mules. My mules … oh I was so very happy with them mules.

But what’s done is water under the road and chickens swimmin’ upstream, ain’t it?

“Well, that day we had a party that was partial to popcorn. Loved the stuff. I put two big cans on each mule in bag loads. One on each side.

“And we wasn’t but maybe … oh, like 20 minutes on the trail when the accident happened. (sob) I still can’t rememorate it today without goin’ all gooshy inside, either.

“What happened was somethin’ we never figgered on. Nossir! Why, the heat was just a-hottenen down on them pack mules and their packs got all hot, and them cans of popcorn got all hot and then the popcorn went to poppin’!

“Pardner, you never seen such a goldarn wreck in your life! Them mules heard that popcorn a-poppin’ and figgered somebody was shootin’ at ‘em. Yessir. And they went to buckin’ around out there, and when they did, the lids come off all 16 cans of popcorn and it looked like the Fourth of July, with big ol’ fountains of that popcorn cas-cradin’ down ‘round them mules.

“And when the popcorn hit the ground, the mules looked at it, thought it was snow and froze to death! A terrible tragedy, and I ain’t packed popcorn since that day.”

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All’s fun at the canoe race

By Theresa Ekdom

ROSCOMMON – The aluminum canoe races returned to Roscommon July 17. Eight businesses competed The first of two heats get ready to start the race. in the approximately three-mile race, from Wallace Park to Steckert with a time of 43:22. First livery and Bridge. second place overall were Nick and It was a perfect day for the race with temperatures in the 80s. The two Nate of Paddle Brave with a time of 43:34. First Women’s team and fifth heats of four canoes each, left the overall were Amber and Crystal (and park and paddled their way between Emma) of Skye High Gymnastics those tubing and kayaking on the Center. First Mixed team and seventh south branch of the AuSable River. overall were Rob and Koreen of “This was a way to get new Kabintree Koncepts. people who aren’t racers on the Proceeds of the race go to river,” said Sean Brabant, organizer insurance and scholarship programs of the race. “And a way to promote for the Roscommon County Canoe the businesses.”

Racing Association.

Scott and Tony of Lost Dog Motorcycle were overall winners Megan and Kaitlyn of Auto Recyclers (left) and Rob and Koreen get ready for the second heat of the race.

The racers had to paddle around others enjoying tubing down the river.

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Kronner Pharmacy Kiss Me Coffee Houghton Lake Chamber Lake House Meats Walmart ROSCOMMON Fred’s of Roscommon Rite Aide Family Fare Beechwood Rest Smokum Hopps Shell Marathon BP Station B C Pizza Fifth Street Market Up North Voice Office Up North Coffee Shop The Butchers Wife Bob’s Butcher Shop Roscommon Activity Center The Brook Retirement Center Uncommonly Goods Matt’s Lake Street Grill Mid Mich Medical Hart Ford Roscommon Library Munson Waiting Room Nester of Roscommon Gillroys of Roscommon Shell Bird and the Bear Lear Corp.

ROSE CITY Rose City Greenhouse Bergs Trading Post Family Fare Rose City Drugs Ace Hardware Rose City Cafe’ Fernelius Dealership Rose Valley Winery Terrys Gun Shop Rose City Library Faull Inn

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(l-r) Bill Tarrant of Boehm-Tarrant Associates holding a bone bed being donated to the Roscommon County Animal Shelter; DeeDee Mendyk, Animal Shelter director; Toni Tarrant, Boehm-Tarrant Associates; Will Tarrant, ACO of the Animal Shelter and Patch.

Bone bed challenge accepted ROSCOMMON – Roscommon County Animal Shelter is looking to replace sixty of their existing dog beds. The new “Puppy Playground” Bone Beds will replace the old damaged beds that were brought from the previous shelter in Roscommon thirteen years prior.

“From the damage done to the old beds, dogs are injuring themselves on the rough edges where they have chewed,” said Roscommon County Animal Shelter Director DeeDee Mendyk. “The beds also cannot be properly sanitized with holes in them so it is time to replace them.”

Each bed will cost approximately $135.00 if bought in large quantity.

Hearing this plea, Boehm-Tarrant Associates were the first to donate

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money for the purchase of four beds and challenged other businesses and individuals to help with the shelter’s need. Jesse Watters of Ken’s Tire & Auto promptly stepped up with a donation of five beds.

Who will be next to accept the challenge?

Monetary donations may be mailed or made in person at the Roscommon County Animal Shelter at 1110 Short Drive, Prudenville, Mi 48651. Payments may also be sent via PayPal through the shelters’ webpage at roscommoncountyanimalshelter andcontrol.com or called in at 989366-0260 via credit or debit card payment.

ARK holds Open House SAINT HELEN – Once a year, the Association to Rescue Kritters (ARK) holds an open house allowing the public to view the wild animals they care for and release. The ARK is a non-profit organization located in St. Helen, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife.

The live tours with the knowledgeable volunteers, games, good food, door prizes, and silent auction was an event not to miss.

Mark your calendars for next year

A volunteer at the ARK cleans up a raccoon being rehabilitated at the facility.

and don’t miss out.

The ARK accepts donations yearround. Contact them at 989-389-3305 or send them a message on Facebook, ARK / Association to Rescue Critters.

Ainsiet McConnel attended the ARK Open House July 9.

Jessica Liddle of Muskegon, formerly of Roscommon, holds a crappie she caught at Fisherman’s Landing in early July.

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Christmas celebrated at Goodale’s train village Just in case you missed it, the Goodale’s Train Village open house just celebrated Christmas in July!

The annual open house was held July 10, just outside of Grayling at the Goodale’s residence. Mr. Goodale decorated his place into a Winter

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Wonderland full of trains and houses.

Donations benefitted Boy Scout Troop 979. The scouts were on hand to help explain and to give tours of this amazing display.

Be sure to watch for their next Christmas Open House, it’s amazing!

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989-302-8038 3901 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake Ask Abou t Our Classe s!

Memorable recollections

By Daniel Paul, Across the Divide

“Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.” - Kevin Arnold

They lie frozen, shelved in some remote corner of our mind, until a spark awakens them. We refer to them as memories. These dormant experiences, sometimes from decades ago, are brought to life by certain triggers such as our senses, returning to familiar places, memorabilia, and scripted accounts of such experiences. Recently, I was exposed to a heavy dose of the latter trigger.

In one of our many bookshelves, nestled between larger books, I discovered two hardcover journals.

These journals date back to around forty years ago, and contain my personal, documented accounts of my family’s experiences—especially with our children. So, in dusting them off, it was discovered that they were permeated with items glued to the pages, along with accompanying personal descriptions.

Opening the book and reading the various entries instantly rekindled memories and emotions of those particular points in time. But, it also sparked and unleashed a torrent of long-forgotten moments. Suddenly, the walks, trips, sporting and winter sledding events, and other family experiences returned. Thus, the dust of time was seemingly swept away.

So, for those of you whom I have piqued an interest in doing as I have, here are some suggestions to create

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your own documented memories.

1. Journal – Purchase one with a hard cover and a strong binding. This will enhance the odds that your script will stay intact and not deteriorate.

2. Pens – When scripting, the usage of pens vs. pencils is most preferable and beneficial, as the longevity of the writing will be increased.

3. Regimentation – One must attempt to be cognizant and diligent about entering notes and experiences.

This may not be every day, but only occasionally. Find a rhythm that suits you. I sometimes did not have an entry for months at a time.

4. Other individuals – These documented memories can be created not only by parents, but also by grandparents and other relatives as well. Maybe you know someone you can encourage to get involved in this type of memory recording.

In closing, today there are numerous ways to save your memories, and I too have utilized them as well. But, to physically place pen to paper adds such a personal touch. By journaling with pen and paper, the various nuances, words canceled, and phrases added creates a unique memory, whereas in typing, an item is sterile and lacks this distinct characteristic. So, take the time to chronicle family memories as your gift for future generations to enjoy, and He would approve of this.

May God bless all of you on this new endeavor.

PASSING THE GAVEL Roscommon Rotary Club recently held its annual “Passing of the gavel” hosted by Jackie and Rick Bertsch. Nathan Wright, incoming president, received the gavel from Past President Jackie Bertsch. During the evening, the club also honored Jim Thorburn with the “Paul Harris” honor for outstanding Rotarian.

Pictured (l-r) front, Scott Hess, Don Nester, Troy Fairbanks, Ron Alden, Tom O'Brien, and Nathan Wight. Back row (l-r) Troy Daniels, Chuck Mires, Fred Walsh, Don Gardey, Kelly McCarthy-Tubbs, Cathy Erickson, Wally Swain, Barbara Costello, Jackie Bertesch, Jim Anderson, Steve Witt, and Allison Nester.

WOOD DUCK HOMES - Mr. Mentel's classroom from the COOR ISD Adult Transition Center donated a Wood duck house they made in May.

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Everly Stoner from Mio caught this good-sized bluegill this month. She is the granddaughter of Kathy OldeWagner of Mio.

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A dog walks into a job center.

‘Wow, a talking dog,’ says the clerk. ‘With your talent I’m sure we can find you a gig in the circus.’

‘The circus?’ says the dog.

‘What does a circus want with a plumber?’

My girlfriend has just dumped me because she thinks I’m obsessed with football. I’m gutted - we’d been going out for three seasons.

I went to a restaurant with a sign that said they served breakfast at any time. So, I ordered scrambled eggs during the Renaissance.

The other day my friend was telling me that I didn't understand irony. Which is ironic because we were standing at a bus stop.

Q. What’s the best part about living in Switzerland?

A. Not sure, but the flag is a big plus.

Someone stole my mood ring.

I’m not sure how I feel about that.

What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?

My new hobby is eating clocks.

It's rather time-consuming!

Q. What’s the difference between mashed potatoes and pea soup?

A. Anyone can mash potatoes.

I bought the world’s worst thesaurus yesterday. Not only is it terrible, it’s terrible.

Have you heard about corduroy pillows? They're making headlines!

Q. Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl in the bathroom?

A. Because it has a silent pee.

The past, present and future walked into a bar. It was tense.

A lot of people cry when they cut an onion. The trick is not to form an emotional bond.

I hate people who use big words just to make themselves look perspicacious.

Q. People are always telling me to live my dreams.

A. But I don’t want to be naked in an exam I haven’t revised for.

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Oscoda Senior News By Suzanne Barker Welcome August!

The weather is a daily surprise these days. Just remember if it is hot and humid to do your outside activities in the early morning or evening hours to avoid the hottest part of the day and sunshine.

The Senior Center is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you need a place to cool down, come on in and relax here for a while. You can read a book, use the computers, or just sit on the couch and stay cool.

The food drops happening this month are the quarterly TEFAP box will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday Aug. 2 from 8-11a.m. The monthly CSFP (senior cheese box) will be on Aug. 23 from 10-11 a.m.

The Together We Can Pantry will be giving out food on Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If they run out of food, they will be gone before 2:30 p.m. CSFP and Together We Can both happen at the fairgrounds.

The monthly Board meeting will be on Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.

There will be no exercise class on Aug. 30.

We hope those that came to our Ice Cream Party enjoyed it! We sure enjoyed having it! We will be having another Ice Cream Party on Aug. 24 from 3-4:30 p.m. There is a $2 donation for those 7 and older, children 6 and under are free. Stop in and enjoy some!

The Full Moon for August will be shining bright and beautiful on August 11.

There is always at least one thing to be grateful for daily. Have an awesome month and keep up those daily smiles! Please, remember to pass one on to brighten someone else’s day too. A small kind gesture goes along way.

The Higgins Lake monster

By Joseph Howard It's time to tell, the monster's tale, How the town folk tried, to no avail.

To get rid of the monster, in Higgins lake.

The monster survived, which sealed their fate.

One by one, they started to fall.

The monster vowed, to get them all.

Everyone who enters, the water to swim.

Risks a fate, that is quite grim.

The Higgins lake monster, searches every day.

To find the ones, who enter to play.

If you ever start thinking, the monster been beat.

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The monster will come, and tickle your feet.

A frightening fate, for all who go in.

One foot at a time, the tickling will begin.

Giggle's erupting, from those being attacked.

Laughing so hard, you think they have cracked.

This truly is, a fate worse than death.

Laughing so hard, you can't catch your breath.

Stay far far away, please do not tempt your fate.

Once you've been tickled, for you it's too late.

Former Roscommon graduate inducted into Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE - Belmont gold medals in three indoor University Athletics announced championship disciplines: three in Monday its Class of 2022 for the hammer throw, one in the discus induction in the Belmont Athletic and one in the shot put.

Hall of Fame. Included in that list is He also stands as one of three Roscommon High School Graduate athletes in ASUN history to win Joe Frye. The Hall of multiple weight throw Fame and Chaney Award crowns at the conference inductees will be honored outdoor meet, as his 2011 at a dinner Thursday, Sept. mark still ranks second all22 at 6 p.m. on the Belmont time.

University campus.

Named to the ASUN Frye made a profound All-Decade Team, Frye was impact on the Belmont a multiple NCAA regional track and field program qualifier and competed as a weight thrower, an in the U.S. Olympic impact still being felt to Trials. Using his personal this day. The Roscommon experience at Belmont native worked himself into as a foundation, Frye has one of Belmont's greatest revolutionized the Belmont Joe Frye individual athletes, twice throwing program serving named Atlantic Sun Conference Most as an assistant coach for both track Outstanding Field Performer and & field and sports performance. He earning ASUN Most Outstanding has helped numerous athletes to Performer honors at the 2010 conference and NCAA championship championship. appearances, most recently 2022 Frye also claimed five conference graduate Jessica Mattsson.

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Obituaries & Death Notices Wiiliam “Bill” Nagy Wiliam “Bill” Nagy, 75, Gladwin, passed July 18, 2022

Rita Lone Rita Lone, 53, Roscommon, passed July 8, 2022

Michael Hodge Michael Hodge, 69, Luzerne, passed July 11, 2022

Judy Cooper Judy Cooper, 72, Beaver Creek, passed July 4, 2022

Gloria Thompson Gloria Thompson, 80, West Branch, passed July 18, 2022

Wayne Hall Wayne Hall, 95, Higgins Lake, passed July 7, 2022

Carmen Marks Carmen Marks, 87, Rose City, passed July 8, 2022

James “Jim” Johnson James “Jim” Johnson, 86, Glennie, passed July 6, 2022

Dianne Thornton Dianne Thornton, 82, formerly of Glennie, passed July 17, 2022

David Weissenborn David Weissenborn, 84, Grayling, passed Jully 11, 2022

Walter Frasure (aka Frazier) Walter Frasure (aka Frazier), 75, Lupton, passed July 8, 2022

Barbara Lambdin Barbara Lambdin, 72, Gladwin, passed July 4, 2022

Delbert Tobias Delbert Tobias, 85, AuGres, passed July 17, 2022

John Christian John Christian, 42, National City, passed July 10, 2022

Angela White Angela White, 98, West Branch, passed July 7, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Matronosi Sr. Joseph “Joe” Martonosi Sr., 97, Gladwin, passed July 3, 2022

Peter Green Peter Green, 87, Prudenvile, passed July 18, 2022

Martin Cooper Martin Cooper, 54, Gladwin, passed July 9, 2022

Jack Lucas Jack Lucas, 65, West Branch, passed July 4, 2022

Donald Kreil Donald Kreil, 90, Gladwin, passed July 2, 2022

Hilda Webb Hilda Webb, 74, Prescott, passed July 17, 2022

Wayne Reithel Wayne Reithel, 85, Gladwin, passed July 9, 2022

Marlene Supernaw Marlene Supernaw, 86, Prudenville, passed July 7, 2022

Phyllis Keltner Phyllis Keltner, 78, Standish, passed July 14, 2022

Stephen Brubaker Stephen Brubaker, 87, Gladwin, passed July 6 2022

Dale Walker Jr Dale Walker Jr, 82, Prudenville, passed July 4, 2022

Virginia Oaks Virginia Oaks, 97, formerly of Lupton, passed July 15, 2022

Pamela Tobias Pamela Tobias, 61, Twining, passed July 1, 2022

Amanda Burke Amanda Burke, 45, Alger, passed July 13 2022

Jayson Hunt Jayson Hunt, 40, Hale, passed June, 23, 2022

Michael “Mike” Suiter Michael “Mike” Suiter, 67, Lewiston, passed July 11, 2022

Martha Jo Maddox Martha Jo Maddox, 82, Gainesville, Georgia, passed July 2, 2022

Tamera Dickson Tamera Dickson, 63, Houghten Lake, passed July 17, 2022

Gary Ritchie Gary Ritchie, 83, Gladwin, passed July 12, 2022 Ken “Trucker” Arquette Ken “Trucker” Arquette, 66, Sterling, passed July 11, 2022 Ron Gough Ron Gough, 53, Atlanta, passed July 11, 2022

Janice Illig Janice Illig, 95, West Branch, passed July 2, 2022

Linda DeCourval Linda DeCourval, 62, Hale, passed July 1,2022

Phillip Woods Phillip Woods, 63, Beaverton, passed July 14, 2022

Helen Budd Helen Budd, 61, Grayling, passed July 14, 2022

Joseph Lehner Joseph Lehner, 70, St. Helen, passed July 2, 2022

Perry Emmons Perry Emmons, 66, Prescott, passed July 1, 2022

Brian Wisenbach Brian Wisenbach, 66, Lewiston, passed July 14, 2022

William “Bill” Benaway William “Bill” Benaway, 58, Roscommon, passed July 14, 2022

Marjorie Rhoades Marjorie Rhoades, 86, Luzerne, passed July 2, 2022\

Joshua Sisco Joshua Sisco, 40, Hope, passed July 5, 2022

Inabeth Mailand-Bratfish Inabeth Mailand-Bratfish, 92, Roscommon, passed July 4, 2022

Gloria Warner Gloria Warner, 80, Gladwin, passed July 5, 2022

Michael Simpson Michael “Mike” Simpson, 72, Roscommon, passed July 2, 2022

James McGraw James McGraw, 72, Grayling, passed July 7, 2022

Peggy Hamrick Peggy Hamrick, 95, Grayling, passed July 6, 2022

Joanne Hager Joanne Hager, 85, Mio, passed July 10, 2022

Betty House Betty House, 102, Sand Lake, passed July 8, 2022 Michael Onusko Michael Onusko, 83, Prescott, passed July 3, 2022 Melanie Petty Melanie Petty, 59, Standish, passed July 5, 2022 Daniel “Dan” Wisniewski Daniel “Dan” Wisniewski, 72, Standish, passed July 5, 2022

Richard Cherry Richard Cherry, 82, Prudenville, passed July 2, 2022 Susan Kroll Susan Kroll, 96, Beaverton, passed July 1, 2022 Samual Basner Samual Basner, 49, Gladwin, passed June 29, 2022 Steven Bender Steven Bender, 64, Sterling, passed June 29, 2022 Marna Olds Marna Olds, 101, Roscomon, passed June 2, 2022 Sally Yoder Sally Yoder, 75, Curran, passed July 1, 2022 Gordon Wood Gordon Wood, 85, West Branch, passed June 24, 2022 Jamesina “Jimmy” Reeves Jamesina “Jimmy” Reeves, 80, Atlanta, passed July 1, 2022 ▪ See OBITUARIES on page 13

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Obituaries Continued from page 12

Barbara Chapdelaine Barbara Chapdelaine, 90, Roscommon, passed June 30, 2022 Jo Anne Hoffman Jo Anne Hoffman, 66, Roscommon, passed June 26, 2022 Dewey Danhoff Dewey Danhoff, 57, Fairview, passed June 27, 2022 Gerald Lehman Gerald Lehman, 81, West Branch, passed June 29, 2022 Gary Palmer Gary Palmer, 71, Hale, passed June 27, 2022 Dale Brumfield Dale Brumfield, 93, Hale, passed June 24, 2022 Lovelle Torchia Lovelle Torchia, 77, Prudenville, passed June 26, 2022 Robert “Bob” Dew Robert “Bob” Dew, 86, Houghton Lake, passed June 29, 2022 Dolores Hinz Dolores Hinz, 90, Prudenville, passed June 29, 2022 Kevin Bradley Kevin Bradley, 34, Gladwin, passed June 26, 2022

Clark Wentz Clark Wentz, 85, Beaverton, passed June 25, 2022 Steven Shastal Steven Shastal, 69, Mio, passed June 25, 2022 Lester Leonard Roberts Lester Leonard Roberts, 63, Houghton Lake, passed June 21, 2022 Deborah “Debi” Brady Deborah “Debi” Brady, 73, Glennie, passed June 22, 2022 Patricia “Patty” Richardson Patricia “Patty” Richardson, 60, Roscommon, passed June 24, 2022 Glen Seafoss Glen Seafoss, 88, Beaverton, passed June 21, 2022 Luella Nearing Luella Nearing, 90, Gladwin, passed June 20. 2022 Jeff Pritchard Jeff Pritchard, 49, Gladwin, passed June 20, 2022 Lonny (Buck) Pelton Lonny (Buck) Pelton, 82, Rhoades, passed June 21, 2022 Dorothy King Dorothy King, 93, Lewiston, passed June 22, 2022

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Fran Jacobs, Zonta of Roscommon County Area’s treasurer (right) presents Paige Patterson the Zonta of Roscommon’s higher education scholarship. Paige is attending Eastern Michigan University’ remote learning to earn her Master’s in Administration degree. Paige currently works at COOR ISD. ~ Courtesy photo

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COOR GRADUATES - COOR Educational Center graduates of 2022 include Megan Money of Grayling, Kim Wood of Grayling, Skylar Richards of Grayling, Cody Jackson of Mio, Gwyn Mcfalda of Mio, and Micheala Wade of West Branch.

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