IN THIS ISSUE:
Hale students of month B-4
Deer hunters B-6
Santa’s Workshop B-7
Eagle Voice C-1
New biz, Mires C-3
Hero’s Welcome C-6
Holiday message C-7
Wildlife artist brings awareness to the AuSable
By Nicole Mygrants
My tires made crunching sounds on the loose stone as I slowly rolled down the driveway to interview local artist and business Owner Kim Diment. Wild turkeys and a pair of Whitetailed Deer greet me at her home studio, located on the banks of the AuSable River.
The at-ease animal encounters foreshadow the visit ahead.
I learned how Diment came to be an accomplished artist that calls Grayling and the AuSable home. I was able to get a glimpse of her techniques and pieces, and a heartwarming experience of witnessing the spirit of a woman who lives a life of purpose, and tries to create a more beautiful, sustainable world while she does it.
Original works created by Diment can sell for well over $5,000, yet her window filled high-ceiling attic studio is home to mostly reclaimed windows she herself saved and collected. Diment’s studio shares a barn with her husband’s wood shop downstairs and several sometimesfriendly cats.
Grady, a stately figure of furry
opinion, graces me with his presence. I can now say that I met the cat that Diment drew and released rights to the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter to, for use in their fundraising activities. The same high-end works of art can be found in her Grayling gallery, Riverworks Studios, as well as Rowe Gallery in Sedona.
An animal skull, multiple plants, and stacks of reference books are watched over by a wooden owl hanging over more bookshelves.
Pencils and paints are gathered in the corner around a simple desk and easels. Having traveled around the world with a concentration on Africa, Diment could easily hang her canvas up in many places. But she said her heart always brings her home to animals and the AuSable River.
“I always knew that animals were a big part of me. I just can’t imagine the world without animals and those interactions and what we can learn from them and I’m afraid it really would be horrible to start losing so many because we were careless. And as animals ourselves, not watching what we are doing.” Diment said.
She discovered her love of the outdoors early.
When she was a child, her mom, Beverly, would bring out art supplies in inclement weather or to pass time together. Her dad, Bob, taught junior high woodshop in Oscoda. He would cut out animal models she would draw on or paint.
Kim would find more support when Peg Ridgeway, her secondgrade teacher, was astounded by her knowledge, and soon had her doing bulletin boards. Diment recalls she was a tough teacher who challenged her and was instrumental in fostering her love of animals and birds.
“Teachers can have a heck of a lot to do with students’ success when they are allowed to teach and to do extra stuff” Diment shared, as she smiled, reflecting on her current friendship and support from Ridgeway.
If it involved bringing animals home, raising a duck to be released
Christmas feast and light parade
WEST BRANCH- The first annual Ogemaw County Christmas Feast will be Sun. Dec. 18 from 3-7 p.m. Stop in for some good home cooking that is open to the community. They are also accepting donations for those in need. Wish list items include grocery or fuel gift cards, unwrapped toys, items for food baskets, or money donations are also accepted. Contact Kimberly Wangler at 989-213-8663 by Dec. 15 for more information on how you can help, or if you know a family in need this holiday season.
Preceding the Christmas feast is a Christmas light parade featuring this year’s theme, a “Gingerbread Christmas” brought to you by the ▪ See CHRISTMAS on page 4 B
back to the wild, stray cats, anything creepy crawly; Diment was involved. Self-proclaimed, “a different kind of kid” who later in high school “felt awkward and somewhat tom boyish,” Kim now embraces the nickname her brother gave her in her teens, “nature girl.”
“It’s a title I’ve come to love...” she trails off. “I couldn’t imagine doing anything other than capturing the animals, their forms are beautiful and personable - even the ugly ones.”
Much of Diment’s work is animal influenced or directed, but not all of it. Diment’s Great- great grandmother was a Chippewa India, and some of Kim’s work does have a Native American element to it. When asked about this series, Kim shared a very different approach to painting than her typical illustrative animal style.
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High Schoolers Hailey Watson (left) and Olivia Quick (right) pose with Ed and Judy Roberts who have been playing Mr. and Mrs. Clause for years. The four are a few of many volunteers who dedicated their Sunday to putting smiles on all the kids’ faces during Santa’s Workshop at the Playhouse in Houghton Lake. » Story and photos on page 7 B!
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Kim Diment in her element, nature.
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Mule Deer for the Wild Turkey Foundation
Out & About - December 2022
CRAWFORD COUNTY: Grayling, Frederic, Lovells December
1- Medicine Shoppe Bingo – at 3 p.m. play Bingo to win Medicine Shoppe coupons!
3- Hanging of the Greens – 9 a.m. Join in on decorating our Senior Center, 308 Lawndale Street
6- Friends of a Feather Quilting & Sewing Group – 9 a.m-4 p.m.; Lunch served at the COA or bring your own.
13- Karaoke Christmas – 12 p.m., Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center Karaoke and Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
15- Christmas Luncheon –11:30 a.m-1 p.m., Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Crawford County Extras
Tues- Bible Study – 10 a.m. Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Tues- Euchre – 1-4 p.m. Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Wed- Mahjong – 1-3 p.m. Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Wed - Bike Night, at 7 p.m., Gallagher's Sports Bar & Grill, 3997 E. M-72
Thurs- Craft & Chat – 10 a.m. Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Thurs- Penny Bingo – 1-3 p.m. Crawford County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center
Fri- Pantry Bingo – 1-3 p.m. Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Fri. - Trivia, at 7:30 p.m., MI Brew
Tues- Diamond Dancers – 6p.m. Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Mon & Wed- Pickleball 9-11a.m; Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Mon & Wed- SilverSneakers
– 10-11a.m, Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Tues & Thurs – Pickleball, 10a.m-12p.m. Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Tues & Thurs- Zumba Gold – 10-11a.m, Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center
Fri. - Trivia, at 7:30 p.m., MI Brew
1st Sun. - American Legion Breakfast Buffet, at 9 a.m., American Legion Post 106
2nd Mon. - Post meeting, at 7 p.m., American Legion Post 106
2nd Tues - Grayling American Legion Aux Post meeting, at 5:30 p.m., Grayling
2nd Thurs- Veterans Coffee hour, at 10 a.m., Grayling American Legion
2nd Thurs - Families against Narcotics, at 6:30 p.m., St. Francis Episcopal Church
2nd Sat. - Euchre Tournament, at 6 p.m., American Legion
ROSCOMMON COUNTY: Roscommon, Higgins Lake, Prudenville, Houghton Lake, St. Helen December
2-3- Christmas in the Village, Downtown Roscommon
2-4- Santa Train- Houghton Lake
4- Pictures with Santa, Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce
Roscommon County Extras: Mon - Reserve tech Help, Houghton Lake Public Library
Thurs - Sit & Get Fit, at 2:30 p.m., Roscommon Area District Library
Fri - Story-time Fridays, at 10:30
a.m., Houghton Lake Public Library
2nd Sun. – VFW Country Breakfast, at 8 a.m., VFW Post 4159 2nd Thurs. – B2B Breakfast, at 8 a.m., Village of Roscommon 3rd Wed. – Michigan Fireman’s Memorial Festival Meet, at 6:30 p.m.
IOSCO COUNTY: Hale, Whittemore, Tawas December
Iosco County Extras: Mon - BINGO, at 6:30 p.m., Whittemore Chamber of Commerce 3rd Tues. - Whittemore Chamber Meeting, at 7 p.m., 405 E. Sherman Street
2nd Sat. - Vintage Market, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Brugger Plaza, 324 W. Lake Street, Tawas City
OGEMAW COUNTY: West Branch, Rose City, Lupton December
2- Stuff a Blue Goose, 10-5 p.m., Northland Area Federal Credit Union. 2170 M-76, West Branch, MI
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3- Christmas Bazaar. 9-3 p.m., Ogemaw Heights High School, 960 M-33 West Branch, MI 48661
3- Art and Wine Walk, 5-9 p.m., Downtown West Branch
10- West Branch Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, 7-9 p.m., Tree Lighting to follow parade at "The Gathering Place"
18- First Annual Ogemaw County Christmas Feast, 3-7 p.m. at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Ogemaw County Extras: Tues. – Kiwanis Club of West Branch, at Noon, Buccilli’s of West Branch
Weds. – BINGO, Early Birds at 6:30 p.m., Regular at 7:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus off M-30 Weds. – AL-ANON meeting, at
Palmer announces dean’s list
REGION – Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa has honored two area students.
Clayton Clemens of West Branch, and Michalla Dunja-Compo of Saint Helen have been named to the summer 2022 trimester dean's list at the college.
8 p.m., 12 Step-Up Club, 236 First Street
Weds. – Culvers Cruise In, at 68 p.m., Culvers West Branch
Thurs. – Optimist Club a.m., Loggers Depot, 314 Houghton Avenue
1st Sun. – Adult Children of Alcoholics, at 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2490 State Road
1st & 2nd Mon. – City Council meeting, at 6 p.m., West Branch City Hall, 121 N. Fourth Street
1st & 3rd Tues. – Rose City Council meeting, at 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 310 N. Willia.ms Street
1st Tues. – West Branch Retail Merchants meeting, at 6 p.m., City Police Station, 130 Page Street
1st Wed. – Let’s Discuss Juniors Book Club, at 4 p.m., West Branch District Library, 119 N. Fourth Street
2nd Wed. - Business Professional Women’s group, at 5 p.m.
2nd Sat. - Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile club meeting, at 9 a.m., Club House
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1- ACC TALKS: TOPIC: WoodsN-Water News Meet the maker!
Guest Speaker: Randy Jorgenson- 67 p.m., Oscoda Campus for more info call, 989-739-1445
3- Oscoda Northern Lights Parade- sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce
3- The Great Sunrise Side Paper Airplane Contest -9 a.m.-12 p.m. Kalitta Aircraft Maintenance Facility
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West Branch Chamber of Commerce. Line up begins at 6 p.m. Sat. Dec. 10 by the Smiley Face Water Tower with a parade start time of 7 p.m. The parade will proceed through Houghton Ave. and Eighth St. The City of West Branch annual tree
Hale's Students of the Month
Back Row: Sam Patten (10th grade), Keigan Egresics (7th grade), Cooper Irwin (6th grade), Logan Wade (5th grade), Harper Reilly (3rd grade)
Front Row: Adrian Walton (4th
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on the grounds of the OscodaWurtsmith Community Airport
6- Northeast Michigan Human Resource Leader Cooperative, 8 -9: 30a.m, Guest Speaker: John Gustincic from CMU's Entrepreneurship program
10- Lunch with Santa, 12-2 p.m., Mio Moose Lodge, M-72. Free for
grade), Madison Reilly (2nd grade), Sabrina Franks (Kindergarten), Mason Reilly (2nd grade), Emerick Culton (Kindergarten), Liberty Hainley (1st grade), Anakin Durbin (1st grade)
Children 10 and under, Lunch, a Visit with Santa, a bag of candy and toy provided
Every Thursday-Bingo- 6 p.m., Luzerne American Legion
1st Friday- Fish Fry Dinner, Luzerne American Legion, 4:30-7 p.m.
2nd & 4th Sundays – Live Music Open Mic Productions, 2-4 p.m., Seymore Avenue at First Street, Comins. For more info call 989-3906977
Grants to benefit local youth
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN
- The North Central Michigan Community Foundation (NCMCF) Youth Advisory Councils (YACs) are accepting grant applications for the 2023 grant cycle. The deadline for YAC grant applications is Dec. 15.
All nonprofit and government agencies serving the Crawford, Ogemaw and Oscoda County are invited to apply for projects and programs benefiting area youth ages 18 and under.
Applications are available at ncmcf.org. Info: 877-354-6881.
lighting will take place after the parade
In case anyone misses the parade, the participants can email their picture entry to heather@wbacc.com. The public can cast their vote through the chamber’s Facebook page from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15 at noon.
NEW BUSINESS - Compass Nutrition opened Oct 22. The family-owned business specializes sin protein shakes, energizing teas, wellness profiles, and more. They are located at 318 West
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Houghton Avenue in West Branch, and open M-F from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Owners Katie Larrison and husband Jeremy Larrison are pictured with their daughters, Rayne and Mira.
Christmas
Weekly 'Meat Bingo' being held at Roscommon VFW
ROSCOMMON – "Don't say Bingo”, “Say Meat". VFW Post 4159, Roscommon sponsoring Meat Bingo. The Third Saturday of the month through May from 2-5 p.m.
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ELECTION DAY – Voters from across the region cast their ballots for various offices, including state and federal representatives.
Election in full swing at Higgins Lake Township. Photo by Donna Thoma
Above: Newly Appointed Circuit Court Judge Mary Beebe, with husband Dennis celebrate the poll Nov. 8. Photo by Donna Thoma
Below: Roscommon elementary students sported their “I voted” stickers outside Denton Township after their parents cast their vote.
Photo by Alicia Noragon
Ray and Pat Tackett exercise their right to vote in Oscoda County.
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SUCCESSFUL HUNTERS –Area hunters celebrated opening day of the firearm deer season on Nov. 15. The weather was exceptionally cold and a fresh coating of snow had the deer moving for food and to stay warm.
Bob Gulick shot this 8-point in Roscommon.
Chris Waldie from Roscommon and his 8-point. Photo by Alicia Noragon
Clear Lake Bar buck pole!
Jerry Shaw and Brian Hofmeister with Jerry's 8 point / 157lbs and Brian's 8 point / 140 lbs.
Quentin (left) and Darryl Johnson (right) of Hale had a successful opening day 2022
Brian Hall of Iosco County tagged out this year with this 9-point buck November 18, 2022 Fourteen-year-old Dane from Grand Rapids wanted to try his hand at bow hunting while visiting his Uncle Mike Frasier, of Lewiston. Dane got his first deer! Congratulations Dane!
Renae Hall and Husband Brian Hall hunting in Hale and Iosco County. Both shot a10 point within an hour of each other on opening day!
Josh King shot this buck in the Sand Lake area while hunting with his father, Harvey.
Jennifer Austin shot her first buck in St. Helen during the archery season.
Baileigh Dickenson from Grayling nabs a 6-point just after dark.
Terry Moak from Columbus at the Buck Pole in Roscommon.
Photo by Alicia Noragon
Ron Hornbaker shot his 185-pound buck near Boyne. His buddies, Alex Burill, Ryon Burill, and James Marshall, helped him drag it out of the woods
Jim Graham of St. Helen shot this 10-point buck in the St. Helen area.
Robyn Daniels blessed with her second deer this season, thankful to feed her family.
Heather Brindley of Mt. Morris and her proud dad, Michael Brindley, of West Branch. This is Heather's first buck with a bow.
Josh Lewis visiting from Novi and entered this big boy into the Roscommon Buck Pole!
Photo by Alicia Noragon
St. Helen’s Dylan Tysons first deer ever and it was a 9 point!
Santa’s Workshop all about kids
By Alicia Noragon
HOUGHTON LAKE - Santa’s Workshop took place at the Playhouse in Houghton Lake Nov. 20. This year’s co-hosts were Candy McLean and Janet Roelofs.
According to Candy, the last few years have been more about businesses and promotions. This year, they wanted to make it about the kids. Santa’s workshop was packed all day with food, cookie decorating, arts and crafts for the kids, face painting, and of course, meeting with the big guy himself. Santa and Ms. Clause were taking a break from the North Pole to hear the wishes of all the kids in the community.
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Skylar Butson (6), sits with Mrs. Clause (Judy Roberts) and Lilly Kietzman (7) sits with Santa (Ed Roberts) after telling their Christmas wishes.
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Danielle Csapo (left) and Candy McLean (right) take a break from running the Santa’s Workshop event.
Team Drew wins hoops title
HOUGHTON LAKE Team Drew defended its regular Season Championship with a sweep through the Tournament of Fall #1 Men's Basketball League at The Northern Center in Houghton Lake.
With a first-round defeat of Team Zack by the score of 56-28, followed by a 57-44 victory over Team Charles in the finals.
In the other bracket, Team Charles advanced with a win over The Northern Center/ Coldwell Schmidt
Realty by a score of 57-44.
The League began its new season Nov 13 and is scheduled to be completed by Dec 18. The league needs teams and free agents to fulfill the schedule.
They are also seeking referees as well as a sponsor to help offset referee costs for teams. Visit coachvick.net for more information or call 989-202-4888.
Winter leagues begin in January.
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Pictured are Team Drew members (l-r) Matt Webster, John Steckler, Drew Lindsay, Jared LaLonde, Kevin Marshall, Nathan Wilder, Nick Mainville, Anthony Burtis. And (front, center) John Miller IV
What does Christmas mean to me?
By Kristy Mills
One of the easiest things a person can ask me is "what does Christmas mean to me?"
This is truly in my opinion one of the best times of the year. As a single mom, I truly enjoy the time I get to spend with my two kids at all the amazing events around our beautiful town of Roscommon.
Making memories is one of the most important things to do as a family. However, I get to take those memories even a step further. I am the local pastor at Bacon Assembly of God. I am so lucky, I get to celebrate not just with my kids, but kids of all ages from our community.
Christmas is truly a time of reflecting the true meaning, which is the Birth of our savior Jesus
Christ. I have the amazing privilege of bringing this story to life to our elementary aged kids every year in our 11 a.m. services throughout December.
As always, participating in a beautiful Christmas Eve candlelight service alongside our senior pastor is a rewarding experience. We get to share the story of Jesus and bring blessing to our community in the process. If you would like to join us, we would love to welcome you at 5 pm.
Now is a time to slow down, enjoy the little moments, make memories, and reflect on the reason for the season. Merry CHRISTmas from me, Pastor Kristy, and all of us at Beacon Assembly of God in Roscommon.
CHAMBER WINNERS –
The Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual chamber meeting. The event highlighted the effort of local business to promote the community at large. Winners include: Excellence in Business 1-10 employees: Roscommon Insurance
Pictured
(l-r)
Agency; Excellence in Business 11+: Don Nester Chevrolet; Emerging Business: The Barn at Higgins Lake; Community Outreach: Higgins Lake Foundation; Partnership Award: Blarney Stone Broadcasting; Winner of TASTE a food competition: Get on Board n' Graze.
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Pastor Kristy Mills
Pictured (l-r) are Skip Butler, Lisa Butler (Michael Walker (in back), Matt Jernigan, Beth Barber (Chamber president), Ann Rose and Vicki Springstead
below
are Sue Mires, Pam Beach, Anthony Gnesotto,, Michelle Jernigan and Matt Jernigan
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Snow before breakfast
By Slim Randles
Somehow the snow is a little like Christmas. We can expect it. We can listen to the television weather and expect it. But still, when it comes it’s like a gift - a wonderful, unwrapped gift - because it is the wrapping.
Doc found it when he turned on the porch light before dawn and the sheer whiteness of it came to him, and he smiled and let the cup of coffee warm his hands and the coffee itself warm his insides.
Snow – whether it’s an inch or three feet – tucks us in, he thought. It’s an act of love, covering each of us equally, as a mother would do. There should be an ordinance, he thought, smiling, that no one should
be required to get out and drive in it, shovel it, curse it, until at least the initial magic has passed. Soon enough, we realize, it will be plowed into muddy strips on our streets and slushed into the gutters and our shoes will complain and we’ll have to be careful not to track it in the house. That comes later. Road closures … they come later, too. When these heavy gray heavens pull back to reveal the moon and the sun, the cold will come, along with the threat of ruptured pipes.
holiness of early morning, Doc had the best of the snow. The gentle, eternally silent blessing of winter.
through breakfast, he thought. At least through breakfast.
Cowboy Guide to Writing by Slim Randles. Now available as a Kindle book on Amazon.com.
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Home Country
A rancher’s wish
By Kirk Rogers
It's a beautiful early October day in Oscoda County.
Winds are calm. The sky is an uninterrupted blue. The maples splash the tree line with gradients of scarlet, yellow, and orange, while the sumacs adorn the tree's ankles with fiery red stockings.
Autumn has finally tethered itself to this glacial soil. It is an idyllic setting. It is unburdened by hurry. It is undaunted by the shivering season to come.
Yet, there is unrest.
It has been a dry summer and the pastures are dusty. The cattle have had little more than stubble to graze on, so they await the appearance of Dale (Zak) Schrock on his New Holland blue.
If the hay arrives a bit late the cattle may bellow in frustration. Today there is no lowing, but as the tractor nears the pasture and Zak dismounts to open the gate, the herd, some 50 strong, begins lumbering toward the buffet.
These cattle are magnificent with arched horns stretching as far as four feet, tip to tip. While the bulls are larger in stature, all specimens have their signature horns and even the calves are born with skull buttons.
The coats they wear today are of the summer fashion line. However,
when winter arrives, the fur will thicken enough to capably protect even the youngest herd members from not only the biting winds of Northern Michigan, but also the brutal Scottish Highlands' climate, in which this hearty breed originated, and after which it is named.
Scottish Highland Cattle are among the most beloved of bovines for their shaggy coats, wide horns, and gentle dispositions. Zak isn't afraid to walk among them, though he duly respects a young calf's mother.
Zak's herd is multicolored. On day one, however, it was a monochrome rust. A few years later he introduced a darker bull to add some variation. Thereafter a color or two arrived which had no obvious provenance.
Now he has cattle of colors and shades that are a complete mystery.
"I've got no idea where that came from," he says, referring to an adolescent blond bull.
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Rosco Rotary gives out 25k in grants
By Donna Thoma
ROSCOMMON – Roscommon Rotary President Nate White oversaw $25,000 worth of grants to local organizations including: the Michigan Assessment Center; Roscommon High School Volleyball; Football Mom's Club; Roscommon Area Recreation Authority; Higgins Lake Property Owners Association Clean Water; Roscommon Historical Society; Big Brothers and Big
Sisters; and the Charles M Engel VFW Post 4159.
Those accepting the awards spoke on how the funds would help with such projects as renovating the kitchen at the AuSable River Center, roof repairs to the VFW and more.
Sheriff Ed Stern told Rotarians, “We appreciate everything you do for us.”
Rotary meets Thursdays at noon at Fred’s in Roscommon.
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Pictured (front, l-r) are White, Laura Cherven, Sheriff Ed Stern, Karrie Williams, Becky Yunker, Jory Klumpp, student Samantha Karoub; (back, l-r) Nancy Williams. Deputy Martin Austin, Ethan Brand, Kevin Sherman, student Alex Thiel, John Schloop, Roy Spangler, Tom O'Brien, Ron Alden, Jackie Bertsch and Tracy Constance.
A father came home from a tenday deer hunting trip to find his son riding a very expensive new mountain bike.
He asked his son, “Where did you get the money for that new bike? It must have cost a fortune. His son answered, “I earned it by hiking.”
The father said, “Come on now son, tell me the truth.”
His son said, “That is the truth! Every night that you were gone, Mr. Jones from the grocery store would come over to see mom and each time he’d give me a $20 bill and tell me to go take a hike!”
What did the gingerbread man put on his bed?
A cookie sheet!
How do elves respond when Santa takes attendance? “Present!”
Answer Puzzle can be found on page 13 B
Why did the deer get braces?
He had buck teeth
What does a deer call her boyfriend?
Cari-boo.
What do you call an elf that runs away from Santa's workshop? A rebel without a Claus!
Officers bring smiles to Brook
HOUGHTON LAKERoscommon Undersheriff Ben Lowe and Deputy Austin Martin dedicated their time this Thanksgiving season visiting with some of the residents at the Brook Retirement Community in Houghton Lake.
Each resident was gifted a fleece blanket, handmade card from a local student, and a Hallmark card from a member of the community. This program was started a few years back and took a hiatus due to COVID
Residents were glowing with appreciation as the genuine kindness of these officers absolutely made their day. Lowe and Martin were also visiting the Roscommon Brook, Mission Point Nursing Home, Horizon Assisted Living and Kings Nursing Center.
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SUCCESSFUL HUNTER
– Roscommon County resident Benjamin Apps spends a significant amount of time training himself and his dogs for the Fall bird season. He is pictured with his recent harvest in North Dakota.
Deputy Austin Martin and Undersheriff Ben Lowe with Brook resident, Theresa.
Sudoku
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Fresh sliced red ripe Roma Tomatoes and fresh leaf Basil atop a bed of melted Mozzarella- on our famous Classic pizza crust and Red Sauce. Add Feta for additional charge.
10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 188 / 206 / 234 / 242 cal
Chicken Parmazeti
Tasty Chunks of Chicken, Tender Broccoli, Tomato & 3 Cheeses: Mozzarella, Cheddar & Parmesan. Made with our Special White Sauce.
10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 247 / 263 / 291 / 300 cal
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Chunks of Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese.
10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 244 / 265 / 293 / 307 cal
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Tasty Chunks of BBQ Chicken & Mozzarella Cheese. Made with our Zesty BBQ Sauce. 8.99 11.49 15.75 18.75 206 / 221 / 249 / 259 cal Bacon Double Cheeseburger
Ground Beef, Bacon, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses.
Patrolman’s Deluxe
Pepperoni,
Taco Pizza
9.99 12.49 16.95 20.49 233 / 241 / 268 / 278 cal
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
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,
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Chunks of Spicy Chicken, Mozzarella & Feta. Made with our Southwest Sauce. 10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 226 / 247 / 278 / 286 cal
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414 cal / Sm 231 cal
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466 cal / Sm 248 cal TOSSED OTHER SALADS Regular: $5.49 $7.49 Small: $4.49 $5.49 PICK THE SIZE The "SARGE" 20” 8 Huge Slices X-Large 16” 12 Slices Large 14” 10 Slices Medium 12” 8 Slices Small 10” 6 Slices Personal 6” 4 Slices Square Deep Dish 12" 12 Slices CHOOSE THE TOPPINGS ADDED CAL PER SLICE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE THE “SARGE" CHEESE ........................................ 6.75 8.80 11.60 14.15 20.25 EXTRA ITEMS .............................. 1.00 1.25 1.75 2.00 3.00 *SELECT ITEMS (ADDITIONAL CHARGE) 2.00 2.50 3.50 4.00 6.00 EXTRA CHEESE ........................... 1.50 1.75 2.50 3.00 4.50 CHEESE OR PEPPERONI FILLED CRUST ............................. 2.50 2.75 3.50 4.25 6.00 Ask about special pricing for large orders of 10 or more pizzas. 6” Personal Pizza with up to 3 Toppings: 4.49 / Keystone Pizza: Additional 2.00 per pizza Any side order 1.50 / Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce: 1.00
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10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 237 / 253 / 290 / 300 cal
Seasoned Ground Beef, Taco Sauce, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato & Black Olives. 10.99 13.99 18.75 21.99 243 / 252 / 286 / 299 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. SELECT THE SAUCE Classic Red 5-7 cal Creamy White 48-80 cal Southwest 47-63 cal Zesty BBQ 32-43 cal Spicy Taco 10-13 cal Pepperoni 25-75 Ham 5-30 Mushrooms 0 Green Peppers 0-5 Red Onions 0-5 Ground Beef 15-50 Italian Sausage 30-85 Black Olives 5-30 Green Olives 10-35 Pineapple 4-15 Tomatoes 0-5 Broccoli 0-5 Jalapenos 0-5 Banana Peppers 0-5 *Bacon 15-45 *Anchovies 5-15 *Chicken 5-25 *Fresh Basil 0-5 *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 NEW! 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 Keystone Pizza: Crust on Top & Bottom 71-355 cal GF Appetizers Salads Gourmet Pizza The Classics Build Your Own Gluten Free 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. GF GF GF GF GF GF GF GF all are GF all are GF all are 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Additional nutrition information available on request. 109-132 cal/piece 86-97 cal/piece
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*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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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+
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Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese and your choice of up to 5 Items. $8.49 803-1363 cal Wet Burrito $7.99 Beef: 1078 cal
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POETRY IN HALE - The first Poetry Night was held at The Victorian Cafe, in Hale on Nov 13. Owner Terry Bovee graciously allowed a small group of poetry lovers and writers to gather and share their writings. A variety of poems and short stories were read, generating much discussion and laughter. The group will meet again Dec.11 (second Sunday of December. All ages are invited to attend. INFO: Kristi Major 435.640.4100
Winter breaks camp at Gahagan
ROSCOMMON - The Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve will host a Winter Break Nature Camp Dec. 27-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Youth in attendance will participate in nature-themed games, crafts, outdoor activities, and nature hikes. Cost to attend is $55 per day. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided.
“While our goal at the Gahagan Nature Preserve has always been to get youth outside, we are excited to offer additional opportunities for community programming with our upcoming Nature Camps,” said Education Director Kalsa Parker Browning.
“We hope this will fill a community need to provide quality youth programming when kids are out of school.
For more information and to register for camp, email info@ gahagannature.org or 989-275-3217.
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Tamara Parsons sharing her piece at Poetry Night.
Published poet Sharon Hugo-Rochow joins Poetry Night.
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HIGGINS WELCOMES
CONSULTANT - Hunter Mires of Roscommon is a financial consultant with SPI Financial Group, based out of Traverse City. Hunter has opened a an office at The Barn at Higgins Lake. SPI Financial Group focuses on creating a financial plan that is tailored to fit each individual client. Feel free to call or text Hunter at 231277-2400 for any financial questions or concerns you may have.
JUST MARRIED - Justin and Zoey (Thayer) Morton celebrated their love and marriage on Oct. 22 at the Century Club Ballroom in Muskegon. Justin is the son of Tracey and Dennis Morton of Roscommon, and Zoey is the daughter of Pascha and Brian Stirling of Roscommon. Justin and Zoey are waiting a few months to honeymoon in Cancun. While they wait, they’ll be spending their winter months in Phoenix.
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Luke Russell Kartes
Luke Russell Kartes, 17, West Branch, passed Oct. 23
Mildred Elizabeth (Egon) Turland
Mildred Elizabeth (Egon) Turland, 89, Lupton, passed Oct. 24
Arthur Ray Downey
Arthur Ray Downey, age 89, Prescott, passed Oct. 23
Robert (Bob) C. Miller
Robert (Bob) C. Miller, 89, Mio, passed Oct. 20
Carl Lynn Hall
Carl Lynn Hall, 62, Hale, passed Oct. 24
Cynthia Doreen Jones
Cynthia Doreen Jones, 73, West Branch, passed Oct. 27
Edna M. Preston (Thompson)
Edna M. Preston (Thompson), 90, Tawas, passed Oct. 26
Norma Jean Salow
Norma Jean Salow, 88, Pinconning, passed Oct. 28
Richard L. Densmore
Richard L. Densmore, 87, Hale, passed Oct. 26
Randy (Randall) Lamont
Randy (Randall) Lamont, AuGres, 68, passed Oct. 28
Larry Edward Eymer
Larry Edward Eymer, 86, Skidway Lake, passed Oct. 29
Robert Douglas Venable
Robert Douglas Venable, 87, Luzerne, passed Oct. 30
Carol Lynn Rang
Carol Lynn Rang, 82, Mio, passed Oct. 28th
Clarence George Donovan
Clarence George Donovan, 74, Skidway Lake, passed Oct. 31
Francis D. West
Francis D. West, 82, Tawas City, passed Oct. 31
Michael W. Machleit Jr
Michael W. Machleit Jr, 47, Roscommon, passed Nov. 3
Marion Doris Post
Marion Doris Post, 96, Houghton Lake Heights, passed Nov. 4
Douglas John Conrad II
Douglas John Conrad II, 53, Roscommon, passed Nov. 3
William “Bill” Howard Wilkins
William “Bill” Howard Wilkins, 67, West Branch, passed Nov. 2
Alan “Al” McGowen
Alan “Al” McGowen,79, Oscoda, passed Nov. 2
Betty Jean Thomas
Betty Jean Thomas, 96, Roscommon, passed Nov. 6
Virginia M. Linsenman
Virginia M. Linsenman, 93, West Branch, passed Nov. 5
Nickolas Petrik
Nickolas Petrik, 80, West Branch, passed Nov. 6
Duane Edward Loomis
Duane Edward Loomis, 90, West Twin Lake, passed Nov. 6
Gregory B. Miller
Gregory B. Miller, 68, Rhodes, passed Nov. 10 L. Donald Inman
L. Donald Inman, 78, Prudenville passed Nov. 9
Donald Allen McKee
Donald Allen McKee, 56, Greenwood Township, passed Nov. 10
Katie C. Troyer
Katie C. Troyer, 90, Goshen, formerly of Fairview, passed Oct. 14 John Edmond Fournier
John Edmond Fournier, 74, Hubbard Lake, passed Nov. 13
Wallace (Wally) Warren Knapp
Wallace (Wally) Warren Knapp, 72, Grayling, passed Nov. 11
Dr. George E. Pestrue
Dr. George E. Pestrue, 84, Standish, passed Nov. 12
Shirley Mae (Brown) Wade
Shirley Mae (Brown) Wade, 90, Roscommon, formerly Saginaw, passed Nov. 13
Shirley Ann Iovaldi
Shirley Ann Iovaldi, 73, Prudenville passed Nov. 12
Dale Arthur Boudrie Sr.
Dale Arthur Boudrie Sr., 86, Prudenville, passed Nov. 14
Geraldine (Geri) Ellen (Richards) Willobee
September 4, 1929 – October 5, 2022
Geri passed away peacefully at the young age of 93. Born in Grand Blanc Michigan she spent most of her adult life in Oxford and then moved to St. Helen. Affectionately known as the :Euchre Queen”, she missed her “Euchre King”, Russ Willobee who passed on May 1, 2014. They were happily married for 67 years.
Sandra Elizabeth Whipple
Sandra Elizabeth Whipple, 77, Standish, passed Nov. 5
Arthur Lange
Arthur Lange, 66, of Mio, passed Nov. 5
Linda Ann Greenway (Gonsler)
Linda Ann Greenway (Gonsler), 63, Grayling, passed Nov. 5
Bertha Jane Gibbs
Bertha Jane Gibbs, 83, West Branch, passed Nov. 8
George William Frahm Jr
George William Frahm Jr, 98, St. Helen, passed Nov. 11
Daniel Ernest Stocker
Daniel Ernest Stocker, 80, Grayling, passed Nov. 11
Geraldine (Geri) Ellen (Richards) Willobee
Geraldine (Geri) Ellen (Richards) Willobee, 93, St. Helen, passed Oct. 5
Russell Dean Schubert
Russell Dean Schubert, 87, Clio, passed Nov. 14
Kathryn Louise Lawrence
Kathryn Louise Lawrence, 84, passed Nov. 15
Surviving Geri are her five children, Margaret Murphy, Karen Devault (Mike Devault), George Willobee (Karen O’Malley), Richard Willobee (Bridget White) and Jim Willobee (Ashley). She was known as Grams, Grandma and Great Ma to her 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 11 great, great grandchildren. Geri was the last of her siblings to survive, being predeceased by Thelma Hearns, David Richards, and James Richards.
Geri was widely admired for her delicious fruit pies, her dry sense of humor, stubborn, yet positive determination and her willingness to help others. She was a dedicated volunteer with the VFW and her church. Geri was a crocheter (fiber artist, yarnie) extraordinaire. She and Russ enjoyed dancing for many years. With a full load, mothering a busy family, she found time to dedicate her talents to the Oakland Intermediate School District as a graphic design assistant for many years. For peace and recreation Geri enjoyed camping, as well as cards and game playing.
Geri celebrated her 93rd birthday camping with family and friends and won the Euchre tournament. She left this life the champ in Euchre, and most especially in life, and in all of ours. Her spirit and presence will be felt forever and always. She was deeply loved.
A celebration of life is being arranged in both Saint Helen and Holland Michigan. For details, visit ofieldfuneralhome.com.
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A hero’s welcome
by Michael Ritchie
Roscommon’s Danny Holbrook and an Upper Peninsula Veteran Ryan Hulce may have fought in different wars but were honored with nine other U.S. disabled veterans at the annual Hunting with Heroes program.
The Hunting with Heroes program of Wyoming was co-founded by veterans Colton Sasser and Dan Currah. Currah shared, “We are losing our Vietnam veterans left and right due to the consequences of Agent Orange. When we came home from Nam, we did not receive a hero’s welcome. Our organization seeks to make up for that.”
The state of Wyoming makes available donated tags to organizations like “Hunting with Heroes.” The program provides a guide, lodging, food, and gifts from sponsors. This opportunity also has meat processors that donate their services to our nation’s finest. “All they have to do is get here and we take care of everything once they arrive.” says Currah.
Michael Ritchie is the Outdoor Ministries Director at Roscommon Baptist Church. Ritchie helped to raise funds for the travel expenses. Deacon Dennis Fiebelkorn drove the men roundtrip from Michigan to Wyoming “Safari Club Mid -Michigan came up big once again by paying for gas, lodging and food,” said Ritchie
The hunters arrived a day early in Thermopolis and met with their guides to sight in their rifles. That night, dinner was provided for them at the local V.F.W. post. Each hero went out hunting after breakfast the next morning and were told they
would not settle for a small one.
Each guide is apprised of the hunters’ disabilities and their hunting methods were adjusted accordingly. Danny was concerned he would have to walk a distance and was relieved to find out he was able to just get out of the vehicle and shoot from a rest.
Danny’s Guide T.J. Owsley stated, “I was extremely worried, the weather was windy and rainy. Access to private ground would be limited. The ranchers were concerned we would tear up their roads with our vehicles. The antelope were tucked away out of the wind which presented a challenge spotting a good one.”
Owsley a veteran himself, spotted one that he knew they needed to kill. Danny went on to say, “T.J. knew the landowner and told them our situation and the landowner gladly gave us permission to hunt on his land. He even wanted to help T.J. gut it and lift it into our truck. The special antelope scored 82” and had beautiful heart shaped horns, almost touching at the top.”
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Dan Holbrook of Roscommon and his guide T.J. Owsley ~ Courtesy photo
A hero's welcome
Ryan’s guide Shane Wilson took him out the evening before to prescout for their hunt, but they were challenged by the weather. Their scouting yielded no bucks they would want to take. The next day Ryan his 75 3/8 Wyoming antelope buck at 8:30 am. A perfect shot took down the beautiful buck just fifty yards from behind the truck.
That evening the V.F.W. handled the meal and local teen aged children served the heroes their meal. All eleven veterans had shot nice bucks and were all happy to tell their stories
to each other. The antelope meat was being processed and frozen for their trip home. On Sunday, a meal was provided at a private home and was highlighted by a ceremony to honor each hunter for their service to our country.
Colton Sasser summed up the whole experience, “When Dan and I started Hunting with Heroes, we wanted to honor the disabled vets with a high-quality western hunting experience. What we found was so much more. The greatest benefit from this experience was the friendships that were made and the heartfelt conversations we shared.
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WELLINGTON FUN – Wellington Farms in Grayling held its annual pumpkin chunking contest last month. The annual event gives visitors to the farm a chance to use a trebuchet to throw pumpkins across the parade field.
Art in the making! Lilly Baker, Trace Beeney and Bo Baker demonstrate their pumpkin carving skills.
Emmanuel sent to us
By Marty Tarrant
He was the long-promised Emmanuel sent by God to save his people and usher in a new kingdom. He came as the mediator between God and man, as our redeemer, savior, and friend.
2000 years ago, God looked upon our sin ravished world, saw our hopelessness and all our futile attempts to make ourselves right with him. He did what we could never do, and he came to us. When Christ was born here on earth he quite literally became “God with us.” It’s the most important event in mankind’s history!
Christmas is about family and the love that you need to have for one another. It’s about coming together, breaking bread, and fellowship. We
need to make sure that Christ is the center of everything that we do.
Christmas is about the joy of the Lord. It’s about being thankful for our health and everything else that God does for us daily. It’s about giving back and showing appreciation to those close to you in this life. It’s very important to never forget where you came from.
When celebrating Christmas, one should strive to have their character be “Christ like”. After all, you may be the only Bible someone reads. Let Jesus be seen through you. God wanted everyone to come to the knowledge of Christ and be saved so that no one would be lost.
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God Bless, Pastor Marty Tarrant New Hope Chapel PCG
Pastor Marty and his wife, Teena Tarrant.
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